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Dawn fuses together a graphic artist background with her lifelong passion of capturing people and their stories through the lens. She is a wedding and contemporary portraiture photographer that strives to capture the true essence of those around her. Together with her husband, they tell the stories of weddings with a romantic photojournalistic approach.

"To us, every wedding has its own character; its own richness and we pride ourselves in capturing the moments that tell the unique story of the day!

Taking portraits of people brings me incredible joy! When the person I photographed sees their own beauty, strength and personality in the image I created for them, I just get giddy inside.

A wedding is full of so many incredible moments: the moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time, the pride on a father's face as he is about to walk his daughter down the aisle, an unspoken exchange of love between a bride and her mother, the moment right in the middle of a good belly-laugh, or those loving, emotional looks as the couple exchanges their vows, and don't even get me started about the reception; ) ... these moments are your moments and I would be honored to capture them.

Dawn

703.981.7109

dawn@dawngardner.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of DG Photography

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John B. Sent on 12/27/2021
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Excellent eye and knows what she is doing!

Great protégé fantastic I in able to capture true experience of a royal wedding.
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Katelyn Sent on 09/12/2016
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Dawn Gardner with DG Photography is incredible.

She arrived early and well-prepared. She was flexible and excellent at providing clear instructions for the entire bridal party. She was the utmost in professionalism and catered to any requests that my family, my husband, or myself had. She was able to release a preview of our wedding photographs within 24 hours of the big day. Her turn around time was awesome! I'd recommend DG Photography to anyone that wants a heartfelt, carefree experience with a true professional!

-Katelyn and Jayson Morales
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 07/31/2018
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Dawn and her team were absolutely amazing! We love our photos and had a great time taking them. Dawn did our engagement shoot which lets us get really comfortable with her and learn how to follow her guidance. I also did a boudoir shoot with her to give the photos to my husband as a wedding gift. He loved them! Dawn's work is simply superb!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Kristin Mastrangelo - Makeup & Hair Artistry Kristin Mastrangelo - Makeup & Hair Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

Dawn is fantastic to work with. We worked on a high profile wedding on Fox 5 News & she was a dream to work with! She was communicative, punctual and her work speaks for itself. Dawn got some of the most amazing shots during the wedding, even with the cameras everywhere, and absolute showcase of her talent!

Holiday Inn Arlington At Ballston Holiday Inn Arlington At Ballston Hotel Weddings

If you want true talent, real customer service and absolute dedication, then look no further. I can't say enough good things about Dawn Gardner. The pictures she produces from my events are FAR SUPERIOR than the 1000 other photographers in the NOVA area because she has a creative style that cannot be duplicated. DG photography will give you the most concentrated focus. Dawn reads and understands her clients and really learns about their personality to make their wedding photos capture the true essence of who they are and what is important to their family. Don't spend your money unless you do it wisely. Call DG Photography before anyone else!!!

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