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My Choice(s)

My wedding season is over and miraculously I am still alive and feeling strong. Remission is treating me well!

family, floralDana BoutonSeptember 8, 2022infusion, concerts, baseball, trip, City of Hope, oncologist, scheduler, Thanksgiving, remission, cancer Comments

be authentic

This Saturday my niece is getting married to her long time boyfriend at a local country club.

floral, family, weddingDana BoutonAugust 25, 2022dpb photographyauthentic, crepe myrtle, macro photography, wedding, niece, country club, pancakes, pop tarts, cancer, lymph Comments

Cancer free and revealing the new me!

Hi there! It's been awhile since my last post and my apologies for not following up sooner. Since late June I've had multiple tests to determine if the lymphoma was still in my bone marrow and in my lymph nodes.

I'm happy to report that the biopsy and scans are CLEAR! However, my doctor still wanted me to do a few more rounds of chemo. After that I rung the Survivor Bell!

family, friendsDana BoutonAugust 30, 2018reveals, hat, lymphoma, personal, health, mini holiday shoots, head shots, family portraits Comments

Jessica's Bat Mitzvah {San Fernando Valley Mitzvah Photographer}

Despite the very hot, sticky and smoky weather, Jessica's Bat Mitzvah was so much fun to shoot!

The Havdalah ceremony was held at Temple Ahavat Shalom in Northridge. Because Havdalah is held in the late afternoon and it was over 100˚, we shot pre-ceremony pictures in the sanctuary....

Bat Mitzvah, events, family, backyard receptionDana BoutonOctober 18, 2017Temple Ahavat Shalom, Bat Mitzvah, Northridge, bima, Havdalah, ark, Torah, spices, wine, canlde, candle, blessings, desserts, barbeque, Chatsworth, reception, chair lifting, pre-ceremony photos

viva la 40th! {los angeles event photographer}

Although I've shot events with over 300 people, it's such a treat to be at smaller parties in people's homes where I can take my time to get to know my clients and their family and friends....