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Dana Nicole Smith Photography

Your Aurora, Colorado portrait specialist. Serving the Denver Metro Area. Published portrait photographer. Award-winning landscape photographer.

 

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Senior Portraits

Make senior portraits stand out with an experienced and knowledgeable photographer.

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Family Portraits

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Headshots

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A young man leaning against a small white airplane on an airport runway during sunset, with a plane flying in the sky leaving a contrail.
A woman with long, dark wavy hair in a white, ruffled, polka-dot dress stands in a garden, holding onto green leaves, smiling at the camera.
A young man sitting on grass in a park, smiling, wearing a light blue shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers, with trees in the background.
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Young man with dark curly hair leaning against a wooden wall, wearing a beige and white varsity jacket, distressed jeans, and white sneakers.
A young woman in a black graduation cap and gown sitting on stone steps outside, wearing a red dress and brown high-heeled shoes, celebrating graduation.
A young man with curly brown hair wearing a gray and black long-sleeve shirt and black jeans, leaning against a brick wall outside, looking to the side.
Teenage boy in light denim jacket and jeans standing on rooftop with city skyscrapers in the background.
Young man with curly hair wearing a light blue and white sports jersey, jeans, and yellow sneakers, crouching on a rooftop parking lot with city buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman in a blue dress and silver high heels posing on a rooftop parking lot with a city skyline in the background.
A young person sitting on rocks outdoors during sunset, with mountains and trees in the background.
Senior Portraits in the Colorado Mountains.
A young man in a white T-shirt, blue blazer, and jeans standing against a brick wall with urban graffiti, including a vintage car and a Route 66 sign.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a floral patterned blouse and white pants, squatting in front of a mural painted on a brick wall, smiling at the camera.
A young man with brown hair and a beard is standing by a concrete wall and a rusted metal wall. He is wearing a white t-shirt with a navy blue sleeveless sweater vest, and light blue jeans. He has a bracelet on his left wrist and is touching his ches
A young man with curly brown hair wearing a denim jacket, white t-shirt, and jeans, leaning against a colorful graffiti wall with his left arm raised and hand clenched in a fist.
A young female cheerleader in a navy, red, and white uniform kneels on a football field, holding pink and navy pom-poms, with bleachers in the background.
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A young man and woman standing on a balcony with a cityscape in the background. The man has light brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt and jeans, and the woman has wavy brown hair, wearing a beige vest and dress.
Young man standing outdoors on a rocky landscape, holding a baseball bat over his shoulder with a baseball glove in his left hand. He is wearing a black and tan letterman jacket over a white t-shirt, and has short, curly brown hair.
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Graphic design featuring the text 'Published In... senior MUSE Magazine' with stylized fonts and a rectangular outline around 'MUSE' in gradient colors.
A young woman in a bright blue dress and white heels sitting on a rooftop, smiling at the camera, with a city skyline and skyscrapers at dusk in the background.
A woman in sunglasses and a white strapless dress standing next to an aircraft at an airport during sunset, smiling with one hand resting on the plane and the other raised above her head.
Logo for Senior Year Magazine featuring a large gold letter S in the center, with a red background, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath, and the words 'Senior Year Magazine' curved around the top and bottom.
A young man with brown, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a black jacket over a gray hoodie and a white T-shirt, sitting on a large rock outdoors with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A young woman with curly, light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a floral summer dress with orange, green, and pink flowers, standing outdoors by a wooden railing, smiling and looking at the camera.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses, a brown coat, and dark pants, sitting cross-legged on a dirt path in a forested area during daytime, holding a large bird of prey on her gloved hand.
A young woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, stands outdoors next to a silver car, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss outdoors near a wooden fence with a mountainous landscape in the background, the man wearing a blue patterned shirt and cowboy hat, the woman in denim overalls and a white top.
A woman in a white strapless dress and sunglasses standing on an airport runway in front of a small airplane, with her hand adjusting her sunglasses as the wind blows her hair.
A young woman with blonde curly hair wearing a brown wide-brimmed hat, a beige off-shoulder sweater, and blue jeans, sitting on the grass next to a brown horse with a black mane, in a green outdoor setting with trees and sunlight filtering through th
Two young women with curly hair smiling and embracing outdoors near a water feature, with trees in the background.
Two teenage boys standing close together against a weathered metal wall, one holding a football, both looking serious.
Young man in casual clothes sitting on the hood of a silver sedan car in an empty parking lot during sunset.
A young female athlete sits cross-legged on a running track, wearing a blue sports tank top with the words 'WOLVES' printed on it, black shorts, and running shoes, adjusting her hair with one hand and looking to the side.
Young woman with long curly hair walking down stairs, smiling, wearing a black dress and sneakers
A young woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a blue dress with long sleeves, standing outdoors next to a metal railing with trees in the background.
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Young man in a black suit holding a trombone and looking down, standing on a bridge in a park with green trees in the background.
Young man with light brown hair, wearing a short-sleeved dark blue button-up shirt, leaning on a wooden railing on a bridge with greenery in the background.
A young woman sitting on a dirt trail in a forest, wearing a white dress and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a bouquet of yellow sunflowers.
A smiling young woman with long brown hair wearing a blue sleeveless top, standing outdoors in a green forest, leaning on a wooden log.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a white dress, standing outdoors with greenery in the background. She is smiling softly, with her hands gently touching her neck.
A young man with light brown hair, wearing a blue shirt, gray pants, and black sneakers, sitting on a rock outdoors with a natural rocky landscape and greenery in the background, smiling at the camera.
Smiling woman in a white dress with sunglasses standing in front of small airplane on tarmac.
A young woman with long dark hair in a white dress standing outdoors on a brick path, holding onto a black iron gate, surrounded by greenery.
A young woman with long, curly black hair and light skin, wearing a red dress, sitting on wooden steps in front of a stone wall, smiling at the camera.
A young man leaning on a concrete barrier outdoors, wearing a denim jacket with a hoodie inside, in an urban area with a blurred building background.
A young woman in a white, ruffled summer dress and cowboy boots, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing in a grassy field with mountains in the background during sunset.
A young woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a beige wide-brimmed hat and a black sleeveless dress, holding a bouquet of yellow sunflowers outdoors during daylight.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling and holding a brown puppy in a green outdoor setting with trees and a stream.
A young woman with brown hair smiling outdoors in a field with greenery, wearing a blue strapless top and white denim shorts.
A young woman with long brown hair sitting on a dirt path in a lush green forest, smiling at the camera, wearing a blue floral dress and white cowboy boots.
A young man with light brown hair smiling outdoors, wearing a black and red varsity jacket with the name 'Jack' on it, standing in front of green trees.
A young man sitting on outdoor concrete steps beside a metal railing, wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans, and white and black sneakers, with a contemplative expression.
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Testimonials

  • Urban graduation caps and gowns holding hands and smiling in front of a historic building, standing on a paved surface.

    Dana was an absolute joy to work with. She recently conducted two separate photo shoots for our twin girls and not only were the photos the most amazing we’ve ever had, the quality of her work is outstanding and she is very detailed oriented. I’ve enjoyed working with Dana and would highly recommend her if someone is looking for a photographer who is highly professional.

    M. Seecharran

  • Natural senior portraits sitting on a large rock outdoors, wearing a black jacket, grey hoodie, and black pants, with a Red Rocks landscape in the background.

    We would highly recommend Dana Nicole Smith Photography. She is very talented and was excellent throughout the entire process of senior photos. I am very pleased with how they came out, truly showcases her cinematic eye. She is very sociable and easy to get along with. Truly cares for her seniors and their experience.

    J. Tinsley

  • A young woman in a red dress sitting on a large fallen log in a stream surrounded by green trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

    This is the second time we are using Dana for senior portraits and the pictures turn out great every time. She does such a wonderful job and really takes the time to make her client’s feel at ease when taking pictures. My daughter had fun during her session

    D. Devera

  • Urban downtown Denver senior portraits sitting on concrete stairs outside buildings, hugging and looking at the camera.

    Dana Nicole Smith Photography went above and beyond for our Senior Portraits. Dana is incredibly talented and so detailed oriented. The portraits were so beautiful that I almost cried when I first saw them. Dana communicates well with parents and kids.Thank you again for everything! And thank you to your son as well for his assistance! Such a lovely experience. Both kids, 17 and 18, loved the experience and can really tell a difference in the quality and experience they received. We appreciate you and your talents! We will definitely be using Dana’s services again!

    L. Cowart

  • Urban downtown Denver senior portraits wearing a blue sundress and silver high heel shoes stands in an outdoor parking lot at dusk.

    We had Dana take our daughter’s senior photos. I cannot recommend her enough!From the very first point of communication until the last step of ordering, I felt she was very personable, organized and professional.Dana went above and beyond to capture exactly what our daughter was hoping for in her senior pictures. Dana is brilliant with her camera!We also had Dana take our family photos and we appreciate all the extra time and energy she put into our session to make it perfect for us.

    V. Minckler GHS

  • Urban downtown Denver senior portraits standing on an outdoor walkway near a modern building with glass and metal architecture, and some plants in the background.

    Dana is an absolutely wonderful photographer. I have had the opportunity to be apart of three separate photo shoots. Of all those, I have been extremely pleased with the product she has produced. I am always in awe in what she is capable of. I have had senior portraits captured, and two separate nature shots. I love Dana’s work and would recommend her to any one that is willing to have photo shoots done. Dana is also very organized and fun to work with. She is always extremely prepared and well educated in what she does. 100% recommend getting any photos done by Dana.

    M. Anderson

  • Natural senior portraitsin a grassy, wooded area, wearing a brown hat and a cream-colored sweater, with her hand resting on her chin.

    Dana is exceptional. We just wrapped up a two-session photo shoot for senior pictures (which included a spirited, kinda' naughty horse in both sessions). Dana went above and beyond, meeting us ahead of time at BOTH locations to scout and get ideas. On location for shooting days, she was full of great suggestions, plans, and had a planned schedule mapped out based on time of day, lighting, etc. Ultra organized and creative! She is also very personable and made my daughter feel at ease. And as for the photos themselves, they are fantastic. She captured my daughter in her element, doing what she loves, in a way that depicted the "real" her. Would definitely hire her again.

    A. Fisher

 

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