Dendra Chavez Photography

03/13/2024

After years of crafting my skills I have found that I will always grow, this journey will never stop. There is always something new to learn. I am grateful for my clients trusting me to capture special times in their lives. When I receive genuine feedback from them, that’s when I know it paid off! 🌟

03/13/2024

Anna Tan'giacuaq Howard will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year.

I found out her and I have some things in common like our love for music and the arts!

She plans to attend Julliard after she obtains her bachelor's degree in Flute Performance. Tan'giacuaq loves volleyball and archery and will be competing for 1st or 2nd place at the Nationals for Archery.

Tan'giacuaq is proud to celebrate her heritage and is a beautiful representation of our Yup'ik culture in her Senior images!

Quyana cakneq for choosing me to capture your Senior pictures Tan'giacuaq!! I am so excited to see where your future brings you!

03/13/2024

Briana Al’ciq Henry brought so many positive vibes and style to her shoot. She was absolutely stunning and get this...she did her own hair and makeup! Now that is serious talent!! I am so impressed with her skills. We ventured out to so many places to find just the right spots. Alaska's snow fall has been beautiful and created magical scenery everywhere we went. Quyana Al’ciq Briana .bmh for choosing us to take your images.

Quyana cakneq ❤️ for your awesome lighting skills and taking some of these beautiful images.

02/29/2024

One of the most common requests for Senior Sessions is to capture the Alaskan scenery.

Maia had just that same ask. “Where can we get mountains in my pictures?”

I have great recommendations for locations as I have scouted countless locations in and around Bethel, Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, Eagle River, Eklutna, Girdwood, Cooper Landing, Kenai and Homer.

Check out some of sweet Maia’s Senior pictures. She graduated in 2023, but I couldn’t resist sharing her beautiful images.

Send me a message if you are ready to book with me!

02/28/2024

Has Mother Nature fooled you with this fake spring?!? Don’t worry…..🎶“Here comes the sun….The smile’s returning to the faces…Little darling”🎶

Marjeannie and Carlos have such a beautiful family. We had such a blast on one of the rare sunny days last summer.

Are you ready for summer?

02/23/2024

Kyan Caldarera will be graduating from Service High School this year. I have watched him grow from a spunky, energetic kid running on the football field with his dad and big brother to fulfilling a successful high school sports career. He is strong, handsome, charming, smart and has exciting plans after he graduates. Hint…I can’t wait to dine wherever he is cooking!

02/22/2024

Danny, Cikmiuq, Tug and Binky killed their latest family photo! I just love how creative Cikmiuq is with her concepts. We had so much fun during their session and of course Hailey and I got to love on the fur babies. They are channeling the Bohemian Rhapsody vibe 100%!! Comment if you agree they nailed it!

02/21/2024

Allie Angilan Alexie will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year. She shared that she was recently accepted to Harvard!! Angilan is one of the most determined, focused, humble and kindest people I have met. She has grown into a beautiful young lady.

Her parents, Alton and Natalie have shared how proud they are of her and that she amazes them every day!

Angilan, I am so proud of you and know you will do great things in school, but also in life. The time I got to spend with you during your shoot, I could tell right away how amazing you are. Quyana for choosing me to capture your beautiful images!

03/17/2023

Caitlin Nanugaq Laraux will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year. How lucky am I to be able to capture such beauty with her traditional clothing!? ✨🌸Nanugaq is seriously one of the sweetest people on earth. We had such a fun time at both of her sessions. We were able to capture some amazing images in Bethel.

✨Nanugaq, you are amazing! You fill the room with your light, don’t ever stop shining! You have the sweetest spirit and loving soul! ❤

✨I love how your images turned out ~ you are so beautiful! Quyana for choosing me to capture your special images!

03/16/2023

✨Kenal Qaleq’cuuk Herron will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year. She is active in Student Council and an NHS member. Qaleq’cuuk plans to attend UAA this fall majoring in mathematics.
✨During my time with Qaleq’cuuk I saw how kind, humble and mature she is. She really is a great young lady and will represent our people and region well.
✨We had so much fun venturing to different spots in Bethel, even to a place where I had never been before! ✨I love how these images turned out.
💕Qaleq’cuuk, you are so beautiful! Quyana for choosing me to capture your special images!

03/16/2023

✨Kendal Qaleq’cuuk Herron will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year. She is active in Student Council and an NHS member. Qaleq’cuuk plans to attend UAA this fall majoring in mathematics.
✨During my time with Qaleq’cuuk I saw how kind, humble and mature she is. She really is a great young lady and will represent our people and region well.
✨We had so much fun venturing to different spots in Bethel, even to a place where I had never been before! ✨I love how these images turned out.
💕Qaleq’cuuk, you are so beautiful! Quyana for choosing me to capture your special images!

03/16/2023

✨Kendal Qaleq’cuuk Herron will be graduating from Bethel Regional High School this year. She is active in Student Council and an NHS member. Qaleq’cuuk plans to attend UAA this fall majoring in mathematics.
✨During my time with Qaleq’cuuk I saw how kind, humble and mature she is. She really is a great young lady and will represent our people and region well.
✨We had so much fun venturing to different spots in Bethel, even to a place where I had never been before! ✨I love how these images turned out.
💕Qaleq’cuuk, you are so beautiful! Quyana for choosing me to capture your special images!

11/04/2022

10/12/2022

Alaskan Sunsets

08/23/2022

Simon graduated {Class of 2022} and his sight set for the future. He has so much wisdom behind those eyes. We had such a great time at his session and was able to capture everything he wanted. 📸🌄

08/21/2022

Larissa’s Senior Shoot was so beautiful!! She is so sweet and I’m glad we got to capture these for her. Look at how her little sister copied her pose in the last picture. Couldn’t be more cute than that! 💕🌸 Her mom hand stitched the fur on her graduation cap and made her sash. I just love her traditional qaspeq too! 😍

08/16/2022

Sometimes it feels like the only thing that gets me out of bed is my morning cup of Columbia’s Surprimo Coffee with Italian Sweet Cream Creamer. Most of the time, however, I wake up ready to start working with my clients to bring their vision to light with their photo shoots.
Tell me: what gets you out of bed in the morning?

05/04/2022

We’d love to see you there! Hailey and I will be photographing the event. You’ll be able to enjoy live music by the Glacier Blues Band and H3 while supporting a great cause!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Later this week, a fundraiser to help raise money for the construction of a new building for the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is taking place.

04/30/2022

03/31/2022

High energy and food prices are the cruelest tax on the poor and our seniors. A PFD that Alaskans expect, sooner than later, will help immensely.

03/27/2022

Check out the Glacier Blues Band! We’ve got some serious talent right here in Alaska!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

02/23/2022

Gracie was an absolute dream to work with. She put so much thought into her senior session and we were blessed to be a part of making her vision come to life. ✨. Check out just some of her final images. We may just have to post more later. 🤩❤️
Thank you for your beautiful work. ❤️ Jackie HMUA

10/30/2021

Kaydence is such a sweetheart and I really truly love and appreciate how she incorporated her culture in with her shoot. Both traditional outfits were made custom for her. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️She’s just beautiful!!!!!! 😍😍 This is just a small sample of some of the amazing images we captured of her.

09/19/2021

Chris and Michelle had the most beautiful and intimate wedding 1 year ago today. They returned this weekend to celebrate their anniversary at the same spot they tied the knot. I was incredibly blessed to be a part of their special day and capture memories that will be cherished forever. I love how Michelle incorporated her culture by wearing a beautiful headdress that was intricately made with beads just for her. 😍😍😍😍 Happy Anniversary Michelle and Chris. Love you and I hope you have the most incredible time reminiscing and celebrating. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

09/05/2021

Mr. and Mrs. Carden tied the knot at the scenic Snow Peak Farm in July of this year. Jay and Dayna’s beautiful ceremony was attended by many loved ones and was followed by a fun-filled reception, where the Glacier Blues Band performed. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding and one that we will never forget. Quyana Jay and Dayna for letting us be a part of your special day. ❤️❤️❤️

09/03/2021

2 years ago today, I had the pleasure of taking Hayden’s Senior pictures. He is one of the most stylish guys I’ve worked with! 😍🤩. It was such a fun session and I can’t believe time flew by so fast!!

09/03/2021

Reflecting back to 7/17/21 to my son Joey’s wedding. This day couldn’t have been better. ❤️❤️❤️ Here are just a few of my faves.

09/02/2021

Charlee was AMAZING to work with. She is one of the most authentic and sweetest people I know. We had a blast with her senior session and captured so many amazing shots. I can’t wait to see what she chooses from her full gallery. 😍

08/31/2021

I was thrilled to meet one of my besties newest baby, Lilly. She is one of the most adorable baby girls I got to love up. She has such a loving family that was so excited to welcome her home. She has put a smile on everyone’s face and love in all of our hearts. ❤️❤️❤️

03/12/2021

Theodore was sooooooo dang cute. He wanted to visit with us and just be part of what was going on. Look at how bright his eyes are. 😍 He was born on my dad’s birthday so he holds a special place in my heart ❤️ already. I can’t wait to get more pictures of him as he grows up. 🥰