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Monica Dawn Photography

Name: Monica Dawn Photography
Address: San Jose, CA, 95133, US
Telephone: (209) 629-1408
Price range: $$$

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Monica Dawn Photography is a boutique wedding photographer in Northern California. I am open to traveling for Destination Weddings.

I am a Wedding and Portrait Photography Company servicing Central Valley and the Bay Area in California.

10/22/2026

A little obsessed with the possibilities of Cypress Grove at Belle Vie Estate 🤍

The towering cypress trees, romantic Roman columns, soft pastel florals, and just enough candlelit magic to make you want to stay a little longer.

An intimate ceremony? A dreamy outdoor reception? Honestly, I love that this space can be whatever you envision.

And can we talk about that CAKE?! Five tiers of pearls, lace, and absolute elegance. I’ve had the pleasure of tasting this cake designer’s creations, and trust me, they’re every bit as incredible as they look.

From the sweetest little moments between the bride and groom to seeing Cypress Grove completely transform after dark, this is the kind of wedding inspiration I get excited about.

Beautiful spaces are one thing. Imagining all the memories that could happen in them? That’s where my mind goes. ✨

Venue | Belle Vie Estate
Florals & Design | Lisa Brown
Cake | Professional Wedding & Event Cake Atelier
Dress & Tux | NANCY VUU
Photography | Monica Dawn | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Planning your wedding at Belle Vie Estate? I’d love to photograph your love story!

09/17/2026

I’m a low-maintenance kind of girl.

Hardly wear makeup.
Don’t care about expensive clothes.
Would choose a picnic with a view over a fancy restaurant every time.

Unfortunately, I chose a career where my work equipment costs roughly the same as a small used car. 😂📸

08/19/2026

Five stars are wonderful, but the words behind them are what stay with me. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

When a client notices the time, thought, details, and all the little ways I try to go above and beyond for them it means more than I can really put into words. So much of what I pour into my couples happens quietly, simply because I care deeply about their experience.

To have that care seen and appreciated? That’s worth its weight in gold.

And hearing that one of his portraits was “the best photo he’s ever taken in his life” 😎 …
yeah, I’m keeping that one forever.

08/19/2026

Five stars are wonderful, but the words behind them are what stay with me. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

When a client notices the time, thought, details, and all the little ways I try to go above and beyond for them means more than I can really put into words. So much of what I pour into my couples happens quietly, simply because I care deeply about their experience.

To have that care seen and appreciated? That’s worth its weight in gold.

And hearing that one of his portraits was “the best photo he’s ever taken in his life” 😎 …
yeah, I’m keeping that one forever.

05/15/2026

POV: your photographer says “Stand right there... trust me.”

A perfectly timed wave.

Golden light breaking through the clouds.

And the California coast doing what it does best.

Rotate your phone for the final image the way it was captured.

📍Carmel Coast

If you’re dreaming of engagement photos on the California coast, let’s make something unforgettable.

03/13/2026

POV: your photographer says
“Stand right there… trust me.” 🌊

A perfectly timed wave.
Golden light breaking through the clouds.
And the California coast doing what it does best.

Swipe to see the moment come together —
and rotate your phone for the final image the way it was captured.

📍 Carmel Coast

If you’re dreaming of engagement photos on the California coast, let’s make something unforgettable.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Drop a ❤️

02/10/2026

This is MY Super Bowl! 🏈

02/05/2026

Main character energy.
The city. The bay. The love.

You show up.
Everything else flows.

San Francisco hits different. 🌉

In town for Super Bowl 2026?
DM “SF” to get started!

02/02/2026

Proof: even photographers get nervous too 🥹👇 Comment 1–10 how nervous you’d be.

Where do I even start…

Three months ago, I decided to finally update my own photos. 🎉

I had a plan.

Work out.
Skincare on point.
New haircut.
The perfect outfit.
Hire my beautiful friend .

Easy… right? 😅

Well…

The haircut wasn’t the vibe.
My workouts weren’t consistent.
My skincare was perfect… and then my face AND scalp broke out the day before. 🫠
And all the clothes I bought? Didn’t wear a single one. 🤦🏻‍♀️

The week of the shoot came and I wanted to cancel.

But I didn’t.

I leaned into the awkward, self-conscious feeling—and realized this is exactly what my couples and families feel too.

So I did what I tell my clients to do.

I spoke up.

I told Jenni how nervous I was, and she came through. She reminded me the location would be stunning… and that I would be too. She helped with outfits, hyped me up, and slowly my confidence came back.

By the end, I was in the groove.

I do this for other people all the time.
I can do this for me too.

This experience reminded me that my job isn’t just to take beautiful photos—it’s to be the hype girl, the calm presence, the artist, and the human behind the camera.

Stepping into 2026 with even more compassion for the people who trust me with their milestones.
So glad I did this… and I can’t wait to see the final images.

Thank you, Jenni 🤍

If this post made you feel seen… you’re not alone. 🥹When you’re ready, I’d love to be your hype girl behind the camera too. DM “READY.”

Address

San Jose, CA
95133

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(209) 629-1408

Website

http://www.monicadawn.com/

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