Life doesn’t pause. Kids grow up. Laughter fades from memory. The truth is: time keeps moving, whether we’re ready or not.
The days that feel ordinary now will one day be the ones you ache to remember. The little details - the way they looked at you, the sound of their laugh, the tiny in-between moments - they’re gone in an instant if you don’t preserve them. And once they’re gone, you can’t get them back.
South Dakota wedding & lifestyle photographer
Unless you capture them today.
Twenty years from now, the memories will fade...
Hi, I’m Baylea, a photographer and videographer with a heart for storytelling. I specialize in capturing motherhood, lifestyle, and weddings in a way that feels effortless, honest, and true to you. The quiet in-between moments, the laughter you didn’t plan, the love you feel more than see.
I believe your experience should feel just as meaningful as the final images. From the moment we connect, my goal is to make you feel comfortable, seen, and fully yourself. I bring a calm, encouraging energy to every session, guiding you when needed while leaving room for genuine connection to unfold naturally. No stiff poses or no pressure just a space where you can slow down and be present.
Every client, every story, every season of life is different, and I treat it that way. This isn’t just about photos or video. It’s about preserving memories you’ll come back to again and again. I’m so honored you’re here, and I can’t wait to create something personal, memorable, and uniquely yours.
“I believe the best photographs aren’t stiff, staged, or filtered to perfection - they’re the ones that feel alive."
To me, hotography isn’t just about how a moment looked - it’s about
That's where I come in.
how it felt
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from Lovely people
love letters
- Jordyn Lucas
Not only does she love my boys like her own, but she somehow manages to freeze their personalities perfectly in every picture and video. We are so lucky to have the best photographer/videographer/auntie in the family!!!
"She somehow FREEZES my boys personalities perfectly!"
"From Engagements & Wedding Photos to Family Photos, we loved having Baylea capture our lives moments"
- Jaxon & MyaH
We loved having Baylea do both our engagement and wedding last year and recently our family photos as we added our son! She’s able to not only enhance our photos but still allows it to look natural. She's also just a fun person to shoot with!
"Such an organized, efficient, and kind photographer! Highly recommend for your wedding!!"
- Chrystal Holder
"She somehow FREEZES my boys personalities perfectly!"
Not only does she love my boys like her own, but she somehow manages to freeze their personalities perfectly in every picture and video. We are so lucky to have the best photographer/videographer/auntie in the family!!!
- Jordyn Lucas
"We loved having Baylea capture our lives moments"
- Jaxon & Myha
"Such an organized, efficient, and kind photographer! Highly recommend for your wedding!!"
We loved having Baylea do both our engagement and wedding last year and recently our family photos as we added our son! She’s able to not only enhance our photos but still allows it to look natural. She's also just a fun person to shoot with!
- Chrystal holder
You’re here because this season deserves to be remembered. I’m Baylea, a motherhood, lifestlye, and wedding photographer & videographer who captures real moments with warmth and intention.
I offer motherhood, lifestyle, and wedding photography for those who want images that feel natural, emotional, and timeless. My approach is relaxed and guided, allowing you to feel comfortable while I document the genuine connection and quiet in-between moments that matter most.
If you’re looking for an experience that feels personal, effortless, and true to you then you’re in the right place.
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Hi, I’m Baylea — the photographer and videographer behind the camera who believes the best moments are the ones you don’t plan. I’m all about capturing real life as it unfolds: the giggles, the quiet snuggles, the happy chaos, and the love that shows up in between.
I do this work because time moves fast, and these seasons deserve to be remembered exactly as they are. My sessions are relaxed, easygoing, and full of gentle guidance — no stiff poses, no pressure to be perfect. Just you, being you.
Your midwest wedding photographer, hype woman and professional third wheel.
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My portfolio is a collection of real stories, honest moments, and seasons worth remembering. You’ll see motherhood, families, and weddings captured in a way that feels natural, emotional, and full of life.
My style is warm and candid, focused on connection and the in between moments that often end up meaning the most. I love working with people who value presence over perfection and want images that feel like them. Every session you see here reflects the same care, intention, and experience I bring to each client.
As you scroll, imagine your own story here. Your season, your love, and your memories preserved in a way you’ll treasure for years to come.
