It’s already DECEMBER, can you believe it??? I will be on maternity leave after next week, through mid-march. I will not be shooting or editing during this time, this is a vacation…….but I will still be answering emails and booking meetings for weddings and portraits for 2009 during my vacation (except for when I’m in...
Yearly Archives: 2008
December 3, 2008 - 5:29 pm
Hi Dawn,
You took my husband and I’s pictures for our engagement and wedding at the Manor March 31, 2007. We loved them, by the way.
Anyway………..Just saw that you were pregnant…..CONGRATULATIONS!! That’s so exciting. I hope that you’re doing well.
We had a little girl on March 17, 2008. Gillean Mae Wylie. She’s such a gift! You will never love anyone more than your child!!!!!!
Anyway, I noticed that you were looking for a pediatrician. I totally recommend Dr. Virginia Coreil and any of her associates! Lafayette Children’s Clinic is one of the best. They are very kind and professional Dr.’s. If you have any questions about them….or anything else…let me know. I would be glad to help!
Good Luck and take care of yourself.
Thanks again for such wonderful wedding pictures!
Missy Wylie
December 3, 2008 - 5:51 pm
Hey Missy! Wow, you guys didn’t waste any time! How sweet, I bet she’s cute as hell and probably laughs alot! Thanks for the advice, I’m supposed to have one picked out before I have her, and I just dropped 2 days ago – so starting to get nervous, figured I’d better start packing.
December 4, 2008 - 12:27 am
yes, we agree with michele, Dr. Bailey is Emmy’s pediatrician and they are in the same group! They are all excellent!
December 4, 2008 - 3:22 pm
Awww, Im gonna miss the UPDATES! But good luck with everything. Hope it all goes as planned:) Did you decide on a middle name yet?
December 4, 2008 - 8:26 pm
I really need to start thinking hard about the middle name, chances are…she’ll come before we have one picked out! Especially since she already dropped earlier this week………excitement!
December 15, 2008 - 3:40 pm
Hey Dawn!
I had so much fun on Saturday, clearly I don’t know what I’m doing, but you made it fun and helped me so much. I just don’t have that “smiling with your eyes” or “flirty eyes” thing down haha. I will think of you everytime I hear someone say that now. I had soo much fun though. I know you had to be exhausted after all that walking and up and down me and my mom were both very impressed. Neither one of us could do what you did much less veryy preggo! I can’t wait to see them. I know you will do a great job!!
December 17, 2008 - 1:02 pm
Megan girl, give yourself some credit, you nailed the eyes….you just didn’t know it! I must admit though, after laying down for a shot and realizing I couldn’t get myself up on my own, I’m glad I’m done shooting for now….haha! I look forward to returning when I can lay on my stomach again!
December 17, 2008 - 4:20 pm
OMG Dawn, I just heard your having a baby girl………Congrats !!!
I’m sooooo happy for ya’ll. After our wedding (3/24/07) two of my friends have decided to go with you for their weddings (Krystin Girouard 10/24/09 and Allison Miers). Post LOTS of pictures.
Jesse
December 18, 2008 - 3:51 pm
Haha well thanks. I know I felt so bad for you. You did it though you are awesome!! I wish the best for your pregnancy and I hope it goes smoothly. Make sure to post pictures. Im sure you will though!!
December 19, 2008 - 1:11 pm
Dawn… my bridals are amazing!! I look at them every day at least once- can’t beleive it’s me! I absoloutley LOVE them. Nick can’t wait to see them. We can’t thank you enough!!!! Hope you and Eve are doing well.
January 8, 2009 - 5:07 pm
Hey Dawn,
Everyone at Jungle Gardens is missing you and hoping everything is going well! We keep looking for an announcement! Good Luck!
Donna, Kate and Ann
The beautiful and inspiring Jade! She’ll be getting married during my maternity leave…boo! Wish I could be there! But I’m so glad I had the opportunity to shoot her bridals for her. Her mom came with her and when I turned to mom and asked if she wanted me to shoot a pic just for...
by Dawn Earles
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December 5, 2008 - 12:25 am
This bridal session is truly breathtaking. It looks like a magazine editorial! Love your style and vision. I am now your blog stalker 
December 5, 2008 - 11:46 am
holy cow, dawn- this bride is gorgeous- (and the pictures don’t hurt either- AWESOME JOB! have fun on your vacation! you need it!:)
December 5, 2008 - 12:27 pm
Thanks! Yes she is very beautiful, and was very cooperative. Total transformation for the camera….she definitely has talent and it shows. Like I said, inspirational!!
December 5, 2008 - 3:11 pm
OMG these are AMAZING! Stunningly beautiful! I love your pictures 
December 12, 2008 - 7:06 pm
This girl is absolutely stunning and gorgeous! And the pictures are phenomenal Dawn!
December 25, 2008 - 3:04 am
Hi Dawn, I just wanted to comment that I’ve been watching your stuff for a year now (I’m a fan) and I just had to say that these shots are absoulutely awesome. I don’t know if you are directing Jade or if she is just “working it” but these are most remarkable. Congratulations on your baby I look forward to seeing more of you work when you return. In the meantime I’ll just keep going back in the archives and smiling.
December 30, 2008 - 8:25 pm
Wow, you both nailed that vintage look. Gorgeous bride! My favorite is definitely the close up of her face, wow, stunning!
March 10, 2009 - 6:05 pm
they look great and her wedding was awesome this weekend!
March 22, 2009 - 1:17 pm
Dawn, It was such a pleasure meeting you last night! These pictures of my sister are absolutly stunning! You are amazing…I can’t wait to see the pictures from Kristen’s wedding last night! And little Miss Eve is so beautiful! Congrats! We had fun with you, take care!
Janelle is all the way from CANADA! She’s in Mississippi right now and Seth is in Louisiana so they have to deal with a long distance relationship for a little while longer. But for this day, they got to spend some much needed quality time with each other in an amazing location on a beautiful...
by Dawn Earles
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December 30, 2008 - 8:27 pm
I love the natural look you are able to capture with couples. You really have an ability to get them to relax and just be themselves for you, great job!
Ashley was kind enough to share her pinup and boudoir pics for all those who may be interested in a session like this, but don’t get to see too many samples, since most sessions are kept private.
(Her hubby will be getting a very “special” christmas present this year!)
by Dawn Earles
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December 3, 2008 - 11:17 pm
Oh Dawn, I had so much fun this day! I was exhausted by the time it was over with though. Giving “good face” is a lot tougher than I thought. I will post a comment after I give the pictures to my hubby to let everyone know how he reacted, but I think we all know how he will react! Thanks again, Ashley
December 4, 2008 - 8:27 pm
You may want to have the video camera ready when he opens it!
December 7, 2008 - 5:16 am
and your hair and make up are the perfect look for this “marriage” of talents!!!!! Ashley is the perfect pin up! and Dawn, you captured her inner “kitten”/Great Work!
January 4, 2009 - 1:16 pm
Dawn, He flipped out! At first he didn’t realize it was me (haha) so he wasn’t sure how he was supposed to react, but after the third picture he recognized me and the smile on his face was priceless! He just kept asking,”When? Who? How? Where?” It was awesome! Thank you so much for everything. I have been plugging you and your website every chance I get. You are so talented and I hope more women choose to do this kind of shoot. Good luck with the baby. Thanks again, Ashley
Today, several clients got the first issue delivered strait to their inbox. It had 3 helpful articles in it, as well as a featured product and a coupon for it offering a special discount only to subscribers!
Here’s what one client had to say:
“Thanks for sending the newsletter. It has some great info. I had just...
by Dawn Earles
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November 20, 2008 - 12:37 am
sounds like fun!
It’s Christina’s maternity session…… She’s just as far along as I am and is sooooo tiny! But, she still had enough “bump” to take some super cute pics!
First we started with a few shots in the studio
We played with my new walls…then we took it outside for the rest!
It was cold and windy outside,...
by Dawn Earles
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November 17, 2008 - 8:20 am
Really nice pregnancy shots. I hope that yours is not too uncomfortable.
November 19, 2008 - 11:15 am
so fun and beautiful as always! i’m prego for the second go around and i’m going to search cyberspace for that red shirt. i’m excited to see your maternity shoot.
December 1, 2008 - 7:57 pm
Christina you look beautiful! Fabulous pictures
I got to shoot engagements for my two good friends, Nick and Amanda last week.
As you can see, we had a great time. They had noooo problems being “spontanious” for the camera!
So Bethany shows up with the most amazing pair of shoes! I had to stop myself from taking too many shoe shots! They did a great job, it was hard to pick which ones to post on the blog!
by Dawn Earles
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November 10, 2008 - 11:31 pm
Aww Bethany’s photos are awesome! Those shoes are HOT!!
November 11, 2008 - 11:13 am
Dawn Your AMAZING!!!! I cant’t wait to see the rest!
November 11, 2008 - 11:17 am
Amazing photos of a beautiful couple!
November 11, 2008 - 11:47 am
the shoe pics ROCK!!!!!!!
November 11, 2008 - 9:30 pm
those shoes are amazing do you know where she got them they rock i want a pair! and awesome work as usual.. and the 5th from the bottom is my fave!!
November 11, 2008 - 10:10 pm
I believe they are Betsy Johnson shoes. (Bethany, correct me if I’m wrong.)
November 12, 2008 - 12:09 pm
Lookin’ good! I looooove that dress…good thing I found it!!
And yes, the shoes are Betsey Johnson. Ah, I just love how good taste runs in the family.
November 12, 2008 - 10:59 pm
Awesome pictures of a very chic couple. Love you both. Oh, and love the shoes, Bethany. And yours are cute too, Lee.
November 13, 2008 - 10:06 am
OMG…great pictures, love them! Awesom couple. Love yall
November 13, 2008 - 10:38 am
Yes, Those are Betsey Johnson’s…and arent they fabulous;)
What a fun day! I got some great shots of Aimee and Anthony and their 2 lovely girls!
having fun while I do some light tests…
look how easily they posed once the camera was ready to go….
by Dawn Earles
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November 10, 2008 - 11:11 pm
Dawn-Thank you so much!! We had a blast! They look great! Can’t wait to see the rest of them! Thanks Again, Aimee’
November 11, 2008 - 12:13 pm
These are great photos! I love them! I guess Gracie was just expressing herself with those colorful fingernails. We are happy that Aimee and Anthony chose Dawn for their wedding pictures.
Wow, I just shot Becky’s engagements and it’s already time for her bridals! She did an amazing job. I had lots of fun hanging out with her and her mom for the session. Becky wore some hot blue shoes…and will be wearing them on her wedding day. I love to see color sneaking up in...
by Dawn Earles
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November 10, 2008 - 10:34 pm
The second to last is my fav. Love the angle and lighting of course. 
November 11, 2008 - 12:31 pm
becky you are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! love the shots!!!!
by Dawn Earles
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