Daniela Dawson Photography

Daniela is amazing and you should definitely book her right now! Working with her was great; she is kind and warm. It isn’t awkward to be photographed by her, which can sometimes be an awkward thing to do when you just have to «gaze longingly» into someone’s eyes. She is such an amazing photographer, and also edits her photos so well. I am SO thankful that I found her and had her photograph our wedding – I can’t imagine anyone else doing as good of a job as she did. Thank you, Daniela!

My fiancé and I worked with Daniela for our engagement pictures and she was amazing to work with. From the moment we first reached out to her, she was very accommodating. She was lots of fun to work with and has a warm personality. When we arrived at the park for our photo session, she treated us like long time friends. She has a wonderful eye for scenery that provides for spectacular pictures. 5 minutes into the shoot, we were so comfortable with her that my fiancé and I were easily able to be natural and this is when Daniela’s talent shines. She is able to capture moments that happen naturally which adds so much more meaning to the photographs in the long run. We were stunned when we received the final pictures. Her work is beautiful and elegant. I would highly recommend Daniela to everyone!

Where do I begin??? First, Daniela is the cutest freaking thing in the east — which doesn’t necessarily mean she’s a good photographer, but it’s a twofer — because she is a great photographer! She was so professional and sweet during each and every transaction. She had our photos ready SO quick! During the wedding, I could hardly tell she was the photographer. I have a hard time getting my picture taken, and she made the post-​wedding photo shoot seem so casual and didn’t make either of us feel awkward or feel like we were actually being photographed. However, she was totally amazing about giving us direction! Can’t recommend her services enough! An added bonus — her boyfriend was our DJ! He was also such a dream to work with!!! Such an adorable little duo! Thank you so much Daniela for being such a wonderful addition to our special day!

Wishing I could choose more stars…5 just isn’t enough. Boa and I are so so so lucky to have found Daniela. Everything about working with Daniela from our initial chat to meeting each other for the first time at the engagement shoot to our wedding day and seeing our gorgeous wedding photos was beyond perfection. She was so much fun to work with and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We had a blast shooting together.
Throughout the whole process Daniela was so communicative & professional and her quick turnaround for both the engagement shoot and our wedding photos blew us both away. So happy we made a friend and to know that we’ll be in the best hands for any future shoots ;)

I had a wonderful experience with Daniela when she took photos of my rehearsal dinner a few months ago. The quality of the photos is excellent. There are great candid photos and creative shots. She captured a lot of nice moments in conversation between our guests. She was lovely to work with, non-​obtrusive at the event, and very easy to get in touch with throughout the process. I was very impressed with how soon afterwards I got the finished photos from her. I hope to use her again if I’m back in the Boston area.

This woman is made of magic.
Daniela was my one and only choice for a photographer at our intimate, city hall wedding and small reception. I plan to shout her work from rooftops for the rest of my life.
Rarely have I felt an experience more authentically captured in images than when I look at Daniela’s photos of our wedding. They feel like us – which is such an impossible thing to articulate, but Daniela was able to intuit and execute flawlessly. They are full of whimsy and affection and those human moments that make any event memorable.
We got married in the Boston area in the middle of February 2015 (yes, The Blizzard of 2015, BETWEEN two massive blizzards — seriously, who does that!!!). This means there were patches of ice, piles of dirty snow, and, oh, about 8 degrees Fahrenheit with which to work with on the day of our wedding. Daniela was an absolute professional and used the very harsh weather conditions to create magical, fairy-​tale like images that feel unique and that reflect our experience in Boston. She did all this without ever complaining about frostbite or any hint of crankiness, which is more than can be said for me or the groom. :)
Her flexibility is unparalleled for a wedding photographer. We took photos everywhere from the subway to city hall, from a windy bridge to a basement bookstore, and she guided us through the process with such ease and kindness. Having her in the wedding made me calmer and her infectiously positive attitude was such a ray of sunshine through the, um, blizzard.
Every friend that interacted with Daniela on the day wants to be her friend, and this is a testament to her warmth, approachability, and ability to put people at ease. Every email in the build-​up to the wedding was reassuring and professional, making me feel like Daniela was giving our wedding all her thought, care and attention.
Her non-​intrusive way of capturing really intimate moments is astounding — I don’t even remember her being there for some of the photos, but I am filled with gratitude when I browse through the images and see that she noticed some of the moments that were most important to us. She captured every crying friend, every tear wiped, every enormous smile, every witty toast — every single moment, including ones that the groom and I would never had gotten to see had it not been for her lens.
Now for the photos themselves: The turnaround time was incredible. We had barely gotten back from our mini-​moon and our images were on our doorstep waiting for us. What I most love about how the photos is that we look like the most glowing versions of ourselves. (Read: no extreme Photoshop, no cookie-​cutter wedding portraits, no looking at these in two decades and wondering whether we ever really looked this way). When we shared these with our friends, everyone said «I thought I knew which one my favorite was, and then I clicked on and found another.» I am starting to think Daniela is made of magic and wouldn’t even know how to produce a bad photograph…
For those for whom affordability is an issue, as it was for us as well: Look no further. I really appreciated how understanding and honest Daniela was about some of the constraints my husband and I were working with, and how she was dedicated to producing the high-​quality images we dreamed of without breaking the bank.
Finally, the piece that was most important to me: Daniela’s kindness and her enormous heart. So. Much. Heart. Our wedding was very intimate and everyone we invited is someone we want to spend our whole lives with. It felt right to have Daniela in that room, right alongside some of our oldest and dearest friends. She exudes kindness, love, and generosity, all right alongside her enormous talent and professionalism. We love you, D, and we are ever so grateful to you.

If there were a six-​star rating, I’d assign that: the lovely Daniela was a ray of sunshine who came beaming through Craigslist and into our wedding day (and the months before).
Before I begin, this review is woefully late and I cannot apologise enough for that.
After coming across Daniela Dawson Photography on Craigslist, my then-​fiancé and I decided we liked her style best, and reached out to her. We all met up at a coffee shop in downtown Boston, and we were immediately charmed by her sunny self. What better than a photographer who is about as excited as you are about your upcoming wedding?! (^_​^) We met with no other photographers; after meeting Daniela, we didn’t need to.
First, we had a civil ceremony in March of 2014, on a snowy, magical, Monday morning. Daniela was present at Cambridge City Hall to photograph the very small ceremony of my husband, myself, and the City Clerk. Lots of tears were shed. Afterwards, she took photos of us all throughout that beautiful building — and was kind enough to price the entire session as an engagement shoot.
It gets better.
Our church wedding was in May, and there was a bit of chaos with its planning what with venues and times being changed in the final weeks, but Daniela was patient with us through it all. We had a traditional ceremony the day before the wedding, and Daniela hauled herself all the way to Sharon, MA, to photograph the lively affair; thank you SO much, Daniela, for putting up with that long drive and my *very* tardy extended family!!!
On the actual day itself, Daniela was like a wonderful presence floating around, taking photos, and sprinkling fairy dust at the same time. Everything went as planned… until one of my false eyelashes began to peel off after the ceremony. (O_​O) What would I have done without Daniela, who drove one of the groomsmen to Walgreens to buy some eyelash glue, then reattached it so expertly just before the reception? It is touches like these that are so rare in an event that has as many moving parts as a wedding, things that one cannot put a price on. Daniela somehow comfortably straddles the line between paid professional and friend you feel like you’ve always known. :-)
During my speech at the reception, I made sure to thank her by name — because I can only imagine how exhausting it must be to be on one’s feet all day, trying to capture as many precious moments as possible amidst partying people, yet make it all look so effortless. I don’t know how one learns that skill, but Daniela has mastered it.
When the final product was ready, Daniela provided us with both a flash drive of the raw images (my husband likes to tinker on Lightroom) and a CD of the edited images… and being the above-​and-​beyond person she is, she drove all the way to our apartment to hand them to me in person. The photos still take our breath away to this day, almost a whole year later, and I know they will continue to well into the future. Daniela, you are a delightful human being and a gifted, professional photographer. I have a feeling you will go far in your art, and I hope many, many more people get to experience the purity of your work.
*hugs*
With love,
Sylvia (and Larry).

We met Daniela through a friend of a coworker when our original photographer we had booked backed out 6 months before our wedding date. Having vetted many recommendations from helpful friends, coworkers and family members we connected best with Daniela’s sense of photography style. Once we finally met Daniela in person and she answered my laundry list of questions we knew she was a match for us. Budget concerns were high on our list of priorities as we were paying for our wedding ourselves but Daniela’s pricing was reasonable and the quality of photos she took were exceptional.
Being an event planner by trade she consistently answered my frequent emails leading up to our wedding day with both patience and thoughtfulness. Once the big day arrived we trusted and felt confident that Daniela would capture our day perfectly and she did. She did her thing and also took direction from me (wanna be Photographer/​Pinterest addict). The end result was beyond what we could have imagined and the photos we will treasure for a lifetime. If you are looking for a talented, laid back photographer who is probably the sweetest person ever, Daniela is your girl. We have already begun recommending her and hope to use her again in the future for other life moments.

Daniela and Emma were the photographers at our wedding in July. Going with Daniela and Emma was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made by far! Daniela is very professional and wonderful to work with. My then-​fiancé-​now-​husband and I were super excited after meeting them for the first time. (They suggested starting a pinterest board to organize my vision for our wedding photos – finally, a legitimate reason for nonstop pinning!) Daniela is clearly very passionate about photography and loves her job, and it shows through her work. I was picky when it came to photography, and I was so excited by how our photos turned out. Daniela and Emma captured the emotions of intimate moments beautifully, but they were completely non-​intrusive and I don’t remember cameras being around at all. I really loved having them around at our wedding, they were a really calming presence throughout all the chaos! I really can’t recommend them enough.
The day of the wedding had many chaotic moments, but Daniela was a wonderful calming presence. After our honeymoon, Daniela dropped by with our wedding photos. Every bride has trouble remembering the details after the whirlwind day of the wedding. Looking through our photos was like reliving our wedding day without the stress, and I instantly teared up. Daniela and Emma had managed to capture everything, from the raw emotions down to the details of our centerpieces. There were even dramatic shots of our friends breakdancing and chest-​bumping in midair on the dance floor!
My husband and I are so happy that we got to know Daniela and Emma. If you’re looking for photographers for your event, you can’t go wrong with Daniela Dawson.

After several weeks of searching for the perfect photographer to do my family’s fall photos, I finally found her here on Unilocal!Daniela had the style I was looking for — creative, outside the box, rich colors and textures and the ability to capture beautiful moments. Her photos have such a natural and beautiful quality and I knew she’d be able to capture what I had in mind.
Every interaction with Daniela was not only professional, but reflected her sweet nature. I had some very particular ideas in mind and she was excited to help me make them come to life!
On the day of our scheduled shoot, Daniela was a sport despite the cold weather and even helped us carry chairs and set up the props we brought. She didn’t seem to mind when I stepped in to direct my daughter and husband, who can be a little awkward in front of the camera and she was helpful with suggesting poses and ideas to make everything look just right. We also included our rambunctious dog in the photo shoot and Daniela was patient and determined in getting the right shot.
Throughout the photo shoot, it was apparent that Daniela was doing what she really loves to do. She made us feel so beautiful!
I am really impressed that Daniela was able to edit and deliver the photos to us ahead of schedule and they are all in high enough resolution that they’ll make nice big prints for our wall. When my husband, daughter and I sat down to look through them all, we loved nearly every single shot. They made us smile, laugh and hug each other tight!
Daniela is truly wonderful to work with, her prices are very affordable for the quality of work she does. She’s a true gem and I feel so lucky that we found her! Hope to work with her again soon!

Um. I love Daniela. Ok, –we– (my fiancé and I) love Daniela. (My fiancé didn’t have much opinion about the photography portion of our wedding and he was very excited after meeting her).
Disclaimer: I love her so much that I’m writing an review solely on the interactions I’ve had with her so far and our engagement session. Will probably update after our wedding next August!
Daniela just recently graduated from college (back in May?), but her photographs and professionalism do NOT reflect that of an amateur. I wanted someone who was romantic, simple, and ethereal, and she completely captured what we wanted. She was/​is open to ideas and I had a Pinterest board that I shared with her of the feel and look that I wanted, and she completely nailed it. She got our engagement pictures back in an incredibly timely matter and was open to anything that we wanted to do. She gave us some incredible footage that we had no idea she was even capturing.
Another thing about daniela? She is a really excitable person. I know we’re not the only couple she might be photographing that week, but you still feel like you’re the only couple she’s EVER thinking about.

Daniela was our wedding photographer. She was exactly what I was looking for. Very relaxed, friendly and professional. It was a rainy day but I think we will still have some great indoor photos! I cant wait to get them! Thanks!

Daniela just provided all the photography for our wedding and we couldn’t be more pleased with her photos, professionalism, prices, and the fantastic way she interacted with our guests. The other reviews already say what I was going to write, so I’ll just add my review and keep it simple. ¹⁰⁄₁₀.

I don’t know where to start! I luckily found Daniela online after an extensive search for a local wedding photographer that was affordable but talented. We met at a coffee shop and hit it off immediately. She wanted to know all about our wedding and took extensive notes. In the time up until the wedding, she was always prompt getting back to me if I had a question.
On the big day, she was perfectly on time and showed up ready to go. She took really creative photos (lots of candids, but also posed shots that were not your run of the mill stand and smile) and was open to any suggestions our group had. She was also happy to go to a few different locations and do quite a bit of walking around our neighborhood to find awesome backdrops for the photos.
During the wedding, we barely knew where she was because she was literally EVERYWHERE getting great shots. All of our guests remarked how great she was and what a pleasure it was to have her there.
And the best part… got our photos today (within the contracted time, of course!) and they are awesome! We just went though them once (like 500 in total) and we can’t wait to go through them again. It will be hard to choose our favorites.
Getting married soon? Snatch Daniela up soon because I’m pretty sure as word gets out, she’s going to be booked solid for years to come.