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About

Dawson Renaud Film and Photo, based in Southern Maine, is a business specializing in wedding photography. Dawson Renaud is an adventurous professional with a passion for people, travel, life, and capturing life’s biggest moments through still imagery and wedding films. This expert is keen to showcase the unique style and personality of his clients through their wedding galleries. Dawson combines his natural photographic style with a timeless aesthetic that ensures couples' pictures may be cherished for a long time.

Services Offered

Dawson Renaud Film and Photo is excited to partner with nearly-weds who seek a personalized and stress-free planning experience. In addition to Dawson's photography services, he also provides films to those who want an immersive keepsake of their milestone. There are multiple investment options available including a selection of wedding packages. Each collection offers an array of services designed to result in a successful working relationship and, ultimately, the photos that each newlywed pair desires.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Traditional

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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Renaud Film and Photo

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Olivia Sent on 12/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our FAVORITE photographer!

Dawson truly is amazing at what he does! He photographed our engagement pictures and our wedding. Dawson came into each photo shoot with so many ideas for different shots to take. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He always made sure to ask if there was anything specific that we wanted from our photos. Dawson is incredibly talented, professional, and fun. Your wedding pictures are something that you will have forever and something you’ll fill your house with. Dawson captured our beautiful day and my house is filled with the pictures he took. He is amazing at what he does and I can’t recommend him enough. Dawson you truly are amazing! THANK YOU!
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Benjamin Sent on 04/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What real costumer service looks like

This review is a shout out to Dawson for more than his photography skills which I can tell are amazing from his galleries. My Fiancé and I have been having the worst luck with vendors and responsiveness and customer service (or lack there of). We are in desperation mode at this point and I reached out via phone and Dawson picked right up. He stated that he was currently on vacation but was happy to take a few minutes to speak with me. I talked through the issues we have been having with finding a photographer and although he is unavailable for our date, he spent the next 10 minutes picking out recommendations that could work for us and in our price point. He was kind and genuine and the most helpful vendor I’ve had so far. I told him I’d hire him right then and there if he was available. Who ever has him for September 5th 2026, you are lucky and I can tell from the short conversation with him that he will bring your day to life through his photos and amazing care factor.

Thanks again Dawson, you’ve brought faith back into my wedding search.
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Jocelyn Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Dawson and Josie were the perfect team to work with on our big day. Dawson’s work is amazing and his portfolio speaks for itself but what you don’t see is how comfortable Dawson and Josie make you feel in front of the camera. They were both so personable, professional, fun, and easy going which made such a huge difference for my husband and I who were both very shy to be in front of the camera. Dawson has plenty of tricks/pointers that will produce beautiful photos without having you ‘pose’. We have definitely found our photographer for life and I can’t wait to have Dawson & Josie capture all the stages of our lives to come. Highly recommended!
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Amber Sent on 08/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Dawson and Josie are just spectacular. We chose them for our engagement shoot + Wedding. Having them by your side during your wedding day is something you will absolutely love and appreciate. It is really important to have uplifting and positive energy around you on that day and they bring it x10. They are so organized and professional for the cherry on top.
Not to mention their photography/videography is stunning… they know exactly how to place you and what photos to take if you’re not sure where to start/pose. They make it a stress-free process. I would recommend Dawson and Josie to everyone I know!! I really love and appreciate their work and helpfulness. They were our first choice and we are so grateful it worked out we just love our photos!
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 03/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Covid wedding

My husband and I got married in the heat of COVID 2020. Dawson was doing a giveaway on social media for a free wedding videography session which at the time my friend had unknowingly entered me into. I received an email one day from him stating he would love to do my wedding FREE of charge to use for his website and said my friend entered me. At first I thought this was a scam when in reality it was a dream come true. (A videographer was not in our wedding budget.) Unfortunately our original wedding date was pushed back due to COVID. Dawson held up his end of the bargain and told us he could still do this for us even though the wedding date changed. Dawson arrived early walked around the property and then met with my husband and I to mic us up for our ceremony. He was more than professional as he had to feed the wire from the chest part of my gown down to my thigh strap reiterating several times if I was ok and comfortable with what he was doing which was very sweet and appreciated. I feel that is so important these days being a woman. He worked diligently throughout our ceremony and directed us so well as we had no idea what we were doing to create the most beautiful, tear jerking, memory I will cherish forever. We are almost 3 years out now and I still recommend Dawson to everyone who I speak to for not only videography but photography as well. If I could give him 100 stars I would.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 12/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding decision

Dawson was wonderful. He was so attentive and kind. Most importantly, our wedding photos are more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. I am very happy that we chose to work with him because now we have the most perfect wedding photos.
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Jordan Sent on 12/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer

We had the amazing opportunity working with Dawson for our wedding photos and video! We tell people about him all the time and feel truly honored that he was our photographer!! He’s very professional but made it feel so easy and fun! He captured all of the emotions from our big day so perfectly! We couldn’t have asked for better results!! We will always recommend him to anyone and everyone and definitely plan on working with him in the future!
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Trey Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t be disappointed!

We chose Dawson as our wedding videographer and photographer very early in the process. Dawson had done our engagement photos and wowed us with not only his skill and mastery of his craft but with his outgoing nature and ability to make you feel so comfortable. When we chose him for our wedding he continued to demonstrate why he is easily one of the best photographers in Maine. He assisted us throughout the planning process with any lighting questions, decore questions and when our original venue wouldn’t let us move the date due to covid, Dawson recommended the new venue we ultimately ended up choosing. During the day of the wedding Dawson took amazing candid video and photos while also arriving with a plan and vision for the wedding party photos. We could not be more pleased with the quality of the photos and video. Again, any photographer can make photos look good but Dawson’s work shows a level of effort and personal touch that goes above and beyond expectations! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who asks and would guarantee you would be very pleased with the decision!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Make your wedding day look like a movie

Dawson and Josie were absolutely incredible! My husband and I had to reschedule our wedding many times due to COVID and were grateful they were able to come on as one of our vendors at the last moment AND flew halfway across the country to capture our day. Professional, friendly and and talented is how I would describe them. They caught every moment we could think of AND MORE! We’re telling you, you need to book them for your photography AND videography. We are obsessed with our photos and videos!! Truly moments to treasure forever. Thank you, again Dawson and Josie! The DREAM TEAM!
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Delia Sent on 02/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless & Professional

Dawson is an amazing photographer. He was so professional and does amazing work. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in search of film and photos for their wedding. Dawson's work is crisp, clean and timeless. I can't help but smile whenever I look back through my engagement and wedding photos taken by Dawson. Not only is Dawson's work amazing, but he is so helpful. Our wedding plans changed unexpectedly and very last minute, but Dawson still accommodated us and our needs. He went above and beyond to make everything work!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Renaud Film and Photo frequently asked questions

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