Mr. And Mrs. Keel | Destination Wedding

“Dreams really do come true.” 

This is what I was replaying over and over to myself in my head while on my flight leaving my home Washington state. I was on a plane to fly all the way to the southern state known as Georgia. My dream was finally coming true. I was in the car on my way to shoot my first destination wedding all... by... myself. A mixture of pure excitement and utter fear kept me quite anxious to arrive at the location where the wedding was to take place. Finally, we were there...It was just like something out of a movie, and there I was soaking it all in. 

This southern wedding will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Gorgeous scenery, a lovely couple, and merry southern people made my heart utterly content.

I’d have to say shooting my first destination wedding was absoluetly dream like. 

Until next time,

♥ Dakota Nicole

The New Mrs. Keel | Sneak Peek

More to come later...

♥ Dakota Nicole

My Secret is Out | Big News

Ever since I got my first DSLR I had always dreamt about how cool it 

would be to shoot a wedding, but not just a wedding...a destination wedding. 

Well folks, through countless hours of editing, and growing my business, I can 

proudly say it’s all payed off. My dream of flying to shoot a wedding became surreal. 

As of tomorrow, I’m leaving my little town in Washington state, and headed on a plane across

 the United States to shoot a wedding in the southern state of Georgia. 

This will be my first time actually shooting a wedding completely by myself with no

 second shooter. So prayers would be much appreciated!;)

 All packed and ready to go! Kinda...

One thing I have realized through this whole experience, is that I’m the WORST planner...EVER.

I leave early tomorrow for California first, and then this Thursday I leave from Cali to Georgia. 

My point is this...I haven’t even finished packing yet. Yeah I know, I know...

One thing I can promise is that I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures, and tell you of all my crazy adventures when I get back, but until then...keep shooting.:)

(P-s, if you would like to keep track of me, and my adventure be sure to follow me on Instagram.... thedakotanicole

♥ Dakota Nicole

The Beginning of Fall | Insta Photos

Fall - Such a lovely word.

A time for cloudy days, warm lattes, and of course the best thing ever invented...

...sweatpants. 

Fall will always have a particular spot in my heart.

There’s just something about this rather cozy season that makes my heart happy.

I can’t wait to start wearing cute boots, and overly sized sweaters.

Ahh...so stoked!

Also, it seems to me that great things happen around fall.

I have a BIG secret that I will let slip out of my lips...or my fingers on my next post.

More about that later...;)

Anywho,

What’s your favorite season?

 ♥ Dakota Nicole

Sibling Love

The light slowly started to creep down and change to gold. 

As you can only imagine, I quickly grabbed my camera and I captured the last of the fading sun.

My little sister Kaitlin, aka Katybug was outside soaking up some of the sunshine when I begged her to let me snap a few photos of her.

 After all, what are siblings for? ;) Ok, I joke...kinda.

Can you say model material? I think so.

Naturally, my other little sister Peyton joined in on all the fun.

Such a cutie! And those eyes? my goodness...

♥ Dakota Nicole