Danae Knust Photography

08/21/2026

Still have a few openings! Make sure to snag yours before they are gone!

🍂 FALL MINI SESSIONS ’26 🍂

It’s officially time to start thinking about cozy fall evenings, golden fields, little snuggles, and all the memories that make this season so special. 🤎

I’m so excited to offer Fall Mini Sessions this year! These will be short + sweet, perfect for updating the family photos, capturing those growing kiddos, or simply documenting this season of life.

October 3rd | Akron, CO
20-minute sessions
25+ edited digital images
Print release included
$125

These sessions will have that warm, natural, timeless fall feel—think golden grasses, fall trees, cozy colors, and lots of genuine moments. 🍂✨

A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot. The remaining $75 will be due the day of your session. 🤎

Limited spots available! Once these fill, I won’t be adding additional times, so grab your spot while you can!

I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces and hopefully meet some new ones, too. 🤎

Message me to claim your spot! 📩

08/10/2026

There’s something so special about getting to photograph families year after year 🤎 The Harman family is one of those families I’ve had the joy of capturing before, and it means so much to be invited back to document another season of their lives.

A beautiful evening by the pond, pretty trees, lots of love, and the sweetest family moments. 🥹🌿 I’ll never get tired of watching families grow in front of my camera and getting to preserve these little pieces of their story along the way.

Thank you, Harman family, for trusting me with your memories again! 🤎✨

08/10/2026

🍂 FALL MINI SESSIONS ’26 🍂

It’s officially time to start thinking about cozy fall evenings, golden fields, little snuggles, and all the memories that make this season so special. 🤎

I’m so excited to offer Fall Mini Sessions this year! These will be short + sweet, perfect for updating the family photos, capturing those growing kiddos, or simply documenting this season of life.

October 3rd | Akron, CO
20-minute sessions
25+ edited digital images
Print release included
$125

These sessions will have that warm, natural, timeless fall feel—think golden grasses, fall trees, cozy colors, and lots of genuine moments. 🍂✨

A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot. The remaining $75 will be due the day of your session. 🤎

Limited spots available! Once these fill, I won’t be adding additional times, so grab your spot while you can!

I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces and hopefully meet some new ones, too. 🤎

Message me to claim your spot! 📩

08/07/2026

A little scheduling update! 🤍📸🍎

It’s hard to believe another school year is already here! As I head back into the classroom, I wanted to give everyone a quick update on my photography availability.

With school back in session, my calendar becomes much more limited, especially during the week. I’ll continue taking sessions throughout the school year, but my availability will mostly be evenings and weekends, which means those dates tend to book up quickly.

If you’ve been thinking about booking a fall session, now is the time! 🍂 My calendar is filling much faster than usual, and I only have a limited number of dates left this season.

Please don’t think this means I’m slowing down or stepping away from photography—far from it. Photography is still one of my greatest passions, and I absolutely love capturing your families, seniors, couples, and all of life’s biggest milestones. I’m simply balancing two careers that mean so much to me.

Thank you for continuing to support my small business, work around my teaching schedule, and trust me with your memories. It truly means the world to me. Your support allows me to continue doing what I love both in the classroom and behind the lens.

If you’re hoping for a fall session, don’t wait too long! I can’t wait to see you all this season! 🤍🍁

08/05/2026

The sweetest evening spent celebrating Raya and everything this season of life holds. 🌼✨

From wandering through blooming flowers to chasing golden light along the bluffs and river, every stop felt like it was made just for her. There’s something so special about senior sessions that tell a story, and Raya made every moment effortless.

Senior year is such a beautiful chapter—full of excitement, change, and dreams waiting to unfold. I can’t wait to see where life takes you, Raya. Thank you for trusting me to capture these memories. 💛

Class of 2027, if you’re dreaming of a senior session that feels natural, adventurous, and completely *you*, let’s make it happen!

08/02/2026

There’s never a dull moment with the Smelker crew! 🤍 Between chasing one wild little personality, nonstop laughs, and all the sweet moments in between, this session was such a blast. The best family photos aren’t about everyone standing perfectly still, they’re about capturing the love, chaos, and joy that make your family yours. And I’d say we did exactly that.✨

07/26/2026

Malia was the perfect mix of bubbly, easygoing, and absolutely gorgeous ✨🤍 We had the coolest storm clouds rolling in behind her, creating the most dreamy backdrop for this beautiful senior session. ☁️✨

She made every pose look effortless and brought the sweetest energy to the entire session. Malia, you are truly as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside, and I loved getting to capture this season of your life! 🤍

07/23/2026

Addison’s senior session was the sweetest reflection of who she is: beautiful, genuine, and completely down to earth 🤍🌸

With her Bible in hand and surrounded by rows of blooming flowers, this session felt so perfectly her. There was something so special about capturing her in a place that felt peaceful and natural, letting her sweet personality shine through in every photo.

Addison, you are such a beautiful person inside and out, and I hope this next chapter brings you so many exciting opportunities, beautiful memories, and moments that remind you just how special you are. I’m so thankful I got to capture this season of your life! 📖🌸✨

07/23/2026

100° weather and Taryn still showed up looking like this 😍🔥☀️ Another session with this gorgeous girl, and somehow she just keeps getting more beautiful! Taryn, you are truly stunning inside and out 🤍

07/22/2026

A moment they’ll remember forever 🤍✨

Jose and Jenna’s surprise proposal was such a beautiful moment to witness and capture. There’s something so incredibly special about being trusted to document a moment filled with so much love, excitement, and a little bit of surprise. 🥹💍

I’m so honored I got to be there to capture the moment Jose asked Jenna to forever be his, and even more honored to preserve the beginning of this beautiful new chapter for them. 🤍✨