Dawn M. Gibson Photography

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brightened photos, and used who knows what other wizardry and technical skills to make the wedding photos some of the best that we had ever seen. We agreed then that if we wed we would surely use Dawn! Well, we got engaged a few years later and the first thing we did after choosing a date (before selecting a venue, bridal party, literally any vendors at all) was contact Dawn to make sure she was available. We likely would have changed our wedding date just to make sure we had the best photographer in WNY (and probably beyond that!). Now that we've gotten our photos back from our wedding, we absolutely love them and not just because it's from our special day. Dawn and her assistant photographer Brittany captured the best candid shots from so many of our guests, incredible and uniques portraits of the bride, groom, and bridal party, and spend the entire day alongside us in the most miserable heat and humidity until it rained (briefly). Dawn and Brittany were very creative, professional, and incredibly thorough in the photos they took as well as the entire planning process (including a timeline of the day at 5 minute intervals which I loved). If you're looking for the best photographer in WNY look no further, and maybe even consider flying her in to photograph your wedding if your not local because she might just be the best wedding photographer out there! No other wedding photographer we've seen can compare (and her consistent 5 star reviews show it)!

I was referred to her by a friend and fell in love with her Instagram and website photos, the candids and the lighting. But meeting her for coffee made me love her and her work even more. She is just a great human. We had a 6 month engagement and Dawn was the first person I felt like actually cared about me. My fiance. Our story. And our marriage. She sat down and went through the entire schedule and helped us actually plan out the wedding and the timing. Day of, she was flexible and fun to work with, but also helped keep some structure, despite my crazy family and chaos of a 300 people wedding at my mom's home. She constantly brought the focus back to my husband and I. She's one of the best in Buffalo. So book her now :)

t book her now. Her pictures speak for themselves- they are incredible, and exactly the kind of candid, true, gorgeous photos we wanted. Working with Dawn was just as great. From the first time we spoke to Dawn, it was clear how much she cares about every individual couple she works with. We felt truly special, even though she shoots so many weddings. She was so flexible, reasonable, and incredibly professional, and we always felt so comfortable with her. She always got back to us so quickly whenever we had questions, and she was an incredible resource for EVERYTHING. Dawn made us a timeline for our day that our day of coordinator and venue coordinators were both so impressed by. She even gave me advice on wedding dresses when I couldn’t decide! We did an engagement shoot with Dawn, which was SO worth it. And at our wedding weekend, Dawn was somehow everywhere, getting all these incredible pictures of our 150 person wedding. She helped keep both of us on track and sane on our wedding day. Dawn was so instrumental in how wonderful our wedding was. Dawn was also always incredibly punctual or even got things done ahead of time, and whenever we had any requests, like sneak peeks of certain photos for our Thank You cards, or early engagement shoot photos for special days, Dawn always delivered- and then some. We’re so lucky to have had her as our wedding photographer, and now as our friend.

ng day, so it is important that this person is fun, personable, professional, and puts you at ease. Dawn was all of these things! I really enjoyed how she got to know us and our vision beforehand. We skyped with her a few times to introduce ourselves and show her the venue. She spent a lot of time talking to us, going through the details, and answering our questions, which was much appreciated. It made us so much more confident when the day came. On the day of, Dawn was open to anything we wanted to try and you could tell her wheels were always turning with new ideas. Organizing multiple family members, bridesmaids, and rowdy groomsmen is no easy task, but she did a great job. She was always one step ahead of everyone else. We haven’t gotten our photos back yet, (we were just married ten days ago) but I am 100% confident that they will be amazing. Between looking at her previous work and the experience we had on our big day, we know that hiring her as our photographer was one of the best choices we made for our wedding.

She is kind, funny, and very thoughtful. Not to mention that her photographs are just stunning. She went above and beyond in every sense - although from Buffalo, she came to Brooklyn, NY one weekend to photograph our engagement photos. I can't even describe how beautiful her photographs came out and she was SO much fun to work with. It was like hanging out with an old friend. She was excited and enthusiastic throughout the entire shoot. Unfortunately in the end she was not able to be with us on our wedding day - but luckily for a great reason! She had her first baby right around the same time. I can vouch, however, that she handled this change in the most professional way and was willing to give us a refund and find us a new photographer. Dawn treats her clients like family, and for that we are very grateful. Thank you so much, Dawn! We hope to get to work with you in the future, as well.

oughout the entire process -- and we LOVED the photos. She was also a great resource for me in regard to other vendors throughout the wedding process. Don't hesitate to book with Dawn!

ices reach far beyond beautiful pictures you'll receive from your wedding day. I think she's able to capture meaningful moments in a captivating way partly because she knows what she is looking for before she shows up the day of your wedding. Let me explain ... Dawn meets with you upon initial interest to get to know you and your spouse, and to gauge why you're so perfect together. It's clear that she does this because she is passionate about her line of work and she is genuinely interested in your love story. She uses this time and the meetings to come to get to know each of you on a deeper level, so that she can accurately translate your love, emotions and story into the photograph you've hired her to take. Hiring Dawn was one of our best investments for our wedding. Although we had a short engagement (5 months), Dawn was far from a stranger when September 23 came around. We chose to get engagement photos done with her as well, which really helped us feel more comfortable in front of her and her camera. She is so sweet and encouraging! It's hard to feel awkward in front of her when you're standing with your best friend and her, who becomes a friend to you over the course of your engagement. Beyond her personality, she is extremely professional. She is very clear when it comes to expectations and deadlines. After our wedding, she didn't even let the urge to question where our photos were because she was proactive enough to reach out to us. And it wasn't because our contract due date was approaching ... it was because she wanted to fill us in on her status and let us know she was hoping to deliver them to us early! Which, she did! I can't recommend anymore highly hiring Dawn for your wedding. - Lauren Bobeck

d on the day of the wedding was intended to make everything perfect. Her photography skills are evident in the photos she captures, but the way she was able to put everyone at ease is something that can't be forgotten! Everything Dawn photographed was truly incredible - the venue, our portraits, the dancing photos and the candids! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her!

ould have known to question as a planning bride! I felt comfortable leaving all the location and photo details up to her! She helped me choose and reserve off site locations for photos, which saved me a big job during the planning process! Her and her assistant Liz kept the wedding day moving quickly and efficiently, being professional and fun at the same time! The pictures were stunning and she took the time pay attention to detail in each photo. Love her and her work!!

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t she does and her confidence and experience allowed her to take the lead and help us make decisions about things outside of photography (wedding day timeline, logistics, and coordinating with other vendors). We would have been lost without her expertise. She's truly become a friend and made our wedding day really run smoothly. Do yourself a favor and book Dawn if she's available for your wedding!! You will be so happy you did.

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t to get more information, and she promptly responded to setup a meeting. We had a Skype meeting a few days later during which we fell in love with Dawn herself! My (now) husband and I had not yet booked our venue, or even decided on a wedding date, but we knew we wanted Dawn to be our photographer. Her work spoke for itself: the candid moments she was able to capture were so unique and beautiful. But she also made us feel so comfortable, we knew we would be in good hands with Dawn. Plus, the fact that her package included a proposed wedding timeline was a huge plus. When we reached out to book her services, all of our correspondence was prompt and thorough. As the date neared she was in touch to schedule an in person pre-wedding meeting, a fantastic personal touch. The day of the wedding, we couldn't have asked for anyone better than Dawn. It was like having a close friend there as our photographer. Not only was she organized and professional, but she made what I thought would be a stressful situation fun! Dawn is dedicated to her clients and passionate about her work. We love Dawn, and only hope many others will be as lucky as we were to find her!

the first look and when we arrived on Mount Washinton and the outlook was too sunny she didn't hesitate, she had a 2nd and 3rd back up plan of where to set up the family portraits and bridal party photos. Dawn also had another two locations picked out for some photos during cocktail hour and I never expected to have such a wide variety! I cannot wait to see the entire suite but from the teaser photos she sent I know they all will be perfect! If Dawn is available on the date of your wedding I would suggesting booking her as fast as possible, you will be thrilled with photos!

orking with Dawn that really stood out. Firstly, she's incredibly warm and friendly to work with - yes, it's a contracted service for a product, but it really didn't feel that way at any point while working with her. It seemed more like we were out shooting photos with an old friend - her up-beat attitude, and 'do anything to help make you feel comfortable' style really made the experience a joy for us. Secondly, she's really dedicated to doing her job right. She puts a lot of thought into making sure she's fully prepared for anything that might come up during the course of the day - be it cold and rainy (our wedding day) or REALLY cold and snowy and wet (our mid-winter engagement session hiking through the woods/water). Her dedication to going the extra mile (or two, or three) is something to be commended. Dawn was able to capture every photo-request we made, and was able to show us another side of our wedding day that as bride and groom we wouldn't otherwise see. When it comes time to decide on a photographer, if you're not comfortable around them, the photos just won't be the same. In Dawn, we found a warm, wonderful person, passionately dedicated to her craft. After all is said and done, we had a great experience working with her, and a wonderful product to show for it.

for finding the balance of space in the frame, and isn't afraid to try new techniques - making for some amazing shots. Nearly all of our wedding guests commented on how friendly she was, and how stunning the photos turned out. Not only was she comforting to have on my team on my wedding day, but was supportive in the planning process. I would recommend Dawn over and over and over again.

energetic, and accommodating of them all. I would highly recommend her for your wedding. She shattered our expectations with her responsiveness as well as the quality of her work!

ments and fun times, but also took many "artistic" shots which were absolutely beautiful. I have not seen better photos anywhere. But what really makes Dawn extra special is what a great person she is! She is just so nice, and flexible - and incredibly hard working! My daughter had an outdoor wedding and unfortunately it rained all day without stop. Dawn was such a trooper - standing in the rain to get shots of family who were under shelter. All with a big smile, a sense of humor and making the best of it! She really cares about capturing the special moments as best as possible for her customers, and is willing to do (and offer) the extras to make things turn out great. Thank you Dawn for the wonderful photographic memories!

on top of our schedule and called us to check in multiple times to make sure we could plan well ahead of time. The day of the wedding she went to the place where we were staying and took photos of the men getting ready. Then she came over to the venue to capture the girls getting ready for the day. Many of our bridal party commented on how professional she was and how she captured everything without being in your way. She suggested many great photo opportunities, and captured great candid photographs of the day. The photos were spectacular and we were so amazed at how many great photos we received. We even forgot to give her the rings to photograph the day of and she made a special trip to meet us the next day, just to take the photos. In looking at the photographs afterwards, we were able to relive all the great memories as well as see moments that we missed. The photographs were beautiful and artistic. Although she was by herself taking photographs, it seemed like there were multiple of her with all the diverse and extensive shots she was able to capture.

as in love with our pictures as I am with my husband!

felt like we were old friends. She always made my (now) husband and I feel comfortable when taking our pictures, and I'm not sure we would have felt the same with anyone else. We went off a referral from a friend who had Dawn as a photographer for her wedding and I was so impressed with the images that came out. After the engagement shoot, Dawn's images sealed the deal for our subsequent wedding. From the months leading up to our wedding, she was by far the biggest breath of fresh air every time we spoke to her. Everything felt calm with her, especially with all the wedding chaos swirling around us. Our wedding was unique: I was an Indian bride (Bengali), so we had an Indian ceremony the day before the American ceremony. She was there, capturing every moment, and I would not have had anyone else do it. She was kind to everyone, and even my guests were commenting on how incredibly sweet she was. Dawn went above and beyond during both events, and during the ceremony on the second day, she might as well have been our wedding coordinator - she puts on so many hats and works so hard, it's impossible not to notice. When she came to capture our hair and makeup pre-wedding, the stylists were all raving about what a friendly photographer she was, and they have met many wedding photographers in their line of work! As for her pictures: they are OUT OF THIS WORLD. She is unparalleled in her style and eye, and will do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot, further demonstrating her dedication to her craft. Her images are pure art, and not cheesy in the slightest. From the very moment I looked at my friend's wedding images, I knew her style was one that fit mine to a T. So many brides go to extreme lengths to have that fairytale wedding from the dress to the venue, but fall short when it comes to the ambiance of the photos. Dawn is not one of these kinds of photographers - she WILL depict your love in a way that is magical, something you could have never expected could be produced or depicted so perfectly. She is everything you could ever want in a photographer - kind, accommodating, friendly, with a unique eye and beautiful mind. She is the kind of photographer you will want to keep coming back to after the wedding, to shoot anniversaries, family pictures, and then some, because even though her images are surreal, they are also REAL. They illustrate life unlike any other photographer I have seen. Thank you, Dawn, for the amazing engagement shoot and for the unforgettable wedding!

ur story as a couple. She uses that story to capture the best moments of your special day and, in our case, the engagement session too. Her flexibility and communication are also great. Whether it's meeting at a coffee shop to discuss details or emailing back and forth with some questions you have, she's there to help you every step of the way. We did our homework when choosing a photographer and Dawn M Gibson Photography was hands down the best decision we could have possibly made in a vendor. For a more creative, personal and top notch photographer, you don't need to look any further.

king with all the personalities and types of people in our wedding party. She is super organized and just a blast to be around. All the guests loved her & everyone loves her photos! I can never recommend her enough!

I would recommend her to anyone!

hroughout my wedding process and planning. Thank you Dawn for everything!

was like chatting with a friend about our relationship, our plans, and the details being put into the day. For my husband, he of course wanted to talk about the techniques, the camera specs, and pixels. We both decided that we wanted to give it a go and scheduled our engagement pictures as a test run, just in case. As we expected-it only confirmed what we knew-Dawn is an amazing photographer. She brings a beautiful perspective to our story. Her pictures are now our memories that will last a lifetime. She is the ultimate professional, organized, kind, and takes her responsibility seriously. She also photographed our wedding and spent the entire day together. We had tons of fun interacting with her during our sessions and she brought out the best in everyone from the mother of the bride (a tough customer) to our tiny ring bearer who can’t help but be cute. If you have found your way to Dawn I would consider it a blessing and would look no further. She will tell you she is privileged to help document your special day. I would argue that I am privileged to hang some of her amazing art on my wall that just happens to feature all of the loved ones in my life.

ncredible pictures! As I experienced as her maid of honor, Dawn took charge to ensure the photos were taken in a timely manner despite rainy conditions. She engaged with the bridal party and families in a fun yet professional manner. Best of all she brought so much energy and creative ideas especially while taking engagement photos at the Erie County Fair.

nal, friendly and wonderful! An amazing photographer who can truly capture the special moments of your wedding day. I cannot say enough great things about Dawn Gibson Photography. Her work is fantastic and I would recommend her to everyone!

awn, her skills and her presence with us that very special day. She is the BEST and an absolute joy to work with.

felt so natural. She is creative, attentive, and responsive to our needs. We have a huge family and she was so well prepared to ensure we got every picture we wanted and more. I have never felt as beautiful as I do in Dawn's pictures, she made me feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day. Worth every penny!

felt so natural. She is creative, attentive, and responsive to our needs. We have a huge family and she was so well prepared to ensure we got every picture we wanted and more. I have never felt as beautiful as I do in Dawn's pictures, she made me feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day. Worth every penny!

ve and beyond to make sure that our wedding was perfect. Working with her goes so far beyond photography – she was there for us in every capacity throughout the entire experience. Not only is she incredibly kind, attentive, flexible, and hard working, she is also the most ridiculously talented photographer you could ever hope to work with. Let’s set the scene for our wedding day: RAIN. Unrelenting, nonstop rain throughout the entire day. When the forecast decided to not give us a glimmer of hope for sunshine during our outdoor wedding, Dawn was the one to give me a pep talk and keep me optimistic for the beautiful day ahead. On the day of our very soggy wedding, Dawn stood in the downpour, in puddles, and in the bushes to make sure that the images she captured were absolutely perfect. As our reception raged well into the night, she stayed later than we had asked her to! She told me afterwards that she couldn’t stand to leave when there were so many incredible memories being made that she knew I would want pictures of. After the wedding was wrapped up, she did one more insanely generous thing for us – she offered to come all the way back to Canandaigua two days later to take photos of us in the sunshine. Of course we took her up on it, and she spent over two hours on a glorious afternoon capturing intimate shots of us back in our full wedding attire. I couldn’t believe the level of care and commitment she put into giving us the photos of our dreams, it takes a very special kind of person to do that. So please, do not look any further for your photographer – you are looking at someone who will exceed all of your expectations and dedicate herself to making your wedding perfect! Hands down, working with Dawn was the best decision we made for our wedding.

an amazing memory from our day, we would run to ask Dawn to take a picture only to find that she was many steps ahead of us! We really could not have worked with a more attentive and tallented photographer. More than anyone that we worked with, I would reccomend Dawn to any of my family and friends for their wedding!

ally captured the day well and I would recommend her to anyone. She really knows what she's doing and is always willing to ask for suggestions from the bride and groom to ensure that they get everything they wanted to capture on their wedding day. She's organized and offers templates and suggestions for pictures which I felt incredibly helpful, especially when I began to feel overwhelmed with wedding planning. She's also very helpful with suggesting vendors to use as she spends a lot of time with different vendors at weddings. Dawn is smart, honest, creative, and one of the nicest people I had the chance to work with for the wedding. I'm so happy that we were able to work with her for our wedding. She did an amazing job!

is so positive and a lot of fun to work with! My entire family and all of my friends loved the photos, and my sister-in-law loved working with Dawn so much that she also booked Dawn to be the photographer for her wedding. I am completely in love with my wedding pictures and so happy that we made the decision to go with Dawn M. Gibson Photography!

t moments. She also has no problem getting adventurous and trying new ideas! I would strongly recommend Dawn to any of my friends and family (and already have!).

graph. Dawn was willing to try new things and be in a bunch of different locations, exploring as we went along for our engagement session. Dawn was punctual, flexible, and professional in both our engagement session and our wedding. Dawn was able to get a wide variety of photographs, moving everything along so things stayed on track. I would recommend Dawn M. Gibson Photography to anyone who is looking for a fantastic photographer!

our personalities. Dawn was so pleasant to work with and we have had so many compliments on how great the pictures turned out. Dawn responded quickly from the very first inquiry and I never had any doubts. Thank you Dawn!!

trusted her to direct us to different "back drops" for pictures, and I'm so glad we did this because she got some really cool and unique shots that I would have never thought of. I also really appreciated that she got such great candid shots which showed both us and our guests having fun without looking posed. The photos were edited beautifully. My only complaint is that it's too hard to pick which ones to frame! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome photographer who is a delight to work with :)

and wanted the best I could manage to find. When I stumbled across Dawn I knew she was perfect because right off the bat, from the first email, she made me feel like I was a friend rather than just another inquiry about her services. She definitely cares about her clients and tries to get to know you and your story, so she can work with you in the best way possible! I was very grateful for that. She keeps in touch with you and will even offer her opinion on other wedding details that has nothing to do with photography, she definitely knows her stuff! ... Now onto her actual photography... we did our engagement photos this past summer at the Erie County Fair and I had my doubts. A) Because my fiancé is so quiet, reserved and doesn't necessarily love the camera haha! and B) There are a thousand people at the fair, so how this idea was going to pan out made me a bit nervous! The end result is amazing! Dawn took her time with us and made sure we got ALL the shots we wanted, and was full of suggestions. I think it really says something when I feel like every single photo she gave us could be framed and hung on the wall. Not to mention the way she captured my fiancé and I interacting was so spot on, I look at some of the photos and laugh because it's exactly how he looks at me everyday, she has the ability to freeze a special moment in time :) She coaches you through the session but there is not much posing, it's all very natural and fun! I knew it was a success when we got in the car to go home and my fiancé said "that was fun, I'd do it again". We really can't wait for our wedding day, partly because we are so excited to have Dawn spend and capture the day with us! We are so thankful we found Dawn and her amazing talent and I think you would be too!

made us feel at ease the entire evening of our wedding reception. She really helped us plan out the special details of our event (from planning when to have certain activities occur to scheduling when we should meet, decorate, etc.) based on her experiences in seeing oh-so-many weddings in the past. Her communication was fantastic, she was always quick to respond to any questions or needs (before OR after the event)!!! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Dawn, you seriously cannot go wrong!