Life as Art

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Thanks for stopping by!! - Dawn Winton Photography is a boutique photography studio, focusing on custom photography for weddings, seniors and families- here you'll find the latest pics and sneak peeks from my recent sessions, along with some of my ramblings and business news.  If you have questions on anything you see here send me an e-mail or give me a call.  Clients can link to their gallerys by clicking on that link in the left hand column.  

Feel free to stay awhile - look around - make a comment or two or three - LOVE those comments!  :)

Hadassah & Savannah - The Castle

Sweet Hadassah is ONE year old!!  It just amazes me how the time flies by!  Sister Savannah was an integral part of this session - and we had a great time.  Terri had the concept for this shoot and had these gorgeous costumes custom made - I LOVED it!!! 

Also along for the shoot was the amazing Ashley - she and Hadassah share the same birthday - and they also obviously adore each other.  Some sisters we are born with and some sisters are gifts from life.  Both are blessings!

 

 

 

 

 

Hadassah with birthday sister Ashley...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Gratitude

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  I told someone recently it is because they haven't found a way to commercialize it.  But really, it is because it is a whole day set aside for gratitude.  I am blessed beyond measure by an amazing family, wonderful friends, a thriving business and so, so much more.  I just want to take a moment to say Thank you.  Thank you to my awesome, beautiful clients who let me into their lives to capture who they are right now - so that in twenty years we will all remember. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day - and that you have a quiet moment in all the rush of family, and cooking  and football - to reflect on your blessings. 

Because every post should have a picture! 

Brooke K. - ONE YEAR! | Middle Tennessee Lifestyle Baby Photographer

I can NOT believe it!  How can a year go by SO fast?  This child is so precious and so fun - I will miss seeing her every three months so much!  But her she is in all her one year old glory...

In case you missed the stylin shoes in the last shot...

My Daddy will pull me anywhere!

Fountains are Fun!

This is one bumble bee I wouldn't mind hanging out with - if you can catch her that is! :)

Krista Payne | Middle Tennessee Portrait Photographer

Loved these shots of Krista from Courtney and Steven's wedding!  Thanks for all your help that day! Talented and Beautiful - what a combo!

Samuel + Chelsea - Wedding Sneak Peek | McMinnville Wedding Photographer

If coming from a strong family is the key to a happy marriage - these two have it made!  Both come from large loving families and there was so much joy and celebration this day.  Here's a peek at Samuel + Chelsea's Beautiful Day...

This one is so sweet!

 

A kiss for dad just before walking down the aisle...

"Waiting for My Turn"...

The Ware Crew | Middle Tennessee Family Photographer

When I head out for a session with a new family - I have high hopes.  Hope that we'll ALL have fun. Hope that I'll be meeting a new friend.  Hope that I'll capture just a little bit of who they are on film.  This session met all my expectations! : )

I could write pages about these boys - how handsome they are - how much they love their Mom - what kind of brothers they are.  But I'd rather show you...

Um..some body got a little tired of all the picture taking ...I think he wanted to go toy shopping.... :)

So...his brothers helped him out...

Jared N - Senior | Senior Photographer

If you know me at all you know I have a soft spot for musicians...especially guitarists! : )  I had a great afternoon hanging with Jared - We really just drove around and shot wherever the spirit moved us. With the exception of Capalano's we really had no plan. (A special thanks to Brad Kaplan for letting us use Cap's!)  I look forward to seeing and hearing what Jared does in the future.  In the meantime...here are some of my favorites... 

 

Justin + Danielle - Wedding Sneak Peek | Tennessee Wedding Photographer

I love little country churches. So I was excited when I pulled up for Justin and Danielle's wedding, because the church was just so perfect. 

 Now small churches don't generally have a lot of "getting ready" room and it was a bit warm that day, but Justin and Danielle remained cool & calm and so obviously in LOVE. : )  Danielle's smile as she waited for him to turn around and see her during the "first glance" session was glowing - truly glowing!   Justin's face when he saw her did not disappoint - he was stunned - how cool is that?! Here is a little peek...

I Love this shot Sara (my talented second shooter) got of the guys hanging before the wedding...

Mr. & Mrs!!! They seem happy about it! : )

The Cakes were Gorgeous!!!

The golf ball mints were a perfect touch!  and yummy!

One last peek of the happy couple!  More to come!

Gracie V - 6 mos | Tennessee Child Photographer | Lifestyle Photographer

My how this girl is growing! Her smile is so precious with her two bottom teeth - LOL!  She's beautiful - but then she's got great genes!  We dressed her up in a couple of my tutu's made by the talented Jennifer at Trendy Spot.  But she looks good in just a diaper and a hat too - as we learned during our last session. Here are a few to make you smile...

Another with that two tooth smile!!

One with Mom and Dad...

Gracie is a cutie whether she is Coming...

  

OR  Going!!!! : )

 

Introducing Ansley Rhea!

I smiled the whole time I was editing this session!  This baby just makes me happy - when I first laid eyes on her she made me smile! :)  She looks a lot like her Dad right now - but I think we'll see mom Lori show up in time.  

Sweet Ansley is the little sister to Jared who I met last year about this time - He makes me smile too!  He was very sweet with his sister - but overall thought maybe it should have been HIS photo-session!  We shot at their beautiful home in Murfreesboro - with a backyard on the river.  It was beautiful just like this family - Lori thanks for your patience... Here's your little girl!

One last shot of Jared - He was such an awesome model!!  :)