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Before Dawn Photo Co. existed, there was Mikayla Dawn Photography and Jude and Jael Films. But in 2021, Justice and Mikayla Chaparro lost their infant son, Valor Monroe one week before he would turn one years old. Through this tragedy and end of old things... came the birth of what is now Dawn Photo Co.

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Take it from us- you can be a superwoman, but you can’t be a superwoman alone. And let’s face it, the longer you wait to start outsourcing things in your life, the closer to burn out you get. When you’re doing all the things, let’s just admit that none of them are truly done well. […]

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From the invitation suite, to the florals- from the reception tablescapes to the gorgeous vogue-worthy photo backdrop- Ally & Nathan thought of it all. Every element complimenting each other like the perfect harmonious melody. Ally is naturally a creative and actress- and her personality beamed through everything she incorporated on this day. Truly one of […]

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So, you’re planning a wedding! Congratulations, friends! This is a big deal, and there is so much that must be done in preparation for your big day! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t’ worry, it’s totally normal. Planning a wedding when doing it yourself can feel like a full time job, because guess what? It is! […]

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Wedding details are the very first thing we photograph when our team arrives on your wedding day! These are some of the little elements that help tell the story of your day and set the tone for the rest of your entire wedding gallery. Which is why they are some of our favorite things we […]

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By Owner and Founder, Mikayla Dawn Chaparro I’ve always had a resilient, fiery spirit in me, and had already overcome a lot from having a daughter at 16 and various childhood trials. I’ve basically done everything before I knew how to do it, and done everything backwards in life. That includes having children, starting a […]

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Hey guys, Justice here. Not hiring a videographer is a personal regret of mine and my wife’s. Especially now that I make wedding films as a living. After crafting hundreds of wedding films for other couples, and seeing what an impact it has on their ability to encapsulate their memories- I can see now in […]

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Sarah + Matthew chose some of our FAVORITE wedding designers for their day. (www.allieandandie.com)- They brought their colorful earthy vision to life by incorporating an abundance of textures and different colorful elements. Their day not only looked unique, but felt out of this world too. Sarah and Matthew’s love and joy was easily felt through […]

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Maddie + Tanner asked us to come document their engagement session in a totally unique and epic way- on a helicopter ride! Our answer was an obvious- YES PLEASE. We rode above the canyons in Slaton and enjoyed the scenic route while they cuddled and laughed in the backseat. We ended the night with a […]

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McKaela + Hunter said their I do’s in the beautiful atmosphere that The Willows naturally provides. The love, genuine joy and laughter had by all this day was such an amazing thing to be privy to. McKaela chose the most gorgeous wedding colors, and she radiated beauty and light throughout her day with her family, […]

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"We cried when we saw the photos for the first time. Nothing will ever compare to those memories. We will cherish them always, our first precious family heirloom."

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