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I’ve got the Back to School bug apparently since my girls both started school today…I’ve always wanted to host Back to School Mini Sessions so I am just going to throw this out there to see if there is any interest! Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book a session!
2017 Shoot & Share Photo Contest Results Are In | Carmel CA Photographer
Posted on March 22, 2017
by Dawn 
4 The 2017 Shoot & Share photo contest results are in, people! I’m so excited to share with you that 7 of my photos placed in the top 30% or higher out of 332,000++ images submitted. There are several interesting and amazing aspects to this competition. You can submit up to 50 images, although I have to admit I did this all last minute and only submitted about 20 images. I hope to put more thought into it for future contests! Once voting begins, you are shown 4 photos of the same category at a time and you select the one you think is the best, then repeat with 4 more photos…you get the idea. The photographers’ names are unknown during the competition, along with knowing how well you are doing with your own photos. You can receive a heart if someone favorites your image (not the same as a vote though), which is the only indication that you are still in the contest…and even then, you do not know which photos have continued to the next round.
Here are my photos that placed. This first one that was a finalist means that it made it to the final Round 12, which is the top 3.5% of all photos submitted (actual placement was 257th place). This photo brings mixed emotions for me…super personal as it shows the gut-wrenching effects of the Soberanes Fire last summer. This photo was taken in the Santa Lucia Preserve and showcases the close proximity and enormity of the fire. In a single image, it shows the chaos, scariness, and the hard working air crews that were constantly fighting this fire. I am humbled and honored that it would place as a finalist photo. Thank you to those who voted for any of my images. It was an inspiring competition to be a part of and I love seeing my photography growth compared to last year’s contest (4 images placed).
Love this dear family and how their photos turned out. You can’t beat a gorgeous family and pretty sunset lighting!
Class of 2016 Senior Model Search | Monterey Senior Portrait Photographer
Posted on March 8, 2015
by Dawn 1 Dawn May Photography (DMP) is looking for Senior Models…specifically, seniors that want a luxe senior portrait experience, will positively represent Dawn May Photography, and also enjoy all the fun perks that come along with being a senior model!
Senior Models should be friendly, energetic, fashionable, and comfortable in front of the camera.
To qualify, models need to be:
- Graduating in the Class of 2016
- Attending a school in the Monterey Bay/831 area
- Have your parents’ permission (signatures are required for a Model Release)
- Get excited about Dawn May Photography and want to tell others about your experience and share your photos
- Be interactive on social media
The Benefits:
- Free senior model experience with Dawn May Photography
- Free images to help you refer your friends
- Additional products to show off to friends
- With each friend referral, you get more perks (print credits and products)
- Connect personally with Dawn and build friendships with other DMP models
The Commitment as a DMP Senior Model:
- I will have my senior model session before July 1, 2015
- I will share my pictures and speak positively about Dawn May Photography
- Refer my friends
- I will consistently post images 1-2 times a month on social media
- I will exclusively represent Dawn May Photography for the 2015-2016 school year
DMP is now accepting applications through March 30, 2015!
Click here to fill out your application!
