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About

Monica Dawn Photography is a bespoke, heart-centered wedding photographer based in Manteca, California. Monica strives to go beyond beautiful imagery and create a truly one-of-a-kind experience for couples seeking meaningful service. Blending editorial and photojournalistic styles, Monica captures candid moments as they unfold while remaining a discreet and uplifting presence. With Monica Dawn Photography behind the lens, your wedding album will be the perfect timeless heirloom for one of your most treasured occasions.

Services Offered

If you love what you see, don't hesitate to reach out to Monica to express your desires for your special day. Monica will gladly travel to your venue, destination or local, to cover as many hours needed for your festivities. An additional photographer can accompany Monica to ensure no moment goes unpreserved.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Monica Dawn Photography

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Liv L. Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Monica is the best!

Monica was truly the best wedding photographer that my husband and I could have asked for. I had the pleasure of meeting Monica when she photographed my sister's wedding in 2011, and knew when I got married, I wanted to work with her. The richness of color in her photos, the composition, etc. - she is a true professional.

She also was so great to work with. My husband wasn't sold on taking engagement photos, but I made him go through with it. When we started shooting, it was like SUPER easy and comfortable. He was so impressed with how relaxed he felt and how Monica made him feel.

When we booked her in 2019, we weren't sure how the logistics of our big day would work as we were getting married in SF and having our reception in the East Bay. She was super accommodating and flexible in meeting our needs.

Our wedding photos were INCREDIBLE - literally, our favorite thing to do is look at our album on our anniversary. And she left such an impression my SIL ended up booking her for her wedding, and I've been asked for her contact info a few times - just showing how much people enjoyed her work and presence.

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Isabella Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and artistic

Monica is the one of the best photographers I have ever met. She is always so happy and so willing to go above and beyond. Her pictures turn out beautiful. She has a great eye for detail! Highly recommend!
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Debbie Sent on 04/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

She was great, she is great!!

All the pictures turned out just great! I have seen her work in many other parts in our, my Ohana, lives! She is fantastic!
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Djayslim Sent on 04/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented Experienced

I was also a vendor as a dj for an event I worked alongside Monica , so talented and super helpful and communicated well with the wedding program.
Looking forward to future partnerships
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Ashley Sent on 03/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and fun!

Monica not only took our wedding photons, but also our engagement and family photos. She has grown with our growing family and we couldn’t imagine using anyone else. She comes up with the most crazy ideas that create magic in your pictures. She has a vision and she executes. Our whole wedding party loved her as she made us laugh and feel completely comfortable. If you’re having a hard time finding a photographer, please look no further.
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Gina Sent on 03/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly stress free photography service

Most accommodating and personable photographer. She actually listens to you and follows through. Beautiful photos and great ideas. Thank you, Monica.
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Kaitlin Sent on 02/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptionally beautiful photos and experience.

Having never done a professional photo shoot before, Monica was able to help make the whole experience very enjoyable. Her knowledge and expertise resulted in photos that truly captured the moment and the love that I felt in my heart. She has been my go-to photographer ever since and I can’t imagine anyone else competing with the quality and creativity of the the photos she produces.
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Aleah Sent on 02/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking photos!

Monica did an amazing job on our photos. Every strand of hair was in place. We had a pretty big wedding party and a one year old and she was able to capture the most amazing memories down to every detail. She is very highly recommended. Professional, thorough, attention to detail, great time management.
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Rose Sent on 02/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great and professional

Monica had a lot of great ideas for pictures along with doing to a awesome job with what we wanted as well!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful

She did a phenomenal job with handling both my wedding as well as my engagement photos. I’m so happy she was recommended to me by a close family friend. Monica has a the most amazing personality that she made it to where it was a blast to have the pictures taken.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Monica Dawn Photography frequently asked questions

Monica Dawn Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Monica Dawn Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Monica Dawn Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Monica Dawn Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Monica Dawn Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Monica Dawn 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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