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As the founder, visionary and editor behind Dawn Photo Co. Mikayla Dawn Chaparro has been in the wedding photography world for nearly a decade. She has a passion for business, an artistic eye in photography and editing and a love for the Lord and people. She is married with 6 children to lead photographer + videographer, Justice. Their son Valor passed suddenly in 2021 and this company is a direct result of the new beginnings the Lord began weaving in her and her family's life so she could be more present. Salt & light is what she aims to bring in all that she does.

Mikayla

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As a lead artist in videography and photography, Justice excels at turning moments into a time capsule. He takes a fly-on-the-wall and cinematic approach to his films and beautifully captures memories in their raw, authentic form. He and Mikayla have been married for a decade, and he is a devoted dad to his 6 children. Most people know him for his passion for cooking, dry humor, strong musical talents, and of course, all that hair.

Justice

lead videographer + Photographer

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Breweries and snowy hikes to the ski lodge.

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Roller coasters, Coney Island, beach time.

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Sunday night dinners and time with family.

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A glass of wine and a good book before bed.

founder, owner & editor

With a camera in hand for over a decade, Kelli has years of experience to bring on the scene to your day with her calm and professional presence. She is a devoted wife to a larger than life Texan, and a loving mother of two. She has also experienced the loss of her son, William, and desires to choose an abundant life while she awaits their eternal reuinion. In her free time you can find her curled up with a good book, or enjoying a nice glass of bubbly with good friends.

kelli

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Breweries and snowy hikes to the ski lodge.

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Roller coasters, Coney Island, beach time.

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Sunday night dinners and time with family.

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A glass of wine and a good book before bed.

lead photographer

You can call her Gabe. She is a photographer with a passion for family, good stories, long meals and rich fulfilling conversation. She is an expert at finding the right light, and leads you through an experience of capturing memories that will last a lifetime. While Gabe is originally from Georgia, she married a local Lubbock man and has three beautiful children with the love of her life. (plus a dog & chickens). We say she has full hands and a full heart!

gabrielle

The expert in all things systems, business management, and client experience. Taylor has been working in photography and entrepreneurship for over 10 years. This gal ensures our team can operate to its fullest and that our client's experiences are top notch. She has been working with Mikayla for over 5 years! Outside of operating the behind the scenes of Dawn Photo Co., you can find her podcasting, drinking whiskey, and raising her two kids.

taylor

operations manager

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Breweries and snowy hikes to the ski lodge.

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Roller coasters, Coney Island, beach time.

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Sunday night dinners and time with family.

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A glass of wine and a good book before bed.

Born and raised in England, Ellie is our Marketing Assistant, who handles our day to day behind the scenes. She is an all round creative who helps take the stress off the backend and makes sure our marketing and client needs are taken care of. In her free-time, Ellie can be found dabbling in photography, traveling with her husband Luigi or hanging out with her Dog Bentley.

Ellie

Sarah is a proud Lubbock local with nearly 10 years of experience in marketing and communications. She has a passion for crafting brand identities and masterfully communicating brand voices. As a new mama, she has started a new beginning of her own as a freelance marketing consultant. When she’s not working alongside our team, she loves soaking up the sun and time with her husband and baby girl.

Sarah

marketing assistant

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Breweries and snowy hikes to the ski lodge.

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Roller coasters, Coney Island, beach time.

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Sunday night dinners and time with family.

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A glass of wine and a good book before bed.

Miranda

Originally from the midwest, she now lives in Berlin, Germany combining her passion to support creatives and see the Lord reach the nations alongside her husband and 2 kids. After 8 years of doing her own photography, she found a new love in editing for others and being a part of a team that is devoted to creating the most beautiful imagery for their clients.

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In September of 2021, Mikayla & Justice Chaparro lost their infant son, Valor Monroe, just one week before he turned one years old. This devastating and life altering loss, both gutted them and shattered the entirety of what their previous life looked like. But like always does, God began rebuilding from the dust of what once was, a brand new creation, which birthed Dawn Photo Co...