Hey y'all, my name is Payten, and I love to capture moments. I love everything true-crime, dogs, and jeeps!

I love to capture the essence of families, pets, and memories. My passion for photography allows me to create unique and tailored experiences. Every photo tells a story; I am committed to capturing those stories for you to cherish forever.

Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?

Have better time management

My favorite A+D memory would have to be the relationships I developed while here at AU.

Studio lighting, it forced me to believe in myself and it made me work outside of my comfort zone. I loved the class and the environment. Everyone was encouraging and supportive no matter what.

What moment, project, and/or critique in your Art + Design career at AU has been pivotal to who you are as an artist or creator?

Studio Lighting, helped me as a photographer. It showed me that I had more experience and knowledge than I thought I had. I’m very grateful for that class and Professor Nelsen pushing me

I’m hoping to get a job in crime scene where I can utilize both of my majors. 

I hope that my work makes people smile just as much when they get them as they did when we took them.

My work will feature some portraits as well as product shots. Product photography has been something that has pushed me, but I have come to love it. My process has been to take everything one step at a time.