Photographer
Chasing Rainbows 

Hi, I’m Dana Gaydon

If you need Branding, Lifestyle photography in Orange County or Palm Springs, I make it fun and add color to every shoot. 

Making a vision come to life by incorporating your specific colors, style, and personality is one of my specialties.


a little bit weird and A whole lot of fun

Doing a session with me is just like spending time with a friend. I've been told I'm a  a welcoming and accepting presence. My superpower is positivity!

For years, my clients have told me they love working with me because I make the process fun & easy.  I'm your cheerleader and can't wait to collaborate with you.

Nothing makes me feel more accomplished in my work than knowing I helped someone feel confident, comfortable but most importantly, their best self in on the day of our session and then in the photos.


I BELIEVE IN:

Telling the truth, sharing the light, finding color and that everything is connected. 

I'm NOT ABOUT:

Negativity and low vibrations.

YOU CAN FIND ME:

Laughing on photoshoots with my delightful clients, on coffee dates with friends, trying to match my surroundings, dancing to rap music.

daily rituals

Meditations, kissing my doggy + bearded husband, smoothies, yoga, and long hot showers.

watching: 

DRINKING: 

READING:

CRAVING: 

Everything on Netflix

Green Iced Tea

Big Magic

Chocolate + Coffee

Currently

listening:

Qveen Herby 

My Favorite Things

Traveling — especially when I can match a spot like here in Aveiro, Portugal!

my happy place!

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Palm Springs! It's my favorite getaway filled with color and inspiration. where all of my best ideas and lots of photoshoots happen

All things Vintage. I'm that gal with 20 vintage fur coats and blazers that can't stop going to estate sales. Being around old things makes me happy! 

My Favorite Things

Color inspires me to no end! I love all the combos and how it can create a mood.. There's endless possibilities!

my doggy love, 
Busta Boy 

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Living a healthy lifestyle mentally, spiritually and physically is very important to me. If I have an ailment, my husband jokes "don't you have a crystal or oil for that?!"

This doggy angel makes every day better just by existing. I love watching him sleep on the couch from my office.

This      That

coffee


dogs


EARLY BIRD


MYERS-BRIGGS


chocolate


country


Introvert

or

TEA


cats


night owl


ENNEAGRAM


Candy


city


extrovert

Where I stand on the super important stuff... Agree / disagree? 

“Dana is a magical unicorn when it comes to making you feel comfortable and getting the best shots.”

THE REVIEWS

so they say:

A complimentary guide with tips from Ellie, a professional stylist and Dana, a professional photographer.

8 ways to look & feel your best in photos!

Better than Free Cake!

let's work together

I hope so.  I'm already excited about the photo posibilities we can create together!

did we just become best friends?