Misty Dawn Photography

I know it’s not New Year’s Eve, so it may seem strange that I’m talking about ringing in the new, but this is worth it!

Misty Dawn Photography is growing, evolving and so it’s time for a new look! You can expect to see some changes around here in the next few weeks or so. First – I have a new logo! Check it out!

Zapfino used to be my favorite font, but its so overused now, especially in the wedding industry! My designer friends all told me not to use it, but I didn’t listen. LOL This time around, I hired a pro to freshen up my look. I wanted to keep the butterfly (after all, it is fabulous, isn’t it?!) and make it a bigger focal point, while going way more simple on the entire logo. I wanted it to be simple, but also a bit flirty or whimsical. I think Enzo did a great job, doncha think?! I’m so excited about the new logo and I can’t wait to show you all the updates to the website that will be coming shortly…but you’ll have to wait for those!

Over the next few weeks, you may see some discrepancies while I change everything over to the new logo. There may be things you see with the old logo and things with the new, as I update everything. Please be patient with me as I do this, I promise it’s worth the wait!

Hit me up in the comments and let me know what you think about the new logo!

As many of you know, I photographed Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton at campaign rallies earlier this year. I’ve been rather anxious to round out my political photojournalism portfolio with some familiar faces from the Republican party. So earlier today I headed up to Lancaster, PA (about 1.5 hrs away from me, here in Newark, DE) to photograph Presidential hopeful Senator John McCain and his running mate, Governor Sarah Palin, at a rally at F&M College.

I thought I would share some images with you so here goes….

Governor Sarah Palin started off the rally. The crowd of supporters
welcomed her with great applause and standing ovation.



Above a roar of applause and “USA” chants, Governor Palin introduced Senator John McCain.


Senator McCain told the audience that he couldn’t wait to
introduce Sarah Palin to Washington, DC.

An estimated 6500-7000 people showed up for the event, too many for the venue to hold. Some supporters were made to wait outside in an overflow area, where McCain and Palin made an appearance after the rally.


Governor Palin’s husband, Todd Palin, showed up for the rally as well, applauding both his wife’s and Senator McCain’s speeches.

Senator McCain customarily shook hands with supporters before leaving the rally.

No matter who becomes president, I’ve now had to chance to photograph them. What an exciting feeling!

Christine and Jason are dear friends of ours and it seemed like we were waiting FOREVER for them to get engaged! (Ok, maybe not that long, but it sure seemed like it!) Christine was positive Jason would propose on their trip to Germany last summer and then when it didn’t happen, she was sooo sure it would be on their trip to New Hampshire. Every time I saw her I would feverishly grab her hand, looking for a ring. Even Marc would make the not-so-subtle glance at her finger, in search of a shiny object. She started to give up hope and admitted that as soon as she stopped expecting it, it would happen. The day had finally come on Christmas Eve, when Jason ushered Christine into the living room to see the special gift that “Santa” had brought her. I think I received a text message within the hour, informing me that I was their photographer. LOL

I think we all knew, long before they did, that they were meant for each other. I probably shouldn’t say this but I don’t think I’ve ever met a couple who was more perfect for each other than these guys. I just love the cute way she calls him “honey” and how he still opens the car door for her. They’re hardly seen in public without their arms intertwined and their hands are seldom separated. Marc says they’re “mushy” but I think they just genuinely enjoy each other. At the top of each of their Myspace interests reads the other’s name and I swear within half an hour of having a ring on her finger, her status was changed to “Engaged.”

Enough Jabber! I know Christine is going out of her mind waiting to see these, so without further ado……

We did their engagement session around the University of Delaware campus. We started off at Kirkbride Hall, where they first met. This very bench is where it all began.

Naturally, as any student does, they spent a lot of time at Smith Hall too.

How sweet is THIS?! I told you they were too damn cute.

Of course we had to make a visit to the green before leaving UD.

Thanks for hanging out with me, guys! It was so much fun and now you have no excuse to dodge my camera anymore!! LOL I’m so excited for the wedding on October 4th!! I can’t wait!