• 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
  • Dawn McKinstry Photography Blog
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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Alachua County Emerging Leaders Dinner Event

November 3rd, 2011

Each year the Alachua County Emerging Leaders (ACEL) holds their annual dinner meeting.  This year’s event was held at Sweetwater Branch Inn with entertainment from locally renown singer/musician Michael Claytor.  Since their go-to photographer was unavailable that evening, they asked me to photograph the event.  Sweetwater did not disappoint with a lovely, as always, backdrop for this lively and friendly bunch.

To see the entire gallery and purchase prints and/or downloads please click here.  Thank you!

natural fall table-scapes

outdoor bar at the Sweetwater Branch Inn garden

paper lanterns hanging in garden event

garden fountain with hanging lights

Koi pond

vine covered arch at Sweetwater Branch Inn

guests arrive to outdoor event with paper lanterns

women in little black dresses

garden with fountain at night with lights

woman speaking at podium at Sweetwater Branch Inn

guests at dinner party at Sweetwater Branch Inn

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Ever wondered, “Why should I hire a professional photographer?”…

October 20th, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

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Busby Family

October 1st, 2011

As a business, I’m often asked to support local charities and causes, while I would like to help as many as possible, I choose ones that I believe in and feel proud supporting.  Every year the local Child Advocacy Center hosts the Gainesville Gone Nashville event, this year will be the second Portrait Session that I donate to be auctioned off at the event.  Last year Debbie Busby bid on and won the session.  I had a great time meeting her wonderful family a few weeks ago in Ponce Inlet for their Family Session.  Here are a few from their session, enjoy!

family photography sessiongranddaughter and grandfather on the beachchild beach photographybeach child photography

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Florida Bridal Expo

September 8th, 2011

Are you getting married soon?  Know someone who is?  Do you want to meet some of the premier wedding professionals in the Gainesville area, all in one place?  Then the Florida Bridal Expo is for you!

Solutions Bridal is holding their semi-annual Florida Bridal Expo this Sunday, the 11th at the University of Florida Hilton hotel.  I’ll be there with beautiful images, sample albums, and my smiling face.  :)  Come by my booth and we’ll chat about your wedding!  See you there!

Bridal Show at the University of Florida Hilton, Gainesville

 

 

 

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Holiday Cards!

August 31st, 2011

It’s that time of year again!  Time to start booking your holiday card sessions!  Why send out generic holiday cards?  Book a session for you and your family that includes high qualityholiday cards custom designed just for you and your family.

I am currently booking holiday sessions now through October.  Please contact me for more details!  :)

Below are samples* of the cards I offer.

Holiday CardsFlat ornate holiday cardsFolded ornate Christmas cardsChristmas Cardscustom Christmas card photography sessioncustom designed Christmas cardscustom holiday cards*These are not my images or my cards, just images of the samples and types of cards I offer.  Contact me for questions about what I can design for you.  :)