About this vendor
Based out of Northern California, Monica Dawn Photography specializes in bespoke wedding imagery. If you're looking for an authentic, heart-centered photographer, Monica goes beyond stunning photography to deliver genuine, personalized service. Monica understands that no two couples are alike and will take great care to create beautiful photos that tell your love story.
Monica provides gentle guidance while blending in with your day, so you can immerse yourself in the company of your loved ones, knowing your treasured memories are being lovingly preserved. This talented artist blends photojournalistic and editorial styles to craft timeless keepsakes of your candid moments.
Monica Dawn Photography would love to hear your ideas for your special day and can travel for destination weddings as well as celebrations closer to home. Monica tailors her services to meet her client's needs and will create a custom package to achieve your vision. You can receive your high-resolution photos as prints and digital files, ready to be shared and cherished for years to come.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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5
out of 5.08 reviews
Monica goes above and beyond to get that perfect shot to commemorate your special event. She was amazing on my wedding day and was such a pleasure to work with. Book her, you won’t...
regret it!
Monica was always very helpful and communicative, she’s captured our wedding beautifully!
Monica was truly the best wedding photographer that my husband and I could have asked for. I had the pleasure of meeting Monica when she photographed my sister's wedding in 2011, a...
nd knew when I got married, I wanted to work with her. The richness of color in her photos, the composition, etc. - she is a true professional.
She also was so great to work with. My husband wasn't sold on taking engagement photos, but I made him go through with it. When we started shooting, it was like SUPER easy and comfortable. He was so impressed with how relaxed he felt and how Monica made him feel.
When we booked her in 2019, we weren't sure how the logistics of our big day would work as we were getting married in SF and having our reception in the East Bay. She was super accommodating and flexible in meeting our needs.
Our wedding photos were INCREDIBLE - literally, our favorite thing to do is look at our album on our anniversary. And she left such an impression my SIL ended up booking her for her wedding, and I've been asked for her contact info a few times - just showing how much people enjoyed her work and presence.
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
Monica is a terrific photographer. I highly recommend her if you want one less thing to worry about on your important day and you get the most beautiful photos with someone who lo...
ves what she does. She was so personable and respectful of our daughters blessed day. Thank you, Monica.
Monica is absolutely amazing! I’m so happy we found her! She is an extremely talented photographer and and amazing person. We received our photos back within a few weeks after our...
engagement photo shoot and wedding. I LOVE the wedding album that comes with her package. She even worked with us to design it. LOVE HER!
Monica is amazing! Such a pleasure to work with, we couldnt have been happier with the results.
What whirlwind! Our relationship with Monica goes back a bit. She photographed my friend’s wedding last year. After we got engaged my fiancé and I knew we were hiring her for both ...
our engagement shoot and special day. She took our ideas and elevated them to a whole other level. Her photographs are displayed in our house and both of our family’s homes. There’s no doubt we will continue to cherish her work with every passing year. And the video! Seriously need tissues every time we watch it lol! Her attention to detail is so keen she captures things you forgot about. Monica is upbeat, professional and amazing at her craft! I seriously recommend her all the time!
Monica was the absolute best for our engagement photoshoot. She took care in making the experience unique to our relationship, helping scout places and then going to multiple locat...
ions across San Francisco that were special to us. Our photos came out amazing and made our wedding announcements so special and personalized. We were so bummed she was booked on our wedding day, otherwise we would have hired her for that too -- so be sure to book with her ASAP! Since the engagement shoot, she's also done our maternity and newborn photos, well as a few family shoots. I love having a photographer that grows with us as a family. Five stars and two thumbs up, for sure!
Contact
Napa Valley and greater Bay Area
Monica Dawn Photography