Dry Creek Valley Vineyard Photographer

Dawn Heumann is a Dry Creek Valley vineyard photographer based in Sebastopol, about twenty-five minutes from the valley. She photographs old-vine Zinfandel blocks, family vineyards, and the wineries along Dry Creek Road, from bud break through harvest. She has worked with Dry Creek Valley wineries including Preston Farm and Winery, Ridge Vineyards, and Lambert Bridge Winery.

Born and raised in Sonoma County, she has photographed hundreds of wineries and vineyards across the region over nearly two decades, alongside national campaign work for Amazon, Kellogg's, and Walmart. Her clients include Rodney Strong Vineyards, Silver Oak, and wine industry leaders like Trinchero Family Estates.

Most projects start with a conversation about what you need the images to do. From there Dawn shapes a shot list, plans the day around the light, and runs a calm, well-organized set that works around farming, not against it. Reach out to start the conversation.

Couple in weathered Adirondack chairs at the water's edge with Lambert Bridge cabernet on a driftwood stump, photographed by Dawn Heumann Ridge Vineyards estate cabernet, Geyserville and chardonnay on a candlelit holiday table under craftsman lanterns Lambert Bridge cabernet sauvignon at a walnut dinner table with steak board while friends gather behind Dry Creek Valley farm couple under an apple tree, he holding a hen and she a wire basket of fresh eggs Couple toasting red wine over a fire pit at dusk, Lambert Bridge cabernet resting on the chair arm Overhead of Lambert Bridge Gilfillan Vineyard cabernet being poured over an autumn holiday tablescape Woman presenting Lambert Bridge cabernet at an outdoor dinner party as friends raise glasses under string lights Lambert Bridge semillon tucked into a wicker picnic basket with poppies, strawberries and fresh bread Lambert Bridge blanc de blancs with vintage coupes and a bowl of oysters at an evening gathering Ridge Vineyards bottles down the center of a gathered holiday table set with garlands and taper candles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dawn Heumann photograph vineyards in Dry Creek Valley?

Yes. Dawn Heumann photographs vineyards and wineries throughout Dry Creek Valley, including its old-vine Zinfandel blocks, family farms, and the wineries along Dry Creek Road and West Dry Creek Road. She is based in Sebastopol, about twenty-five minutes away.

What is special about photographing old-vine Zinfandel?

Old vines are characters. Head-trained Zinfandel vines, some over a century old, have gnarled, sculptural trunks that photograph beautifully in low light and fog. Dawn treats them the way she treats people on set: patiently, and in their best light.

Can Dawn photograph both the vineyard and the winery side of the business?

Yes. Dry Creek Valley projects often cover both: vineyard blocks and farming through the seasons, plus cellar work, tasting rooms, and the family behind the label. Stills and motion can be captured in the same production.

How do I hire Dawn Heumann for a Dry Creek Valley shoot?

Reach out through the contact page or email contact@dawnheumann.com with a note about your project, what you need the images to do, and your timeline. Dawn responds personally and will put together a clear, itemized estimate after a short conversation about goals.

Planning a Shoot?

Tell Dawn about your project, your timeline, and where the images need to live. See more of her wine and vineyard photography or her Alexander Valley work.

More Wine Country Regions

Dawn works throughout Northern California wine country. More about her work in each region: