Hello, I’m Chantelle, photographer, storyteller, and the heart behind Dawn & Vale.

What began as a simple gift from my husband grew into a calling to capture love in its most luminous, enduring form.

I’m a wife, a mum, and a romantic at heart, endlessly inspired by love as it unfolds, both in beautiful moments and its quiet, unseen ones.

Based in Northern NSW, I photograph weddings and lifestyle stories of all scales, from soulful elopements to elegant celebrations, crafting calm, fine-art imagery that feels honest, effortless, and meant to be cherished.