Dawn Eicher Photography

ding gallery is an absolute dream - I find myself constantly staring at the images, reliving every emotion and moment. Dawn has an incredible talent for capturing vibrant colors and genuine emotions. Every photo from our ceremony is filled with so much warmth and love, it's like being transported back to that magical moment. She has a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every shot is perfect and truly represents the essence of the day. One of the things that impressed us most was Dawn's ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease, even during the chaos of family portraits. She kept the atmosphere light and fun, even managing to coax a smile out of our little nephew who was overdue for his nap! But perhaps the most unforgettable part of our experience with Dawn was the sunset photos she took us for after the ceremony. She whisked us away to a secluded beach where we were greeted by the most breathtaking sunset I've ever seen. And as if that wasn't magical enough, three sea turtles made an appearance, turning our photoshoot into something straight out of a fairy tale. Dawn's passion for her craft is evident in every shot she takes, and her dedication to capturing the beauty and emotion of our special day is truly commendable. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations and leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime, look no further than Dawn Eicher. She is simply phenomenal!

. When we received our full album of photographs I was over the moon! She captured our celebration FLAWLESSLY. Thank you again, we cannot wait to return for other photo shoots! Kristina & Paul

at all times, flawlessly capturing every moment of our ceremony and celebration. When we received our pictures (in record time, no less) we were genuinely blown away. It's been a couple of months and we still have not been able to narrow down the options for ordering our album or prints because every photo looks and feels so perfect. Her poise is the calm in the storm we all need on our wedding day. She made everything so natural and comfortable, which allowed her to also collect so many fun candid moments. Nothing ever felt awkward, staged or contrived, which seems practically impossible to have pulled off. Her likeability is off the charts. This matters because your photographer is essentially your shadow on your big day. He/she will be everywhere you are. Our wedding was a very small intimate, family member affair, yet Dawn seamlessly blended right in, from the very first minute, as if we had known her for years. She was funny, warm and just an absolute joy to be around. We all know wedding expectations are often sky high. Yet Dawn truly soared far past our hopes on every level.

ing all the portfolios, Dawn’s was hands-down our first choice. We were thrilled when we found out she was available and soon after, we had a phone meeting to discuss our vision, expectations, and Dawn answered our endless questions. Planning a destination wedding miles away in California wasn’t easy and finding out the wedding would be indoors because of the rain was devastating. However, I was reassured knowing that Dawn knew all the great photo spots at the venue and she guided us thorough every step of the way. We were lucky the rain stopped during cocktail hour and Dawn took us to a beautiful black sand beach where we took gorgeous sunset photos with a resting sea turtle and we even captured a rainbow behind the palm trees. Dawn made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera and the whole process was enjoyable. Within days of the wedding, Dawn emailed us sneak peek photos that were absolutely stunning. We’re so happy to have worked with Dawn and can’t recommend her enough.

o describe how amazing she was to work with and I found that words won't do her justice. She was an amazing sounding board when talking through the timeline of the day, and very responsive! On the day of the wedding it felt like we had known each other for a long time already! She made everyone VERY comfortable and was extremely kind. We received our photos back in just a few weeks and they are exquisite. You can relive the emotion of the day through her photos. 3 months later and we still haven't been able to make printing decisions because we love TOO MANY OF them! What a great problem to have. 10/10 recommendation for working with Dawn! She is worth it!

t live in Hawaii but for any additional milestones, I want to go to Hawaii just so Dawn can take my family’s pictures. Thank you so much Dawn, my family is in awe of your work as am I!

d my expectations! Leading up to my wedding she was incredibly helpful and provided me with information on vendors and locations. Not to mention the final product was stunning! She is truly an artist and I can’t recommend her enough!

in such a hectic day. You helped me with every question over a two year wedding process without hesitation. You were a God send to me. I am so thankful I chose you to photograph the best day of our lives. If you are thinking about booking with Dawn please do you will not regret it 10/10. I could go on and on.

he captured us. Her style is journalistic photograhy - she captures real moments and gives them an editorialized glow. Images appear vibrant, realistic and sophisticated. On our wedding day, she made us feel at ease in front of the camera, we never felt awkward. 14 days after our wedding we had our full wedding photographs delievered to us - fully edited and curated. That was 750 beautiful images! If you have ideas, communicate them and she will make them happen. Shes a great collaborator; we also had a videography team and the two of them worked so well together. No stepping on each others toes. She is a phenomenal photographer, you will not regret choosing her!

ven see the venue) in person until we arrived in Hawaii for our wedding. Not only was Dawn an amazing photographer, but she was 100% the most reliable of all our vendors (not going to get into the stories of some of the others here). Dawn was also super responsive throughout the whole process, which we noticed was not a common trait among many of the other wedding vendors we spoke with. We researched dozens and dozens of photographers and Zoom interviewed a couple, including Dawn, and just felt Dawn was the right fit- felt we had a good conversation and her sample pictures were beautiful. We're so glad we ended up going with Dawn because our pictures came out amazing! I was pretty nervous for a good part of the day (not nervous about marrying my husband, but about just the wedding itself) and felt that Dawn helped make me feel a lot more calm and at ease. She knew the venue so well, knew all the good spots to get the best shots and when to be at them (in terms of before/during/after sunset). It actually ended up raining during our couples photos and she still managed to get really wonderful photos of us. Also I'm an awkward photo taker so I was surprised she got so many perfect shots of us! We would 100% recommend Dawn and would book her all over again if we did it all over again.

the lava rocks which is better than I could have dreamed of. We also got our wedding photos back very quickly and I am obsessed with them. Loved Dawn and highly recommend her!!

She is timely with her communications and provided a full itinerary as to what to expect on the day of our wedding. • Prior to signing the contract, she sent a full portfolio of three other weddings she had shot at our venue. • She had excellent suggestions as to where we should shoot and at what times. (We opted for a sunset session.) • During our phone interview she gave me the low-down on who makes the best wedding cakes on the island, can’t miss dining experiences, and she even suggested what ended up being our favorite outing during our honeymoon on Maui. (Trilogy cruise to Lanai. Thanks, Dawn, it was AMAZE!!!) • Day of she came prepped with a sense of humor and easy to follow cues when posing. • She has an amazing energy that really put our whole wedding party at ease. • She told us it would take 3 weeks to get photos back but delivered in less than half that time. • The photos were better than anything I could have ever hoped for! Hire Dawn, she’s the best!!! And please remember to save a slice of cake for her!!!

extremely knowledgeable about the best photography locations around the resort. We were working on a budget and were only able to have her for two hours. She definitely made the most out of her time there and was able to organize our friends and family to capture great images in a short period of time. She is so warm and friendly and made us feel very comfortable from the beginning. We plan on hiring her again for our one-year anniversary photographs. Thank you, Dawn, for helping to make our wedding day so wonderful. We look forward to seeing her again soon.

e and knows the perfect spots and times to take photos and will make you look incredible! We are so thankful that we had Dawn as our photographer and the photos really speak for themselves.

helped guide us into positions for gorgeous photos that didn’t feel posed - we got to just be ourselves. We got married at the Royal Kona Resort and she was ready with suggestions for where to do our 'first look' photos and backup options for others. She was great to communicate with the days/weeks/months leading up to our wedding. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day related to our photos. She was right there and captured the magic of our wedding day perfectly. 100% would choose her again, we're so unbelievably happy she decided to photograph our wedding for us!!!!

the images she captures are incredible and such a vivid reminder of that moment in time. I feel she has a great balance of understanding exactly what you want and the talent to snap the pictures you didn’t know you needed. I love her work and I love working with her. You won’t be disappointed!

short of amazing!!

you to chill, have fun and be the most natural self for your big day! Dawn is THE ONE! We were so lucky to have her shooting for our beach wedding on Big Island. From the pre-event communications, to the day of, and to the post-production, Dawn made us feel that we were in good hands throughout (and the final products have proved that we were 😉)! She is very flexible and adaptive, and with her experience and knowledge in shooting for weddings, it was so enjoyable for us and for other of our vendors to work with her! Being an expert with a creative mind, she was humble and happy to build upon our ideas and made sure to capture the moments that we were not able to see. My parents unfortunately couldn't make it to our wedding due to the pandemic but after I shared the wedding photos that Dawn took for us, my mom said "I felt like I didn't miss a thing because the photographer captured every precious moments!". Last but not least, Dawn really cares! On the day of, she's like a big sister who wants to make the day as smooth as possible. Beyond her photographer's job, she was also running around making sure my vails was attached correctly (cuz it might fly away by the beach!), and me and my husband stay hydrated, etc. She even helped our videographer carried her bag down to the venue from the bride's prep room. Dawn made our big day magical and I'm sure she will make yours too!

by time our shoot was done, we had spent that time taking pictures! It was the best experience I could have ever imagined. I highly recommend doing at least the hour shoot with two locations. The pictures were incredible that we got back. Not to mention, we got them back so quickly and we live on Maui where she did our photos. I am so happy I chose Dawn Eicher Photography and we will choose her time and time again. All around, a perfect experience. I will recommend her to everyone. Mahalo nui loa.

zingly comfortable to work with. Dawn guided our family for the wedding and reception photos and captured one of the most important life events perfectly. We received our photos in the rime frame as promised. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!! The quality and creativity of the photos are excellent. We could not have been happier. We would highly recommend Dawn for any of your photography needs. You will not be disappointed. She is absolutely fabulous. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her on this day. ☺️

st got our photos back and I am so in LOVE with so many of them. I don’t know how I will even be able to choose for our album! Our video should be ready any day and I am so excited to see that as well! Not only is Dawn talented at her craft, but she is just a downright amazing person. Planning a wedding during all of the Covid nonsense was not easy, but Dawn made it A LOT easier on us. She was so patient with us while we navigated the planning process. We initially wanted to hire Dawn's planning business (Pink Pineapple Weddings) to plan our wedding as well, but our venue didn't want us bringing in an outside planner since we had already signed on a contract with them. Despite the fact that we were unable to hire Dawn for our planning needs, she was still so incredibly helpful whenever I had a question. She even helped me come up with my wedding timeline! She has a lot of creative ideas for things that will make your photos look great. Honestly, I truly felt like I had met a friend. I feel like a lot of people just want to take your money and get you out of their way, but that is not the case with Dawn. She genuinely loves weddings, loves love and just wants you to have an amazing day. Good wedding photography on the island is not cheap, but it is worth every penny! My only regret is that we were unable to have Dawn plan our wedding as well. I would recommend hiring her for both your photography and planning needs. And definitely contact her before signing on with a venue!

autiful and we are extremely happy with them. I would highly recommend Dawn for your wedding, vow renewal or any occasion when you visit the Big Island.

folio online her photos made me cry and I loved how she captured the light. When we received the photos for our own wedding, we were blown away! So many amazing photos! She captured every moment of the day perfectly. We had a small wedding, but to me, photography was the most important part of our day knowing that we wanted to be able to share that with all of our friends and family who weren’t there with us and when I showed them the photos, they really felt like they were there to experience every aspect of our special day. I cannot say enough about the sunset photos either…INCREDIBLE! BREATHTAKING! I have never felt so beautiful. Thank you so much! As I mentioned we also had Dawn’s husband do the videography/drone footage and we chose to have the full ceremony video and highlight film and that was amazing as well. They worked with the vendors and minister that we chose regularly, so everything went smoothly and the day was perfectly choreographed without feeling like it was. Dawn made the planning from afar easy with plenty of communication and I really feel like she had a true understanding of what I wanted for our event and even though we just met the day before our event, I felt very comfortable working with her and her husband. Everything felt easy from start to finish, the hardest part was narrowing down our favorite photos for the album because there were just so many amazing photos to chose from.

o not hesitate to book with Dawn.

both feel comfortable and did a wonderful job posing us in flattering and natural ways. Her warm spirit and humor were much appreciated. Perhaps most importantly, the photos turned out incredible. Her deep knowledge of Hawaii's natural landscapes shows, and our photos capture our love, joy, AND the land's majesty. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to tie the knot on the big island!

oot once we ended up making it to Hawaii after getting married instead at home. Dawn was very accommodating to re-scheduling our photo shoot numerous times due to COVID restrictions and was always very responsive for any questions we had. On the day of our actual photo shoot, Dawn made both my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and took the most beautiful photos! We were so happy to have such beautiful memories captured of our trip! She is an awesome photographer and has a great eye for sunsets. Highly recommend for anybody travelling to Hawaii to consider booking with Dawn!

ALOHA sign, bubbles, and a fun crowd look picture perfect. We will treasure these photos forever. Dawn was an incredibly calming and encouraging presence on my big day. She is so sweet and thoughtful and a great communicator through all things COVID! ( we booked her Nov 2020 for July 2021 Big Island Wedding)

sappointed. My daughter was married on my husbands and my 50th wedding anniversary. Dawn and Mike made the occasion so special. You realize that this is their business but the love, energy they provided was outstanding. We never felt rushed, we felt we were welcomed. You will not be disappointed with their services before, during and after the wedding. The pictures literally took your breath away and looking at the photos felt like we were actually on the beach again in Kona.

onnections, which helped lead me to where we ended up doing the surprise proposal. What an amazing experience it was to have Dawn by my side helping me and giving honest professional advice to really make this the best day of our lives and how to best capture this precious moment. From beginning to end, she was nothing short of perfection. We did a surprise engagement photo shoot in addition to a sunset photo shoot, both perfect! She really made sure capture the surprise, our love and the beauty of the island. I seriously couldn't have asked for more! When we received the finished product pictures, they brought tears to our eyes. It was like we were reliving that special moment and special day / night all over again. I can't stress how important it is having somebody like Dawn there for you for whatever special occasion. It makes all the difference! My fiance and I highly recommend her services, you will not be disappointed!

he made me feel so comfortable. Pictures came out gorgeous!

time I messaged her for a quote to the completion of her editing process, Dawn's responses were prompt and thorough. I don't think I ever had to wait a day to get a response from her. Dawn's experience made the whole planning process go smoothly. As someone who is not local to the Big Island, I relied heavily on her advice to choose the best spot and time for the engagement. Her husband was even kind enough to pick up a prop for the shoot from my hotel lobby the day before! And during the actual shoot, her knowledge of the area, the lighting, and couples' photography proved invaluable, especially for clueless couples like us. She helped to direct us to poses that were comfortable and natural for us. Dawn and her family executed the surprise engagement perfectly. My fiancée was clueless up to the moment of the proposal. I really appreciate the effort Dawn took to remain inconspicuous during the actual proposal. Finally, the pictures turned out fantastic! We couldn't be happier to have Dawn's photos grace our Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations. Thank you, Dawn!

o warm and welcoming. She walked us through all of our questions, and never rushed us. She made great recommendations for us as we live out of state. When the day of the wedding came, Dawn was so helpful and fit in with our group perfectly. She captured the details that we put so much time and thought into, and my only regret is not booking her for longer. She was great with communicating with us, and we love our photos. If you are thinking of booking Dawn for your special day, DO IT!! Mahalo, Karina and Ian

has seen. She truly felt like family that day and I hope to be able to work with her again in the future.

ls are phenomenal! From the moment we made initial contact until the moment we received the final photographs, Dawn was incredibly professional, kind, and generous. Mark and I are so grateful that Dawn was willing to fly to the neighboring island of Moloka'i to photograph our wedding and many of the special moments we were able to share with our family and friends. Both of our families and all of our friends agreed that it was such an honor to have Dawn share in our special day. If given the opportunity, we would HIGHLY recommend working with Dawn for any of your photography needs. Should we find ourselves back in Hawai'i in the future, we know we will!

Yelp for wedding photographers. Dawn came up as 1 of the top 5 photographers in Kailua-Kona. After reading the reviews and going through her portfolio, we decided we needed to have Dawn as our photographer. Christine and I were ecstatic Dawn would be available for our special day on such short notice. She’s was responsive and listened to our needs. Dawn was also recommended to us by our wedding planner Maggie. The day of the wedding, Dawn knocked on our hotel room door with a huge smile. She’s super approachable and most of all funny. You can tell Dawn is extremely passionate about capturing that special moment. And it shows in almost every picture she takes. When Dawn showed us the completed photos, Christine and I were extremely happy. Dawn exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for an awesome, talented, funny and outgoing photographer, look no further. You won’t be disappointed!

photos were very impressed. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants high quality pictures. She is great to work with and very thoughtful.

even had a turtle surprise us that day for our photoshoot. She helped us pose naturally by suggesting different things, and made us both feel super comfortable during the whole 1 hour shoot. We are so so happy with the outcome of our photos and this will be something we will remember forever. The turn around time was quick with editing our photos and we got a ton of variety to choose from. Lighting and edits were wonderful and flattering with my white dress. We are so happy with them. Definitely recommend Dawn if you'd like to capture some special memories and have a fun time! Thank you!

feel comfortable on my special day. I would recommend Dawn Eicher Photography to anyone!!

ent she popped out with her camera, she made us feel extremely comfortable behind the lens. She offers guidance for poses (for those who might feel a little awkward!), but also does an amazing job at capturing you and your loved one looking natural and relaxed. When we received our engagement photos back after editing, my fiancé and I could not stop smiling looking through them all. I expected we would have a few good photos - but we received A TON of amazingly beautiful photos. She is truly so talented at what she does and is very well suited for her career. I am SO happy my fiancé found her and booked her for our special days. She is the best!!!

nned! She was very flexible.

ed to us - and to our excitement - and available the morning of our elopement day. She took the most beautiful photos of us that I didn’t even realize how much I’d love until I saw them. She made the whole process incredibly relaxing and fun, and helped us choose a perfect location. She’s so talented!

cancelled. She was a superstar through it all and was so kind to encourage us to reach out if we made it to Hawaii. When we finally booked our trip out here I reached out to her and she was awesome at getting us a date booked for a couples keepsake/just married photo session! We planned on doing it at the same place we were previously planning going to get married and she traveled out the beach, found amazing backdrops and *somehow* made it seem like the wind wasn’t blowing a million miles per hour in our photos. She also had an amazing turnaround time on our photos. I cannot recommend her enough!!

quick to respond to all of our inquiries before the shoot, a total pro who made us feel comfortable and gave easy to follow directions during the shoot. She also knew exactly where and when to go for the stunning sunset backdrop we wanted, was extremely punctual and afterwards had a quick turnaround to get us our beautiful photos. She has a warm personality and really takes the time to get to know her clients in order to deliver exactly what they are looking for. We considered so many different options and are so happy we went with Dawn!