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Growing up, I always had a creative mind. The camera captivated me, even before I fully understood why. I never imagined it would one day become such a meaningful part of my life. I would describe my style as delicate, romantic, and elegant, but above all, timeless. Film is my choice of medium because it so beautifully embodies that timeless quality — and that’s exactly what I strive to create for my clients.
What I cherish most, however, are the relationships I build along the way. From our first email exchange to delivering your final gallery, I am fully present for you. Guiding, supporting, and ensuring that your experience feels as special as the images themselves.
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Each family will enjoy 20 minutes with me. I’ll guide you every step of the way, creating natural, flattering poses for your group. After your session, you’ll receive a minimum of 15 fully edited, high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery within four weeks. For reference, my standard sessions are $950+, so if you’ve been thinking about booking with me, this is the perfect opportunity to secure a spot —I’d love to work with you and your family!
Why film?
Film is my preferred medium, and what I choose to shoot for my clients. It handles light beautifully, produces stunning skin tones, and is incredibly flattering overall. This is a wonderful chance to enjoy quality film photography of you and your loved ones at a special rate.
Below, you’ll find the dates and times I have available this year. Please ensure you can commit to your chosen time slot before booking. And don’t forget to check the FAQ at the bottom of the page for additional details and helpful information. Click the link below to book your session or feel free to email me directly at mallory@mallorydawn.com to grab your spot! Your session will officially be booked once your contract and payment are received.
LAKE FOREST EUCALYPTUS TREES
Ladera Ranch
SAN CLEMENTE
cliffs+beach
My Offerings
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm5:00 pm - 5:20 pm booked
Friday, October 24th
$575.00
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm booked
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm5:00 pm - 5:20 pm booked5:30 pm - 5:50 pm booked
Sunday, October 26th
$575.00
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm
5:00 pm - 5:20 pm
5:30 pm - 5:50 pm
Wednesday, October 22nd
$575.00
2025 FILM MINI SESSIONS
Click the link above or email me at mallory@mallorydawn.com
When inquiring, please include the number of people who will be attending the session & which date and time you prefer. I will get back to you as soon as I am able. Thank you for trusting me with these precious moments with your loved ones.
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Kind Words
"Mallory is absolutely amazing! She did a newborn/family shoot with us and our three littles and she was so kind, helpful, and patient. These are the most beautiful photos we have ever had taken and we cannot recommend her enough. She is so talented and professional and we had such a lovely experience!"
-Lauryn
"Where do I even start?! The entire experience of working with Mallory was absolutely lovely. She made us feel completely at ease during our family session and delivered a gallery of images that we are obsessed with. She captured our family in this new season in the most beautiful way and I will cherish these photos forever. In addition to being an extremely talented photographer, Mallory is an incredible human and an absolute pleasure to work with. The entire process was enjoyable, relaxed and stress-free."
-Angela
"We can not get over how incredibly talented Mallory is. She far exceeded our expectations with her warm and kind hearted approach and the results were STUNNING. We will be spending the next few hours/days/weeks in a haze swooning over what she captured. 10/10 do not hesitate to book for a great experience that will be cherished for a lifetime!"
-Audrey
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KATie & Tyler
There are millions of photographers out there; but there are not millions of Mallorys. Mallory is who you want by your side on your wedding day. Her kindness and peaceful assertiveness makes her a key asset to any wedding vendor team. She truly is an artist.We are so in love with our wedding photos! Thank you Mallory!
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ALEX & SCOTT
We are so grateful we had Mallory as our photographer for our wedding. She made everyone, including the bridal party, parents, other vendors, and us, feel so comfortable, natural, and confident. Her photographs are not only breathtakingly beautiful, but perfectly represent everything we loved most about our wedding! We cannot wait to fill our house with the remarkable works of art that are her photographs!
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Carina & Sonny
Mallory was without question the best thing that happened for our wedding. She is the sweetest and most talented person we have ever met. She captured everything we wished for and more. She has truly made our wedding last a lifetime. Looking back at pictures brings tears and joy to our hearts, thanks to Mallory!
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MIA & JOsh
Josh and I are so in love with our wedding photos! Mallory is extremely professional, such a pleasure to be around- and of course, her quality of photos are phenomenal! We love the fact that she works with film. She was very thorough and made sure we got every shot we could ever want! She will be our family photographer forever!
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CHelsea & Austin
It is rare to find someone who is so incredibly gifted at his or her craft yet has the most humble and kind demeanor at the same time. Mallory is that rare find. From the moment I contacted her to far beyond our wedding date, she has been caring, generous, and accommodating. We could not be happier or more grateful for our beautiful photos or our experience with Mallory!
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Amy & Jordan
Mallory is truly an outstanding photographer with a natural ability to capture the true magic of people and events. She caught all the looks, feels and details we’d hoped for and so many we were thrilled to see in addition. She was available and responsive throughout the entire process and created a sense of calm on the actual day for all. We’d recommend her to anyone!
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Catharina & Adam
Mallory was the first photographer we looked into and as soon as we saw her work, we knew she had to be our wedding photographer! Her style is so classic, romantic, and just absolutely stunning! She is super sweet, easy to work with, and very creative at getting those detailed shots! She captured the most special moments of our day and we will forever cherish those memories with all of our beautiful photos!
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BETH & Simon
The whole process with Mallory was easy, straightforward and incredibly professional. She's one of those people that has the rare qualities of being able to get down to business while doing it sweetly, calmly and having fun the whole time! We are so grateful that we hired Mallory to photograph our day, because now we have a gorgeous collection of photos to remember that day, and we'll treasure them forever.
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JENNEVY & CIPRIANO
It is difficult to evaluate the level of trust involved with choosing someone to capture the most delicate moments on your biggest day, but all of our stress and worry vanished once we met Mallory. Mallory is brilliant. With a photography style that is timeless and a personality that is warm and charming, she is an absolute dream to work with.
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Tisha & Paul
Where do I begin? Mallory’s photography work is extremely detailed and timeless. She perfects every photo through her lens and captures the moment as it’s happening. Every photo my husband and I looked at we fell in love with. I have received so many compliments on the photos and it makes me extremely happy to look back on my special day and know that Mallory captured it all!
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IRENE & Michael
Mallory is beyond amazing! From our initial phone consultation, I immediately had a sense that she was someone we could trust and be ourselves with. We received our wedding photos sooner than we expected, and they are gorgeous! Mallory was the best investment we made towards our wedding. Now we have beautiful pictures to look back at for our lifetime!
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Chelsea & Josh
Josh and I are so in love with our wedding and engagement photos. To say that both of us were nervous about having professional photos taken of us is a bit of an understatement. But from the moment I met Mallory, I knew that we were in good hands. From trekking through snow for our engagement session to saying, “I Do”, Mallory was exceptional. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process.
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I pride myself on making the photography process feel fun and effortless. Gather your family, get dressed up, and make an evening of it — we’ll capture beautiful moments together, and then you can continue the night with dinner and make even more memories. You’ll love having updated portraits to display in your home and share on holiday cards. It’s never too late to begin documenting your family.
I’m so excited to share that I’ll be offering film mini sessions this year! Since I only open these on occasion, they’re a special opportunity to capture your family in a timeless and artistic way —perfect for holiday cards or treasured keepsakes. Spots are limited, so booking early is the best way to ensure your session with me.
As both a photographer and a mother, I understand the effort it takes to gather everyone in front of the camera. But I also know how profoundly meaningful these photographs become. Time is fleeting, yet film has the power to render it eternal —preserving not only a point in time, but how these moments feel.
MEET THE ARTIST
WHAT DO WE WEAR? I’ve created a Pinterest board full of wardrobe inspiration to help you plan your outfits. In general, I recommend soft, neutral colors. Subtle patterns, textures, and layers work beautifully, while loud prints, bright colors, and busy patterns can be distracting. It’s best to coordinate without completely matching. Feel free to send me photos of your planned outfits — I’m happy to offer feedback or suggestions! Some of my favorite shops for session-ready outfits include WORTH Collective, Zara, H&M, and J.Crew, Nordstrom.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN WE BRING? Due to the quick format of mini sessions, I limit each time slot to a maximum of 6 people. This ensures we have enough time to capture everyone and create beautiful, relaxed images without feeling rushed. If your group exceeds 6 people but you’re still very interested, please don’t hesitate to email me — I’m happy to discuss possible accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HOW MANY IMAGES WILL WE RECEIVE? Your family will receive a minimum of 15 hi-res, fully edited images in an online gallery no later than four weeks after your session. You will be able to download all high resolution images from the gallery link provided at no extra cost.
WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE? Full payment is due upon booking and signing your contract! This will secure your selected date and time slot.
IS THIS JUST FOR FAMILIES? Not at all! Whatever season of life you’re in, I’m here to capture it.
Mini sessions are perfect for:
Maternity photos
Parent/child portraits
Newborn photos
Engagements
Pregnancy announcements
Headshots for photographers or business owners
HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? Please feel free to send me an email directly at mallory@mallorydawn.com and I will get back to you as soon as quickly as I can!
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