Hi, I'm Dina!

My love for photography began when I was 12. My friend and I signed up for a darkroom class at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and we learned how to take a photo with a Pringles can on the first day. I've since upgraded my gear, but seeing that film come to life is what sparked my passion years ago.

Throughout middle and high school, I took pictures of the plants in my backyard after a rainstorm and planned creative shoots with my friends. I never thought photography would turn into a side hustle until my sophomore year of college. I started taking headshots for my fellow classmates, which grew into booking events, grad photos, and even engagements. Photography was the creative outlet I never knew I would need while studying engineering.

In 2023, I moved to Chicago and knew that photography would still be a huge part of my life. I'm so appreciative of the moments I've been asked to capture from surprise proposals to law school graduations and everything in between. For me, photography is all about connection, comfort, and memories. I cherish the photos I have to look back on regardless of how big or small the moment, and I strive to capture that same feeling for you.