our team
Jolana Hollister
Owner, Photographer, and your hype Person!
I was born in the Czech Republic and draw so much of my inspiration from the gorgeous Bohemian Paradise I grew up in. I went to St. John Fisher College for psychology and worked in the Psychiatric Emergency Room for 5 years. It was an amazing job that taught me a lot about our brains and our society. It was here I was able to see first-hand the amount of us out there that truly didn’t see what amazing human beings we really are; which is something I hope my sessions help my clients realize <3
I’m a huge goof. I love anything food and travel related, am a little too sarcastic for my own good, and am a huge optimist. I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie: Give me heights, rock climbing, new experiences, crazy local foods, and a camera to capture it all with. Outside of photography, I am a writer, and am actually a published author for a book of poems I created with a close friend of mine titled….you ready for this? “Tales from the Toilet: A collection of Poems.” Yes, you read that right. I am also currently working on a novel!
I love making every session fun and an experience that you can look back at with laughter and awesome memories.
My Life Goal:
To eat, hike, and photograph my way around the world!
My Other Involvements:
Breast Cancer Confidence Project – Co-Founder, Vice President, & Creative Director
NILMDTS Affiliate Photographer – NILMDTS (Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep) offers the gift of healing to parents experiencing the death of a baby through the power of remembrance portraits.
Kalika Dachtler
2nd shooter, drone guy, officiant, & resident Mcgyver
I am all about the adventure, travel, and flying (drone and planes)! I was born and raised in India, lived in Mexico for a couple of years, and am now pursuing my pilot career in Rochester. As both a FAA licensed drone pilot, and a licensed private pilot, I get to combine my passions and hobbies into one!
Adventure Elopements and engagement experiences are my favorites to be a part of. Helping couples have a kick-ass time while capturing epic photos is what fuels me. You can find me doing whatever it takes to make your time with us an epic adventure, and sometimes even cheesing ear to ear while marrying our couples!
In my friends groups I am known as both the fire master and the hookah master, and as the guy who is always down to go hiking or explore a new place.
My Other Involvements:
Your Drone Guy, LLC – Owner and Drone Pilot
Fairytale Princesses – Owner and Character
Heinrich the Hymer
Campervan, Little Engine that Could, World Traveler
Heinrich—our trusty little campervan—officially joined the family in August 2025. True to his German roots, we knew he needed a proper German name. We settled on Heinrich, mostly because his English alter ego could be the Good Ol’ Hankster (and because some other German names felt… historically complicated).
Heinrich was our solution to the fact that so many of our photography sessions take place in the middle of literally nowhere. After two back-to-back sunrise sessions deep in the Adirondacks that ended with us sleeping in the car, it became very clear: a campervan was needed. Because let’s be honest—we are not giving up sunrise proposals and elopements over bad sleep or no nearby hotels. Looking back, those sessions may have also been just the excuse I needed to make the leap with the Good Ol’ Hankster.
One of the best parts? Heinrich lets us edit on the go. That means no matter how remote your adventure is, we can still get your previews to you quickly—sometimes before we’ve even left the mountains.
Heinrich’s Other Important Roles:
Mobile Toilet – We’ve all been there! Nothing beats being able to pee while stuck in traffic on I-90!
Drink Dispenser –Whether it’s hot or iced, Heinrich keeps both us and our couples hydrated, happy, and adventure-ready.
The True Pack Mule – From tents for our couples to all of our gear, Heinrich makes sure we’re fully prepared for whatever adventure gets thrown our way.
