Spring and fall in Florida are the best times of the year to shoot for family portraits and weddings and that’s why I always like to offer minis during this time. This year, I partnered with 2 amazingly talented vendors here in St. Augustine for Mother’s Day mini sessions. This would be the best gift Continue Reading…
There is this PLACE where all the wildflowers grow and nobody knows:) I made that up but seriously, I visited the flower fields for the first time last year and how breathtaking they were. They only bloom about 2 weeks out of the year and this year, I’m shooting for the last week of April. Continue Reading…
Fall mini sesh dates are here!! $200 30 minutes 10 high-res downloads of your choosing Location: TBA Just a couple of reminders: Booking fee is $100 and will be applied towards the balance of your session. As a mother and photographer, I’ve learned a lot of things in photographing families and I just have a Continue Reading…
This beautiful couple is also part of my family so I was ecstatic to do some couple portraits for them. It’s so important to get these done every once in awhile especially after children. These two brought emotion and life to all of these images so enjoy! Hammock Beach Resort
On Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of getting a ‘mommy vacation’ with my good friend Jessica Rouse. I didn’t bring the camera out until the last day or two because we literally layed around the lazy river for 2 days, talked and drank cucumber margaritas. Once I did bring out the Nikon, I Continue Reading…
I really enjoyed photographing Blayne’s Flagler College senior portraits especially when they gave me free reign to be creative. Congratulations to this beautiful soul as she continues her education into the Masters program. Location: Aviles St. Vilano Beach
I absolutely adored this entire family and it was a BIG family reunion. I often get asked what exactly is a ‘lifestyle’ session and there are several ways I explain it. For me, it becomes personal. I get to know you a bit before I start shooting. I then get to see how you’re family Continue Reading…
I just can’t stop looking at this beautiful mamma and all of the greenery surrounding her in these photos.I know I’ve said it before but I sure do love our little city of St. Augustine. This mamma has a special place in my heart and I’m so looking forward to her new addition that will Continue Reading…
I don’t even know where to begin with this little family. Without oversharing, I can say that I’ve been there from the moment their first, Arwen, was birthed into this world. I like to say we were are birth buddies. Newborn lifestyle sessions are so fulfilling for me because 1) I get my newborn fix Continue Reading…
All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible. T. E. Lawrence
I’ve been so busy over the last 3 months with all of my amazing clients that I’ve been unable to blog since September. I’m going to try and blog at least 1 or 2 day to catch up because I have so many beautiful people to share with everyone. Erin’s session is one of those Continue Reading…
Hi all! I may be a little late to the game but I’m now offering fall minis October 23,2016 and November 12. There will be very limited space so make sure you book now. Payment is due at the time of booking. If they sell out, I may consider doing one more in November. $150 Continue Reading…
I’ve been so excited to be a part of St. Augustine Fashion Week and with one under our belt, we are preparing for Fall 2016 at the Lightner Museum. We have such an amazing team of people behind it all with Brittany Alphonso as the lead and visionary of this fun and collaborative event. I Continue Reading…
I photographed this sweet family when they were pregnant with Avery for a fall mini session and I love being able to come back and celebrate in the arrival of their new bundle shortly after birth. Newborn photography is more to me than babies posed in odd positions. It’s about celebrating the life that surrounds Continue Reading…
Newborn Lifestyle Photography I’ve been pumping out the blogs now that my mom has been here helping me with my own little people. I feel that it is so important to share some of my favorites from each session. Hayden was another quiet soul and every time my camera clicked, she stared right at me. Continue Reading…
I simply LOVE babies. I’ve toyed around with the idea of becoming a doula because I love babies THAT much. I was so excited to do a lifestyle newborn session with the Whistler family and their twins. They were so well behaved(no,really) and had their parents calm nature the entire session. I left their house Continue Reading…
This little family used to live in St. Augustine and recently moved back up to their home state of Pennsylvania. Katie returned back to her favorite city JUST to birth her 3rd son with her midwife. Talk about commitment! I loved everything about this beautiful sun kissed session with Katie and all of her boys. I’ll also have Continue Reading…
If there is one thing I crave more of as I get older, I would have to say it’s more heart connection. You know, we can talk to any old joe about the weather today or how strong or weak our coffee was yesterday BUT it’s rare to find that person, you can talk to Continue Reading…
After such a great turnout for fall minis, I decided to host spring mini sessions here in the St. Augustine area. Location is to be announced but date is firm. Get on the list as soon as you can!
I know I recently posted about our fall minis in 2015 but I also had some amazing lifestyle sessions near the end of the year and these are only a few of my favorite images from these St. Augustine locales.
2015 was an exciting and busy year for us. I was so blessed to meet and photograph all of these lovely families for our fall mini sessions and we used 3 locations: Alpine Groves State Park, my neighborhood(St.Augustine South), and Marineland Beach. You’ll notice a couple of things. OF COURSE, yes, I grabbed the traditional Continue Reading…
Well, I can now mark one thing off my bucket list. I’ve met AND photographed a real mermaid. Yes, ladies and gentleman, this beautiful mermaid is Coral Beth(Beth Sullivan) and she is part of an international team of mermaids led by the talented Mermaid Kariel who not only designs and creates these gorgeous ‘Tails of Continue Reading…
This year we are offering fall mini sessions and have space available for November 8th at Alpine Groves State Park. These will be great gifts for family or Christmas cards:) Limited space available! 15 minutes 10 high res downloads If you’d like to reserve your spot, please email me at dawn@daybreakphoto.co
Have you ever met one of those families and you feel like you’ve known them all of your life? Well this is the way I felt when I walked into the Pratt’s family home. I’m really honored when people ask me into their living space because I know that’s a sacred and private place that Continue Reading…
Congratulations to this beautiful couple on their baby girl, Milana. I loved everything about this session and meeting this sweet family. Beautiful light filtered through their home as I photographed Milana in her ombre colored swaddle blanket and between the mint and cream tones in her nursery and her calm and peaceful spirit, this was Continue Reading…
I think this is one of the cutest ideas I’ve seen in awhile for capturing a picture of your new bundles length, weight,birthday,etc…Let me tell you one thing that I’ve learned from photographing newborns in their first few days of life and this WILL set me apart from the Ann Geddes style of photography. I Continue Reading…
When someone asks me to do a beach session, I almost always suggest Vilano Beach because of the way the sun sets and the rocks that jut out at the bay area. These 4 gorgeous little girls belong to the Luz family and if you haven’t found a pediatrician, I can guarantee you will LOVE Continue Reading…
I’ve really enjoyed photographing families in the comfort of their own home and these sessions are often called ‘lifestyle sessions.’ The Smith family just had their 4th precious little bundle of joy 8 days before AND moved from a different state. Super parents indeed:) Between the couch hopping, snack eating, baby holding, and newborn snuggles, Continue Reading…
I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have met this family since we moved here to Florida. I remember the 1st time I met Brooke and it was after our first babies had a yoga class together:) A couple of us gals decided to start walking and getting together once a week and Continue Reading…
Jenny & Dan are getting ready to meet their precious baby girl and I am IN LOVE with her name. Anyone that knows me KNOWS that I am obsessed with Lord of the Rings so let’s hear it for a drumroll… Her name is Arwen. These parents couldn’t get any cooler but they DID when Continue Reading…
