It was a tremendous amount of fun to come to Dandelion Wishes for my son’s first professional photographs. The studio was warm and dimly lit which helped keep him comfortable (and sleepy) and Dawn and Sara were extremely patient in setting up different shots and getting him into the cutest possible poses. There was plenty of time for him to adjust and relax, and as a result, I have images that I could NEVER have gotten on my own, and that everyone is stunned by when they see them. The studio was a little bit of a drive, but the time that Dawn spent was well worth the trip. Thank you, thank you.
Deborah H. ~ Arlington, Virginia
Hello Dandelion Wishes,
We wanted to write to you about the wonderful experience we had there. We called after researching for newborn photographers in the area. We were drawn to Dawn’s website when we saw the beautiful newborn photos that had that “Anne Geddes” look we always wanted to capture with our next child. We must say we were quite hesitant to work with photographers after a recent bad experience. Going to Dandelion Wishes for our son’s newborn pictures was indeed a positive and rewarding experience.
When we arrived for our photos, we were greeted as if they knew us for years. They made us feel comfortable and were very hospitable to not only our needs, but to our son’s needs as well. You can tell that Dawn loves children, and loves her job. If the baby cried, she would try to help with consoling him, and offered soothing devices as well.
Dawn is very patient with clients, and takes the time to ensure that all of the images they request are captured. We could not have asked for more beautiful portraits than what we received. Our wall art looks amazing and life like, and we receive compliments on it anytime someone walks through the door. All of the photos are fantastic and are truly a work of art!
Thank you Dawn and the Dandelion Wishes staff for such a great portrait session. It was nice to work with people that are responsive, trustworthy, and eager to deliver a top notch product. We guarantee that anybody who visits your studio will be 100% satisfied with the products they receive just as we were.
Tara and Rob S. ~ Bristow, Virginia
Dawn,
I’m just so thrilled that you were able to capture these precious memories in such an amazing & artistic way. You definitely exceeded my expectations. We were discussing on the way home that we’ve never had that many pictures of us that we both liked and agreed on! Ha-Ha! It was very important to me to capture this time, so THANK YOU!
One of my girlfriends (who’s girls are 6 and 3), keeps telling me how jealous she is that she didn’t have something similar done when her girls were babies! She’s been on your web site a lot and loves your work. Unfortunately, she’s in Massachusetts.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I did get the brag book, just today. It is beautiful!!! It turned out great, I’m very pleased with it. Thank you so much (again) for all the work you’ve done for us. I just love looking at our albums and the artwork on the walls. Seeing them really touches my heart. Definitely one of the best investments I’ve ever made.
Sincerely,
Naomi L. ~ Alexandria, Virginia
Dawn, Sara & Roger,
We want to thank each of you for all the wonderful work you do for your clients. You make them feel so at home & everything always runs so smoothly. We all had the best time working with you and will do so in the near furture. Thank you for the beautiful ornament and how everthing is always presented. It’s so wonderful. Thanks to Santa too, for the excellent job working with Gabriela. Thanks to all of you! You make the special memories you capture priceless.
Big hugs,
Brandon, Margherita & Gabriela W. ~ Warrenton, Virginia
Dear Dawn,
I have to wonder if you have any idea just how much you have truly touched my heart since meeting you? You have been given such a blessing because in every photo you capture yet another unique moment my family will cherish always. Everyone can tell that it is the goodness of your heart that spills out into your work and I thank you! And to make it even better, you have given us such a wonderful Christmas ornament of our family! I absolutely love it! You are such a special woman and I’m so glad to know you! Thank you for all you do & for being you! I look forward to working with you more!
With love,
Kirsten P. ~ Warrenton, Virginia
Dawn,
I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful pictures of both of my daughters and the maternity shots that I will be able to share with my youngest later in life. I have never had such great pictures until coming to your studio. No photographer can match your ability to take such beautiful pictures. You are truly an artist!
The pictures are just amazing. Words just cannot explain how happy I am with the pictures. They are breathtaking. Not only do you have this amazing ability to capture the moment but you are so sweet to work with as well. It was a joy to work with you. You are so understanding, especially in how you are able to deal with toddlers and infants and how unpredictable they can be at times. Oh and let’s not forget how well you deal with new stressful mommies that worry, worry, worry! Thank you so much!
You are truly the best. I just wish I knew about you when my youngest was a newborn! Because she was a preemie, I couldn’t take her to have pictures done because she was not able to go out in public. The great thing about your studio is that it is not in public or a mall and it’s clean and safe! So, to the moms out there with preemies, you can get newborn portraits of your baby at Dandelion Wishes Photography!
Christine D. ~ Culpeper, Virginia
Dear Dandelion Wishes Photography,
My experience with Dandelion Wishes Photography (for both Maternity & Newborn sessions) can only be described as wonderful. I have never had the privilege of working with a photographer so caring and full of passion as Dawn. It is clear, when working with Dawn, that she truly loves what she does and takes pride in planning, executing and delivering the best quality pictures with the highest quality of customer service. Dawn gives meaning to the quote, “if you love what you do, then you’ll never work a day in your life.” She doesn’t seem to be “working” during a session, but rather indulging in the customer’s needs, wants and desires while offering an artistic, creative spin to ensure the most enjoyable experience.
From my first phone conversation with Dawn to arrange the photo session, I felt confident that this was going to be a good experience. She took the time to prepare me for what to expect so that I felt comfortable going into the session. I was encouraged to express my opinions and incorporate my own style as well. I feel that Dawn’s attention to detail and personal goal of satisfying the customer makes her unique and you never feel that you are “just another customer.”
Communication with Dawn throughout this entire experience was excellent, and her customer service unmatched. Her response to emails and phone calls was prompt and she was flexible with arranging time to view the final photos. We had a “sneak peak” of our pictures via her website within 24 hours of our session, which was a great way to share them with our family and friends. When my husband and I picked up our pictures, we were shown a slide show of all the images that had been artistically crafted to enhance our viewing enjoyment. The pictures were of the highest quality and delivered securely with instructions for care. I feel that Dawn went above and beyond to give me and my family a wonderful experience and pictures that will be treasured forever.
Sara C. ~ Warrenton, Virginia
Dear Dandelion Wishes Photography,
I am writing to express how delighted we were with our experience with your business. From our first meeting until the delivery of the beautiful finished products we were treated exceptionally well. We have left other studios wondering if they even liked children. This was not the case at Dandelion Wishes. How refreshing! Three words describe your service, and particularly our photographer, Dawn: patient, professional, passionate.
Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly. It was nice to spend some time allowing our baby to take in the new surrounding before beginning the session. We soon felt right at home and had so much fun. When our little one got a bit fussy, Dawn allowed us to take a break. We never felt rushed or pressured. Her patience made us relax and the proof is in the gorgeous portraits!
Every contact we had with you was handled professionally. Every phone call and email was responded to promptly. Our time was respected and our patronage appreciated. We felt informed and prepared before our session and throughout the process. When we saw our beautiful preview images via your top notch website, we were thrilled. And when we held the finished portraits in our hands we were amazed at their beauty and quality. They will be a precious treasure for years to come.
We thoroughly enjoyed having our baby’s portraits taken. It was exciting to see Dawn in action. It is obvious she loves her job. She is so creative! We loved all of the many poses that captured the various expressions of our darling son. I believe that children are a good judge of character. Dawn’s passion and enthusiasm encouraged our baby to respond with smiles that we will cherish always.
Children grow so quickly. Thank you for helping to preserve our wonderful memories of this fleeting season!
Thank you,
Rebecca J. ~ Chantilly, VA
Dawn,
Thank you so much for all the beautiful photos you have taken of my two girls! I love each and every shot for a different reason. You have captured the serious side, the funny side, the corny side and also how they interact together as sisters. The girls have loved their times with you and look forward to doing it again soon. You make them laugh and make the time go by so quickly for all of us! It’s been so hard for me to decide which photos to purchase.
What a great time we had with the five cousins photo shoot, too!! We don’t know how you got all five kids to do what you wanted them to do all at the same time! The canvas we gave the grandparents is beautiful and they absolutely love it!! The kids had a great time that day! You did a marvelous job!
Matthew is so much more technical than I am with photography and he also has been very happy with the results. He loves the lighting, the props and the poses that you have chosen in each photo shoot. He is definitely a believer in your talent, as am I, of course!!
I have recommended your studio to many of my friends and family and we plan on being repeat customers for years to come!! Thanks so much for the wonderful memories you have captured for our family! We will always treasure them!
God bless you and your business,
Beth S. ~ Manassas, Virginia
Hi Dawn -
I just wanted to write you a little note and let you know how pleased I am with the photos that you took of my two children. They are just stunning and I LOVE them! I already have one displayed in my living room and it looks amazing. I can’t wait to get more of them put up around my house! You are truly an incredible photographer and you did an awesome job for us! Thank you!!!
Susan P. ~ Manassas, Virginia
Dawn -
Thanks so much! You are so talented! The pictures are AWESOME!!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Amy K. ~ Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dawn,
Thanks much! We received and have reviewed the two (sneak peak) shots that you posted. We felt that both photos were very cute, and also thought that they were quite unique.
It is very apparent that you commit a lot of time to your photos…You produce a finished product that is far above the quality offered by the average-everyday photo/portrait studios. And, your website is a top-notch effort. You should be very proud of yourself. You do a great job! And, beyond your camera-related abilities, we were also impressed with how you interacted with the kids.
Your easy going way really put them (and us) at ease, and we all enjoyed spending time with you.
We are really looking forward to seeing the finished portfolio. The photos, no doubt, will all be beautiful. Thank you again for taking the time to see us. Hope to talk to you soon. God bless.
Regards,
Carl W. ~ Manassas, Virginia
Dawn,
OMG – These are just wonderful. What great pictures. There are so many I want!! Great job!!! I can’t wait to see the ones I select fully finished. You take excellent pictures.
I am going to call my parents and have them look right now.
THANKS!!!!
Toni S. ~ Bealton, Virginia
