About this vendor
DCCP has a strong reputation for being the most sought after portrait experience in St. Louis area. Photography has been a passion of ours for as long as we can remember, and in 2009 became our legacy. We believe in makeup, glamour, smiles, beautiful light, and you. We combine these elements to capture your story in a way you have never seen before. This business blossomed from a whirlwind series of events, and it was the first time we asked God to do his will. We also offer a full service salon for our wedding clients to ensure their day is everything they have dreamed of. Everyone deserves to see themselves in the way that they see models in their favorite magazines, and the stars in their favorite Hollywood films. If this sounds like something you would love, please contact us today.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Dramatic
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2018 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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When she says Creative Photography, she means it!
I am absolutely in love with how our wedding photos turned out. Dawn suggested doing some photos in the woods and even down by a c...
reek. We were up for the adventure, and I’m so glad we said yes because the results were beautiful, unique, and far beyond anything I imagined. From the very beginning, Dawn was professional while also being warm, outgoing, and easy to talk to. Honestly, it felt like I was texting a friend rather than a vendor. She took the time to understand our personalities, our style, and the overall vibe we wanted, and she absolutely nailed it. I was also pleasantly surprised by how quickly we received our photos. The turnaround time was much faster than I expected, and every image was stunning. What impressed me most was her willingness to think outside the box. She isn’t afraid to try something different, even if it means getting a little muddy and sitting in a creek to capture the perfect shot. That creativity and dedication really show in her work. I truly feel like we got an incredible value, and I feel lucky that Dawn was the one who captured our wedding day. If you’re looking for someone who is creative, professional, and able to tailor their photography to your personality and vision, Dawn is the photographer you want.
Thank you, Dawn, for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever! 🖤💜💚
Dawn took my engagement and wedding photos and she does amazing work! We are extremely happy with how both sessions turned out! Dawn pulled me out of my comfort zone and I am so ha...
ppy she did. Everyone compliments our photos when they see them. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.
Unprofessional. Terrible at communication. The quality of her work has gone downhill extremely. I paid for my sons senior photos over a year ago and still haven’t gotten them taken...
due to her not answering my messages or calls. Will be taking her to court asap.
I don’t typically do this sort of thing, but I feel it’s necessary to warn people.
This September is my wedding anniversary and also a milestone birthday for me. Because of this my...
husband and I decided to get professional pictures taken.
I was Facebook friends with Dawn Corwin at Dawn Corwin Creative Photography, so I reached out to her to see what her prices were.
She informed me that I would need to pay a $300 deposit to book the date, and then I would pay for whatever images I want, once I SEE the photos! I explained to her that I most likely wouldn’t want pictures printed because I prefer them all to be digital.
Her next question was wanting to know the amount of my budget. Which I informed her it would be $400.
I’m told at that point to go into her office the next day to pay the $300 and that she would have a date waiting for me. Which I did and asked for the date that I was TOLD I would get. She had nothing for me.
So I wait the rest of the day, thinking I would hear from Dawn. I don’t know what I was expecting but maybe some sort of message saying, “Hey, thank you for coming into pay today. I know I told you I would have a date set up for you, but I’m still working out my schedule and will get one to you asap.” But nope. I had to message HER that night and ask about one. Which I was told at that point that I would get one soon.
15 days later.. still no date. So I message her again. No response. On the 16th day, I call her office and leave a message. No call back.
So that evening I sent a message requesting a full refund because she had failed to give me a date that I have ALREADY PAID FOR. I then decided to take it a step further and tag her in her own personal post on fb, and requested that she check her messages and respond to me.
Within an hour she responded. She completely DISREGARDED the fact that I wanted a full refund!! She even ADMITTED that her office let her know that I called and she had still FAILED to reach out to me.
She apologized and said she would have a date to me asap and gave me her personal cell phone number.
Immediately I texted her and explained that I wanted to sever our business relationship and that I wanted a full refund.
She responded and asked that I please give her the opportunity to correct the issue and she would waive any additional fees for my images.
So I accepted that deal. We discussed the types of photos I was requesting, places to shoot them, outfits etc. but yet.. I still didn’t have a date. I asked her to get back to me with a date asap and that I would be respectful of her evening and wait for her to contact me.
2 days later and still no date. I texted her again to sever ties, and explained to her that I had disputed the $302 charge with my bank.
This was a dead end though. My credit union informed me (after 10 days) that they could not reimburse my money because I made the transaction with my debit card “in person” and not directly online.
So, as of today I have filed a claim for small claims court. I don’t know what the future holds as far as her being held responsible to pay me back because from what I hear it’s a problem getting people to follow through and pay these sorts of things without having access to their banking info to garnish wages.
But if I can prevent this from happening to someone else, that makes it all worth it.
I have waited almost 2mo. As in consult she said it would be about a week to get them.she continued to lie to my husband about them almost being done when he would contact her.so I...
finally stepped in and told her I would have to take her to court.i have only received 64 of them.they are crap they look horrible! Oldest son looks like he needs to shit.youngest looks angry.none of my middle son.quality was poor.they look yellow and not crisp.she only posts the pics of people that she takes her time with.like her own fb selfies but comes to my wedding with a huge black eye and horrendous makeup coverup.she left an hour before her paid time was up.my DJ took better pictures for his page.so if u need an awesome dj go to djnick he was worth every penny! She is not!
Stay Away!! Your are risking losing all your money with her! I strongly do not recommend her. We booked Dawn for a Senior photo shoot in Fall 2019. We purchased her top package whi...
ch cost $2500. It is now May 2020 and we have not received our pictures. We have been in contact with her by email and have gotten either ignored or false promises.
I was thoroughly impressed by the personable customer service that I experienced. I truly felt comfortable in a situation that I never thought would be possible for me to be comfor...
table in. For a day, I was able to truly see myself as beautiful inside and out, and that is worth it's weight in gold. I enjoyed being creative with Joe and Dawn as we found places to take pictures, pose, and create effects. The experience was professional, but also extremely fun and enjoyable. I now know who I will come to for any future shoots I need!
What DCCP does for their clients is magical. While enhancing the beauty of the individual or group, this establishment is also able to create a wonderful pieces of art along with an unforgettable experience. The finished products are unbelievably gorgeous, and pay perfect tribute to the subject's natural beauty. Choose Dawn because you will feel like a model, a friend, and will be given the sense of importance you deserve as a client so that you get the absolute best out of your photos!
If you are looking for an over the top, hard working, and the BEST photographer in the area, look NO farther. DCCP has been the best photographer we have ever worked with. They rea...
lly take the time to interview you and let you interview them to see if you will be a fit. They customize every photo shoot to fit the client they are photographing and work hard to capture their true self. As my daughter had her hair and makeup done and started until the end they made it a very fun and rewarding experience. The photo reveal was awesome. My daughter left the photo reveal feeling so good about herself. She has always been an all natural, no girly-girl, down to earth person and when we left she actually said, "I think I had the best photographer, and I looked good!". It was an eye opening experience for her.
I was amazed. You listened to what we wanted and then created your magic. You captured personality. Your talent is stunning. You made us feel comfortable and we had fun. The whole ...
process was a blast and easy. Wish I had more money to purchase more. You are very talented.
DCCP is amazing. They listen to your wants and needs. Nothing is rushed or unnatural. Their eye for detail is the best. There is no pressure and it is very natural. Absolutely will return!
I think you should pick this company because it will be a moment you will never forget. It makes you come out of your comfort zone and have an amazing experience. It will give you ...
a model for a day experience.Its like you are in an amazing dream world when those pictures are revealed. This would be an exciting experience for you and something special!
Dawn & Joe are so easy to work with, they will make your day fun and full of laughter. Your pictures will be more than you ever hoped for; they will capture your personality but at...
the same time open your mind to new possibilities in terms of poses & styles. Trust them, go with the flow and you won't be disappointed. You'll look at your pictures and say "yes! That's just what I wanted!" even if you didn't know it at the time.
Dawn and her whole team make the experience amazing!! The fact there is no rushing it really makes the while experience stress free. She is so creative with the places she takes yo...
u to take your pictures! No matter who the person is getting the pictures done she will make them feel confident and beautiful. You won't regret it!! Best photographer around the area!!
I enjoyed seeing the artistry involved in the photography while we spent the day with my daughter. She looked flawless and we had fun exploring the city and new settings with DCCP!
My experience was for sure a 10/10. We started off the morning by doing hair and makeup, which ended up looking like red carpet material, it was amazing! We then headed into the ci...
ty with DCCP and explored parts of the city I didn't even know about. My favorite part was stopping at the coffee shop for some amazing pictures and delicious coffee. :) Dawn's creative mind turned photos into art. The day was filled with laughs and dead serious faces. I will treasure these photos for a lifetime. The pictures along with the experience made this an unforgettable memory!
UPDATE: -- in transparency I am keeping the initial review below.....
This review comes after the fact and working with this vendor. We still love their work; however, that is all....
.... We bought their top packages for engagement and wedding. This was about $8,500. Things went flawless with the engagement and wedding EXCEPT we waited 3 months for our wedding photos. We had numerous follow ups with them directly and falling on deaf ears. We were advised we needed to contact Dawn directly. Still, lack of follow up. We got so ticked off that I personally met with them. We are customers for life so why is this happening? We were assured that this isnt how they do business etc. ect.... We were assured they prioritize current customers over new customers. NOT TRUE. We gave them one more shot. We got my daughters photo shoot done with them. Again the work was flawless but we are almost at 4 months. We are missing the wallets and the app. We have had a huge lack of follow up and one excuse after another when we hear from them. I followed up today, apparently the wallets will ship to us soon. I had advised them in the meeting that all we needed was follow up and we are understanding. Lack of follow up this time shows lack of caring for our business. If you can wait 3+ months and have lack of follow up then this place is for you. If you expect 5 star service for spending $10,000 after 3 photo shoots like we have done then stay away. We aren't the only ones we have found and personally talked to others who have this issue with senior photos as well as wedding photos. ---------------------------------------------------------
"We love working with Dawn and Joe and the whole DCCP team!! We were one month away from disaster when we met Dawn and Joe. We had a horrible experience with a photographer before we met up with Dawn and Joe and needed them to save us! Dawn and Joe took ample time to talk to us, help us and re-assure us that we came to the right place. We cannot say enough good things about DCCP. In this crunch we had our Engagement Photos re-done and had our wedding photos done and were amazed. Once we got our Engagement Photos we were astonished. We had never seen such amazing photography and the photos were to die for! Not only do you get the BEST service ever during the picture phase you get the BEST service after as well. We always could count on DCCP to respond to us ASAP via text, email phone whatever it took they were there. We are customers for life and highly recommend that you be as well. We proudly have our engagement and wedding photos displayed all over our home and even have the app and web gallery!! You will NOT get a better quality photo or a more professional and relaxed experience going any where else. They also have an awesome salon too! Its the real deal holyfield. We would be happy to share our photos with you when considering Dawn and Joe. Rest assured this is where you need to go!"
Amazing photography!! I've had both Joe and Dawn do family pictures, my wedding and business headshots. They do a great job and always make you look and feel beautiful! Her talent ...
for capturing each moment and feeling in a photo is indiscribanle when you first see your pictures. My wedding was almost four years ago and I still have people come up to me and tell me how beautiful my pictures were. I would recommend them to anyone looking for stunning photography unlike any others I've ever seen.
Dawn and Joe are absolutely amazing! I am now a lifetime member with them!
Where do I begin?! From the day we sat down with Dawn and Joe, we connected. Working with them was nothing short of amazing. I didn't just feel like they were our photographer, I f...
elt like they were our friends. Our engagement session was not only a blast, but the pictures turned out amazing! The days leading up to my wedding, their team made sure that every single concern that I had was addressed. The day of my wedding they were truly my angels. Dawn started the day off by going and buying eyelashes for all of us because our make-up artist forgot hers. Her and her team helped calm me and reminded me that this was my special day and that I need not worry about anything. They were with me the entire day leading up to the wedding and catered to my every need. I did not want for anything. Without them, I truly do not know what I would've done. Our pictures, engagement and wedding, are truly amazing. They aren't just photographers, they are artists. Beyond that they are friends. I would not have or could not have asked for anything more. We cannot wait to have them capture all of the special moments in our future.
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3320 N. Illinois St., Swansea, IL | St. Louis, Illinois, Destination
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