I photographed Amy & Kenny’s wedding a few years back so when they reached out to me asking if I would take their maternity photos I was beyond thrilled.  These two are such a sweet pair and I am so excited for them to meet their beautiful baby girl very soon.  Congratulations Amy & Kenny.  […]

Getting to photograph these two at the stunning Kestrel Park was just a dream.  It is always a pleasure getting the opportunity to work on this beautiful property!  The session ended with a stunning sunset in the golden hills of Santa Ynez and we got to capture their love in such a romantic way!  See […]

Amanda and Daren got married in the beautiful golden hills of Santa Ynez in front of their closest friends and family.  It was an absolute honor to be there to capture their special day.  They are such a sweet couple filled with so much love and joy and I believe that truly shows through in […]

Lauren and Jonah are the sweetest pair.  I actually photographed Jonah’s sister’s wedding a few years back so to be photographing Jonah’s wedding now is very special.  I absolutely love it when my couples are up for an adventure and these two definitely were!  We drove up to the picturesque Santa Ynez for their engagement […]

Photographer MALLORY DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY|Mentor Photographer HEATHER PAYNE|Planning, design & florals ZIMMERMAN EVENTS|Venue SUNSTONE WINERY|Bridal gown LEE GREBENAU|Bridal boutique KINSLEY JAMES COUTURE BRIDAL|Shoes BELLA BELLE SHOES|Hair & make-up KAKKI JONES|Jeweller SUSIE SALTZMAN|Robe & veil KINSLEY JAMES COUTURE BRIDAL|Stationery PAPER BIRCH DESIGNS|Cake LELE PATISSERIE|Tux THE BLACK TUX|Ribbons SILK AND WILLOW|Rentals THE TENT MERCHANT|Car SANTA BARBARA SPEEDSTER

When Troy and Aimee asked me to take their family photos this year, I was so excited.  It is always extra special when people in the wedding industry ask you to photograph them.  You may recognize this talented husband and wife team because they have their own incredibly successful photography business.  If you haven’t seen […]

These two traveled all the way from Hong Kong to get married in California!  Natalie and Lung were two of the sweetest people and were just so happy to be married which was so beautiful to witness.  It was such a pleasure getting to know them during their session at Greystone Mansion in August.  Congratulations […]

We came across a beautiful local trail that perfectly embodied our vision, a field of overgrown, golden grass, kissed by the gentle rays of California sunshine. To further our vision, our beautiful bride wore a lovely Carol Hannah gown, simple in design, but it created such breathtaking movements as she made her way through the hills. Stacey Alyson […]

These two chose to have their engagement session at a super iconic spot in San Diego, Sunset Cliffs.  The views are always breathtakingly beautiful!  Ashlyn & Myron brought their adorable mini golden retriever puppy to the shoot as well!  How adorable is he?  Blue Ladder Botany created a whimsical bouquet for Ashlyn to hold which […]