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Dawn Eicher Photography, Kailua-Kona, HI (2024)

06/24/2024

The word of the day is watteau! What is a watteau?? It’s “a wedding dress train that attaches to the shoulders or upper back of the bodice, creating a draping cape effect as it trails behind the bride.” ⁠
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I first saw this style on ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ (of course I watch that show - Randy is everything) and fell in love with the look. Needless to day, I was beyond excited when I arrived to see our gorgeous bride had chosen this amazing and unique alternative to a veil. Her dress had a stunning plunging back and a veil would have hidden it’s beauty. I think the stylish watteau was a perfect choice. ⁠
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C&C - Congratulations on the perfect day. It was magical and we loved being a part of it!⁠
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05/04/2024

Is there a more beautiful place to get engaged than Hawaii? 🧡💛💍⁠ Especially when you’re on a secluded beach at 🏄🏽⁠
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I LOVE helping you plan and capture the big moment. Send me a DM or fill out my contact form to start the process! I’ll walk you through every step of planning your dream proposal in paradise 🌴⁠
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12/27/2023

All is calm and all is bright ✨

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! We took some much needed time off and enjoyed the magic of Christmas with our kiddos. Looking forward to an amazing new year filled with lots of wedding fun!

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08/26/2023

A chapter officially CLOSED! I’ve never been more excited to share great news. On Thursday I graduated! I was officially declared CURED by my oncologist. Finally this cancer journey is in the rear view mirror.

It’s been a little over 10 years since my stage IV colon cancer diagnosis. There has been so much pain, anguish, anxiety…surgeries, radiation, chemo…more surgeries, scans, more chemo and lots and lots of worry. Worry for the future, worry for my family, worry for my survival. I always wanted to believe I’d pull through, but there were definitely some dark and difficult days. There were setbacks and relapses, but finally last week it was confirmed via my latest scan that there is absolutely no evidence of disease! I have been freed to move on with life. To look forward to the future with certainty and confidence. It’s truly best feeling in the world!

I will forever be changed by my diagnosis and cancer journey, but will always carry with me just how sweet life is and that every single day is precious. I savor every moment and I know in my heart I’ve never stopped believing I could be the unicorn. I am officially part of the 8% survival rate. Of course I have physical and emotional scars that will forever be a reminder, but I made it. I’m alive! I’ll take all the pain and scars for this gift of life.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years and have rooted for me to conquer cancer. It has meant the world to me. I’ve also made so many inspirational friends and warriors along the way. They have been there for the tears, freak-outs and milestones. Some were not as fortunate as me, and I grieve for their families. I will always remember how lucky I am to greet every day, thinking of them and honoring their memory by living life to the fullest.

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07/31/2023

Sunsets + shiny new rings are my happy place! 🧡💛🧡💛

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06/23/2023

I’ll never get tired of beautiful brides and aqua water. Never!

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06/16/2023

This spot always reminds me of the quiet beauty of our island. Sacred places and revered lands shared with special people. We love elopements that incorporate these unique and special locations. We are so lucky to celebrate with couples here!!
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06/10/2023

Ok, I promise I always keep my fingers crossed we will get skies like these on your wedding day. Sometimes we get lucky! Absolutely love to add the classic, epic-sky wedding pic to your gallery. Keep your fingers crossed and hop out on that lava for something spectacular!🤞🏼🔥
Oh, and book me as your photographer… I’ve got you! 📸

05/31/2023

Anna Ranch is so beautiful! If you love lush, green rolling hills, a stream surrounded by eucalyptus trees, and a quanit, bright hall for the reception, this is your venue. Love celebrating with this sweet couple on their misty but beautiful wedding day. Congrats again! 🥂⁠
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05/26/2023

A stunning sunset makes the world go round, but there is something so beautiful about twilight. 💙 I love the “blue hour” just after the sun has dipped below the horizon, especially when the moon peeks out. 🌙 When mixed with the Big Island's black lava fields next to the ocean = photographer's kiss! 💋⁠
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05/19/2023

✨Tiny people, big world✨⁠
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05/18/2023

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05/17/2023

Such a beautiful, low-key day with a sweet, fun couple. We always love working with Holualoa Inn to make these lovely estate elopements special. Mahalo for letting us share in this day, and congrats again, L&J 🥂 💛⁠
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05/15/2023

Happy Anniversary to these two beautiful humans! Hope your first year of marriage was amazing 🧡💛⁠
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05/03/2023

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Can’t wait to share more from this amazing elopement. The sweetest, most beautiful couple. Congrats again, you two!

04/22/2023

Trend question: Blurred photos, what do you think of them? It’s become a new “trend” in the photo world, whether we purist photographers like it or not. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of out of focus or soft images. I paid over $8k for each camera and lens combo I use so that they that take the sharpest, clearest, best images. However, being the ever evolving artist I am, I think so think I sort of like one of the “blur” styles. This is an example of a spin or spiral blur. This was done all in camera. I keep the subject center in focus, while spinning my camera slightly. This allows for the subject to be in focus, but the outside field to have a bit of movement.
What do you think? Of the spin blur? Love or hate? And also, what do you think of the blurry photo movement in general? I am all for artsy and some fun esthetics, but the total blur where is can tell who it is has me stuck. Tell me, as a client, would you want them? Would you ever print them or just fun to have the variety? Curious creative mind want to know! 🌀🌫️🤷‍♀️

04/17/2023

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04/14/2023

I love color! I'm pretty sure that is obvious from my feed, but my heart skips a beat when my beautiful client shows up in a colorful dress. I mean, this red dress was so perfect against the sand! ✨⁠
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Congratulations to these two! They recently got married and I was so honored to capture this time in their lives for them. Hope to see you guys again soon! 💍⁠
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03/19/2023

Was such an honor to be a part of this gorgeous wedding at this stunning venue! So happy for this fun and beautiful couple.
Thank you, for making this carousel and showcasing it. Magical for sure!

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08/25/2022

Maui nō ka ‘oi
If I could island hop and take photos of these two all day again, I would in a heartbeat! ❤️
Congratulations!! I couldn't make it to Alaska for your wedding, but so happy we could recreate some of those special vibes back on your island home for you! Cheers! 🥂💍

05/17/2022

If this isn’t your sign to get married in Hawaii, I don’t know what else would convince you! Does it get any prettier than this?? 🧡💛🔥
It’s been such a busy start to the year - wow! Was just adding it up and I’ve already photographed 50 weddings in 4.5 months, and am super excited for the rest of my beautiful couple’s amazing wedding days.
Congratulations A&G! Your day was meaningful and heartfelt and surround by love and laughter… plus your both gorgeous humans and so much fun! 🥂Cheers!!

04/02/2022

Love when couples incorporate their fav colors and/or outfits with special meaning to them (hello, baseball fans! ❤️💙) It’s beautiful, and these two were SO fun! 🍾 They had the most amazing sunset too!
Congratulations, D&A! Hope to see you guys back here on the Big Island in the future ❤️💙

01/23/2022

Hey, the woman behind the camera here! 📸 I am awful at sharing my face, and figured since the lovely and talented modern milestones hawaii] took these for me a few months ago, I might as well share. I’m a work in progress (aren’t we all??!!)

I’m Dawn and I love living in Hawaii… especially when I have a pineapple mojito in my hand🍹 My fav!

I’ve lived here for 6 years with my beautiful family, and have fallen in love with the people, culture, slower pace of life, and of course the beauty of this island. No other place I’d rather be! The weather is perfect and life is too.

On most days you will find me on some beach, the west side of the Big Island, capturing memories for couples & families. Photography is my passion, and when I don’t have a camera in my hand it feels weird. Like I’m missing an appendage 🤙🏼 Odd but true.

When you hire me we hang out, laugh, enjoy the beauty of Hawaii and by the time you know it, the sun is setting and you’ve just made some awesome memories that I’ll put in a digital gallery for you to keep forever. Simple, easy, and fun.

So, let’s hang out and I’ll bring my camera (and if you insist, a couple pineapple mojitos! 🍍🌴)

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01/19/2022

Tell me he’s the one without telling me he’s the one 💗
Beautiful brides/beautiful couples… I’m one lucky photog!

11/30/2021

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I love when couples veer off the beaten path with me and find a little bit of Big Island magic! There is nowhere like it on earth - rugged and amazingly gorgeous 💙

This past week I unplugged and spent some quality time with my family, and boy was it needed. I think breaks from social media and work are so important!

Grateful that I am relaxed and ready to tackle the holiday season! Bring on the weddings and a fantastic end to an amazing year. What a year it has been. Beyond grateful for everything in my life.

Let’s do this! 🎄

11/12/2021

Palm trees + true love = best day ever! Also the most amazing pics! Such a gorgeous couple that was 🔥in front of the camera. I’m so lucky to be there to capture it all! More in stories 👉🏼

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10/31/2021

Happy Halloween 🎃 Today is my favorite! Eating lots of candy, carving pumpkins and dressing up is the best. How are you celebrating today?
Also, cheers to my couples that have the exact wedding they have dreamed of and celebrate the way they want! Loved these colors and her fierceness 🧡🖤
On your wedding day, there are no rules. Do what you want, wear what you want and marry your best friend and you will have the best day ever.

10/22/2021

Wish every wedding day could have spinner dolphins say hello as the couple is saying their i do’s, and THEN get a magical sunset! Someday I’ll figure out how to order those things for my couples. Until then, I’ll just bask in the glow on those special nights when the stars align.
Congratulations again, you two! 🥂 Such a gorgeous day for an amazing couple!

10/20/2021

Why elope in Hawaii? THIS feeling + the most beautiful scenery in the world! ✨ Such a gorgeous day with these two. Beautiful couples in beautiful settings are what I live for… and watching their happily ever after unfold is the best! ❤️
Congratulations J&J! May you have many, many years of happiness and love 🥂

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10/15/2021

What a special and intimate wedding at the gorgeous It was magical and the coffee and spectacular grounds make everything more vibrant and fun ✨🥂 Swipe for more and also extras in stories! 👉🏼

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