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Dawn M Gibson Photography

Dawn M Gibson Photography

Buffalo, NY
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    Julie D. Sent on 11/26/2022
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    Best wedding photographer!

    If Dawn is available for your wedding date, you should consider yourself lucky and book her ASAP! Dawn was by far the best “vendor” we worked with and the most important choice we made for our wedding! She was pivotal in keeping the day running smoothly and is extremely organized, prepared, but also fun and enjoyable to be around. She doesn’t make photos feel like a chore even when you have lots of shots to get and aren’t comfortable in front of a camera. She also has such an amazing eye and takes absolutely breathtaking photos. There is truly no one in WNY with her level of talent. We are so glad we booked Dawn and will use her for all future life events!
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    Jonathan N. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Dawn is the best!

    Not only is Dawn an incredible photographer, she is so kind and so genuine! Her wedding knowledge and positive attitude made us feel so relaxed and confident that we would get all of the pictures we wanted while sticking to our day-of timeline. And oh my, the photos turned out fantastic! We could not be happier with how they turned out, and we are so grateful we had Dawn by our side documenting such an important moment in our lives.
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    L P Sent on 11/26/2022
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    Best photographer in Buffalo!

    When we were looking for a photographer we we’re very adamant about finding someone who could capture genuine moments. Dawn went above and beyond and provided us with the most authentic, natural, and breathtaking photos. She is clearly passionate about her craft and has an amazing attention to detail. Dawn captured the most magical moments that we know have for a lifetime. We could not be more impressed with her quality, professionalism, and just all around genuine soul.
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    Jane I. Sent on 11/26/2022
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    Excellent 🤍

    Dawns pictures came out so amazing! There were so many options to choose from all better the next! I can’t thank her enough for capturing our special day 🤍from the first meeting we had to sending over our final gallery she was great through it all and would definitely recommend her and can’t wait to use her in the future again!
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    Emily G. Sent on 07/25/2021
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    Exceptional quality and thoughtful approach

    Words cannot express how incredibly talented Dawn is as a photographer… and how wonderful and thoughtful she is as a person.

    We hired Dawn about 2 years ago to do a family photoshoot with our teenage boys and parents for a 60th wedding anniversary gift. The photos exceeded our expectations to capture the love in our blended family.

    Fast-forward to today—and Dawn just finished shooting our wedding at the same family cabin in Burt, NY. Dawn was an integral part of the planning process, helping us craft a detailed schedule so we were intentional about capturing the most important moments and shots with family and friends. (We also used this schedule to align all of our vendors for the day.) We just got our photo previews last night… which brought tears to our eyes. The photos are beyond perfect and stunning. Each moment captured feels so intimate, personal and magical. We will cherish these photos forever. Dawn is simply the best and we highly recommend her.
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    Casey K. Sent on 06/26/2021
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    Dawn is amazing.

    Dawn is not only an amazing photographer, but WONDERFUL human. She was kind, thoughtful, and had great ideas for photos. She was also a pro at directing people for larger group photos, which isn't easy! I am a designer by trade, and Dawn's attention to detail in addition to her ability to find wonderful angles, compositions, and photos put her work over the top! Can't say enough great things about her, and the quality and service that she offers. 11/10 all day!
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    Amanda K. Sent on 02/24/2020
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    Incredibly Impressed

    I can not say enough good things about Dawn! Her passion for this shone through the entire day! She is not only a photographer, she was like a wedding concierge! She took care of anything I needed, from planning out a timeline for the entire day, to carrying my things all day, and making sure we left no stone un-turned! She was amazing! I highly highly recommend her!
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    Jane M. Sent on 02/01/2020
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    She nailed it!

    Dawn is fabulous!. She spent time to understand our goals and provided keen insight to help make the day amazing! The pictures are stunning and capture our personalities perfectly!
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    Laura Sent on 10/04/2019
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    Dawn M Gibson Photography is unparalleled

    My brother had Dawn photograph his wedding on a dreary, rainy fall day and my then-boyfriend (now husband!) and I were absolutely blown away with the photos. Dawn had posed people, brightened photos, and used who knows what other wizardry and technical skills to make the wedding photos some of the best that we had ever seen. We agreed then that if we wed we would surely use Dawn! Well, we got engaged a few years later and the first thing we did after choosing a date (before selecting a venue, bridal party, literally any vendors at all) was contact Dawn to make sure she was available. We likely would have changed our wedding date just to make sure we had the best photographer in WNY (and probably beyond that!). Now that we've gotten our photos back from our wedding, we absolutely love them and not just because it's from our special day. Dawn and her assistant photographer Brittany captured the best candid shots from so many of our guests, incredible and uniques portraits of the bride, groom, and bridal party, and spend the entire day alongside us in the most miserable heat and humidity until it rained (briefly). Dawn and Brittany were very creative, professional, and incredibly thorough in the photos they took as well as the entire planning process (including a timeline of the day at 5 minute intervals which I loved). If you're looking for the best photographer in WNY look no further, and maybe even consider flying her in to photograph your wedding if your not local because she might just be the best wedding photographer out there! No other wedding photographer we've seen can compare (and her consistent 5 star reviews show it!)
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    Catherine Sent on 11/18/2018
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    Look No further!!! Dawn is your girl!

    Looking for a photographer was definitely stressful. You want one that understands what you are looking for... but also one that won't break the bank... because let's face it weddings can be very expensive. Dawn is extremely talented, knowledgeable, patient, informative, passionate... The list goes on! She wants to help (and she will anyway that she can) and make sure everything goes well on your special day. She was worth every penny. We are so lucky we found her to capture our most special day so beautifully. We will forever be grateful.
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    Katie Sent on 10/07/2018
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    Let’s get the most important part of this out of the way: Dawn is INCREDIBLE, and we are so, so glad that we had her as our photographer for our wedding day. Debate no further. Just book her now. Her pictures speak for themselves- they are incredible, and exactly the kind of candid, true, gorgeous photos we wanted. Working with her was just as great.

    From the first time we spoke to Dawn, it was clear how much she cares about every individual couple she works with. We felt truly special, even though she shoots so many weddings. She was so flexible, reasonable, and incredibly professional, and we always felt so comfortable with her. She always got back to us so quickly whenever we had questions, and she was an incredible resource for EVERYTHING. Dawn made us a timeline for our day that our day of coordinator and venue coordinators were both so impressed by. She even gave me advice on wedding dresses when I couldn’t decide! We did an engagement shoot with Dawn, which was SO worth it. And at our wedding weekend, Dawn was somehow everywhere, getting all these incredible pictures of our 150 person wedding. She helped keep both of us on track and sane on our wedding day. Dawn was so instrumental in how wonderful our wedding was.

    Dawn was also always incredibly punctual or even got things done ahead of time, and whenever we had any requests, like sneak peeks of certain photos for our Thank You cards, or early engagement shoot photos for special days, Dawn always delivered- and then some. We’re so lucky to have had her as our wedding photographer, and now as our friend.
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    Solara Sent on 08/31/2018
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    Dawn is the best of the best. After chatting by skype briefly to get a sense of one another, my husband and I knew we wanted to work with her for our engagement shoot and wedding. She is kind, funny, and very thoughtful. Not to mention that her photographs are just stunning. She went above and beyond in every sense - although from Buffalo, she came to Brooklyn, NY one weekend to photograph our engagement photos. I can't even describe how beautifully her photographs came out and she was SO much fun to work with. It was like hanging out with an old friend. She was excited and enthusiastic throughout the entire shoot. Unfortunately in the end she was not able to be with us on our wedding day - but luckily for a great reason! She had her first baby right around the same time. I can vouch, however, that she handled this change in the most professional way and was willing to give us a refund and find us a new photographer. Dawn treats her clients like family, and for that we are very grateful. Thank you so much, Dawn! We hope to get to work with you in the future, as well.
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    Ashleigh Sent on 12/22/2017
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    Dawn was amazing and sweet, and everything I needed in a photographer for my wedding day! She met with me in advance to plan out my day and had answers for everything including things I never would have thought of - she is on point at all times! On the wedding day her and her assistant Liz were incredible at keeping everyone focused and moving along quickly while being fun and professional at the same time. They captured every moment of the day from start to finish perfectly. Couldn't have asked for more!
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    Brianna Sent on 12/20/2017
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    We cannot begin to say enough positive things about working with Dawn. Throughout the entire wedding process she made us feel special, supported, and truly became a friend. Having her on site the day of the wedding was incredible--she extended herself above and beyond her role as Photographer--taking the lead with helping to coordinate with other vendors, making sure we were doing okay and having lots of fun, and taking amazing shots! She was receptive to our ideas and you could just tell how much she loved what she does. If she's available for your special day, you should not hesitate to book her!!

    -Brianna & Gabe Kosowitz
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    Lauren Sent on 12/27/2017
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    Dawn was everything my husband and I were looking for when making our decision on a wedding photographer ... and more! The quality of her service reaches far beyond the amazing pictures you'll receive from your wedding day. She makes a sincere effort to get to know you and your spouse on a personal level before you even decide if you are going to hire her. That first meeting really sets the tone for all of the interactions you'll have with her moving forward; authentic, genuine, exciting, honest, professional, timely, etc.! She keeps communication going with you throughout your engagement and even past your wedding day. Dawn doesn't leave any room for grey areas on what you may expect from her. She is open and honest! Which I have found, post-wedding, to be one of the most valuable traits you can find in someone you work with.

    My husband and I didn't feel like we "hired" Dawn. Getting to know her throughout the course of our only 5 month engagement truly made her feel more like an honored guest to have with us through all of our special moments we shared that day. I think it felt that way because she made sure she was far from a stranger to us; she met with us a hand-full of times to help coordinate the wedding day timeline, she shot our engagement photoshoot to help us feel more comfortable in front of her and her camera, she kept communication open with us along the way, etc. I couldn't recommend Dawn M. Gibson Photography to shoot your wedding anymore highly!

    - Lauren Bobeck
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    Katie Sent on 12/19/2017
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    Dawn was absolutely incredible at our wedding! She was so accommodating with all our different wants/needs and did an absolutely stunning job capturing our wedding. My husband and I are thrilled with the pictures and HIGHLY recommend using Dawn Gibson. We are truly grateful to have such wonderful memories to cherish :)
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    Natalie Sent on 10/09/2017
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    If you're looking for a wedding photographer who operates in stealth mode, yet somehow captures the most brilliant candids possible, look no further! Dawn is fantastic. She got to know my (now) husband and I as a couple so she could understand what meant the most to us leading up to our big day. She's thorough, pays impeccable attention to detail, and is downright good at what she does. She even noticed things throughout our wedding like when we were dancing and my husband's glass was a bit too full to bust out his crazy moves; she came right over and took the drink from his hand so he could carry on dancing and she could catch him in action! Then on the other hand, if your glass was empty - she'd run to the bar to get you set with another. I could go on and on... long story short - she is worth every penny (and she's not too costly to begin with)!
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    Linsey Sent on 06/14/2017
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    We booked Dawn to photograph our wedding and we are so, so glad that we did. She is a very talented and amazing photographer and a great person, too. She was such a pleasure to work with! She met with us and we knew right away we wanted her to be our photographer. Her documentary style photography is just what we wanted and she captured all the moments, big and small, on our wedding day from getting ready at the salon, until late in the evening. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous and we could not be happier! This was some of the best money spent on our wedding because we have these photos to look at and relive our day over and over. Dawn is so helpful and organized, she really gets to know her clients, and she cares about doing the best job she can. We cannot say enough about Dawn and her amazing, professional work. She's great and anyone would be lucky to have her as their photographer. We would 100% recommend her to any couple! : )
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    Steve Sent on 12/27/2017
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    Dawn went above and way, way beyond anything I ever expected a photographer to do at our wedding. At one point during the reception, Dawn started moving a table and chairs because the dance floor was overflowing! That's how dedicated she is to making sure her clients are happy and her work is impeccable. She is an extremely talented photographer and is also an incredibly communicative and nice person. I feel so lucky she was able to capture our wedding day!
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    Shanna Sent on 12/22/2016
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    Dawn was SO amazing to work with! She genuinely cares about her clients, and loves what she does. The pictures were so gorgeous, and we have received so many compliments on them. Our family & friends loved her as well because she was very nice and went above & beyond for everyone on our big day. Dawn is worth every penny!!!!
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    Chrissy Sent on 10/18/2016
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    When my husband and I first got engaged we began browsing vendors, just to see what was out there. We found Dawn and absolutely fell in love with her work. I immediately reached out to get more information, and she promptly responded to setup a meeting. We had a Skype meeting a few days later during which we fell in love with Dawn herself! My (now) husband and I had not yet booked our venue, or even decided on a wedding date, but we knew we wanted Dawn to be our photographer. Her work spoke for itself: the candid moments she was able to capture were so unique and beautiful. But she also made us feel so comfortable, we knew we would be in good hands with Dawn. Plus, the fact that her package included a proposed wedding timeline was a huge plus. When we reached out to book her services, all of our correspondence was prompt and thorough. As the date neared she was in touch to schedule an in person pre-wedding meeting, a fantastic personal touch. The day of the wedding, we couldn't have asked for anyone better than Dawn. It was like having a close friend there as our photographer. Not only was she organized and professional, but she made what I thought would be a stressful situation fun! Dawn is dedicated to her clients and passionate about her work. We love Dawn, and only hope many others will be as lucky as we were to find her!
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    Grace Sent on 07/13/2016
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    Working with Dawn was an absolute pleasure and we could not recommend her enough. She is a ray of sunshine who has a true talent for capturing the most important and intimate moments of the day. My husband and I are both a little camera shy, but working with Dawn was effortless and so enjoyable. She consistently went the extra mile and really got to know us as a couple in order to make our wedding as special and memorable as possible.
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    Matt Sent on 11/01/2015
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    Wow! Dawn exceeded all our expectations - absolutely outstanding on every level. I would recommend her a thousand times over. Professional, courteous, efficient, hard-working, patient, and organized. A touch of inclement weather did not slow her down one bit, nor did it detract from the big day in any respect - Dawn was totally prepared and ready to go. Dawn was perfect, I give her my highest recommendation.
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    Rachel Sent on 11/01/2015
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    Dawn M. Gibson Photography was a wonderful to have for our wedding and engagement session! Dawn was extremely easy to work with, providing lots of ideas and thought into each photograph. Dawn was willing to try new things and be in a bunch of different locations, exploring as we went along for our engagement session. Dawn was punctual, flexible, and professional in both our engagement session and our wedding. Dawn was able to get a wide variety of photographs, moving everything along so things stayed on track. I would recommend Dawn M. Gibson Photography to anyone who is looking for a fantastic photographer!
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    Matt Sent on 11/30/2015
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    My wife and I cannot say enough about Dawn and our experience with her as our wedding photographer. She's not just another vendor behind the lens, she's a vendor who cares about your story as a couple. She uses that story to capture the best moments of your special day and, in our case, the engagement session too.

    Her flexibility and communication are also great. Whether it's meeting at a coffee shop to discuss details or emailing back and forth with some questions you have, she's there to help you every step of the way.

    We did our homework when choosing a photographer and Dawn M Gibson Photography was hands down the best decision we could have possibly made in a vendor. For a more creative, personal and top notch photographer, you don't need to look any further.
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