I'm a family and wedding photographer in Pleasanton, California. I serve couples and families of all backgrounds across the SF Bay Area. 

Meet Charlie Dawn

Bay Area Redwood Grove Engagement Photoshoot | Pam + Marcus

Love Stories

Pam and Marcus met me at the Los Altos Redwood Grove on a very cold morning last fall! Don’t let their smiles fool you, we were all very chilly. But as the morning progressed and I had them running around and all cuddled up – we.turned.up.the.fire!

Pam and Marcus got engaged back in 2019 and have been planning their upcoming wedding for May 2020. Marcus proposed to Pam on a hike one weekend, so it’s was obvious to all of us that we needed to hold their engagement session outdoors in a beautiful natural location.

Through giggles, walks and good conversation – we were able to highlight their silliness and of course their love for one another. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this May at the beautiful Elliston Vineyards in Sunol! I know Pam has put so much thought into this day & I can’t wait to see her bring it to life!

Check out their session below:

Wedding days end, newborns become toddlers, and parents become grandparents. These moments go by so fast. You deserve to live fully in them,  to be present, and then relive them through imagery that tells your story. Photography is more than just a picture, it’s a way to document your history. These are the good old days. Let me help you remember them.

photos that live up to the

memories

I believe every story deserves to be seen, felt & remembered.

Bruce Gilden

"I love the people I photograph. I mean, they're my friends. I've never met most of them or I don't know them at all, yet through my images I live with them."

Words I Live by

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Photographer, dog mom, book hoarder, and Trader Joe’s loyalist. I’m a Pisces, an ENFJ, and an Enneagram 3, which basically means I feel everything, care deeply, and always have a running to-do list (with color coding).

These days, I’m also figuring out life as a new mom — balancing baby snuggles with camera gear and reminding myself to slow down and soak it all in. I’ve built a career out of noticing the details, chasing the light, and turning everyday moments into art.

Wanna know more about the girl behind the photos (and the caffeine habit)?

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