Hello, I'm Paytn
Photographer
Hi, I’m Paytn — a photographer with a heart for capturing connection, passion, and the real, unfiltered moments in life. Whether it’s the vows on your wedding day, the quiet intimacy of a couples session, or the bold confidence of boudoir, I’m here to preserve the way it felt — not just the way it looked.
When I’m not behind the lens, you’ll probably find me surrounded by animals — I’m a big-time animal lover with 4 dogs, 3 cats, and 10 goats who keep life entertaining. I’m happiest outdoors, whether I’m in the garden, exploring new places, or taking the paddleboat out for a peaceful float. I’m also drawn to all kinds of art, from painting and crocheting to sewing — creative expression has always been a huge part of who I am.
Family and friends mean the world to me, and my husband is truly my best friend. Traveling feeds my soul, and I love finding beauty and inspiration in every new place I go. Photography may be my job, but it’s also the lens through which I see and celebrate the most meaningful parts of life — connection, creativity, and love.
My approach
My style blends emotional storytelling with an eye for detail, helping you feel completely at ease in front of the camera. I believe photography should be more than just pretty pictures — it should be an experience that empowers you, celebrates your love, and tells your story in a way that feels true to you.
If you’re looking for someone who will hype you up, make you laugh, and document your most meaningful moments with care and intention — you’re in the right place. Let’s create something unforgettable together.
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PAYTN BLANKE
Feeling nervous? Totally normal — and I’ve got you. Whether you’re stressing about what to wear, which location to choose, or how on earth to pose your hands, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. From outfit planning to location scouting and gentle posing direction, I’ll make sure you feel confident, comfortable, and never alone in the process. This is about celebrating you, and I’ll be right there to help bring your vision to life — with a whole lot of encouragement and maybe a few laughs along the way.
Testimonials
Love letters and kind words from my wonderful clients. I feel blessed to have had the chance to serve such incredible people.
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PAYTN BLANKE
My clients are the heart of everything I do. Without you, I wouldn’t get to wake up every day and do what I love — telling stories through photos and capturing the most meaningful moments of your lives. Your trust means the world to me, and there’s truly nothing better than hearing how much you love your images. When you tag my page or leave a review, it’s the greatest compliment I could receive. Word of mouth is the best kind of advertising, and I’m so grateful every time someone says, “I found you through a friend!” You make this dream possible, and I don’t take that for granted — ever.
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GRACE & JAKE
Paytn was incredibly easy to work with and so much fun! The photos she got of our special day were PERFECT, she was also very timely on their return!
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Megan & Brandon
We hired Paytn to photograph our intimate wedding ceremony at the very last minute (COVID changed all of our initial plans), and boy are we sure glad that we did. We are so happy that we have these incredible images (and SO many others!) to help document the most special day of our lives. Even though we only spent a short time with Paytn, our families couldn’t stop raving about how awesome they thought she was! She is not only talented, but has a great personality and ability to connect with her clients. We couldn’t be happier with our experience, and can’t thank Paytn enough for making our wedding day all the more perfect.
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miss p
I absolutely love booking sessions with Paytn. she makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful. She really tailors each persons sessions to them and provides everything you might need to prepare. Paytn has always made me feel welcome and I would recommend her to anyone.
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Katie & Travis
Paytn is FANTASTIC. My husband and I were referred her way (by several people) for our wedding photography and I cannot thank her enough. From our engagement session on, we knew we made a great decision in selecting Paytn. She is fun, energetic and extremely thoughtful and thorough. She went to our locations ahead of time to scope out the best ideas and asked me thought-provoking questions to best determine what our picture needs were.
When we received our sneak peek photos over our honeymoon (within a couple of days of our wedding!) we dropped everything to admire her work. We can't wait to see the rest.
Thank you for everything, Paytn!
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Davita
Paytn is awesome to work with. I've done multiple photoshoots with her. From maternity photos, boudoir photos, and a family mini session and every time she's been amazing to work with. She's got awesome energy to her and her shots never fail to amaze me ❤️
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Christina
I am also a photographer, and I won a shoot at a charity event that Paytn had donated. Instead of doing boudoir, I asked her if we could do a branding shoot for our other business, LushLOUNGE. She agreed, and I effortlessly booked my shoot. Being a photographer, I was nervous to be on the other side of the lens but she made everything just feel so natural! She was informative and very easy to work with. We highly recommend her for any shoot, as she’s clearly up for any mission! We can’t wait to see all of our photos, the sneak peeks are already incredible.
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Ben
I was very nervous about the couples photo shoot that I had scheduled with my wife. I’ve never really liked having my photo taken, let alone in this style. Paytn did an amazing job making sure that everything ran super smoothly. After the first couple pictures I forgot that I had been nervous at all, and it was actually a lot of fun. I’m actually talking to my wife about planning another photo shoot. We just got our photo reveal tonight and wow. The pictures turned out amazing. I can’t say enough good things about the experience and results. If you’re even just contemplating having a photo shoot just do it, you won’t regret it.
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