I’m Dayna (they/them), a non-binary, queer photographer dedicated to uplifting trans, BIPOC, fat, and disabled artists.

Photo credit: @greasydart


 

I use my camera to witness and celebrate what’s already there.

My work is rooted in community, connection, and care. I’m drawn to the electricity of live performance, the intimacy of portraiture, and the quiet magic of behind-the-scenes moments. Whether in motion or stillness, I’m always looking for the story, the truth  that lives just beneath the surface.


Photography, to me, is collaboration. It’s a space where you get to show up fully, take up space, and feel powerful doing it. I’m here to hold that space with you, to create images that are honest, vibrant, theatrical when they want to be, and unapologetically real.


Let’s create something magical together.

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Fact 1

Growing up as a dancer allows me to anticipate movement instinctively, and I love the challenge of capturing the perfect shot without ever being in the way.

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Fact 2

I don’t take life too seriously. There’s power in being silly and unapologetically you.

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Fact 3

I have a soft spot for street photography. There’s magic in catching a fleeting, unscripted moment that somehow holds an entire story.

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Fact 4

I’m a total foodie with a love for discovering new cuisines and bold, punchy flavours.