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Welcome to the MDP Blog!

Well hello there! Thanks for dropping in on my humble little corner of the blogosphere. My name is Misty Dawn (yes, go ahead. Snicker if you will. It's my real name, folks) and this is where you can expect to see the latest and greatest wedding, portrait and editorial images from Misty Dawn Photography. You'll also find stories and photos (and even the occasional video!) about not only my fantastic clients, but also of yours truly. You're likely to catch a glimpse of my life as a photojournalist. or my life as a wife. or perhaps my life as a doggie (and ferret!) mom. :) I've been known to post some utter randomness at times too. Who knows what you may find?!

Ciao for now,

Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas Sale!!

Monday, February 22, 2010 at 3:03pm

Oooooh Boy! I don’t know about you, but there is nothing better in this world than a SALE! I know some of you have been thinking how bare your walls are, or how much you would love to do more than just frame your photos….there MUST be something more modern and artistic looking than a frame. There is!! Your images can be printed on canvas and then wrapped around stretcher frames to create the Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas! Your wedding images or lifestyle portraits are transformed into art for your walls. How cool is that?!

For two days only (Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Wednesday, Feb. 24th) receive 40% OFF your canvas order! Woohoo! So treat yourselves to an anniversary gift or think about mom for Mother’s Day and jump on this fast moving deal! This is big savings for such an amazing product.

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Can’t decide on an image but KNOW you want a canvas? Pre-pay for your canvas before the sale deadline and receive a gift certificate for that size canvas. This will allow you more time to decide on your image while not missing out on the sale pricing.

Canvases look great in clusters!

Check out that texture!

***Sale pricing is for 16×20 Canvases and larger. Orders must be received by Wednesday, February 24th at midnight EST in order to qualify for these great savings. Please inquire for more details on exact pricing.

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by Misty Dawn

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Winter Musings | Delaware & Philadelphia Photographer

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:04pm

Here it is, Winter. It’s a quiet(er) time of year for us here, with relatively few winter weddings going on the area, but with great behind-the-scenes action instead. Lots of planning and album designing, and what else?? Catching up on the blog!! That’s right! A great time to catch you up on the rest of the Awesome weddings and sessions I had the pleasure of shooting this past fall. Starting this week, we’ll be back to a regular blogging schedule, with lots to share. I’m really excited to finally share with you all the great couples I’ve had the chance to work with, along with a few other things I’ve shot recently.

Speaking of behind-the-scenes, one of my (many) winter projects was to update galleries on the website, so I’m happy to report that I can cross that off the list! All of the galleries have been updated in the past couple weeks and there are all new Featured Galleries to enjoy. You may also notice that the blog header images are new, as well. So if you haven’t been over to the website recently, get on over there and take a peek and see what’s new!

Little old Delaware (and our surrounding areas) has recently been subject to what is now being referred to as “Snowmageddon,” with record amounts of snow fall this season. While it’s been nice to be snowed in, with nowhere to go for several days, I could really have done without the shoveling! That said, I thought I would leave you with a photo of my dog, Oreo, trekking out on a snow drift in our yard. He’s quite the little adventurer and he’s luckily light enough not to break the semi-frozen top layer and fall through!

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Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 25, 2009 at 2:11pm

While I am gleefully munching away on my favorite family fudge recipe and enjoying all there is to love about 4 Christmases with our families, I hope that all of you are having a wonderful amazing holiday with lots of love, lots of cheer and lots of good food! Merry Christmas!!

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Winterthur Wedding | Kirsten & Matt

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 1:49pm

Winterthur + Ice Blue Kenneth Pool Gown + Proud to Plan + Beastie Boys Entrance = One Freakin Awesome Wedding!

When Kirsten first contacted me about shooting her wedding and informed me that her wedding dress was ICE BLUE and that she was a friend of Erin Proud, of Proud to Plan – I knew I was in for a rockin awesome time with these two! How could you not have fun with a couple who enters their reception to the Beastie Boys?! at Winterthur?! (Sabotage was the song, by the way and it was not the only Beastie Boys song that night!) Hanging out with Kirsten & Matt for their engagement session was so much fun, I just couldn’t wait for the wedding. When it finally came around, it was all I thought it would be. Sure it rained (like so MANY times this year!), but rain, schmain. It didn’t damper their day. It was still just as amazing. Before I go on to the pics, lets get a quick run down of the star studded vendors that made their wedding such a success:

Ceremony & Reception Location: Winterthur Museum & Gardens
Florist: Honeybunches Floral Design
Videographer: Martin’s Video
DJ: Music for All Occasions
Cake: Liz Marden
Photo Booth: Festive Fotobooth
Stationery & Paper Products: Proud to Plan

Warning! Warning! This post will be image overload. You have been warned. Please enjoy some images from Kirsten & Matt’s Winterthur Wedding…

The Dress: Ice Blue Kenneth Pool gown, purchased off the rack at Jennifer’s Bridal in Hockessin. This is literally the most AMAZING gown I have ever seen and Kirsten absolutely glowed wearing it.

This girl is a goof ball. I love it!

I already thought the dress was amazing. But Kirsten IN the dress?? Magnificent!

Like more and more couples are doing, Kirsten & Matt chose to see each other before the ceremony.

I adore this moment. Simply adore it.

Excited much?

Stunning, no?

Liz Marden did another fabulous job on their cake. The design carried through to all of their paper products as well.

As friends of the bride & groom, Erin & TJ (Proud to Plan) were off duty for the evening and tore up the dance floor as guests.

Rockin it out to some more Beastie Boys!

Thanks so much Kirsten & Matt, for being such cool people and for allowing me to document your day.

Posted in Weddings | Tags: Winterthur Wedding

by Misty Dawn

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February 16, 2010 - 3:14 pm kamila harris - love! the colors POP and the moments are captured in such a fun way.

January 31, 2010 - 9:01 am Erin Proud - I love you. I love the couple. I love these photos. You never cease to impress me, girl! Caught every detail and moment! AMAZING!!!!!!

December 23, 2009 - 4:54 pm Adrienne - B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! Beautiful couple & spectacular pictures! Awesome job, as always!

December 22, 2009 - 6:28 pm Caitlin - Holy moly, that dress makes me want to get married again!!! Gorgeous job Misty!

The Farmhouse | Mary Catherine & Chris Wedding

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 9:03am

When I met up with Mary Catherine and Chris for their engagement session and they waded into the White Clay Creek (without prompting!), I immediately saw how down to earth they were. Not afraid to get dirty, not afraid to show their love in front of the camera and certainly not afraid to be themselves in front of me. Their wedding was the same, an uninhibited display of love. It was glorious. Please enjoy some photos from their Farmhouse wedding…

Such a glowing bride!

Mary Catherine & Chris decided to see each other before the ceremony and I love this moment right before Chris turned around to see his gorgeous bride!

The Farmhouse offered a simply breathtaking backdrop for photos….so puuuurdy.

Mary Catherine had a perfect idea to use these orchid centerpieces from JoAnn's Fabrics. They added the perfect pop of color to the room.

Cannon’s Bakery did an amazing job on the cake! A perfect blend of traditional and contemporary, if you ask me.

Toasts are actually one of my favorite parts of the wedding day as a wedding photojournalist, because they offer lots of great candid moments and expressions.