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She's a dreamer, traveler and championne. She's also a photographer. Prefers real moments, genuine people, hearing long life stories over libations and is rapt with the desire to create honest emotive imagery that transcends time.

An International award winning photographer, her work has been featured in the New York Times, VANITY FAIR, Under the Gum Tree, TheKnot.com, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Wire, BRIDES.com and DIY Wedding Magazine. She began her work in 2005 and specializes in wedding, portrait and fine art commissions.

She currently can be found in one of these amazing cities: San Francisco, New York or Paris.

EMAIL: sarah@sarahdawson.net

PHONE: 510-463-4226

WEBSITE: http://www.sarahdawson.net

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

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
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sarah Dawson Photography

Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

the most perfect wedding photographer

sarah was everything we could have hoped so and i’m so happy we went with her. we have so many amazing moments captured and i’m forever grateful for her. she knew exactly what we were looking for and i’m so happy we chose her.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Can't recommend highly enough!

(To cut to the chase - Sarah is wonderful, our photos our incredible, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.) I truly cannot articulate how grateful we are for Sarah's incredible photography! As much as we wanted guests to enjoy themselves (food, drinks, music, venue), I feel like the photography was my biggest priority because ultimately, aside from the memories, that's what you're left with after the day is over! Sarah is absolutely lovely. She met with us prior to the day to get a sense of who we were and our story. She also gave us some flexibility as we didn't need engagement photos so we were able to credit that part of the package towards our wedding day. Sarah is so kind and pleasant, and incredibly talented and professional. Our photos are just beautiful! She was really great working with us on the day of as it was a crazy downpour and i had my heart set on a particular outside photo location, and she ventured out to scout it and made it work for us! We feel so fortunate to have worked with Sarah and will cherish our wedding photos forever!
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Amanda Sent on 07/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah is truly an invaluable asset and a wonderful person to boot! Choosing Sarah as our photographer was the first decision I made after we got engaged, and I am so glad to have made that decision. She was not only able to coordinate an international engagement shoot, but she flawlessly helped a couple planning a wedding halfway across the country; she was able to navigate weather changes, and a moving venue to boot! She made us feel comfortable and excited every step of the way; she has a calming presence amidst the chaos that I didn't realize how much I would appreciate. Our wedding would not have been the same without Sarah there!!!

Could not recommend enough!! She is a true gem.
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Laura Sent on 05/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved working with Sarah! We hired her for our wedding at the Los Altos History Museum and she did an amazing job. Neither my husband nor I had ever taken professional photos before, but Sarah made us feel more that comfortable — we did add the engagement session to our package, which we highly recommend doing, and I think that was such a great way to get to know her and a for her to see a bit of our personalities before the big day. We really wanted to spend as much time enjoying our wedding as possible, and Sarah and her assistant photographer were awesome with getting gorgeous portraits before the ceremony and then quickly corralling our (crazy) family and snapping a few intimate post-ceremony pics of just the two of us so we could join the party. What really stood out when we got our photos back were all of the candid photos of our guests and the whole reception. They captured so many moments that my husband I and would have otherwise not seen and that was so nice to be able to look through and see how much fun everyone was having on our big day. We have received endless compliments on the photos and I would hire Sarah and her team again in a heartbeat! I have to stop myself from plastering our photos all over the walls of our house!
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Jessica Sent on 01/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah is a very special individual with amazing energy! I had been following her career and work for years and knew for a long time that when I got married that I wanted her to capture our day. Our wedding in October was small and intimate and Sarah was a perfect addition. I was amazed at her ability to direct and pose us while still creating such a relaxed atmosphere which showed thru in the pictures. Her confidence was inspiring and her ability to capture each moment without us even knowing was amazing. She is such a genuine and graceful individual. The experience was perfect, and the pictures were so incredible! I couldn't have been happier with our photos and her keen ability to find the "perfect light" and capture all the special moments throughout the night. I would recommend her above all others.
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Jenny Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Seriously the greatest photographer you can have on your side for your engagement photos and wedding photos. Sarah herself is such a genuinely kind and amazing person, truly an expert in her work. She made us feel so incredibly comfortable during our photoshoots, and we truly enjoyed her.

Of course, her work itself is simply incredible. Whenever we saw her finished shots of us, we were so blown away. Many times we were like, "OMG is that us?!" Or, "WOW, that doesn't even LOOK like the same place we were at." Sarah has this ability to make her subjects and backgrounds look epic or incredible, or basically all the amazing adjectives you can think of to describe a photo. I have received numerous compliments from friends and coworkers saying how impressed and how much they loved how all our photos came out.

Props to her associate photographer, Doreen, as well. She photographed our wedding day alongside Sarah, and she was also such a delight to work with and to have by our side. So much talent in Sarah and Doreen.

A HUGE thank you for everything. You won't regret booking Sarah.
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Elisa Sent on 06/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day photos. She was recommended to me through an acquaintance, and both my husband and I couldn't be happier with the result. Having the right photographer was one of my top priorities, and Sarah definitely delivers, both professionally and personally. She always replied in a professional yet friendly manner every email we exchanged, and talked to me on the phone three days before the big day to polish last minute details. It felt like I was talking to a friend; and on our big day, her creativity and artistry shined through when taking both our group and couple photos. Her portfolio speaks for itself about her talent, but it's her warm and friendly personality that makes her the best photographer you could possible ask for. If I ever need a special moment photographed in the future, I will undoubtedly book with her again. Stop looking elsewhere folks, Sarah is the real deal!
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Pierre-Jean Sent on 06/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah is an awesome person and an awesome photographer! We talked to a lot of people in preparation for our wedding and she really stood out because of her style and good value for money as well.
She was really fantastic on the day of the wedding too. She really made everyone super comfortable, was fully present while being discreet, and gave everyone great instructions to make the most out of the time we have. She also knew City Hall inside and out so we were able to take lots of great pictures without being there for hours.
We can't recommend her enough!
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Ellen Sent on 01/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We really loved working with Sarah and are so glad we found her! She was recommended through a friend who had seen her work from another wedding. We liked what we saw online and booked an informal meeting to get a feeling for her personality. She is very easy to get along with and super flexible. After meeting her, we were sold on booking her for an engagement session and wedding day photography. Sarah turned around the photos in the stated time frame with a protected link to download all the photos (which we were also able to share with our loved ones and friends). For our wedding album, she put together a first draft of the album. I think this helps individuals who may be intimidated to start the project.

All in all, I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a friendly, professional photographer!
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Jessica Sent on 01/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah is amazing, easy to work with, professional and a truly talented photographer. She captures the best in everyone and the most special moments beautifully. Our pictures are better than we could have imagined, she has an amazing eye for photographs. She is extremely accommodating and easy going, she made sure we got all of the pictures we wanted in our tight wedding day schedule with ease. She also provided great direction when we had no idea what to do in front of the camera, which was much appreciated. Sarah is the best, we highly recommend her.
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Awards

27
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Alta Sierra Country Club Alta Sierra Country Club Country Club Weddings

Sarah's photos not only capture the beauty of the event and the surroundings but also the joy of that special day.

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Sarah Dawson Photography frequently asked questions

Sarah Dawson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Sarah Dawson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Sarah Dawson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sarah Dawson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sarah Dawson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sarah Dawson Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in flexibility.

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