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Stephanie Sent on 11/09/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wonderful Photographer!!!
My husband and I did an extremely thorough search when seeking our ideal wedding photographer. There are so many photographers in Northern California, but only a select few whose true artistry is shown in their work. Coming across Dawn's photos online, there was no question that she would be the person for us! Dawn's talented eye and knack for drawing out a sincere, personable aesthetic from her subjects is something that cannot be overlooked. One thing that stood apart with Dawn, aside from her warm personality, was the consistency of her photos; there was not one photo we didn't like. Film photography has an element of difficulty/required level of expertise that digital does not, so we were extremely impressed when looking through her albums. We knew that signing with Dawn would be the right choice - and it was! The day of our wedding, Dawn and her husband Mark were so helpful - aside from being our photographers, they absolutely went above and beyond in helping to manage my large family, fix minute details with my veil (they even helped put it in for me), and ease my nerves. Dawn listened to some of the critical moments I wanted to capture, and really delivered on them. She had a great attitude and was a true champion weathering the heat for our outdoor wedding! Mark was also wonderful in making sure my dress looked perfect for every shot (which was a lot of work with a large, long train). My husband and I loved being around them the day of our wedding and felt a genuine connection with them - which makes a difference. When we received our photos, my husband and I were full of emotion seeing how beautifully she was able to encapsulate our day. I am so incredibly happy that Dawn was a part of our wedding, and cannot recommend her enough. Please book Dawn - you will not regret it!My husband and I did an extremely thorough search when seeking our ideal wedding photographer. There are so many photographers in Northern California, but only a select few whose true artistry is shown in their work. Coming across Dawn's photos online, there was no question that she would be the person for us! Dawn's talented eye and knack for drawing out a sincere, personable aesthetic from her subjects is something that cannot be overlooked. One thing that stood apart with Dawn, aside from her warm personality, was the consistency of her photos; there was not one photo we didn't like. Film photography has an element of difficulty/required level of expertise that digital does not, so we were extremely impressed when looking through her albums. We knew that signing with Dawn would be the right choice - and it was! The day of our wedding, Dawn and her husband Mark were so helpful - aside from being our photographers, they absolutely went above and beyond in helping to manage my large family, fix minute details with my veil (they even helped put it in for me), and ease my nerves. Dawn listened to some of the critical moments I wanted to capture, and really delivered on them. She had a great attitude and was a true champion weathering the heat for our outdoor wedding! Mark was also wonderful in making sure my dress looked perfect for every shot (which was a lot of work with a large, long train). My husband and I loved being around them the day of our wedding and felt a genuine connection with them - which makes a difference. When we received our photos, my husband and I were full of emotion seeing how beautifully she was able to encapsulate our day. I am so incredibly happy that Dawn was a part of our wedding, and cannot recommend her enough. Please book Dawn - you will not regret it!Dawn Kelly Photography's reply:
Wow, what a beautiful review! We really truly value you guys as client, but mostly as people. You're such caring and loving people, and it's clear how much you love each other and your families. We can't wait to photograph your growing family in the future. We wish you many lifetimes of happiness! -
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Jenelle Sent on 12/07/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Well, what do I say about Dawn. Neither I nor my fiancé come from a traditional household. When we decided to do engagement photography session, I didn’t think it was a huge deal….until I saw the photo’s Dawn captured. I never thought it would mean so much to have such precious moments captured on film (literally). Not only was she a complete dream to work with, Dawn has a beautiful and creative eye. Our engagement pictures were in San Francisco Bay Area in North Beach and China Town and they are totally unique to us! I was mighty impressed that she was laying on her back to get shots on the streets of San Francisco….talk about dedication to your craft! They turned out to be some of my favorite shots of the entire session!! She was great about coaching us to capture the right light for a picture or most flattering angle of us. She is an ALL FILM PHOTOGRAPHER TOO!!!! That is not something you very often. If you do, it’s not that good. I’m totally in love with our San Francisco engagement pictures. We have gotten nothing but dozens of compliments on all of our photographs from friends and family. Mark and Dawn are fun and professional and made the day incredible for us. Dawn even came along to capture my search for the perfect wedding dress. Again – moments I never thought I would be so excited to have forever – unique, vintage, artistic, and oh so gorgeous! The wedding photography is by far the most important thing of the entire day and I have complete trust and faith in Dawn Kelly. I can’t wait for her to shoot our winter themed wedding in February! I can’t say enough good things….Happy hunting all but your search really has ended with Dawn Kelly Photography!!!!!!Well, what do I say about Dawn. Neither I nor my fiancé come from a traditional household. When we decided to do engagement photography session, I didn’t think it was a huge deal….until I saw the photo’s Dawn captured. I never thought it would mean so much to have such precious moments captured on film (literally). Not only was she a complete dream to work with, Dawn has a beautiful and creative eye. Our engagement pictures were in San Francisco Bay Area in North Beach and China Town and they are totally unique to us! I was mighty impressed that she was laying on her back to get shots on the streets of San Francisco….talk about dedication to your craft! They turned out to be some of my favorite shots of the entire session!! She was great about coaching us to capture the right light for a picture or most flattering angle of us. She is an ALL FILM PHOTOGRAPHER TOO!!!! That is not something you very often. If you do, it’s not that good. I’m totally in love with our San Francisco engagement pictures. We have gotten nothing but dozens of compliments on all of our photographs from friends and family. Mark and Dawn are fun and professional and made the day incredible for us. Dawn even came along to capture my search for the perfect wedding dress. Again – moments I never thought I would be so excited to have forever – unique, vintage, artistic, and oh so gorgeous! The wedding photography is by far the most important thing of the entire day and I have complete trust and faith in Dawn Kelly. I can’t wait for her to shoot our winter themed wedding in February! I can’t say enough good things….Happy hunting all but your search really has ended with Dawn Kelly Photography!!!!!! -
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Cortney Sent on 02/16/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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When Craig proposed to me and we started planning the wedding, I only had one photographer in mind... Dawn Kelly. I've had the pleasure of working with Dawn on commercial photography projects before and fell in love with her work and we just clicked. We gave Dawn very little perameters and one difficult, near impossible task to deal with regarding our photos. She did not disappoint and actually succeeded our expectations!! Every picture captured the true us and moment of our big day! We picked up our albums and photos yesterday and the handmade qualitly is exceptional!! Thank you Dawn and Mark for making our day a little more special!When Craig proposed to me and we started planning the wedding, I only had one photographer in mind... Dawn Kelly. I've had the pleasure of working with Dawn on commercial photography projects before and fell in love with her work and we just clicked. We gave Dawn very little perameters and one difficult, near impossible task to deal with regarding our photos. She did not disappoint and actually succeeded our expectations!! Every picture captured the true us and moment of our big day! We picked up our albums and photos yesterday and the handmade qualitly is exceptional!! Thank you Dawn and Mark for making our day a little more special! -
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Maria Sent on 01/16/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dawn is the best at what she does!! She is one of the last ALL FILM photographers which is a dying breed. My daughter recently got married and she selected Dawn to do her pictures based on what she saw of Dawn's work and meeting with her. Dawn has an eye for capturing not just the moment but all of the angles and images she sees while "shooting live". My husband of almost 30 years and I still have our "all film" wedding album which was shot by my late brother who was a professional photographer. Dawn embodies the same eye that my brother had and captures the best shots. My wedding photos still look fantastic without any fading. Dawn and Mark are a breeze to work with. They are professional, patient, so responsive and are more than willing to go the extra mile to capture those moments on that special day. They both made a highly emotional event fun and made everyone at ease. I would highly recommend them and I hope to use them again when my second daughter gets married.Dawn is the best at what she does!! She is one of the last ALL FILM photographers which is a dying breed. My daughter recently got married and she selected Dawn to do her pictures based on what she saw of Dawn's work and meeting with her. Dawn has an eye for capturing not just the moment but all of the angles and images she sees while "shooting live". My husband of almost 30 years and I still have our "all film" wedding album which was shot by my late brother who was a professional photographer. Dawn embodies the same eye that my brother had and captures the best shots. My wedding photos still look fantastic without any fading. Dawn and Mark are a breeze to work with. They are professional, patient, so responsive and are more than willing to go the extra mile to capture those moments on that special day. They both made a highly emotional event fun and made everyone at ease. I would highly recommend them and I hope to use them again when my second daughter gets married. -
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Monique Sent on 01/27/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dawn Kelly is phenomenal! Once I seen her work and talent all the rest didn’t matter; I knew I had to hire her. I arrived to my appointment and she was very welcoming and professional. She took the time to get to know me and a little about my hubby. She was interested in my wants and what was important to me. I literally had a list of at least 15 to 20 questions and she answered them no problem. Hands down Dawn slayed the competition I had lined up.
Our wedding day had some hiccups and didn’t go as planned but I’m glad Dawn took care of the photography side. We had our engagement pictures, a photo booth, and our wedding pictures done by Dawn and couldn’t be happier. We are so pleased with Dawn’s flawless work. She captured so many great memories and timeless photos. I will always be thankful for her amazing talent & hard work. Every time I look at my pictures I’m in ahhh literally. She truly outdid herself. My husband and I are not photo people and she made us feel relaxed and comfortable. That was a huge plus.
Last but not least our wedding album was so beautiful. Every time I look at it I get teary eyed. It takes me back to the day I married the MAN of my dreams. The moments captured are so timeless. Our parent albums came out awesome! Our parents were so excited they had so many favorite pictures they couldn’t choose. Dawn’s work is flawless and I would recommend her to anyone I know. Dawn you are truly amazing!
Thank you for everything!
Monique VizcainoDawn Kelly is phenomenal! Once I seen her work and talent all the rest didn’t matter; I knew I had to hire her. I arrived to my appointment and she was very welcoming and professional. She took the time to get to know me and a little about my hubby. She was interested in my wants and what was important to me. I literally had a list of at least 15 to 20 questions and she answered them no problem. Hands down Dawn slayed the competition I had lined up.
Our wedding day had some hiccups and didn’t go as planned but I’m glad Dawn took care of the photography side. We had our engagement pictures, a photo booth, and our wedding pictures done by Dawn and couldn’t be happier. We are so pleased with Dawn’s flawless work. She captured so many great memories and timeless photos. I will always be thankful for her amazing talent & hard work. Every time I look at my pictures I’m in ahhh literally. She truly outdid herself. My husband and I are not photo people and she made us feel relaxed and comfortable. That was a huge plus.
Last but not least our wedding album was so beautiful. Every time I look at it I get teary eyed. It takes me back to the day I married the MAN of my dreams. The moments captured are so timeless. Our parent albums came out awesome! Our parents were so excited they had so many favorite pictures they couldn’t choose. Dawn’s work is flawless and I would recommend her to anyone I know. Dawn you are truly amazing!
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Ali Sent on 12/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dawn is truly wonderful! My now husband and I adored getting to work with her - both for engagement and wedding photos. She knows her art backwards and forwards, is creative and spunky, and tons of fun to work with! We felt extremely comfortable working with her and ALL the photos turned out great! She isn't your "typical" photographer (not cheesey poses, etc.), which is exactly what we wanted. Her work speaks for itself. She is super easy to work with, I definitely recommend her to anyone who wants great photos! We plan on going back to her in the future. :)Dawn is truly wonderful! My now husband and I adored getting to work with her - both for engagement and wedding photos. She knows her art backwards and forwards, is creative and spunky, and tons of fun to work with! We felt extremely comfortable working with her and ALL the photos turned out great! She isn't your "typical" photographer (not cheesey poses, etc.), which is exactly what we wanted. Her work speaks for itself. She is super easy to work with, I definitely recommend her to anyone who wants great photos! We plan on going back to her in the future. :) -
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I found Dawn Kelly online and wow, was I lucky! I had one phone conversation with her and knew she was the one. Dawn is creative and you should talk to her and see her work! She is not one of those photographers that just shoots a bunch of digital shots and moves on. She shoots film! She not only shoots film, she uses multiple cameras from all eras, vintage and modern and you will be in awe of what she can produce for you. I've been told by hundreds of people that my photos were some of the best wedding pictures they've seen. My pictures are works of art that are on their way to my walls. She is honest, fun, enthusiastic, responsive, a new friend for life and her husband is also amazing. They will not let you down. If you want to remember your wedding in not just an album but as artwork on your walls, call her.I found Dawn Kelly online and wow, was I lucky! I had one phone conversation with her and knew she was the one. Dawn is creative and you should talk to her and see her work! She is not one of those photographers that just shoots a bunch of digital shots and moves on. She shoots film! She not only shoots film, she uses multiple cameras from all eras, vintage and modern and you will be in awe of what she can produce for you. I've been told by hundreds of people that my photos were some of the best wedding pictures they've seen. My pictures are works of art that are on their way to my walls. She is honest, fun, enthusiastic, responsive, a new friend for life and her husband is also amazing. They will not let you down. If you want to remember your wedding in not just an album but as artwork on your walls, call her. -
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Desiree Sent on 12/15/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dawn is a wonderful person to work with. My photos always come out spectacular! Thanks!Dawn is a wonderful person to work with. My photos always come out spectacular! Thanks! -
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Nate Sent on 01/16/20184.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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After searching for a photographer for weeks, we finally found several that were worth interviewing. What stood out about Dawn was her enthusiasm for our event, our goals for photography and her palpable excitement to work with us. Also, she shoots great photos.
We were attracted to her look and style; her photos are artistic but aren't "artsy" or cliche. That she shoots on film, delivering both negatives, archival proofs, and lab-scanned digital photos communicated her dedication to the craft but also the needs of her clients.
On the big day, she arrived on time assisted by her husband, who also shoots other angles and lenses on B&W film. She guided us through the posed photos, as neither of us had any prior experience being professionally photographed yet still captured candid moments where we are laughing or being playful. Weddings are stressful enough, so it was a real pleasure to have fun and relax with the photographer before the ceremony.
During the ceremony, she took close-ups while her husband took wide shots. Neither of them interfered or distracted us or guests which really made a difference to the whole experience.
She captured our reception speeches and subsequent dance party staying longer to make sure we got the photos we hoped for.
Several weeks after the wedding, she put some shots on her blog, and posted an online gallery for us. But the big surprise was on it's way.
We were overjoyed to receive a keepsake proof box with over six hundred photos, a flash drive with high-res digital scans, and the archival negatives. We truly loved how the photos turned out and how she captured us that day.
Despite the hundreds of mobile phone pictures our friends and family took, Dawn and her husband found unique moments, and composed shots that stand out and are some of our favorites.
Dawn worked hard before, during, and after the wedding making sure we got the photos we hoped we would get; so we thank her for helping create lasting memories of the day.After searching for a photographer for weeks, we finally found several that were worth interviewing. What stood out about Dawn was her enthusiasm for our event, our goals for photography and her palpable excitement to work with us. Also, she shoots great photos.
We were attracted to her look and style; her photos are artistic but aren't "artsy" or cliche. That she shoots on film, delivering both negatives, archival proofs, and lab-scanned digital photos communicated her dedication to the craft but also the needs of her clients.
On the big day, she arrived on time assisted by her husband, who also shoots other angles and lenses on B&W film. She guided us through the posed photos, as neither of us had any prior experience being professionally photographed yet still captured candid moments where we are laughing or being playful. Weddings are stressful enough, so it was a real pleasure to have fun and relax with the photographer before the ceremony.
During the ceremony, she took close-ups while her husband took wide shots. Neither of them interfered or distracted us or guests which really made a difference to the whole experience.
She captured our reception speeches and subsequent dance party staying longer to make sure we got the photos we hoped for.
Several weeks after the wedding, she put some shots on her blog, and posted an online gallery for us. But the big surprise was on it's way.
We were overjoyed to receive a keepsake proof box with over six hundred photos, a flash drive with high-res digital scans, and the archival negatives. We truly loved how the photos turned out and how she captured us that day.
Despite the hundreds of mobile phone pictures our friends and family took, Dawn and her husband found unique moments, and composed shots that stand out and are some of our favorites.
Dawn worked hard before, during, and after the wedding making sure we got the photos we hoped we would get; so we thank her for helping create lasting memories of the day. -
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