The eyes behind your love story

Dawn McClannan, the photographer, the artist

“Dawn and her husband (2nd shooter) are incredible! Not only are they a fantastic energy but they are extremely talented! They shot our wedding day in august and captured every true and natural emotion in the most beautiful & timeless photos! We can not stop looking at them!” -I&D

My Approach

Documentary meets cinematic.

Candid. Artful. 100% authentic.

I’m not about stiff poses or fake smiles. I’m about the real stuff—the happy tears, the soft glances, the in-between moments that say everything without a word. Whether you're catching golden hour on a mountaintop or saying your vows under that one tree that means everything to you—I’m there to tell your story exactly as it felt.

Hey, I’m Dawn

Photographer. Storyteller. Mountain-chaser. The eyes behind your love story.

Every love story hits different—and I’m here to capture yours in the most real, unfiltered, and beautiful way possible.

I blend the soft, intimate moments with the wild, joy-filled ones to create photos that feel like you—not stiff, not forced, just honest and full of emotion.

Your Day, Your Way

I’m a big believer in letting your wedding day breathe. This isn’t about sticking to a rigid timeline or stressing over a shot list.

You’ve poured your heart into this day—so live it. Be fully present. Soak in every second. Let it all unfold naturally. The magic lives in the unplanned moments—and that love you two share? It’s gonna glow in every single frame.

Why I Do This

I’ve been a creative my whole life—painting, singing, theatre... you name it, I’ve probably tried it (and loved it). But adventure? That’s always been in my soul.

I grew up spending summers in Colorado—camping, hiking, and getting dirt under my nails in the best way. Even though I live in Omaha now, I still escape to the mountains any chance I get. Skiing, biking, hiking... that’s my happy place.

When I found wedding photography—and realized I could mix my love for travel, nature, and storytelling—it just clicked. This is what I was meant to do.

More Than Just a Photographer

What I love most about photography isn’t just the art—it’s the connection. I’m not here to be just another vendor, and you’re not just another client. We’re in this together.

Real connection builds real trust—and that’s what allows me to create the kind of images that feel like you. The kind you’ll want to look at a hundred times. The kind you’ll pass down.

A Few Fun Stats

-Over 150 love stories captured
-10+ years of shooting weddings
-1 million times I’ve said “This light is perfect!”
-Always down to hike, climb, or Jeep to your dream elopement spot

Let’s Make Magic

My job is to help you feel relaxed, seen, and celebrated—so that being in front of the camera feels less like “posing” and more like just being yourselves. I’ll guide you when you need it, hype you up when you’re unsure, and make sure the whole experience feels fun and easy.

At the end of the day, I’m here to document your story—the messy, emotional, beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime realness of it all.

Let’s create something unforgettable together!

Let's Start the Planning

“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