Dawn McKinstry Photography

Busby Family

Dawn — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:46:18 +0000

Caitlin & Mike Wedding

Dawn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:30:08 +0000

Katelyn & Kyle Wedding

Dawn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:08:36 +0000

Amanda & Alex Engagement

Dawn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:45:51 +0000

Portraits

Dawn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:28:13 +0000

Abigail & Matt Engagement

Dawn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:22:38 +0000

Weddings

Dawn — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:19:49 +0000

Timothy & Sonoko Wedding

Dawn — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:22:34 +0000

Sonoko & Timothy’s Live Oak Wedding

Dawn — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:23:30 +0000

Timothy & Sonoko had a beautiful small wedding in the small town of Live Oak last week. Sonoko’s family lives in Japan, so they decided to have two ceremonies, one in Timothy’s hometown of Live Oak, and one in Japan.

I love the following series of Sonoko putting on her American bridal gown and feeling the excitement of the moment.

Sonoko’s mom wore a beautiful traditional kimono for the wedding. I loved their interaction as Sonoko was getting ready.

Sonoko, you are stunning.

Timothy’s father is the priest and married Timothy and Sonoko that day.

Sonoko’s mother performed a beautiful traditional Japanese Fan Dance during the reception.

Sonoko changed into a gorgeous Japanese kimono before the toasts.

HOME Magazine: Jaide Childs’ Story

Dawn — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:51:08 +0000

Back in February I had the honor of meeting Jaide and shooting some images of her for a story HOME Magazine was doing on her. Jaide was born with arthrogryposis, which resulted in limited arm movement in her case, as well as affecting her spine and limiting the flexibility in her legs. However, in spite of all this she is a record-breaking Paralympic swimmer. She was just named to the USA Paralympic Pan American team, and is currently training for the Pan-Am Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico in November!

Oh… and she’s thirteen.

Jaide and her coach Jennifer Davidson of High Tide Aquatics:

Pick up a copy of the newest HOME Magazine to read the full story about Jaide and her accomplishments and goals. I am honored that I was able to meet her.