Dawn Rae Photography

04/17/2025

✨️Mommy & Me ✨️

My heart needed this session 😍🌷🌸







❤️

04/03/2025

I just want to put out a reminder for 2026 Seniors that I am taking bookings for the summer! I have very limited availability for June, so please reach out to me sooner than later. If you are wanting to book in the fall- please still reach out and get on my radar. I will plan to open up my fall schedule early-mid summer!

03/31/2025

Available for booking tomorrow!!

Only 8 slots available- first come first serve!
Only available through the end of April!
Please send me a DM or EMAIL if [email protected]

🌷AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST🌷

🩷 8 sessions available to book-first come, first serve.
🩷$190
🩷30 minutes
🩷10 high resolution edited images delivered via online gallery.
🩷Option to purchase additional digital images.
🩷Location to be discussed at the time of booking.

To book- Send me a DM or email me at [email protected].

These are so fun and make the perfect gift for Mother's day. Don't hesitate to include Grandma- She would love it!!

03/25/2025

🌷AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST🌷

🩷 8 sessions available to book-first come, first serve.
🩷$190
🩷30 minutes
🩷10 high resolution edited images delivered via online gallery.
🩷Option to purchase additional digital images.
🩷Location to be discussed at the time of booking.

To book- Send me a DM or email me at [email protected].

These are so fun and make the perfect gift for Mother's day. Don't hesitate to include Grandma- She would love it!!

03/08/2025

Who wants to be the first one to purchase one of these beautiful gift cards?😍 These bring me an insane amount of excitement 😁.

If you're interested, please send me a DM or email me.

Mother's day is coming up! These make perfect gifts. Photos with her babies! Add in a bouquet of flowers, a nail and/or hair appointment and you will just have swept her off her feet! You're welcome! 😉💃💖💅

03/06/2025

I kicked off 2025 with the beautiful Hauser family! It is such a joy watching their family grow! Little man has 2 amazing big sisters loving up on him 🥰💙.

03/03/2025

NOW BOOKING 2026 Seniors!

This nice weather has me dreaming of golden hour, sunsets, and warmth! I can't wait to start photographing Senior sessions! Please reach out to me through DMs if interested in booking. Serious inquiries only please!

Have a great day!
-Dawn

02/12/2025

This girl! A true representation of GRIT, determination, perseverance and resilience! Her story is powerful, and she is just getting started!

01/26/2025

This deserved a permanent spot on my feed! Lifestyle newborn in B&W gives me all the feels 😍

I'm ready to document more of these sessions! It fills my heart with so much love and joy to see a family loving up on the brand new life they brought earthside.

I'd love to capture this new season of life for you!

email: [email protected]
or DM me through my business page if interested in booking!

God Bless ❤️
-Dawn

01/06/2025

I am long overdue for an introduction on here-

I'm Dawn- the gal behind the lens telling you to smile, kiss, laugh, jump, and twirl! I am a lifestyle based photographer residing in Bismarck, ND. Photography has been a huge part of my life for the past 15 years. What started as a hobby grew into a passion that I was fortunate to turn into a small business. I have learned so much since I started and have grown so much just in the past 5 years. My favorite part about our time spent together is having a good, honest conversation. I love being able to learn your story and document it! My ultimate goal is that our time together will be fun and relaxing, allowing you to bond as a family, or just have a little 'you' time!

I am an RN by trade and currently work PRN. I love a cozy day at home spending time with my family. It fills my heart spending time in the kitchen cooking or baking up homemade goodness--although I wish it would clean itself 😆. I love the color purple in any shade. Coffee is my love language. I enjoy hunting and spending time at the lake in the summertime. God blessed me with my wonderful husband who is also my best friend and greatest supporter. Together we chase after two amazing and spunky little boys who keep us busy and laughing! Being a momma has been my greatest calling in life- I'm so darn thankful for my little blessings 💙

For the last few years I have worked my business according to my season of life which has been less than more. Family is always my first priority-but I always try to keep up with photography as much as time allows. I promise to always be real and authentic on here!

If you made it this far- thank you so much for being here! I value your support and I'm grateful that God has given me a gift that I am able to share in a meaningful way!

If you're interested in booking a session with me, please reach out and lets chat! I would love to meet you and tell your story!

Email: [email protected] or send me a message through my DMs.

God bless you,
❤ Dawn

📸 The wonderful Rachael Neva Photo

01/06/2025

The Pearson family invited me out to Center to photograph them and their fur babes! Fur babies are so special and part of the family- It always makes me so excited when families want to include them in their sessions! This session was extra special as one of their babies is going through a challenging time with his health. I'm so happy I could document this chapter in their lives for them to cherish in the days ahead! ❤

01/01/2025

Happy 2025! I'm still rocking my favorite Christmas mug, enjoying a book in my jammies next to a cozy fire that my sweet husband sparked just for me to enjoy while baby naps and he and our tot play! 🥰

I am so grateful for all of the blessings I have received in this life. Its so easy to g*y faufhtbup in thr hard and the lows and not truly recognize all the good surrounding us. I have been trying to focus on the good a lot more than while also choosing to be grateful for all of the hardships- there have been many the past few years- because they have brought so many good lessons that have helped me to grow in ways I didn't realize I needed!

I wanted to hop on here and extend a heartfelt THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all of the support from my followers! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to use this gift for the good of others. Every session is an opportunity for me to grow! I strive to capture meaningful and emotional memories that you and your loved ones can enjoy and pass on to the next generation! I aim to always capture the perfectly imperfect and real moments!

Thank you to all my clients this past year for being so amazing to work with. Thank you for trusting me to document such precious and important moments in your life! This work is very meaningful and important to me and I never take it for granted ❤️.

I pray this day and the days ahead bring you joy and peace no matter what you're facing!

God bless you!

❤️Dawn

ps- I will get some new content up soon! I'm in process of switching laptops 🤪. I will also announce some changes I will be making with my scheduling/booking process!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! May you find joy and peace today and the days ahead. If you're struggling this Holiday, I pray that God brings you comfort and strength to persevere. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your love and support in this small business of mine! I'm forever grateful! ❤️ God bless you 🎄

12/16/2024

I love photographing outdoors. It is my preference. Natural light will always win me over. BUT I do enjoy a good studio session from time to time as well!

also- How adorable is this family? They are pretty special humans 🥰

I'm always up for a winter outdoor session. But if that is not for you and you still need pictures done, lets talk. I have options!

12/10/2024

Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are a favorite of mine! Capturing the real, the raw, the adoration, and allll the love!

Embrace the season you're in, find joy in the chaos, and beauty in the ordinary- this is what these sessions are all about!

The miracle of life is unmatched. Watching parents adore and love on their brand new baby fills my heart with so much love!

I'm here to capture it all for you! ❤

12/05/2024

The bond between brothers is so special! 💙 As a boy mama myself, photographing these boys really hit home for me!

11/30/2024

*ATTENTION* 2026 SENIORS

Senior photos sneak up FAST! It is never too late to start thinking and planning for a session, especially with how short Summer can fly by! Fall is also my busiest season, so if you are wanting fall photos, it is best to book early so I can guarantee a spot for you!

I am going to be opening up my books in January to start booking Senior sessions this spring/summer!

If you are interested in booking, please reach out to me either through DM on my business page or my [email protected]. Please do not reach out through my personal DM- it gets to be chaotic tracking messages this way and sometimes you can get lost in the mix and I do not want that to happen.

Stay tuned for a post in early January to start grabbing dates! If you have any questions in the mean time, please don't hesitate to send me a message!

❤ Dawn