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Dawn Eicher is one of the top professional wedding photographers in Hawaii. She is based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, but will also service other islands and the mainland. Dawn finds joy in the creation of images that truly inspire happiness and take you back to a specific moment in time. As your photographer, she will capture your special day in a photojournalistic way, leaving you with vibrant, authentic images that will be cherished for years to come.

Services Offered

Dawn makes it a priority to ensure your comfort on the big day, maintaining a fun atmosphere, encouraging your genuine personality to shine through her unique imagery. Dawn aims to deliver the highest level of customer service to all clients through consistent and quicker responsiveness. She provides wedding timelines, and also allows couples to choose partial hours, hire a second photographer to add more image angles to your day, etc... Dawn provides the following photography services:

  • Engagement sessions
  • Destination and travel sessions
  • Adventure Elopements
  • Elopement Planning
  • Full Wedding Coverage
  • Multiple location shoots
  • Trash-the-dress
  • High-resolution imagery and delivery
  • Fully Edited Digital Images
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files delivrered
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Dawn Eicher Photography

Katie
Katie Sent on 03/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing Magic

I cannot recommend Dawn Eicher enough as a wedding photographer! From the moment we booked her, she went above and beyond to ensure our special day was captured flawlessly. Our wedding gallery is an absolute dream - I find myself constantly staring at the images, reliving every emotion and moment.

Dawn has an incredible talent for capturing vibrant colors and genuine emotions. Every photo from our ceremony is filled with so much warmth and love, it's like being transported back to that magical moment. She has a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every shot is perfect and truly represents the essence of the day.

One of the things that impressed us most was Dawn's ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease, even during the chaos of family portraits. She kept the atmosphere light and fun, even managing to coax a smile out of our little nephew who was overdue for his nap!

But perhaps the most unforgettable part of our experience with Dawn was the sunset photos she took us for after the ceremony. She whisked us away to a secluded beach where we were greeted by the most breathtaking sunset I've ever seen. And as if that wasn't magical enough, three sea turtles made an appearance, turning our photoshoot into something straight out of a fairy tale.

Dawn's passion for her craft is evident in every shot she takes, and her dedication to capturing the beauty and emotion of our special day is truly commendable. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations and leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime, look no further than Dawn Eicher. She is simply phenomenal!
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Stephanie Sent on 03/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing People

I originally talked to Dawn when I first started planning my wedding. I live in another state so I didn't know if I wanted to go through a resort or find an officiant and other components on my own. I ended up getting a wedding package with her and her husband. They are so nice and accommodating. She was very responsive and professional with replying back to my questions and concerns. Dawn knew all the best spots on the beach to take amazing pictures. I can't wait to get the photographs back! I would definitely recommend.
Jill
Jill Sent on 03/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

It simply doesn't get better than Dawn

Her pictures are hands down the most stunning collection of visual memories we could have imagined. She seemed to magically be everywhere at all times, flawlessly capturing every moment of our ceremony and celebration. When we received our pictures (in record time, no less) we were genuinely blown away. It's been a couple of months and we still have not been able to narrow down the options for ordering our album or prints because every photo looks and feels so perfect.

Her poise is the calm in the storm we all need on our wedding day. She made everything so natural and comfortable, which allowed her to also collect so many fun candid moments. Nothing ever felt awkward, staged or contrived, which seems practically impossible to have pulled off.

Her likeability is off the charts. This matters because your photographer is essentially your shadow on your big day. He/she will be everywhere you are. Our wedding was a very small intimate, family member affair, yet Dawn seamlessly blended right in, from the very first minute, as if we had known her for years. She was funny, warm and just an absolute joy to be around.

We all know wedding expectations are often sky high. Yet Dawn truly soared far past our hopes on every level.
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Emily Sent on 03/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute best wedding photographer

My husband and I were so happy to have Dawn as our wedding photographer. From our first interaction over the phone, Dawn was engaged in understanding our vision and expectations for the wedding and she provided many insightful recommendations based on her prior experiences. We initially had everything planned for an outdoor wedding, however, we were affected by the heavy rainfall from a storm. Dawn had no doubt we would still capture gorgeous indoor photos and she knew exactly where to take us around the venue for great photo spots. Dawn guided us through exactly where and how to pose to capture the best angles and we felt so comfortable thoroughout the whole day. Overall, we had such a fun and enjoyable time with Dawn and would totally work with her again if we ever need a photographer on the island.
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Sarah Sent on 12/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, just stop right here! Dawn is INCREDIBLE. I promise you will not regret working with her. I've been trying to find the right words to describe how amazing she was to work with and I found that words won't do her justice. She was an amazing sounding board when talking through the timeline of the day, and very responsive! On the day of the wedding it felt like we had known each other for a long time already! She made everyone VERY comfortable and was extremely kind. We received our photos back in just a few weeks and they are exquisite. You can relive the emotion of the day through her photos. 3 months later and we still haven't been able to make printing decisions because we love TOO MANY OF them! What a great problem to have. 10/10 recommendation for working with Dawn! She is worth it!
Mykayla
Mykayla Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly an artist

Dawn is truly the best! It is so important to hire a photographer who is easy going, professional, and punctual. I saw Dawn’s work online and was so impressed. However, she exceeded my expectations! Leading up to my wedding she was incredibly helpful and provided me with information on vendors and locations. Not to mention the final product was stunning! She is truly an artist and I can’t recommend her enough!
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Haley Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer on the big island

Dawn, i cannot say thank you enough. I relive our wedding daily looking at these photos. You captured everything flawlessly. You made us feel so comfortable and are a sense of calm in such a hectic day. You helped me with every question over a two year wedding process without hesitation. You were a God send to me. I am so thankful I chose you to photograph the best day of our lives. If you are thinking about booking with Dawn please do you will not regret it 10/10. I could go on and on.
Meloney
Meloney Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we had Dawn!

Dawn was fantastic! I'd been searching for a photographer who had experience photographing PoC and interracial couples. Our wedding photos are gorgeous! We were so happy with how she captured us. Her style is journalistic photograhy - she captures real moments and gives them an editorialized glow. Images appear vibrant, realistic and sophisticated. On our wedding day, she made us feel at ease in front of the camera, we never felt awkward. 14 days after our wedding we had our full wedding photographs delievered to us - fully edited and curated. That was 750 beautiful images! If you have ideas, communicate them and she will make them happen. Shes a great collaborator; we also had a videography team and the two of them worked so well together. No stepping on each others toes. She is a phenomenal photographer, you will not regret choosing her!
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Robyn Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience with Dawn

My husband and I booked Dawn Eicher for our destination wedding in Hawaii. Since it was a destination wedding and we booked it during COVID, we didn't meet any of our vendors (or even see the venue) in person until we arrived in Hawaii for our wedding. Not only was Dawn an amazing photographer, but she was 100% the most reliable of all our vendors (not going to get into the stories of some of the others here). Dawn was also super responsive throughout the whole process, which we noticed was not a common trait among many of the other wedding vendors we spoke with. We researched dozens and dozens of photographers and Zoom interviewed a couple, including Dawn, and just felt Dawn was the right fit- felt we had a good conversation and her sample pictures were beautiful. We're so glad we ended up going with Dawn because our pictures came out amazing! I was pretty nervous for a good part of the day (not nervous about marrying my husband, but about just the wedding itself) and felt that Dawn helped make me feel a lot more calm and at ease. She knew the venue so well, knew all the good spots to get the best shots and when to be at them (in terms of before/during/after sunset). It actually ended up raining during our couples photos and she still managed to get really wonderful photos of us. Also I'm an awkward photo taker so I was surprised she got so many perfect shots of us! We would 100% recommend Dawn and would book her all over again if we did it all over again.
Lexi
Lexi Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Dawn did an amazing job with not only taking our pictures but with the whole process! We were very comfortable around her, she listened to us and helped us get an amazing photo on the lava rocks which is better than I could have dreamed of. We also got our wedding photos back very quickly and I am obsessed with them. Very professional and she always got back to me very quickly if i had any questions. She showed up on wedding day ready to go and very prepared. Loved Dawn and highly recommend her!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Dawn Eicher Photography frequently asked questions

Dawn Eicher Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Dawn Eicher Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Dawn Eicher Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Dawn Eicher Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dawn Eicher Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Dawn Eicher Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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