Play It Brave Podcast

This episode feels different, and that's because I am different.

This is the first episode I'm recording on the other side of a deep personal and professional transformation. I've let go of old identities, old offers, old stories, and I'm stepping into a new era of my life and business.

If you're at a crossroads right now, if you feel like you've outgrown something but are scared to let it go, this conversation is for you.

We're talking about identity shifts, entrepreneurship in the age of AI, and what it really looks like to honor your evolution instead of clinging to what used to work. Because the truth is, your business isn't meant to stay the same. You're not meant to stay the same.

And the real question I want you to sit with is this: What is the gift you bring to the world?

• We get to live multiple lifetimes in one life. The old model of choosing one path and staying there forever is gone. Growth requires change, and you're allowed to evolve.

• Outgrowing your business is not failure. It's alignment. If something no longer fits, it doesn't mean you did it wrong. It means you're ready for your next level.

• Most "business problems" are actually identity problems. People-pleasing, fear of visibility, scarcity mindset. These don't just live in your mind. They show up in your offers, your pricing, and your results.

• Letting go is part of becoming. Releasing old versions of yourself, outdated offers, and misaligned paths creates space for something far more powerful to emerge.

• AI is changing everything, but it can't replace your essence. Information is now free and instant. What matters now is your taste, your discernment, your lived experience, and your ability to see what others can't.

• Your gifts stay the same, even when your expression changes. For me, it's teaching, vision, and helping people see their own brilliance. The format may evolve, but the core gift remains.

• Energy leaks keep you stuck in the past. When you release old pain, stories, and identities, you reclaim energy. That energy fuels clarity, creativity, and momentum.

• You don't need permission to change, but I'll go first anyway. If you've been waiting for someone to show you what's on the other side of reinvention, this is me raising my hand.

Over the next few episodes, I'm going to take you behind the scenes of everything I'm building, what I'm creating, how I'm rebranding, and what this next era looks like. I'm sharing it all because I know so many of you are standing right where I was, knowing something needs to change but feeling afraid to take the leap.

So let me remind you. There is nothing wrong with you for outgrowing your life. That's the point.

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I'm so grateful you're here. Truly. We're just getting started.

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This episode is a deeply personal one.

I sat down with my dear friend Karen McMahon, and while she's known as a high-conflict divorce strategist, this conversation goes far beyond divorce. It's about personal power. It's about self-abandonment. It's about the moment you realize you've been editing yourself to keep the peace, and what it takes to finally come home to yourself.

Karen supported me through a major breakup, and what she helped me see changed everything: sometimes what we think is "chemistry" is actually a dysregulated nervous system. Sometimes what we call love is actually a trauma loop.

In this episode, we unpack the difference between healthy conflict and high-conflict dynamics, how we lose ourselves in relationships, and what it really looks like to reclaim your voice, your truth, and your life.

• Not all conflict is unhealthy, but high conflict has clear signs. Lack of empathy, inability to take responsibility, "my way or the highway" dynamics, and revisionist history are major red flags. If you're constantly questioning your reality, pay attention.

• What feels like chemistry can actually be trauma. That intense push-pull dynamic? The fighting followed by closeness? It's often a nervous system loop, not deep compatibility.

• Self-abandonment is usually rooted in childhood survival. If you learned to manage a parent's emotions growing up, you may now overgive, people-please, or edit yourself in relationships without even realizing it.

• A powerful lens: fear vs. desire. Every decision is either fear-based or desire-based. Fear leads to self-abandonment. Desire leads to alignment.

• You are not responsible for managing someone else's emotions. You can have compassion for someone's wounds without taking them on as your job to fix.

• Feelings are valid. Behavior is where boundaries matter. Anger is okay. Hurt is okay. But how someone behaves because of those emotions is what determines what you will or won't tolerate.

• "Observe, don't absorb." You can witness someone else's emotional experience without taking it into your own body or identity.

• Boundaries are about your behavior, not controlling theirs. It's not "make them change." It's "this is what I will or won't stay for."

• The fable of the rope: stop doing someone else's work. When you're holding the rope for someone who refuses to pull themselves up, you're abandoning yourself… and keeping them stuck.

• You are not responsible for other people's stories about you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them share their version. The people who truly know you won't be swayed.

• Relationships aren't meant to make you happy. They're meant to grow you. The right relationship will challenge you, expand you, and invite you into deeper emotional maturity.

• Green flags matter just as much as red ones. Look for communication, trust, respect, and the ability to be honest without fear.

If there's one thing I hope you take from this conversation, it's this:

You are allowed to choose yourself.

Not in a way that disconnects you from love, but in a way that deepens it. Real love doesn't require you to shrink, edit, or abandon who you are. It invites you to become more fully yourself.

And that takes courage.

It takes the kind of courage Karen talked about: Looking in the mirror, taking responsibility for your own healing, and choosing growth over comfort.

Because at the end of the day, the bravest thing you can do is come home to yourself.

Karen McMahon is a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, Certified Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce.

She began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her divorce led her on a transformational journey into a powerful and unexpected new life. Karen leads a national team of divorce coaches in supporting men and women around the world to become calm, clear and confident as they navigate divorce.

Karen is also the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, and co-author of 'Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility".

Journey Beyond Divorce WebsiteFree Rapid Relief CallBoundary BootcampJBD PodcastKaren's Instagram

There comes a point in so many creative careers where what once felt exciting starts to feel heavy. The work may look successful from the outside, but internally, something feels off.

In this episode of Play It Brave, I'm joined by photographer Raphaëlle Granger for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to outgrow a brand, walk away from work that no longer fits, and rebuild from a deeper place of artistic truth.

Raphaëlle shares her journey from building a successful adventure elopement brand to realizing that the work she had carefully created no longer aligned with who she was. What followed wasn't just a rebrand, but a full creative reinvention rooted in intuition, artistry, emotion, and a desire to tell richer, more human stories.

We talk about the difference between building a brand that performs well and building one that actually feels like home. We get into curation, luxury branding, portfolio editing, client alignment, and the courage it takes to stop shooting what you think you should shoot in order to make space for the work your soul is actually drawn to create.

• Raphaëlle's transition from adventure elopements to multi-day luxury weddings

• How burnout can be a sign that your brand no longer fits

• Why rebranding is often more about alignment than aesthetics

• How to know when it's time to let go of an old brand

• What luxury clients are really looking for in a photographer and brand experience

• How to curate your portfolio more ruthlessly and stop diluting your work

• Why "less is more" is such an important principle in luxury branding

• How Raphaëlle communicates her artistic process to clients before they book

• Why studying luxury hospitality, design, and psychology can elevate your brand

• The importance of trusting your artistic voice instead of following trends

What I loved about this conversation is how deeply Raphaëlle trusts her own eye now. She's not chasing what wedding photography is supposed to look like. She's building a brand that is specific, soulful, elevated, and unmistakably hers.

If you've been feeling the tension between what's working and what's actually right, I hope this episode gives you permission to pause, reassess, and listen more honestly to what your work is asking of you.

Raphaëlle Granger is an award-winning wedding photographer known for her refined documentary approach and her ability to capture the in-between moments that hold the most meaning. Named one of Rangefinder's 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography, her work spans Canada, Europe, and beyond, serving couples who value presence, artistry, and legacy. In addition to her photography, Raphaëlle is the co-founder of Les Annexes, an educational platform created to redefine support for wedding creatives through curation, communication, and visibility. Her mission is to guide artists not only in refining their craft but in building enduring legacies that resonate across markets and generations.

Raphaëlle's WebsiteRaphaëlle's InstagramAcétate La Boite (Raphaëlle's brand designer)Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraThe Luxury Strategy by Jean-Noël Kapferer and Vincent Bastien

On today's episode of the Play It Brave podcast, I'm talking about something many people in the wedding industry are quietly feeling but not always naming out loud.

Photographers who used to book 15–20 weddings a year are sitting at just a handful. Retreats are being canceled. Educators who used to sell out instantly are extending deadlines. And behind the scenes, my DMs are filled with the same question: "Is it just me?"

So today we're talking about it honestly. I invited my friend Alicia Daw — an experienced luxury wedding photographer who has spent decades in this industry — to join me for a grounded conversation about what's actually happening and how we can respond to it thoughtfully instead of panicking.

I don't believe this is just a slow year. I think the industry is going through a correction — post-COVID demand leveling out, economic uncertainty, new buyer behavior, and major technological shifts like AI. The industry isn't ending, but it is changing. And the more clearly we see those changes, the better we can adapt.

• This is likely a market correction, not just a slow season. Post-COVID demand, economic uncertainty, and industry saturation are all contributing to the shift.

• Buyer behavior has changed. Couples compare far more options, hesitate longer, and often communicate less clearly than past clients.

• Trust matters more than ever. Showing full galleries, simplifying pricing, and clearly communicating your process helps reduce buyer uncertainty.

• Generic brands struggle in a comparison-heavy market. Clear positioning and personality help you stand out among hundreds of similar photographers.

• The middle market feels the most pressure. Budget vendors will book, luxury vendors will continue booking, but the mid-range is often the most saturated.

• Pricing can be both aspirational and strategic. Holding premium dates for high-end bookings while remaining flexible with short-notice opportunities can create stability.

• Relationships still convert best. Planner relationships, venue partnerships, and referrals often outperform social media algorithms.

• Multiple revenue streams reduce stress. Diversifying income can provide stability when inquiries fluctuate.

After more than 20 years in this industry, Alicia and I have both learned that the wedding world moves in cycles. The key isn't ignoring change, it's responding to it.

That means strengthening your positioning, building trust with your clients, nurturing real relationships in the industry, and being willing to adjust your strategy as the market evolves.

Challenges like this don't mean the industry is over. They simply mean we're being invited to grow, refine, and approach our businesses with more intention than ever.

If you want deeper support in navigating this shift, Alicia shares about her Strategy Retreat in this episode, where she helps wedding professionals align their business strategy with the life they actually want to build.

And as always, thank you for being here and for continuing to play it brave in your work and your business.

Alicia Daw is an international, luxury wedding photographer who has spent nearly three decades of her life globetrotting to 45 countries - and counting - while developing an effortless style for capturing exquisite and emotionally charged weddings and events. Featured in prestigious publications like Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Wezoree, Carats & Cake, and Wedding Chicks, Alicia knows how to attract chic, jet-setting couples and deliver a luxury experience again and again. Within 13 months of starting her photography business, Alicia went from making $10,000 a year as a missionary to over $100,000, consistently booking 5 figure weddings. Less weddings = more money = more life.

She is an expert at helping other wedding and portrait industry professionals grow their businesses into something they're proud of by making sense of all the nitty-gritty details so they can pursue life outside of business. She is passionate about finding joy and adventure in the everyday, ordinary moments in her life with the people she loves most.

Alicia's WebsiteAlicia's InstagramThe Strategy Retreat

On this episode of Play It Brave, we're diving into one of the biggest conversations happening in photography right now: AI. The excitement. The skepticism. The "Is this going to replace us?" energy. All of it.

I brought on Noella Andres from Imagen AI to talk about what AI in editing actually is (and what it isn't). Noella has spent over 20 years supporting photographers in finding more freedom in their workflows, and her move into Imagen fits perfectly with that mission.

Together, we unpack how AI can support your artistry instead of threaten it, how it integrates into Lightroom, how it learns your style, and how to use it consciously — without losing your creative voice.

• The real question isn't "Will AI replace photographers?", it's "How can we use AI consciously?"

• Burnout in photography often comes from hours behind the screen, not from shooting itself.

• When repetitive tasks are automated, creative energy expands.

• AI can function like a virtual assistant, handling the grunt work while you stay in artistic control.

• The danger isn't AI — it's losing your unique voice by relying on formulas (in editing, branding, or marketing).

• As the world becomes more automated, genuine human connection and client experience become even more valuable.

• Originality requires intention. Photographers must resist copying trends and instead refine their own artistic identity.

• Social media fatigue is real. Intentional automations (like email marketing funnels) can create sustainability without constant online presence.

• Used wisely, AI can actually help you fall back in love with photography by giving you your time and inspiration back.

AI isn't the enemy. Burnout is. Blending in is. Giving away your creative voice is.

When you let AI handle the repeatable tasks — culling, base edits, workflow — you get your time back for what actually matters: your clients, your craft, and creating because you want to.

If you're curious, you can try Imagen through my ambassador link (with 1500 free edits included). And if you have questions, DM me. I want you editing faster, loving your images more, and feeling inspired again.

Noella Andres has been in the photography game for over 20 years — Chasing love stories, and eventually finding her real passion: helping other photographers grow wildly successful businesses of their own. These days, she's all about marketing, brand partnerships, and business coaching — guiding photographers as they step into their next big thing, whether that's launching a course, building passive income, or leveling up their visibility.

She's part strategy nerd, part hype girl, and fully invested in helping creatives find freedom in their business (and have a little fun doing it).

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There are episodes that feel like a permission slip… and this one is exactly that.

If you've ever thought, "I'm a wedding photographer," or "I'm a family photographer," or you've let a label quietly box you in—this conversation is for you. I'm bringing back my dear friend Elizabeth Messina to the podcast, and every time she's here, I'm reminded why her work has moved people for decades: she doesn't just take photos—she sees women.

We talk about what it actually looks like to evolve across genres without losing your signature. How to stay curious even after years in the industry. And why the real "secret" behind her iconic imagery isn't a preset or a pose—it's connection, presence, and trust.

• Trust your voice—your point of view matters, even when other styles inspire you.

• Stay curious forever; learning keeps your work (and you) alive.

• Sensitivity and empathy aren't "too much"—they're a creative advantage behind the camera. Your brand can be cohesive across genres when your eye is the through-line.

• Photograph women through seasons of life, not rigid categories like "weddings" or "maternity." Maternity work is powerful because it holds joy, vulnerability, and identity change at once.

• There are infinite ways to photograph pregnancy—go beyond the standard belly pose.

• Build trust through connection first; the image comes second.

• Offer possibility with "What if…?" instead of forcing a concept onto a client.

• Make the process the win—real connection matters even when you don't get the booking. Know your gear and workflow so the "technical math" doesn't interrupt your creativity.

• Stay engaged with your own work (even if you outsource) so you keep evolving as an artist. Trust is built in your communication long before the shoot—read what they asked and respond like a human.

• A sustainable career often comes from evolving alongside your clients over time.

This episode is a love letter to the idea that you don't have to be "one thing" to be taken seriously. You can evolve. You can explore. You can shoot weddings and maternity and dark moody work and sun-drenched dreamy work—and still be unmistakably you.

Elizabeth's work is proof that your artistry gets stronger the more you stay connected: to your camera, to your subjects, and to your own creative truth.

And if you're feeling that tug to expand what you shoot—take this as your sign: you're allowed to grow.

Elizabeth Messina is a world renowned, award winning, celebrity photographer. She is a New York Times best selling author & a passionate teacher.. Elizabeth was named "one of the most influential photographers of our decade" by PDN.

Elizabeth has been capturing evocative photographs of women since she picked up a camera at the tender age of 12. Her images are a reflection of her heart. Elizabeth Messina is a visionary, her images tell stories of longing, solitude & the tangible beauty of the human experience.

Although Elizabeth's photography takes her all over the world, her home is in Southern California, where she lives with her 3 children & 3 dogs. She continues to be a seeker of beautiful light, strong coffee & meaningful connections.

Elizabeth's Photography WebsiteElizabeth's Arte of Maternity courseThe Arte DeptThe Art Society

On today's episode of the Play It Brave podcast, I'm sitting down with one of my favorite creative power couples in the photography industry, Gary Evans and Kim Evans. We talk about what it really looks like to rebrand with intention, build a cohesive identity, and grow multiple businesses together without losing alignment—or your relationship—in the process.

This conversation weaves together the emotional and practical sides of entrepreneurship: branding beyond logos, finding your voice in the education space, building an email list that actually converts, and creating offers like retreats that feel meaningful and expansive. We also dive into collaboration, working as a couple, and why asking for help can completely change the trajectory of your business.

• Why branding is foundational, not optional, when building a sustainable business

• How to create a cohesive identity that actually reflects who you are

• The role visual identity plays in client trust and perception

• Finding your unique voice in a crowded education space

• Using email lists and freebies as powerful (and aligned) growth tools

• Why retreats can be such a transformative offering for photographers

• The magic that happens when collaboration is rooted in alignment

• Working with your partner's strengths instead of against them

• Prioritizing family and relationships while growing a business

• Why reaching out for help can fast-track your growth in the best way

This episode is a beautiful reminder that success doesn't have to be chaotic or lonely—and that when your brand truly reflects who you are, it can open doors you never even knew to knock on.

Meet Gary & Kim

Here's our story - we met, despite living in separate countries, by a complete twist of fate that led Gary to help a friend at the same wedding show where Kim had a booth. Gary scoped her out and said she's "right up my street" and 18 months later, after multiple flights, over 50,000 miles, Gary sold his photography company, house, and just about everything else and moved from the UK to Ontario, Canada.

We had to completely rebuild his business in Canada, sold our decorating and floral design business, rejigged the photography, built Pop Up Weddings, a wedding subscription box, I Do Box....

When I say we're serious business builders, we're not lying.

With every business move, we analyze + plan + move forward. We release what is not profitable and focus on the projects that are making bank.

That's our story - we are serial creators. And you get two for the price of one. We're a dynamic team, each with individual strengths that we can use to supercharge your business. Gary is a technical whiz, anything photography we got you. Kim is a marketing, systems and logistics queen. She'll figure out how to make it work, attack any issues like a pitbull and cheer you on while you reach your biggest goals.

Connect with Gary & Kim

Gary & Kim's websiteGary & Kim's InstagramThe off-camera flash freebie courseThe Tulum retreat + mood boardsGary's photography websiteLovely Weddings

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This week on the Play It Brave podcast, I'm doing something a little different — I'm bringing you behind the scenes for a real coaching session with one of my favorite photographers (and one of my trusted second shooters), Jasmine Ortiz.

This episode is for every photographer who has ever thought:

"I know my work is good… so why do I get weird and wobbly the second it's time to talk about pricing?"

Because that moment — where you're ready to raise your rates, step into a higher tier of client, and be paid like the artist you actually are — requires more than updating a number on a proposal. It requires an identity shift.

In this conversation, Jasmine shares what's been happening as she raises her prices: how her old sales call script worked at a lower price point, but suddenly feels stiff, robotic, and way too logistics-heavy for the clients she wants to book now. And from there, I walk her through the exact framework I teach inside my one-to-one coaching and masterminds — the same structure that's helped photographers go from booking $3–6K weddings to booking $8K, $10K, $20K, even $30K.

Because at the luxury and intro-luxury level, clients aren't choosing you because you're "easygoing" and "go with the flow." They're choosing you because you feel like a leader. A director. An artist with presence, taste, and a clear process.

And the best part? You can learn that. You can practice that. You can embody that.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why so many photographers unintentionally dilute their authority by trying to be the couple's "bestie"

• How luxury clients want warmth, yes — but they also want clarity, confidence, and precision

• The difference between "participating" in the call vs. leading the call

• How to ask better questions than "So what's your vision?" Why selling at a higher level means selling an experience and a feeling, not hours and deliverables

• How to keep the first call exciting (and not turn it into a timeline-planning meeting)

• What to say instead of "We can totally do whatever you want" (because… no. Not if you're positioning luxury)

The 7 shifts I gave Jasmine (you can steal these too):

Before we recorded, Jasmine sent me a transcript of a real sales call — and once I read it, I found seven immediate tweaks that would completely change her conversions at a higher price point.

Here they are:

• Stop being overly casual. Warm is good. Too familiar is not. Luxury requires a calm, grounded presence.

• Don't let the couple dictate the call. They don't want to run the show — they want to hire someone who can.

• Step into the identity of the director. You're not auditioning to be chosen. You're guiding them through a curated experience.

• Remove all "wishy-washy" language. "Whatever you want!" is not elegance. Recommendations are.

• Mirror their exact words back to them. This is huge. If you don't repeat their emotional buying criteria, they won't feel seen.

• Hold the space as an expert guide. Don't match chaos. Don't match overwhelm. You hold the calm.

• Stay professional while still being warm. Approachable, yes. Chatty friend energy, no.

If you're in the season of raising your rates, hear me when I say: you don't just raise your prices — you raise your presence.

You shift your language. You shift your leadership. You shift your identity.

Because luxury clients aren't buying your packages.

They're buying you.

Welcome to the final episode of 2025 — the year of the snake, the year of shedding skins that no longer fit. If this year felt like a raw unraveling, a call to deeper truth, a refusal from the Universe to let you live inside half-truths or "good enough," this episode is for you.

As has become tradition, I invited one of my wisest, most grounded friends — Casey — to interview me about my year. She's someone who's seen my behind-the-scenes, the unglamorous parts, the sacred parts, the parts that never make it to Instagram. And because this was a year of immense change, grief, healing, and rebirth, I wanted this conversation to be real.

We talk about everything: The breakup. The depression. The healing journey in Bali and India. The spiritual reconnection I didn't see coming. The beauty that still insisted on blooming. The nervous system work that saved my life. Talking to trees. (Yes… literally.) And the small, holy ways I remembered myself again.

This episode is tender, unpolished, and human — and I'm sharing it because if you are walking through something dark, I want you to know you aren't alone, and your story doesn't end there.

So wherever you are — whether you're on a mountaintop celebrating or inching your way out of darkness — you're not behind. You're not broken. You're simply learning the wisdom that your soul came here to learn.

Beauty is already blooming for you. Let it in.

Thank you for walking with me through this year. Thank you for your prayers, your messages, your presence. I can't wait for what we'll create together in 2026 — the year of movement, momentum, freedom, and joy.

Stay brave. Stay tender. Stay open to beauty. Much love, D'Arcy

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In today's episode, I'm talking with my friend Dawn Weisberg of Tularosa Flowers about what it actually takes to create and book large-scale luxury weddings — not just from a "pretty" standpoint, but from a strategic, energetic, and logistical one.

Dawn and I both came to the wedding industry later in life with long creative careers behind us — mine in directing and acting, hers in costume design for film and television. We get into how those backgrounds shaped the way we approach weddings as world-building: cinematic, intentional, immersive, and deeply rooted in storytelling.

We talk about:

• How Dawn went from starting florals at 45 to designing six-figure weddings in under a decade

• Why she treats every wedding like a film set: thinking in scenes, movement, and guest experience The behind-the-scenes systems and logistics that make large-scale productions possible

• How her viral "Malibu Barbie meets Marie Antoinette" pink wedding came to life — and what made it blow up online The creative process of pulling inspiration from runway shows, architecture, art, travel, and above all, the couple themselves

• Why color is having a moment in the luxury world and how to use it in a way that still feels timeless and elevated

• The mindset shifts required to feel safe holding and delivering on big budgets

• The role publications & Pinterest have played in her growth (and how she handles rejection like a pro)

• How styled shoots and editorials catapulted both of our careers into higher price points

• What florists actually need from photographers on a wedding day to grow their own businesses

We also explore the emotional and energetic side of this work — what it's like to be genuinely obsessed with your craft, how to avoid burnout by building a business that actually feeds you, and why weddings are still the modern-day fairy tale for both couples and creatives.

P.S. I'm hosting a Tuscany Real Wedding Workshop this spring — a real wedding with a real couple and 30 real guests, photographed and designed over multiple days. You'll walk away with:

• A full multi-day destination wedding story (engagement, welcome party, bridal editorial, wedding day, farewell event)

• A pre-trip mentorship to refine your brand, portfolio gaps, and shot list

• A post-trip call where we turn your gallery into a 90-day luxury marketing plan

If your gut is saying "this is my next level," send me a DM and I'll send you the full proposal. We have very limited spots.

Meet Dawn

Dawn Weisberg is the owner and flower mastermind behind Tularosa Flowers, a luxury wedding design company in Southern California in the San Diego area. Voted Best Florist San Diego by California Wedding Magazine for both 2025 and 2024, she is dedicated to providing the highest level of design and service to her clients.

Dawn's breadth of expertise enables her to offer a visionary edge to her work with a unique perspective in the wedding industry. With a Master's Degree in Theatrical Design from New York University's acclaimed Tisch School of the Arts, her classical training was augmented studying fine art in Italy, where she apprenticed in a Costume and Mask Studio in Venice. After a successful career for 20 years in film and television as a costume designer, Tularosa Flowers's owner chose to pursue her passion for flowers. Dawn combines her cinematic design background with her love of nature to create one-of-a-kind immersive experiences for her clients. The Tularosa style is an effortless maximalism combining Old World European style with California vibrance.

Tularosa Flowers has been featured in all of the top wedding publications, including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, The Knot, Brides, Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, California Wedding Day, Inspired by This, 100 Layer Cake, June Bug, Wedding Chicks, Hey Wedding Lady, Smashing the Glass, and the Gay Wedding Guide. Tularosa has also partnered with luxury brands including Hermes, and David Austin Wedding Roses. As one of the nation's top and premier floral designers, Dawn has appeared as a wedding trend expert on CBS and FOX, as well as multiple wedding industry podcasts, and was the Mayesh 2024 Wedding Florist Design Star.

Connect with Dawn

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