Dawn Tacker | Eos Photography | Naturally beautiful, environmentally friendly portraits

Nikki and Chris are expecting their third son. Older brother Max and soon-to-be-older brother Joey are pretty excited. Will she make it through the holidays, or will there be a Christmas delivery? I think regardless of when he makes his appearance, this will be one lucky baby. Nikki and Chris are so excited about having […]

Let’s give a big warm welcome for baby Julian! He came into the world just in time for the holidays. He is two weeks old, and a handful of happiness. I love watching new parents take care of their babies - it’s love at first sight, a beautiful emotion to witness. Thanks to John and […]

I want to give a shout out to my friends at Magical Child, and to let you all know that they are having an open house Christmas Eve from 10AM to 3PM. I love this store, and it is where I would head for last minute clothes and gifts! Check out these cuties from our […]

Meet my newest roly-poly, big blue-eyed, dog-loving baby subject - Nico! I am so thrilled that this will be the first of three sessions over the next year documenting Nico and his family as he grows. I *love* all of my little subjects, and it gives me so much joy to watch them grow. Thank […]

Tomlin is an artist. A lover of cats. Her favorite doll has a wonky eye - Tomlin got her an eyepatch. She loves to take care of younger kids. She is the daughter of our friends from Portland, who came to visit recently. I used to think of them as Dave’s friends, as they all […]

Best friends, confidantes, shopping pals… I love to think of these two growing up and the fun times ahead. Here are a few from Taylor and Avery’s portrait session.

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There is nothing quite like holding a new life in your hands. Except holding two newborn babies! It just makes you feel good all over. Twin sibs Alex and Eden are two weeks old today. Thank you R & L for the honor.

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I am proud to be part of a group of local photographers who are helping those who lost their homes during the recent wildfires. Our collaborative will offer portraits at no cost. Check out Project Heirloom’s website for more information. Big kudos to Melissa Schwartz for pulling this together!

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The fastest four years of my life, but the best years too! Our little man is four years old. Here are a few from a special session for my muse.

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For anyone wondering… we’re still in Carlsbad, tucked inside while we keep an eye on the news of the firestorms. So far so good… my heart goes out to those evacuating. Please stay safe, everyone.
Here is a session I photographed yesterday evening at Cardiff. The air was thick with smoke, but made for some amazing […]

Two sisters, two adorable dresses, and a whole lot of sand. Here’s how Hannah and Zoe spent their Saturday afternoon.

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I have a handful of portrait sessions available on the East Coast coming up soon - call or email me by Monday, 10/22/07 if you are interested! I have couple, children, and family sessions available. All will be offered at the location of your choice! I am really hoping for some gorgeous Fall foliage. Here […]

I’m so excited about this… I finished all of the sessions for the Labrador Harbor calendar, and it is ready for production! If your lab was a part of this project, THANK YOU!!! You can expect your print in the next two weeks. If you would like to pre-order the calendar, here is where you […]

Here is a sneak peek for Sacha’s family. She is a very active girl, always on the move and exploring her universe. I was constantly wondering what her thoughts were; even at eleven months old, you can tell she has a unique view of the world. Many thanks to her parents for the very fun […]

What do you do with two brothers having a “wild thing” sort of day? Bring them to the park and run them ragged! Here are some more of my favorites from Jamie and Will’s session. They climbed trees, swung from the bleachers, and literally ran circles around each other. Their mom thought about postponing this […]

So a few posts ago I put up one lonely image for Charlie’s mom and dad. Here are a few more while I process the rest. Our first session was back when Charlie was six months old; here he is at one year old. I love seeing your kids grow up! I have the coolest […]

If you haven’t been to my favorite children’s store lately, stop by Magical Child in the Lumberyard shopping center in Encinitas and check out my portraits! Is your child featured? Visit and find out. =) These are some of my favorite images from the past few months, plus a selection of images from our Fall […]

Sweet little Jet is a month old… I am so honored to have met him at the beginning, so to speak. Newborn babies are simply amazing to me. They are not quite done “baking” yet, but already glimpses of their personality are shining through. Big thanks to Jet’s mom and dad for the privilege! I’m […]

Tempus fugit… time flies, my friends. Evidence below. Do not put off your children’s portraits any longer! “Baby” Charlie is now one year old, toddling all over and well on his way to becoming a Big Boy. Just a sneak peek for their mom tonight, more to follow.
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Our neighbors, our friends, here are Jamie and Will. Just one image for tonight, of Will and his mom, more to follow. For all those who had such nice things to say about my newsletter, their brilliant mom Denise is a big part of how it came to look soooooo good and why, for once, […]