photographer, storyteller, your visual poet, capturing love in its most honest and beautiful form

My Promise To You

is to capture your story with artistry, sincerity, and joy, and to create a space where you can show up and be fully present.

I fell in love with photos when I was a little girl. Every holiday season, my mom would pull out old family albums and tell us the stories—who each person was, how they were connected to us, the threads that wove our family together.

I loved learning about my ancestors, and my Italian heritage. Those stories could only live on because of the photos in her hands. That was just the beginning of my love affair with photos and photography. I learned from a young age how important those memories are and how photos truly are for a lifetime.

Why I Love Photography

We don’t have unlimited moments.

Every laugh, every tear, every touch is something worth holding onto. Life is fleeting, but photographs? They last forever. And each time I click the shutter, I’m creating something your loved ones can hold close long after the moment has passed.

There are no words for how special that is.

“Dawn is one of the most easygoing and kind photographers I've ever worked with.”

“From the moment we met her it was so natural and she made the photography process such a fun, low stress process! From the first phone call she really gets to try to know you and your esthetic. She makes sure she understands your vision for your big day. I searched about a year in advance for a photographer and I'm so glad I went with Dawn. She books up fast so I wouldn't wait too long if you're searching for a photographer.” A&A

I grew up chasing trails in Colorado, waking up to crisp mountain air and skies full of stars. That connection to wild places shaped everything. Even now, in Nebraska we work out of Omaha and in Colorado, we work out of Idaho Springs and travel throughout the state in our R.V.

Over the years, I’ve photographed more than 150 love stories. I’ve spent over a decade doing this work that I love so much. I’ve whispered “This light is perfect” more times than I can count. I’ve climbed rocks, Jeeped trails, hiked at sunrise, danced in the rain, and cried behind the camera more than once during vows that hit straight to the heart.

So when I found photography—and realized I could blend creativity, emotion, and adventure—I knew, this is what I was made for.

Photographing love with intention since 2015

I’ve learned that posing and directing go hand-in-hand. So your photos will feel natural and you’re never left feeling awkward.

This is why every session is so different. So don’t worry, I WILL MAKE YOU LOOK + FEEL AMAZING, I PROMISE!

Creating a wedding day experience that makes you leave more in love with each other than you came

With 10+ years of experience and 150+ weddings photographed —the moment you fill out the contact form, I’m all in with you, from that first excited email, to your final gallery —here’s what you can expect.

  1. Connection and trust really are everything. I’m not here to feel like “just another vendor,” and you’re definitely not just a client to me. We’re in this together. And yeah, maybe it sounds a little cheesy—but I truly care about my couples and get so invested in your story.

  2. I want this to feel like a shared experience, not just checking “photos” off your list. Let’s create something together instead of just getting pictures taken. Because the truth is, my best work always comes from real connection—the kind that feels easy, natural, and fun.

  3. At the end of the day, my biggest priority is that you’re actually enjoying yourselves. Almost every couple shows up a little nervous, saying they feel awkward or don’t know what to do—and by the end, they’re laughing and telling me how much fun it was.

  4. I promise, it doesn’t have to feel stiff or uncomfortable. I’ve got you. And we’re going to have a really good time doing this.

You have permission to TRUST me fully. I do this for YOU and promise to help make your day fun and relaxed.

Having photographed 150+ weddings, I know how to find the best locations, best lighting, and get the best photos. My goal for you is to enjoy your day fully and not worry about a thing come your wedding day, because we have already done all the prep ahead of time. I’m in it with you, from the first email to the final gallery.

Your wedding deserves to be documented with the same care and artistry it was designed with. If this feels like the right fit, I would love to hear from you.

Features & Awards

The Knot Hall Of Fame

Best Of The Knot

Authentic Love Magazine

Two Secret Vows

Adventurous Love Stories

Wandering Weddings

Nebraska Wedding Day

Peer Space-Top 10

Voyager Magazine-Denver

Best Of Omaha

Shutter Up Magazine

WHEN I’M NOT BEHIND THE CAMERA!

God made me to be creative and incredibly adventurous and I found my soul mate in my husband, Dan. Together, when I/we are not behind the camera, you’ll probably find us off exploring a new corner of the world. Between weddings, we take every chance we can to travel—chasing new views, experiences, and get a little creative spark along the way.

We love our yearly skiing and snowboarding trips and trying to hike a 14er every year or two in Colorado. Being outdoors is our love language -even in Omaha, life looks a bit slower (but just as fun). Planting a garden every year, biking as much as we can, or spending time at the gym, are just a few of our favorite things!

You Ready?

Let’s create something uniquely beautiful together!

“Dawn and her husband Dan are such amazing human beings, I cannot thank them enough! They recently photographed our small wedding in Colorado and they went above and beyond in every aspect. Our wedding photos are STUNNING! They are seriously more beautiful than I could've ever imagined! It rained almost our entire wedding day and Dawn and Dan had such positive attitudes, they came up with several different options for photos due to the weather, and were so helpful and awesome the entire day! The photos they captured are beyond breathtaking. Dawn was so easy to communicate with and helpful thru the entire process. I was extremely indecisive on locations and details of our wedding day and she was so helpful in choosing a location and talking thru details and things I hadn't even considered. Our wedding day was so perfect, thanks to Dawn!! I cannot recommend her enough. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much Dawn and Dan.” -B&J