Chelsea & Josh were such troopers during their engagement session because it was SO cold!  This was my first time shooting in the show and let me tell you, it is so hard to roll film when you can’t feel your fingers!  We met up in Big Bear, Ca for their engagement session and we […]

Joy & Xin are from Canada and decided they wanted to elope to someplace warm – so they chose Santa Barbara!  I absolutely love Santa Barbara and think it is full of so much beauty, so I think they made a wise choice!  They said “I do” during a very intimate ceremony at Villa Verano, […]

Amy and Jordan are two of the sweetest people ever. They are overflowing with love and positive energy and their wedding day was one for the books. Something very unique and special about their wedding was during the couple’s first dance. They had chosen the song ‘Take My Hand (The Wedding Song)’ by Emily Hackett which is […]

This very intimate Santa Barbara elopement had so many beautiful fine art details throughout the day. Mia & Josh said their “I do’s” in the gorgeous Mural Room located within the Santa Barbara Courthouse in front of their closest friends and family. Mia wore a stunning Pronovias wedding gown filled with delicate detailing. The Twisted […]

Earlier this summer my husband Jared and I decided to take a road trip with our dog, Mae up to Seattle, WA! Jared goes to Seattle every so often for work so we thought it would be a fun trip up the coast.  Jared and I aren’t huge travelers so this was a big adventure […]

I have been meaning to make this blog post for a while now because I feel like it will be helpful for a lot of photographers out there!  Since I began my business back in 2012, I have struggled to find a digital preset that I really love the look of.  This really became a […]

Photography: Mallory Dawn Photography Hair & Makeup: Luong Lasting Florals: Blue Ladder Botany Film Lab: Goodman Film Lab

Kestrel Park, tucked away in the rolling hills of Santa Ynez was the absolute perfect backdrop for Alex and Scott’s engagement session. We had a wonderful time exploring all corners of the magical venue and ended their session in the middle of golden hills as the sun was setting behind them. I am so excited […]

  photographer: Mallory Dawn Photography / venue: The Retreat at Cool Spring / stylist & designer: East Made Event Company / floral designer: La Fleur du Jour / hair & makeup: Emily Artistry / calligraphy: Signora e Mare / lingerie & veils: Girl & A Serious Dream / rentals: White Glove Rentals / headpieces: Enchanted Atelier by Liv Hart / rings: Susie Saltzman / garters: […]