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

What is your first memory? How old were you? Is there a photograph that has helped cement this memory? One of the most important reasons I do what I do is to create images that document young lives, often in the years before a child’s long-term memory is in place. I get shivers just thinking […]

I haven’t had the pleasure of shooting at Leo Carillo Ranch for a while, and I’m so glad I had the chance to do so this summer. The light there is just beautiful! Meet Bethany (15), Michael (14), Sammie (10), and Jonathon (9). A nicer set of siblings you’d be hard pressed to find… I […]

How did this happen? Six years have flown by in the blink of an eye. Andrew is six years old, and still the love of my life. He remains enamored with trains, trucks, and cars and has added Legos to his favorite toys. He still hates shirts with tags, pants with zippers and snaps, and […]

So fun to follow a family over the course of a year! Here is the latest installment in the story of Ryder and Kai. You can see their first session here, and their second one here. Kai has gone through such dramatic changes as he reaches the end of his second year. He is still […]

Lots of bellies in bloom these days! =) Danielle is in her 8th month - doesn’t she look amazing?! She and Lasha are excited about the birth of their baby girl in just a month. She will be the first granddaughter on either side of the family - so many people are anticipating her arrival! […]

Variety is the spice of life. From toddler to infant to young ladies, all in one day - that was last Sunday. Maddy, age 13, and Emma, nearly seven, explored Leo Carillo Ranch with their mom, Michelle. I love shooting here, and hope to encourage more families to do so in the future! It has […]