MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

I'm so happy you're here.

 

I promise you—you’re in for a wild ride with me. I’m charismatic, genuine, a little unfiltered, and unapologetically goofy. I bring real energy, real connection, and a whole lot of personality into everything I do.

Ky

One of my favorite things in the entire world is the moon — the way it moves around the earth, constantly changing, never the same, yet always powerful. Its phases tell a story of cycles, growth, and transformation. I took my love for dark, moody aesthetics and paired it with that fascination, and that’s how Dark Moon Photography was born. It represents depth, emotion, and beauty in every phase—just like the moments I capture.


When I’m not photographing, you can usually find me working my full-time job in law enforcement, lifting at the gym (& hating my coach mid rep), creating memories with my favorite people, spending time with my dogs — Kona, Kato, Max, and Misha, binge-watching a good TV show or movie, or getting outside to hike and camp. These are just a few of the things that keep me grounded and inspired.

I may not wear the “aesthetic” look of a photographer. I might not always speak in perfectly polished sentences. But what I am is someone who pours my soul into your time with me.


I strive to create jaw-dropping images that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. The kind you hang in your home and catch yourself staring at from time to time. The kind that instantly bring you back to that exact moment — where you can hear the laughter, feel the love, and relive it all over again.


This is more than taking photos to me. It’s preserving pieces of your story in the most real, emotional, and cinematic way I know how.


And there’s truly nothing more special than being trusted to do that for you.

This is a part of me that learned how to turn shadows into art.

Clients Say

"I've had photos done by Kylene multiple times and she will forever be my favorite photographer! She has done family photoshoots, my daughter's first birthday party, to my own individual photos. She is amazing and so talented! She knows how to make you feel comfortable and have fun with your session, too! And, THE EDITING. This girl can bring your photos to lifeeeee and some! A million of a million stars!"

Mercedes

Clients Say

"Kylene is very outgoing, kind & funny! She will make you feel so at ease when you first meet and is open to any ideas you may have. Highly recommend if you need some beautiful photos as keepsakes, holiday cards, or like me and have a bunch of Smallwood's photo frames all over your house because her work is amazing!"

Haylee

Clients Say

"STOP IT RIGHT THE FK NOW. They are so good! I love them already! I was so scared I was going to hate them but I don't. Thank you, literally, thank you!

Carrie

Get in touch

If the energy feels right, reach out.