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(67)Colorado(all) New York,Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, catskill
About this vendor
Hi there!
Congratulations on your engagement!! I am Dawn, the owner of Dawn Honsky Photography. I absolutely love everything about elopements & Intimate weddings, from talking with you, envision with you, listening to you, about your day. Helping you plan out your timeline, epic locations, outfits, colors, tones, florals you name it I’m happy to help!
I will be there making sure all of your memories leading up to your wedding day are timeless and stress free. My couples are my family, and my friends. I could not be happier to capture such a special part of your life.
It has become my passion, goal and honor to re-tell your love stories by capturing them in timeless photographs. Photos that you can look back on in years to come, share with your own family and friends.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Dawn was everything and more! Talking to her was like catching up with an old friend, and she made everything so effortless! The day of with her was beyond perfect as well and I ho...
pe to be able to work with her again! truly cannot recommend her enough
I would get married again just to work with Dawn. She made me feel so beautiful and relaxed on my wedding day---through the morning rain to a glorious sunset. She was professional ...
and responsive including in setting us up with other vendors. On the day of the wedding she didn't hesitate when I told her I still wanted to be in the boat in the rain. Dawn was so phenomenal indeed that multiple guests approached me to note how amazing she was. Couldn't have imagined a better experience <3
Where do I even begin? I found Dawn before I even had a venue or a date picked. I immediately fell in love with her work and knew we had to have her! Lucky for us it was the best c...
hoice we could have made. Dawn helped us plan our intimate wedding from start to finish, she was so responsive and provided endless lists of venues and different vendors. She helped create our timeline and was there to answer any questions I had. She made us feel comfortable from day one and on our actual wedding day we could not have asked for more. She was a blast to work with and made sure we got every shot we dreamed of. She made things easy and took so much pressure off of us. Not to mention we got previews back within 24 hours that were absolutely beautiful! Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Dawn you’ll forever have a place in our hearts!
Dawn deserves WAY more than 5 stars. She was the first person we found and contacted when beginning the wedding planning process and she helped so much with other recommendations (...
venue, caterer, planner, hair &makeup, florist... literally everything!) From the moment I first spoke with Dawn, she made our vision come to life and went on to capture so many moments we will cherish forever. Last minute, we decided to have our own private ceremony in the ADKs prior to the wedding…Dawn immediately jumped in with the most gorgeous location recommendations and accommodated an incredibly busy schedule to meet us and capture that surreal and intimate moment. A few weeks later on our wedding day, she totally blew us away even more which we did not think was possible! Once you meet Dawn and see her in her element, it is so clear she genuinely loves what she does. Working with her was one of the best decisions we made. Dawn, we cannot thank you enough for everything!!! M+B 10/19/24.
I wish we could give Dawn more than 5 stars because she deserves that, and more!
Dawn made our micro wedding dream come to life.
Jason and I had been putting our wedding off for ...
a while because we just wanted something small, intimate and a day filled with moments together. We were not really sure where to start but then I stumbled upon Dawn’s instagram and immediately fell in love with her work and felt a pull to reach out to her. Dawn listened to us as we told her our vision and by the end of our phone call I knew we had found the person to help make our day come to life. Dawn not only was our photographer but was there to help us with makeup, food, rentals and so much more. She truly does it all!
We met Dawn for engagement photos, our first time having photos done, and she made it the most comfortable and memorable experience. Her vibe matched our vibe and we knew that if we had that much fun with her then, that our day was going to be remarkable.
Dawn made our wedding day seamless, low stress and just simply beautiful. Our day was filled with sweet memories, a hike, private vows, a small ceremony and a candlelit dinner under the stars of Lake Placid. She captured our love and made not only us but our guests feel so comfortable and beautiful! The photos we have are beyond magnificent, truly memories to last a lifetime.
We highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking to have their moments captured and have the most breathtaking photos imaginable.
Thank you Dawn, you are an incredible photographer and person. We are forever grateful!
-Heather and Jason
10/18/2024
Working with Dawn was hands-down the best decision of the wedding planning process. I knew from our initial phone call she was warm, patient, kind and oh so knowledgeable. On our w...
edding day, the second I was with Dawn, I felt calm, collected, and excited for the rest of the day. Dawn made all the family and bridal portrait pictures go so smoothly and everyone commented how lovely it was to work with her.
With my now husband and I, Dawn brought out the best of us. We didn’t feel uncomfortable but at ease prompted by Dawn’s calm and kind demeanor and directions. As pictures have come back, we’ve been blown away by how beautiful they are. They are the perfect highlights of our amazing day. I can’t even believe how well she captured us as a couple, our loved ones, and the beauty of Lake Placid.
Ultimately working with Dawn was the best decision. I am not only grateful for the gorgeous photos but the memories we made with her on our most special day.
I would give Dawn more than 5 stars if I could! She is truly amazing. Not only did she capture the most beautiful pictures of our day, she helped plan it all - she gave us a list o...
f recommended vendors, sent location suggestions, and helped us create a timeline. She truly made our day perfect and we now have stunning photos to remember it by!
I had been following Dawn’s Instagram account for a while, hoping she’d someday photograph our wedding. When we decided to plan our small, intimate wedding in just 8 weeks last sum...
mer, we were thrilled to find out Dawn was available. She was a lifesaver—not only capturing our wedding beautifully but also going above and beyond by connecting us with other vendors. Dawn made the entire process and day of smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our beautiful photos. Thank you so much, Dawn!
Dawn was such an incredible person to work with from the beginning. She made sure to have check ins periodically and and answer any questions I had. On the day of our elopement she...
made everything seem so effortless and smooth. Neither my husband or I are super comfortable in photos but Dawn was so personable it made it feel so comfortable and effortless. She was so incredible to work with and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
If I could give Dawn more stars I would! Dawn litterally made our wedding day! She was a professional, she was understanding, she was flexible, she was excited. She is so easy to...
work with and captures the most incredible moments. My fiance does not love taking pictures and she made it so easy for him to sit back and actually enjoy the experience.
Dawn attention to lighting and scenary is amazing. She far exceeded our expectations! Dawn also had our preview of photos to us in 24 hours. We looked at the photos over and over again, and just couldnt believe how she was able to capture our day. We had a small intimate wedding and Dawn was able to be efficient with her time without sacrificing any of the variety and locations.
Prior to the wedding Dawn and I spoke several times, and she gave me the time line for my day. She was able to help with not only photography questions, but pacing for the entire wedding! her guidance was greatly appreciated!
Dawn is like having your best friend shoot your wedding photos, she is easily able to understand you as a couple and your vision for your wedding day and capture it all in her photos. I will not stop recommending her to everyone I meet. She is not only talented as a photographer. She is a great person making it so easy to work with her!
Dawn was amazing to work with. Between Dawn and her Stacia, we had an amazing weekend. Dawn is the epitome of “trust the process”. We did not know the area at all, but we saw her w...
ork and trusted she could deliver. She did exactly that. We spoke about what we wanted and let her lead the way. We have no regrets and couldn’t be happier with how the pictures and overall experience came out.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Dawn for our elopement in the Adirondack Mountains, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the very beginning, Dawn was i...
ncredibly supportive in the planning process, helping us think of details we never imagined and always available for a call or a text. Her expertise and insights were invaluable in making our day perfect. From recommending additional vendors in a secluded mountain town to helping us pinpoint our dream photo locations, Dawn knocked it out of the park.
On the day of the event, Dawn made us feel like she was a longtime friend. She even shared her deoderant with a forgetful bride trying to hike a mountain :) Dawn was warm, approachable, and created a relaxed atmosphere that allowed us to be ourselves. She did not rush us at all, letting the timeline play out naturally so we could focus on getting the perfect photos. In addition to caputing what felt like every angle of each and every moment, she even legally married us! Her patience and dedication to capturing every special moment was truly remarkable.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning, perfectly capturing the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and the joy of our special day. Considring the volume of photos she took, her turn around time was impressive, including some sneak peeks in the same day! We highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer. She exceeded our lofty expectations in every way and made our elopement a truly unforgettable experience.
Thank you x1000 Dawn!
Dawn is amazing in every way! From communication to planning the big day to the photo quality to her supportiveness throughout everything, we loved our experience with Dawn! We elo...
ped in Colorado and Dawn knows all the best spots for picturesque photos and intimate settings. Thank you, Dawn, for sharing in our special day and capturing our love so we can remember it forever. 💛
Dawn was everything I could have wanted in a photographer and so much more.
From first contact, Dawn was responsive, thorough, and beyond helpful.
We eloped out of state with not a...
lot of resources in the area. Dawn handled literally everything! She sent us sample photos of locations for us to narrow down what we liked, she offered recommendations on Airbnbs, catering, she knows everyone! She even found me my hair and makeup and helped us sort our marriage licence!
She is an amazing resource and is more than just a photographer, she helped with planning, communicated the weather as it got closer, sneaking my husband's best friend to the location, she even scouted locations THE MORNING OF the ceremony to see if they would make beautiful pictures! She's also great with dogs!
Because she travels anywhere, I recommend Dawn to anyone and everyone. Her professionalism and personality made her an extention of my bridal party. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience.
Thank you Dawn!
Choosing Dawn was the best decision I made for our elopement. She was so easy to communicate with from the start, and was patient while my husband and I waffled back and forth on ...
where to get married. We settled last minute on Twin Lakes, Colorado, and Dawn was thankfully able to accommodate our date. She is fun, easy going, and in general made both of us feel so comfortable all day. She gave us direction as needed, and just let us hang out and have fun together the rest of the time. She was also so helpful with the logistics of timing the sunlight, locations, and our private vows. I am OBSESSED with our pictures! Our friends and family have not stopped talking about how beautiful they turned out, and everyone remarks on the fact that we look like we were having the best time ever in every picture - because we genuinely were! A million thanks to Dawn for being a part of our incredible day. Our pictures will pay memory dividends for the rest of our lives. If you are looking for someone fun, genuine, kind, talented, flexible, laid-back, and professional for your intimate wedding, reach out to Dawn. You will not regret it.
Dawn quite literally made our day. We pivoted from a small but traditional wedding to more of an elopement last minute, and Dawn was the first vendor we booked. She immediately und...
erstood our vision for the day, and made us feel so comfortable and cared for. She gave us tons of valuable recommendations, helped us plan out the schedule for the day, and helped to corral our parents. Bad weather forced us to change our ceremony location literally two days before the wedding, and Dawn remained flexible and helpful. We found a new spot that worked better, and were able to travel to a few other spots to get some really stunning photos. I cannot recommend Dawn highly enough!
We hired dawn for the day after we got married on 10/2/23 to do an adventure shoot with us on Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, NY. We wanted wedding mountain photos, but could no...
t fit it into our wedding schedule. We were so excited to get redressed in our wedding attire the day after our wedding and meet Dawn with no timeline to follow, just us being our adventurous selves :) We love how adventurous and familiar Dawn is with the Lake Placid Area. She has so many good recommendations and always has a Plan B! She even helped bustle my dress for me. Besides being professional she is friendly and so much fun. We did a winter adirondack engagment shoot with her as well and she makes even the freezing temps bearable, not to mention she always is prepared with hand warmers. We are so in love with our mountain photos and are happy we were able to do them! If you want to adventure anywhere in the Adirondacks and feel like having a photoshoot, hire Dawn and you will not be dissappointed. Dawn, you are AWESOME! :)
09/23/23
If given the opportunity, I could write a novel about all the things my husband and I love about Dawn and her work. Dawn goes above and beyond. Not only did we love her, ...
but our entire wedding party and families gushed about how talented and simply amazing she was. Dawn is so incredibly knowledgeable, so fun, so communicative, talented, organized, and most of all SO comforting. She was the biggest help with our timeline, made me feel so calm. Everything was just so smooth because of her. We are obsessed with ALL of our wedding photos. Her work is breathtaking. What an honor it was having Dawn capture our special day. Literally my dream photographer. We were so lucky! Thank you so much Dawn! We love you! BOOK DAWN!!!
Dawn was amazing to work with! My now husband and I were trying to keep our elopement as stress free as possible, and we couldn’t have chosen a better photographer and venue combo ...
(Stagecoach Inn) to make that wish come true. Dawn made us feel comfortable through the whole process, was the best tour guide, and made sure to stick to our wants and time restraints. She truly made the day feel special and all about us, and the amount of times people have GASPED at the photos says it all!!!
Dawn was everything we didn’t know we needed and more. From the beginning she went above and beyond to understand what we wanted our even to be. She just wanted to help and she qu...
ickly became our local tour guide with the best recommendations and most importantly our friend. Dawn was more than a photographer. When we used Dawn's recommendations, we knew we were surrounded by genuinely good people. She made us and our guests feel our most comfortable selves in front of the camera and used her expertise to guide every hand placement and every reminder to stand up straight in order to get THE best photos. Dawn quickly turned around previews which was both unexpected and so appreciated. Everyone that attended our wedding loved Dawn and was so appreciative that she easily blended into our crowd. Our photos are gorgeous and I am reminded everytime I look at them how lucky we were to find Dawn. If you hire her, your money will be well spent and you won’t be disappointed.
We chose Dawn because her work and messaging resonated with us as a couple! She focused on what was important to us vs what was "necessary" and helped us carve out the exact timeli...
ne and vision for our wedding! She was understanding when discussing budget / timeline and empowered us to make decisions that were best for us, while guiding us in finalizing the perfect plan. She was not available for the day of our wedding, but she was able to seamlessly integrate her associate, Amanda Dyell, to shoot the day and was with us every step of the way! The photos are ones we are so thankful to have and beautifully encapsulate the best day we ever could have imagined.
I cannot recommend Dawn enough!! For years I have followed her on Instagram and always admired her work. When we got engaged, we started looking at venues for a “traditional” weddi...
ng and I immediately felt overwhelmed by the idea of hosting an event for 100+ people. I reached out to Dawn to inquire about an elopement for just the two of us on Whiteface Mountain and immediately knew this was the right choice for us (seriously I can’t make a decision to save my life, but we booked her that day). She understood my vision from the start and provided us with so many helpful recommendations (vendors, ADK insights, timeline help, personalized touches) to make our day unique to us! She was communicative throughout the time leading up to our day and even helped incorporate a boat ride into our timeline just a few weeks out. Dawn provided us with such a unique, intimate and memorable day that we will never forget. She shared our “sneak peak” the night of our elopement with more than 30 stunning photos to share with our friends and family; we were absolutely blown away looking through our photos while enjoying our wedding cake just a few hours later!
Dawn is so much more than a photographer- she was our planner, coordinator, officiant, hype girl and tour guide. Choosing an elopement was the perfect decision for us and it wouldn’t have been possible without Dawn!
I don’t even know how to begin expressing my gratitude. Dawn is an incredibly talented photographer and a wonderful human. She responded to our inquiry almost immediately. We were ...
able to set up a phone call shortly after. Dawn was reassuring, insightful and trustworthy. She coordinated our wedding day and recommended other vendors. Dawn executed our wedding day PERFECTLY. She listened and prioritized what we wanted but also used her expertise to guide us. She made us feel like the most important people on the planet. Our previews were available exactly 24 hours after our wedding. Dawn is an angel. It was an honor to be photographed by her. We are so grateful to have had her on our wedding day.
I don't even know where to start with Dawn!! The second I saw her photos on instagram I knew I needed to be a Dawn Honsky bride. Her style and editing are so timeless I know I'm go...
ing to look back on these photos and love them just as much as I do today.
Dawn is exclusively an elopement photographer now and I'm so happy I was able to book her before she made that switch but seeing all her glowing reviews I WISH I was able to elope with her. She had great communication throughout the planning process and made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. I'm already hoping to find an excuse to book her again one day. THANK YOU DAWN!!
We were fortunate to have Dawn as our wedding photographer. Her deep understanding of intimate Adirondack weddings and picturesque locations was evident from our first meeting. Daw...
n provided stunning photography, connected us with local vendors, and played multiple roles on the day, going beyond her role as a photographer.
What really sets Dawn apart to us is her adventurous spirit, she led us to stunning shots on mountain cliffs, rocky riversides, and picturesque fields, all while capturing our connection. Her portfolio showcases her amazing talent and what you see is exactly what you get! The photos we have received are awe inspiring perfectly encapsulate our ADK wedding's beauty. Thanks to Dawn, we not only have the photos to share with family, friends and colleagues but also some awesome stories and experiences to go along with each location and image.
We see Dawn as more than photographer; she's a friend. We can’t wait to work with her again, knowing we have a photographer who can capture and create lasting memories while ensuring comfort in front of the lens.
Dawn is not just a photographer, she is all things to help you and your partner plan, organize, execute and document the perfect elopement ceremony. You are getting a wedding plann...
er, tour guide, event coordinator, minister (if needed) and wealth of information. Not to mention, the perfect photographer.
She answered every question we had and was in constant contact to ensure everything went perfectly to minimize all stress, even checking in from weeks before until the day of to ensure we had our stuff together. Dawn is a take-charge person, who simply gets the perfect photos and holds you by the hand to ensure you get EXACTLY what you want. And her personality is one that puts you at ease and makes you feel empowered rather than micro-managed. She brought us to four special places throughout the Adirondack park to give us so many amazing looks.
The photos are breathtaking; family and friends cannot stop raving about them. So many friends are expressing how they want to plan something similar after seeing what Dawn created for us. We can't overstate how incredible she is at creating these ceremonies and moments. There is no other choice here, Dawn does it all perfectly.
THANK YOU
Choosing Dawn as our photographer for our elopement was by far the easiest decision for us (aside from choosing to elope). She made us feel completely at ease and comfortable in f...
ront of the camera. Dawn goes above and beyond for each of her couples and takes the time to listen to your wants and needs and most importantly your vision for your day. She brings so much more to the table than just beautiful photographs, she offered suggestions and recommendations when we were unsure what to do and where to go. Dawn went as far as to drive us around for both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Having her as our photographer allowed us to experience our wedding day in a way I didn't think was possible, and our photos depict that. Dawn, we cannot thank you enough and might have to get married again just to hang with you and relive this entire experience!
Our daughter chose Dawn as her wedding photographer and it was a wonderful decision. Dawn and her assistant were easy to work with and the photos captured the natural style that th...
is couple wanted from their farm wedding.
Dawn is amazing and was such a big part of our elopement. I fell in love with Dawn's work shortly after getting engaged. After seeing her incredible photos we had a vision of how w...
e wanted to spend our wedding day. I kept telling everyone, she is my DREAM photographer- and she made the dream come to life!! Dawn was helpful, supportive, patient and kind throughout the entire process. She offered advice, made suggestions and gave us all the reassurance when needed! Dawn is professional, knowledgeable and made me feel so beautiful as I married my best friend.
We truly couldn't imagine having another photographer- we got a sneak pic of photos by the end of our wedding day and received SO many more a few days after. I will forever cherish the photos Dawn captured on our most special day.
Don't go wrong, hire Dawn!!!
I found Dawn on Instagram many years ago and instantly fell in love with her work. When we got engaged last year, she was my top choice for a photographer. After speaking with her,...
it became clear that she was the ONLY choice for a photographer. She is very responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and quickly felt like a friend! We enjoyed our time with her and she really put us at ease every time we were in front of her camera!
Beyond being insanely talented at her job, Dawn is highly knowledgeable about the Adirondacks and the industry in general. She took us to the most beautiful, hidden gem locations for both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. She was able to offer recommendations for hair and makeup, food, and ceremony locations-all of which were PERFECT. Dawn created our timeline and made sure we stayed on track throughout the day. She helped me remember critical items (like my veil and flat shoes) when I was too frazzled. When you hire Dawn, you’re getting so much more than a photographer. She is truly wonderful. She went above and beyond at every turn to ensure we had the perfect day.
Also, her turn around for our previews was absolutely astonishing considering how busy she is! Within 24 hours, we had about 60 previews! A week or two later, we got a bunch more. She is just amazing! We would hire her again and again. Dawn really was one of the best decisions we made for our day!
Dawn is the BEST EVER! My husband and I were grateful for the time spent with Dawn during our Lake Placid elopement. It truly was perfect and she was able to capture all the specia...
l moments in our favorite place on earth. She was responsive, helpful, professional, and personable. She helped us build our elopement timeline, suggested photo locations, helped with last-minute ceremony details, put in my veil, and so much more. My husband was worried about taking photos and she made it easy and fun!! Dawn drove us to all the photo locations and sent previews in less than 24 hours. She has a great personality and we hope to work with her again in the future. Thank you Dawn for the best photo experience ever and for all the memories we will cherish forever.
There are not enough words to express how grateful we were to have met Dawn. She went above and beyond from the moment we first contacted her. She was super communicative, extremel...
y responsive, had competitive pricing, and was truly the coolest person we had ever met. From organizing our engagement shoot (which had to be rescheduled), to creating a wedding timeline, to accommodating to all of our requests, and to executing it all and more on our wedding day, she truly made our whole wedding experience a stress-free and memorable time. My husband and I are still swooning over our engagement photos and wedding day photos. We had such a hard time choosing ones because we seriously loved them all. Not to mention - the sneak preview pictures she sends the DAY AFTER the engagement shoot and wedding day are unreal! Our guests just could not believe it. Dawn was able to capture my husband and I so perfectly with her candid and natural shots, we could not have imagined going with anyone else. Highly, highly, highly recommend!
Hiring Dawn as our photographer was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding day. She is so great at what she does and we couldn’t have imagined the day without her! We...
had a great time getting to know Dawn during our engagement shoot last October. She had so many wonder hidden gems throughout the Adirondacks to take us to and we were able to use those beautiful photos for our save the dates! Fast-forward to our wedding day and Dawn was so organized, easy going, and definitely put both my husband and I at ease. We had so much fun taking pictures and Dawn and her second shooter were both ready to jump in and help wherever they could! Our wedding party also commented on how much fun they had taking photos, and as a result the photos came out so natural and candid because she made everyone feel so comfortable. She also helped us develop our timeline for the day and it worked out perfectly! Now, a few weeks after the wedding, we are SO grateful so have beautiful, candid shots to look back on. It was the best day of our lives, and hiring Dawn made that day and the entire wedding planning process so much fun. We’re so glad we found her, and would highly recommend her to anyone!
I had the pleasure of working with Dawn for both my engagement photos and wedding day. Dawn knew all the spots to go in Lake Placid! I told her what I was looking for/sent pictures...
and she knew exactly where to go to recreate the images. She will give you previews of pictures within 24 hours and when I say previews I mean tons of pictures!!!
Throughout the wedding planning, Dawn created the timeline for before the reception and helped to finalize the timeline for the reception as well. On our wedding day she brought along her assistant Dani. She too was a pleasure to work with! Both ladies were so nice, calm, positive, fun to be around and so helpful; they carried things, helped take shoes on and off, fanned out the dress train, stopped traffic, beared the cold, etc. Dawn and Dani were the ultimate tag team! The way they worked together, bounced ideas off each other and made sure every picture we wanted was taken was amazing. They were so time efficient and adapted on the fly.
Dawn even eased my nerves when on the morning of my wedding it was raining. She followed the weather forecast and assured me it would turn to snow…which it did! The pictures her and Dani take are BREATHTAKING. They put you in natural positions and don’t leave you feeling awkward. The day was a total breeze because of them. Book special event pictures with Dawn and you will be so satisfied!!!! :)
After having to cancel our wedding in the middle of planning due to Covid, I came across Dawn’s Instagram and in that moment decided we would have an intimate wedding & Dawn had to...
be the one to capture it! She was the first vendor we contracted with and we chose our venue and most other vendors based off of her help/recommendations. Dawn was there for every step in the planning process, always willing to give advice and lend a hand (or just listen to me vent lol) I am so thankful that we found her! On our wedding day she handled any hiccups like the pro she is and helped to keep me calm along the way. She captured every detail of our wedding beautifully and knew all of the perfect spots for pictures. We are so in love with our pictures and couldn’t be happier to have found/worked with Dawn! If you’re looking for the best, look no further!
Words cannot truly express how amazing of a person and photographer Dawn is. We were lucky enough to experience working with Dawn even before we booked her for our special day; we...
were part of our friends' wedding and Dawn was their photographer. Our friends had expressed how amazing she was leading up to the wedding, but it wasn't until we saw her work her magic on their special day that we knew we had to have her as part of our own team.
Like many couples, we unfortunately had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic. Throughout that time, Dawn was more than just our photographer. She was a friend, a sounding board, a book of knowledge for all things wedding-related and even a therapist to help us deal with the emotions and uncertainty that we were dealing with at the time. We cannot thank her enough for her support and guidance through it all.
As amazing as Dawn is with the pre-wedding planning, the day of the wedding is where she really shines. Dawn shot both our legal ceremony in Philadelphia and our larger wedding ceremony with friends and family outside of the city. For our legal wedding, Dawn drove all the way down to Philly for a couple of hours to capture our small and intimate elopement, as well as take some pictures throughout the city for us. The following week, she came back down to capture our big day, and Dawn was yet again outstanding. She and her assistant were there to capture every moment, including those small, candid moments that often go unnoticed but will forever be cherished by us and our families.
Again, we mean it when we say that words cannot express how amazing Dawn is or how wonderful our experience was with her. She is wonderful on all accounts, is so incredibly professional, and she's amazing at what she does. It was an absolute honor to be able to work with her. Our day would not have been anywhere near as amazing if it weren't for Dawn!
There are literally no words to explain how incredibly happy we are (not were) with Dawn. Our wedding was in September but I still obsess over our pictures regularly. From the s...
econd we reached out, she was like an old friend. She made us feel so comfortable and was an absolute perfect match for us. Her talent and vision for your day will be unmatched!! Do not think twice on choosing her.
Booking a photographer was a huge deal to my husband and I, and Dawn was the total package. She is incredibly talented, but also incredibly chill, professional, and knows her stuff...
. We didn't know much about the area we were having our intimate wedding in, and Dawn was able to help us find amazing photo locations and put our non-traditional and not always photogenic wedding party into true "party" mode. We had so much fun shooting with her, and that's truly captured by how many photos of us laughing there are. I am amazed by how she was able to do it all with such an insane schedule this year and still make us feel like a priority. Five stars simply aren't enough!
Dawn was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She was so chill to be around, she took THE BEST PHOTOS (I will admit in the privacy of this post I have looked at the e...
very day since the wedding), and she was a huge help overall! We had a tiny bit of scheduling drama, and she jumped right in to help us coordinate another vendor! Each photo is a snapshot of what happened and how we were feeling. She also captures the nature around you so well, which is one of the reasons I picked Dawn after seeing her work on Instagram. My only regret is not hiring her for the whole night because the dancing photos are just so freaking fun. Thank you so much Dawn, your photos are the best gift. You are truly an artist and an amazing person.
Dawn was the first big-decision vendor we committed to- and it was by far the best decision in our wedding planning process. I knew I wanted to hire Dawn just from seeing her phot...
os but I was sold immediately upon speaking to Dawn over the phone. I am admittedly a pretty awkward person in front of the camera and really don’t like “staged” photos. Dawn made it so easy to be ourselves in front of the camera which was a big worry if mine, I was beyond impressed that she hid my awkward so well in photos haha!
Dawn also took so much stress away from me on my wedding day and leading up to it. She helped pick the perfect spot for our engagement photos, pretty much planned the entire timeline of the day, and even went out of her way to make sure my bridesmaids didn’t fall off a golf cart into a pit of mud right before the ceremony (fun times)! I knew from our contract we would have “sneak peek” photos within 24 hours and my expectation was to maybe have 10-15 pictures. Dawn, once again totally impressed us with 50+ highlights less than 24 hrs later that were absolutely stunning!!
When you hire Dawn, you aren’t hiring someone for just few hours- you’re hiring someone to answer all your weird questions, someone with the eye to capture the little moments and fine details, someone who’s going to bring an extra bottle of water to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day.... I just can’t say enough wonderful things about Dawn as a person as well as a photographer. She’s communicative, kind, caring, and ridiculously talented! Hire her. You will be so glad you did!!
Photos are what you’ll have forever to pass down to your kids and their kids, and so on. I will forever cherish our wedding photos and am so thankful to Dawn for an absolutely incredible experience and stunning pictures!
Dawn is hands down the best ! She is not just an epic photographer, she’s truly a friend. She was not only our photographer she was our tour guide for our engagement photos, she ma...
de us feel so comfortable, she helped fix myself, my husbands and bridal party’s outfits along with helping get the guys boutonnières on and helping with any transitioning. She knows what to capture and she makes the experience fun ! She is an overall amazing person and I couldn’t be happier to of had her apart of my wedding day. I can’t express how wonderful she is and you will not be disappointed!
Dawn is a truly amazing person and photographer. She is as kind as she is talented. My husband and I had the privilege of working with her twice; once for our intimate wedding and ...
then again for our reception celebration. Dawn is more than a photographer; she is a timeline creator, dress fixer, nerve calmer, pose cue extraordinaire! From start to finish she helped plan both of our celebrations happily and oh so helpfully. Dawn puts you at ease and allows everything to flow naturally. She has a true gift for capturing the most magical moments in the most magical ways. I feel we have gained a photographer and friend and I look forward to including her in all of the magical moments to come. Our family and friends all admired her photos and what a lovely person she was to work with. We cannot thank her enough and will highly recommend her to everyone! We are so grateful.
Dawn was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She takes amazing photos, she's kind and helpful, she's knowledgeable. Dawn is everything I would look for in a photogra...
pher!!! I don't know what I appreciated the most - haha her driving my bridesmaids?! Or the amazing previews we got immediately?! or just the really kind and fun presence that she brought to the day. She helped me with my timeline & made sure that we got all the important shots of the day. I am so thankful with the turnaround time on photos. I was able to use one of the many previews for thank you cards! I could write on and on about Dawn but I suggest you just book her and get the same experience we did :) You will be so happy you did.
If you are searching for a wedding photographer, stop searching and book Dawn immediately.
Booking Dawn as our photographer was hands down the BEST decision we ever made. All of...
her reviews have a common theme. Dawn is exceptional, beyond talented, and one of the most down to earth people I have ever met.
As many covid brides know, wedding planning is beyond challenging. However, Dawn helped and guided me throughout the entire process. She was extremely responsive to any question I ever had, and always made me feel important. From the moment we had our first conversation, I knew she needed to be our photographer. She was not only extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her career, she was always 100% straight forward with me —especially with the constant changes happening to weddings and events. Although the planning was challenging at times, I always knew that after a conversation with Dawn, my mind would be put to ease.
There are truly not enough words to highlight how talented she is, and how wonderful of a person she really is. She is considerate and extremely thoughtful and truly loves what she does. Dawn was more than just our wedding photographer. She helped me plan our wedding more than I ever expected and there are not enough words to express how truly thankful I am for her.
With all the changes we had on leading up to our wedding and on our wedding day, Dawn never skipped a beat. We had to quickly change our ceremony due to impending an storm and relocate inside. Without even knowing how upset I was about this, Dawn pulled me outside after our ceremony to do a fake walk down the original aisle because she knew how much I wanted that. It meant so much to me that Dawn knew that was something I wanted. Everywhere I turned, Dawn was ready for a photo without having to go and find her, but not in an annoying way. In the way where you think to yourself, I wish Dawn was here to take this picture and you turn around and there she is because she just is that good! I mean she stood in the POURING rain during cocktail hour taking pictures— not because she had to, but because she would do anything to get the perfect shot.
These are such small things that are second nature to Dawn, but went a long way and did not go unnoticed.Not to mention, we had 20 previews not even 24 hours after the wedding and another 300 more not even a month later.
I could go on and on forever about how wonderful Dawn is, but hopefully after reading this you will be fortunate enough to be able to experience her magic for yourself.
Being the first of our very large family to get married, I had a lot to learn about the wedding industry. There are many vendors who see the word "wedding" in your email subject an...
d immediately see a paycheck, and that's exactly how they treat you. We were feeling pretty defeated by the wedding industry.
But then if you're lucky, you choose Dawn as your photographer. I will forever recommend Dawn to everyone, not just for her awesome pictures (which we had previews of in 24 hours). But because Dawn's support throughout the planning process and the day of our wedding was irreplaceable, I could not imagine having anyone else there with us that day!
There are so many stressors that go into the wedding planning process. Having Dawn there made myself and the entire day of the wedding so calm and relaxed.
I could go on and on about how amazing Dawn is, you will not be disappointed when working with her! And we cannot wait for our next opportunity to work with her again!
Where do I even begin? Hiring Dawn as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made. Due to Covid, we had to change our original plan and decided to get married in an inti...
mate ceremony at our home on our original date. Dawn not only took the most beautiful pictures, she made everyone feel at ease, and helped with every aspect of the day. She helped line up our bridal party and kept us all on a timeline while being flexible to get the perfect shots. After our wedding day, before even seeing any of the photographs, my husband Mark and I agreed that having Dawn with us on our day was truly one of the highlights. The next day, we had previews of the most beautiful pictures of our day. We had trouble picking a favorite because every picture she took was amazing.
Since we were unable to celebrate our wedding with family and friends the way we planned, we celebrated with a vow renewal a year later. Again, we had the pleasure of having Dawn with us throughout the day.
Do not think twice in hiring Dawn. I promise you you will not be disappointed but instead so lucky to work with such a kind, fun, and talented photographer. Dawn was more than just our photographer, she has become our friend.
Dawn was hands down THE absolute best addition for our last minute, 8 person elopement wedding planned two weeks in advance. My husband and I were originally supposed to get marri...
ed in a 300+ person Indian destination wedding postponed due to Covid and Dawn helped us put together the best day of our lives in Upstate NY instead in just a few weeks! Upon finding Dawn on IG via her breathtaking photos, we immediately connected as she was so thoughtful, organized and helpful with vendor ideas. I didn’t even do a great job planning out the day and she still rolled with the punches - through a traditional ceremony that wasn’t even well explained to her (sorry about that) and captured the most meaningful moments of the two of us and with our families. Crazy to say, Dawn you really felt like a part of our family. Thank you for your beautiful artistry and your incredible demeanor. Everyone compliments our photos and we hope to work with you again soon.
Where do I begin?! Dawn is one of those people you just instantly click with! She cares about her couples, about making your vision come to life and keeping your day fun & lighthea...
rted! Dawn was there from start to finish, she was my “advisor” for almost all things - rehearsal location suggestions, next day activities, rain plan - all Dawn! She also stopped traffic on Main Street (sorry Lake Placid) to capture the most amazing photos. Dawn turned around photos to us the next day - she knows how excited you are as a bride and groom to relive those moments and she made it possible! Dawn is one of those people I know will forever be apart of our families big (and small) days! I can’t recommend her enough - she’s the perfect person to capture your day!
Dawn was the perfect pick for us! When we were planning she helped guide us through creating the timeline of our day & when we had to alter everything (including location & date) b...
ecause of COVID she was super chill and continued to help us navigate a smaller elopement. She will definitely make you feel relaxed and capture your genuine self - we are so glad we found her!
Dawn is an amazing photographer and person in general! It's been almost 6 months since my husband and I eloped, and I can't believe I didn't write this review sooner.
Dawn is the p...
erfect person for your elopement or intimate wedding! She has been photographing elopements/intimate weddings for years (since before they became a "thing"). She was super helpful with helping us find locations for the perfect pictures. Dawn is not only talented, but also very friendly, easy to work with, and very responsive.
Her photos are breathtakingly beautiful, and she makes you and your significant other feel comfortable in every way. Even though she is busy, she had a very quick turnaround time with the photos. The photos she took of me and my husband look like they came out of a magazine! We're in awe every time we look at them. We're so grateful we had Dawn as our photographer on our wedding day! We'll be able to cherish those photos and memories forever now, thanks to her.
Highly highly recommend Dawn as your photographer! You will love her, just as much as we do!
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