Hello and welcome! My name is Darona Perry and like my initials, I am the definition of Determination and Passion. Thanks to my wonderful husband and our children, they are among a couple of the reasons why I’ve never worried about being the best because I strive every day to be better than I was yesterday. My passion for photography is something that has grown deep within me.

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I’m an on location photographer indoors and outdoors, located in Cedar Rapids but travels to surrounding Quad City areas. My mission is to capture a dream and turn it into a reality with my creative vision. I specialize in posing, families, grade school and college student's, fashion, commercial, hi-definition editorial, graphic designs, children and so much more. I'm a believer. I believe in people, I see potential in you and everyone and everything I'm surrounded by. This photography thing, is self-taught, this is passion. I live for that one special moment. The thrill to turn a vision into an experience is the ultimate rush for me. 

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Passion, potential and patience. These are the three things that motivate me to be the difference in your life, other than my sense of humor! If I had to describe my photography in one word I'd say BOLD. I'm not a big fan of the predictable and mundane things in life and that's why I like to celebrate with splashes of colors and patterns throughout my work. I don't care about the "what goes" when being your true self can be way more fun! Through my creativity and magical powers I will help encourage, uplift, and capture the moments that matter to you the most. It's my duty to make everyone feel special and beautiful in their own way, and I hope you will appreciate me for that!  

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• My childhood nickname was Snoopy (my pig tails looked like the character Snoopy's ears)

• I gave birth to three holiday babies (July 4th, Rainbow Baby Day, and Valentine's Day)

• My favorite color is Orange

• I'm huge on organization, my work space is always filled with planners, to do lists and sticky notes. LOTS and LOTS of sticky notes

• I love to play, watch and coach basketball (I learned how to play street-ball before I learned how to play organized ball)

• Family is important to me, and saying I love you before I get off the phone with loved ones is a must

• I'm terrified of insects

• I'm allergic to cats and dogs

• My birthday is in March (I'm pretty sure I'm a mermaid)