A family enjoying a sunset by a river, with two young girls in cowboy hats playing in the water and two adults embracing on the riverbank.
A family of four enjoying time outdoors by a river with mountain scenery in the background. The young girl in the foreground is crouched down examining stones on the ground. The man and woman are talking to a young girl standing near the riverbank.
A bride and groom pose outdoors near a rustic wooden fence, with snow-capped mountains in the background, during sunset or sunrise.
A bride and groom share an emotional embrace outdoors, with the groom visibly moved and eyes closed. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and veil, with her back to the camera. The background features trees and natural scenery.
A bride and groom standing on rocks by a lake, touching foreheads during their wedding photos at sunset.
A family with a father, mother, and a baby girl standing by a river in a lush green landscape with mountains in the background, on a bright day.
A couple kissing outdoors during sunset, holding hats, with a mountain range in the background.
Two young girls in white dresses playing in a shallow river with stacked rocks, with mountains and trees in the background during a cloudy day.
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A young boy and a woman, likely his mother, touching foreheads with their eyes closed, smiling, in a close, affectionate moment, with the boy holding a small bouquet of flowers.
A happy family of four outdoors, with the father carrying a small girl on his shoulders, and the mother hugging a young girl. All are smiling and embracing each other in a warm, sunny setting.

Jackson Hole Photographer

Families

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Weddings & Elopements

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Seniors

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Events

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Brands

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Families • Weddings & Elopements • Seniors • Events • Brands •

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hi, I'm Kayla

What began as Kayla Beard Photo nearly fifteen years ago has grown and changed alongside me. I’ve photographed brand-new babies becoming messy children, wedding days becoming family history, and grandparents surrounded by the generations that grew from them.

At some point, this work became bigger than me.

June, to me, feels like childhood. Long days that somehow move slowly. Warm light, bare feet, sun-faded colors, grainy photographs, and running around until dark. It holds the kind of memories I’m always trying to preserve, the ordinary moments that rarely announce themselves as important until years later.

Dear June is a letter to everything we love while we are living it and everything we will someday wish we could return to.

More than five years ago, I began teaching and mentoring photographers from around the world. That eventually grew into a small team of exceptionally talented women whom I mentor closely and am genuinely proud to work alongside. Each brings her own instincts and creativity to the same thoughtful process and storytelling foundation that has shaped Dear June from the beginning.

MY STORY

SERVICES

A PLACE FOR

every story

Wedding days. Growing families. Grandparents gathered with grandchildren. Seniors standing at the edge of what’s next. Brands with something real to say.

Whatever brought you here, there is a place for it.

  • From just the two of you on a mountainside to a full celebration with everyone you love — we've been there for all of it.

    Elopements are intimate. A handful of people, a place that means something, two to three hours of pure presence.

    Micro-weddings go a little further — more guests, getting ready coverage, more of the day held.

    Full weddings are exactly that — venue, vendors, six hours and beyond, every moment of it kept.

    Kayla leads every single one. A second photographer is available and often recommended for fuller days. We work directly with your planner and vendors, help structure your timeline, and show up prepared so the only thing on your mind is each other.

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  • From the little years to the almost-grown ones, we photograph the connection, personality, and beautiful reality of your family exactly as it is right now.

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  • Everyone together, and every relationship within it. Thoughtfully photographed gatherings, reunions, grandparents, grandchildren, and all the smaller family stories that make up the whole.

    EXPLORE MULTI-GENERATIONAL SESSIONS →

  • More than senior portraits. A deeply personal experience blending editorial imagery with candid, raw, and emotional moments to create photographs that feel elevated, honest, and unmistakably like them.

    EXPLORE SENIOR EXPERIENCES →

  • For the brands built on a person, a story, a real point of view.

    You've built something worth showing. The problem is showing up consistently, strategically, and in a way that actually looks and feels like you.

    That's where we come in.

    Dear June's brand content team handles everything — strategy, scripting, shoot day, editing, and delivery. You show up. We handle the rest. Every asset built around your story, your voice, your audience.

    Best suited for personal brands and businesses that want their marketing to feel like them — not like everyone else.

    Content capture only, or full strategy and delivery. Built to your needs, scoped based on your unique needs.

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          Dear June,          

Warm and loud and full. Sometimes messy. Sometimes hard. Always, always loved. Gone too fast.

The golden days and the ones that tested us. The moments we soaked in and the ones that slipped by unnoticed.

The laughter, the chaos, the quiet in between.

All of it. Every bit of it. Ours.

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A couple getting married in Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons, holding hands, with an officiant reading vows or words to them during the ceremony.
A family of five, including two young children, stands near a river with snow-capped Grand Teton mountains in the background during sunset.
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    "Kayla was an absolute dream to work with! ...I can't recommend her enough!" -Tonya

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    "Kayla is truly amazing! We are in love with our photos (and everyone else is too)!! ... Can't recommend her enough!" - Jordyn

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    "AMAZING!!!! Pictures came out better than I imagined. She was so genuine and helpful—loved her." - Eliza

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    "Kayla is the absolute best!! ... The pictures couldn’t have been better!! ... Again thank you so much for capturing our special moment of us and our family." - Bailee

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    "Could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! ... So thankful for my experience with her!" – Mackenzie

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    "As professional photographers ourselves, we appreciate a wide range of styles, but value creativity and an easeful experience the most... Kayla offers it all. Her process to prepare you for your session before, and select your images after, is super easy and appreciated! I couldn't recommend her more highly!" - Melissa

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    "The entire experience was wonderful! Kayla did an incredible job of making everyone feel comfortable. She was knowledgeable about the location, knew exactly where to find the best angles and lighting, and was incredibly helpful in organizing a large group. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we’re so happy to have these memories captured so perfectly!" - Marisol

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The way we do it; it’s a blend of documentation that’s deeply felt, and editorial. A photograph that feels like a letter from your past self. Proof of who you were, what mattered, what your life felt like in this season. We do capture everyone looking and smiling but much of your session feels very lived-in.

  • We are based in 2 locations; Teton Valley, Idaho and Dubois, Wyoming. We shoot throughout Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Driggs, Victor, Island Park, and surrounding areas. Available for destination sessions and weddings worldwide.

  • Sessions start at $1,300. Most clients invest between $1,300 and $5,500. Full details, including session options, what to expect, etc are in our session guide. Reach out and we'll send it over.

  • May through September in the Tetons fills fast. 3-6 months ahead for sessions, 9-12 months for weddings is advised. That said, it’s always worth asking. We occasionally have openings!

  • Primarily digital, processed cleanly to feel warm, true to life, film inspired, and timeless. Every image is color calibrated and delivered print-ready, made for your walls and albums, not just a screen. We shoot film for fun depending on the project and will occasionally provide film images but it’s strictly personal, not offered in collections.

  • Yes, on occasion. Reach out with your location and date and we'll see what we can make come together!

  • Kayla leads every wedding and elopement, no exceptions. A second photographer is available and often recommended for fuller days. Collections are available for elopements and full day weddings and can be customized to fit your day.

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Documentary x Editorial

Creative work that lives in the middle.

We approach each session from a documentary perspective, allowing moments to unfold naturally, while guiding light, composition, and pacing with an editorial eye. It’s a balance we’re deeply intentional about, and one we train our creative team in, so every experience feels natural, thoughtful, and consistent.

Weddings & Elopements

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