Being a wedding photographer and having Yosemite so close by is a DREAM.  When Hannah asked if we could do her and Elijah’s engagement session in Yosemite, I was very excited and of course said YES! This couple is very special to me.  I grew up with Hannah’s parents, and their wedding was the VERY […]

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As a photographer, I get to capture incredible life experiences. Capturing the beginning of Sowandy and Jesse’s life together is one of my favorite moments so far. Sowandy and Jesse met and fell in love five years ago, while Jesse was working in Livermore, but he had to go home to Florida to work for […]

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Cortney and Craig’s vintage engagement session fits them perfectly, and I can’t WAIT to photograph their vintage wedding! You won’t want to miss those photos, folks, especially with the amazing vintage dress Cortney found. Craig is blessed to have this amazing, sweet, smart woman, and he knows it. He is so good to her, and […]

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Mary is a sparkly-shoe-wearing, throw-her-head-back-laughing, I-don’t-care-what-you-think type of girl. She’s tough, strong, and a total badass. James loves all of these things about her. He also loves her kind, loving, generous side. She loves his laid-back, confident, hysterical personality, the way he lets her fight her own battles but steps in when she needs him. […]

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Monique and Miguel met at a club, due to the persistence of her friend. “You have to meet this guy! He’s so nice!” was the general plea. But Monique wasn’t buying it. No guy was that nice and respectful, especially one that would be in a club. She did meet him, and she wasn’t sorry. […]

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Luke and Ali had a blast in the leaves during their fall engagement session! They are so cute together. They have fun, love each other, and are best friends. I can’t wait to see their wedding! Thank you Ali and Luke! We’re honored to photograph you! Modesto Engagement Photographer Dawn Kelly Photography, specializing in unique, […]

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Anayeli and Enrique first met Freshmen year of high school at Riverbank High, when they had their lockers next to each other, due to their last names being alphabetical. They only said hi to each other, and she thought, “This guy has the hots for me,” because of the way he grinned when he saw […]

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Mark proposed in a bathroom. He had masterfully thrown Blythe off his track and was able to pull off a great surprise. She knew he was going to propose. He’d asked her father for her hand in marriage, and they talked about the ring. When they spent two weeks in Costa Rica, she was sure […]

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Ron prepared Sheila for a “BIG” proposal… She had no idea just how big it would be… Sheila and Ron met when they worked together over a decade ago. When they reunited eleven years later, they naturally fell into a relationship, as if it was meant to be. Ron was quickly welcomed into Sheila’s family […]

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Deanna and Josh are good ‘ol down-to-earth people, and that’s why I love them. Super cool, very sweet, and totally ga-ga for each other … every photographer’s dream. And the way Josh looks at his bride is precious. There is no doubt they treasure each other. They’ve made a beautiful family. Thank you guys, for […]

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The first time Reina saw Jesus she told herself, “I’m going to marry that man.” When Jesus saw a photo of Reina, he thought, “She looks good…” I think it was pretty inevitable they would end up together. They went to Starbucks for their first “date,” where they talked for four hours and became quick […]

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She laughs at his jokes, reels him in when he’s being too goofy (he wanted to do their engagement shoot in costumes), and looks at him like he’s the most beautiful person she’s ever seen. The chemistry between them is Oscar-worthy. Rachelle and Eric met when his band was playing at a local restaurant and […]

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Sarah and Nick spent the day in Monterey, sight-seeing, eating, hanging out – just a normal day for a couple like them. Normal except that Nick was carrying his backpack with him EVERYWHERE they went. Sarah was wondering why he had to have his backpack, even if they were just stopping to eat. Little did […]

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