• Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
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Dawn McKinstry

Hi!

A little about me… I’m a small town girl who loves to travel and is a bit on the shy side.  ;)  That may be mostly due to the fact that I am a twin, and she was the talkative one growing up. But get to know me – and I’ll chat up a storm.  I love talking photography and weddings, so give me a call and we’ll chat!

A little about my experience… I’ve been shooting weddings throughout Florida and the Southeast US since 2008.  I am also a PPA Certified Professional Photographer.

Email or call me and we’ll chat!

 

dawn(at)dawnmckinstry.com

352-258-5047

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Amanda & Alex – Golden Ocala Wedding

February 5th, 2012

Amanda & Alex were married at the beautiful Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club on a gorgeously mild winter evening.  I felt so honored to photograph their special day.  They have become wonderful friends, and their relationship was beautiful to photograph.  I have photographed Amanda a few times before, at their engagement session, Katelyn & Kyle’s Wedding, and a Graduation Session with her friends.

The combination of a gorgeous venue, and people who mean so much to me, resulted in way too many favorite images.  So this wedding will be split into two posts.  Stay posted for more!

Enjoy!

blue heels and birdcage veil

blue shoes with sparkly heels

custom wedding invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

family tree with thumbprints

bride applying makeup

bride dressing in window light

bride with engagement ring holding water glass

While I was with the bride, my awesome second shooter, Naomi Chokr, captured the men getting ready.

groom putting on tux in window light

bride and bridesmaids dressing in dramatic light

groom putting on tuxedo

groom sitting in green chair

bride and her mother in window light

portrait of bride in window light

Amanda’s blue shoes were fabulous!

bride's blue high heels

bride with blue shoes and champagne

bridal blue wedding high heels

 

Stay tuned for more!

 

Sources:

Wedding Dress: Bridals by Marisa from Solutions Bridal Designer House

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Venue: Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

DJ: Florida Wedding DJs

Photobooth: Snap Shoot Photobooth

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Jodi – Maternity Photography

January 3rd, 2012

Jodi and James welcomed Ava Marie into the world over the weekend!  She arrived New Year’s Eve and was the last baby born in 2011 in that hospital.  I’m so honored to have been there to photograph the birth and help welcome her into the world.  I wanted to share a few of my favorites from her maternity session from a few weeks ago.  :)

husband and wife maternity session

maternity in grey dress

maternity session in long dress

maternity pictures near cypress and river

maternity silhouette

maternity portrait standing in water

maternity session in trees

And here’s one of my favorite mini human:

birth photography

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Jonah – Gainesville Newborn Photography

December 29th, 2011

April 2010 I had the honor of capturing one of the sweetest weddings, between two people completely devoted to each other.  Caitlin & Mike were married at the Sweetwater Branch Inn, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.  (Here’s an image from their wedding ;)

black and white bride and groom

I was so happy to hear from Caitlin a few months ago, that she was pregnant and wanted me to capture her newborn when he was born.  I had fun spending a little time with them and baby Jonah at the newborn session.  Caitlin & Mike are wonderful parents, and Jonah is so lucky to have them as his Mom & Dad.  :)  Here are a few of my favorites:

Mom and newborn son

baby on a blanket

Dad dressing his infant son

mother looking lovingly at newborn

mother holding newborn son's feet

mother holding infant on her shoulder

mother holding infant son

father holding happy newborn

father holding infant son
brown glider, quilt, toys

mother and infant playing
family and white picket fence
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Merry Christmas!

December 23rd, 2011

Here in Florida, it’s currently 75° with a projected high of 80°.  It doesn’t really feel like Christmas to me.  I love being snuggled up by a fire with my hubby during the holidays.  While I am thankful that we don’t have to worry about dealing with snow and ice, a little chill in the air would be nice.  Either way, I’m going to enjoy a few days of celebrating the holidays with my family and in-laws.  I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday with your friends and family this year – where ever you are, whatever the temperature!  :)

Here are the holiday cards that we sent out to our friends and family:

And here is the front and back of the cards that went out to past and current clients.  These had a hole at the top with a ribbon so they hang on the tree as ornaments.  Chevrons are big right now, and I couldn’t resist using them on both cards.  :)

 

 

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Aletha – Gainesville Newborn Photography

November 5th, 2011

When I saw on twitter that friends of mine had adopted their newborn daughter I was beyond happy and excited for them! I was even more thrilled when they asked me to photograph her newborn session for them. Aletha Rose has to be the sweetest, most mellow, newborn that I’ve met to date. She was such a happy (and then sleepy ;) baby throughout the entire session. A.J. & Ryan, Congratulations again!

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Gainesville Newborn Photography

black and white newborn photography
baby photography
newborn baby in crib