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The Impact of Consistent Corporate Headshots Across Your Team

First Impressions Matter In today’s digital age, first impressions are often made online—whether through a website, social media, or email signatures. For businesses, especially those in the corporate world, maintaining a professional and cohesive image is key to building trust and credibility. One simple way to achieve this is through corporate headshots that are uniform […]
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Pets and their Humans

The Unbreakable Bond: Capturing the Love Between Pets and Their Humans There’s something truly special about the bond between pets and their humans. Whether it’s the joyful wag of a dog’s tail, the soft purr of a cat curled up beside you, or the playful antics of a beloved pet, these moments are priceless. Our […]
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Techie Senior Photography

David is a high school senior techie and loves his sweet English bulldog! He loves computer programming and has excelled in school so much to the point that he will be majoring in it in college in the Fall. We photographed David’s Senior Photography Session in the studio, in his backyard and in his home. […]
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Guitar Love Senior Photography

Summer came in to the studio for an Essentials Senior Photography Session! She loves guitar and wanted a few images to commemorate graduating from her Home School Program! Senior Photography Sessions are customizable for everyone! We help you decide the style of images you would like and Dana builds a set around those ideas! Simple […]
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Football Senior Photography

Gavin plays football for the Melbourne High School Bulldogs in Melbourne, Florida. I have photographed his 2 older brothers and was so excited when his mom, Denise called to plan Gavin’s Football Photography Session! We photographed in the studio and the headed out to the Melbourne High School Football stadium. Loved these images as Gavin […]
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Seniorography 2020

Let it be known that 2020-21 will not be the year that High School Seniors just set back and gave up on having anything special happen their Senior year!  Hope’s mom, Julia was determined that Hope would begin her Senior year with a very special custom photography session from Dana Niemeier Photography! Over Zoom we […]
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Kid’s Headshots

Kid’s Headshots are important to have when they are just getting into the business of Community & Regional Theatre and Commercial work. Check out Mr. Personality above! Below, his young lady came to the studio with her mom and they both had professional headshots taken to use in a variety of settings. She is a […]
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Your First DSLR Camera

Congratulations on wanting to buy your first DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera–a camera with interchangable lenses! I know it is overwhelming, so I won’t do that to you. Just a few basics to consider! What do you want to photograph? Are you interested in mostly photographing your family? Wildlife? Architecture? A little of everything? […]
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Buying Photography Equipment

What I have. Buying photography equipment can be so confusing! When people find out I’m a photographer, they always ask what kind of photography equipment I use. Canon is the answer. Photographers will want to know what model and how old it is and if it has been a reliable camera. So much thought, money, […]
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Desai Family Photography

When Dipty called and inquired about a  family portrait session, I knew it was going to be wonderful! She knew how she wanted to photos to feel and she knew she wanted a large portrait in a certain place of honor in their home.I arrived at their home for the consultation and we immediately set […]
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CrossFit Engagement

CrossFit is a culture and apparently an avenue for engagement!  Just watching a workout makes me sweat!   Emily and Robbie met at Maverick Cross Fit in Melbourne, FL and decided that is where their engagement session should be.  I was ALL on board with that! We shot on a Sunday morning and had an open gym […]
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The Costume Shop

I am so fortunate to have a studio located in a historic theatre in a thriving downtown!  I am amazed daily at the creativity The Henegar Center for the Arts produces in all aspects of it’s productions.  The costume shop is no exception.  Did you know that the summer program’s costumes are all hand made […]
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Gemini Elementary forms a new Theatre Club!

As the resident photographer for The Henegar Center Theatre in downtown Melbourne, it is so great to see elementary school age kids loving theatre!  Maureen Fallon recently directed The Jungle Book when she was asked to bring theatre to the beachside elementary!  The response was incredible!  Students from West Shore Jr. Sr. High School Theatre […]
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Sara and Tom get Married!

After torrential rains the day before, a Beautiful Florida day dawned and Sara and Tom got married!  Love, Love, Love with a handsome groom and a bride in a white dress with a long veil. Be still my wedding photographer’s heart!  Enjoy their day! Sara and her Bridesmaids laughed and danced, drank Starbucks and sang to their favorite […]
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Feeling Beautiful

Feeling Beautiful.  What does that mean?  I suppose it has a different meaning for everyone, don’t you think? For little girls it may mean dressing up like Cinderella or Elsa with pretty sparkly shoes and a crown. For teenagers it may mean a beautiful prom gown with a bump up in the normal hair and […]
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The Wizard of Oz at The Henegar Center for the Arts!

What an iconic show to photograph!  The colors are amazing and the actors bring all of your beloved characters to life!  The munchkins are super precious and of course, the Totos are sweet and lovable! The Henegar Presents The Wizard of Oz December 4-20, 2015 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Special 2:00pm […]
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Firemen time…

“It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!”, “Need an assistant?!” “Need someone to hose them down?!” I am hearing it all 🙂  Orange County Fire Charities is producing it’s first Fireman calendar  since the 1990’s and I have the privilege of photographing it! From their website: Originally founded in the 1990’s, the […]
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Latte and Dimples…

Not a bad combo for new to the stage lead actor, Joey Paris in the Henegar Center’s premiere production of Broadway’s reworked “Cry Baby the Musical”!  Ladies, did I mention he was a fire fighter? That alone has milage in my circles 😉  But seriously, the show is really fun and a perfect night out […]
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2016 Dana Niemeier Photography Models

We are having a great time here at the studio!  Our 2016 Senior Models are fun and are enthusiastic about their upcoming Senior year!  I absolutely love light and here are a few photos of the Models with some awesome light! Just another style for this round of shots!  Check out the Details for Seniors […]
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Pamela and Andrew Get Married!

An absolutely beautiful day for a beautiful wedding!! Andrew and Pamela were married at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach, Florida on a gorgeous April day!  They were surrounded by their families, college friends and work friends as they said their ‘I do’s’ in a traditional church ceremony.  Attendants were college friends from The University of […]
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2016 DNP Models

The 2016 Senior Models are here! Welcome! Welcome! We have started our season off with a fun in-studio model style fashion shoot!! Styling & Clothing:  Anchors and Acorns of downtown Melbourne,FL Makeup by Jessica Jacobs of  J. Jordan Salon in Indialantic, Fl Hair by Holly Dyer of Bangz Salon in Melbourne, Fl The girls were surprised […]
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Addams Family cast and fun at the Studio

This is reason #452 why having a studio at a theatre is The Best. I get to know actors and actresses in the community who donate their time to benefit The Arts. They work all day and then come straight from work and spend several more hours running lines and blocking scenes. Oh, and doing […]
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USA–>France–>Netherlands–>Belgium–>France–>USA

Well.  I did THAT and then some!  What an wedding photography adventure I had on the Northern Europe Extravaganza/wedding thrown in for good measure! Many Many opportunities to photograph for 12 days.  My camera never left my shoulder if I wasn’t sleeping or bathing!!! Late nights, wine, champagne, cheese, bread, croissants and jam to last […]
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Grab it now…The Wedding Adventure Begins.

I am sitting in the Delta Sky Lounge for my 7 hour layover in Cincinnati, OH while awaiting my overnight flight to Paris France.  It is very exciting as I will be photographing a wedding in the Netherlands on May 31, 2014!  Following this is a wedding tour from Amsterdam, through Belgium and ending with […]
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Cranberry Salsa!

Not exactly a photo session post, but this is a winner none the less! My college friend, Paula gave me this recipe years ago and everyone LOVES it! Cranberry Salsa can be eaten with chips or with your Thanksgiving turkey or on that turkey sandwich the day after 🙂 1 14-oz.can whole berry cranberry sauce […]
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