Memories, softly
preserved on film.
Hi, I'm Dakota — the eye behind k0taa Photos.
Photography started as a creative hobby and grew into a way of life. Based in Las Vegas, I make photographs that feel like scenes from your favorite coming-of-age film — soft, emotional, a little nostalgic, completely you.
My style is heavily inspired by vintage film and cinema — rich greens, warm tones, soft grain, and honest emotion. Instead of chasing trends, I want to make images you'll still love years from now.
My goal is simple: to capture not just what a moment looked like, but what it felt like.
"I want your photos to feel like scenes from your favorite movie — soft, emotional, a little nostalgic, and completely authentic."
A visual story, not a grid.
Selected chapters from ongoing rolls. Seniors, couples, families, weddings, sports, events and concerts — each one photographed like a scene from a film you almost remember.
Six ways to be photographed.
Every session is designed like a small film — planned, lit and paced for the feeling first. Below is what I currently offer.
Portrait Sessions
Solo, senior, or lifestyle. One or two locations, styled around who you actually are.
Family Sessions
Movement, real laughter, the small chaos in-between. Made to look back on for decades.
Seniors
Fall, summer, commitment, or cap & gown — plus the full Senior Experience across the year.
Engagements
A cinematic prelude to the wedding. Warm light, slow moments, honest closeness.
Weddings
Full-day storytelling in a timeless film-inspired style. Custom packages built around your day.
Concerts & Events
Stage, crowd, atmosphere — captured with a cinematic eye that tells the story of the night.
A slow, cinematic four-act shoot.
Comfort first, art second, delivery timely. Here's what working together actually feels like.
Plan the vision
We talk locations, outfits, mood boards and the feeling you want to remember.
Show up comfortable
No stiff poses. We hang out, I quietly document, you forget the camera is there.
Chase real moments
Golden light, honest laughter, small in-between glances — the parts that actually matter.
Deliver timeless work
A private online gallery, film-inspired edits, ready to view, download and revisit.
Simple pricing. Cinematic results.
Every package includes an unhurried session, film-inspired editing and a private gallery to view and download.
Portraits & Family
Solo, couples or family — one afternoon on film.
Seniors
One frame at a time — from summer through cap & gown.
Full Senior Experience
- Summer / Fall / Winter session
- Commitment session
- Cap & gown in spring
Engagement, Weddings & Events
For the biggest days — and the loudest nights.
Custom packages, travel and creative collaborations — just reach out.
Notes from the people in front of the lens.
“Dakota is my favorite photographer and always the first person I call. Coming from someone who gets shy, he makes taking pictures feel easy — a comfortable environment, gentle direction, and turnaround that doesn't take weeks.”
“Truly one of the best photographers I know. Dakota has an incredible eye for the beauty, emotion and essence of every moment, and the second the camera comes out it feels natural to be confident in front of it.”
“If you're looking for someone who can bring your vision to life while making the whole experience feel enjoyable — Dakota is your photographer. Warm, patient, and completely dialed in from the very first frame.”
Memories over trends.
Feeling over perfection.
The best photographs aren't just beautiful — they make you feel something. Cinematic, imperfect, honest. That's the whole point.
Let's make something worth looking back on.
Tell me a little about your session — the who, when, and the feeling you want to remember. I read and reply to every message personally.