About Me

Hello, I’m Dena — the heart behind Freebird.

With over 16 years of photography experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (web and print), I’ve always been drawn to visual storytelling and intentional design. I continue to offer newborn, milestone, and family photography, creating timeless images for the seasons of life that matter most.

Freebird Design was born from a desire to help small businesses, creatives, and fellow entrepreneurs bring their vision to life online through beautiful, functional websites that feel like you. Whether you’re launching something brand new or refreshing an existing brand, I offer both hands-off and fully managed web design services designed to meet you where you are.

I believe tech should feel simple, design should feel personal, and your online presence should feel like home. In addition to web design, I also offer branding headshots, re-branding, social media support, website management, search engine optimization, and printed graphics to support your business as it grows.

Freebird Education is an upcoming extension of my work, created for those who want to learn and grow creatively. It will be a place for moms who love photography as a hobby, those ready to take it beyond “just a hobby,” and photographers looking to refine and elevate their established businesses. More details coming soon.

Skills

  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
  • Canva
  • Figma
  • HTML & CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Webflow
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Fluent Forms
  • Fluent CRM
  • Email Marketing
  • Woo Commerce
  • DIVI
  • SEO, Marketing & Social Media
  • Basic Video Editing & Cinematography (Adobe Premiere Pro & Rush)
  • DSLR & Mirrorless Photography
  • Advanced Photo Editing
  • Dubsado
  • Basic PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
November 2009 | Major in Graphic Design Web & Print

Associate in Applied Science
Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD  January 2006| Major in Medical Transcription/Coding

Experience

Freebird Photography
Self-Employed Photographer
8/2010- Present

Built and operated a successful portrait studio specializing in newborn and family photography with skills in DSLR photography, mirrorless photography, marketing, website design, advertising, and research. Managed end-to-end business operations, including client acquisition, project management, and creative direction. Designed marketing materials and maintained an engaging online presence to promote services.  

Let's Get to Work!

Availability is limited each month to ensure a thoughtful, hands-on experience.

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