DANIELLE SIMONE & CO. WEDDINGS
$8,000 starting price
NEW YORK | CHICAGO | INTERNATIONAL
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Danielle Simone
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Danielle Simone & Co. is a published international editorial wedding photographer with 16 years of experience, known for her photojournalistic approach to creating emotive, romantic and authentic images. Danielle works best with couples who tailor their day to fit who they truly are as a couple, and not what a wedding handbook tells them their day should be. You can find her work & awards in acclaimed print and online publications from the likes of VOGUE, VOGUE WEDDINGS, PEOPLE, V-MAN, MAN IN TOWN MAGAZINE, NYFW, NWBFW (Bridal Fashion Week), John Legend & Sara Bareilles' BTS Photography for "A Safe Place to Land" Music Video, Junebug Weddings Top Wedding Photographer Award, LoHo Bride Feature, Rue De Seine Bridal Featured Wedding Photographer, BHLDN Featured Photographer, The Knot Top Wedding Photographers, Lovely Bride Australia, Natasha Merenyuk Bridal Featured Photographer, Shepherd Express Top Wedding Photographers, Chicago Modern Luxe Magazine, New York Bride & more!
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Destination Weddings
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Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Digital Files
Film Photography
Online Proofing
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Printed Enlargements
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Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
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Artistic
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Modern
Vintage
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Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
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Danielle Simone
Owner
I love to meet new people. I dedicate my life to art in many forms, and am so happy to have been in a career I have loved for 15+ years. I photograph by day & run art programs at non-profits by night. I'm a firm believer that true emotions of a couple show up in photographs, and I try to work in the most natural manner possible with every couple in helping them feel at home and comfortable when shooting with me. I am based in New York, NY, Chicago, IL & Los Angeles, LA. I am always open to sitting down to a zoom, coffee or wine to get to know your story & to see if we'd be a good fit
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5.0
out of 5.092 reviews
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Reviewers rave about Danielle's photography skills and professionalism at various wedding venues, such as Wild Carrot in St. Louis and Brooklyn, NY. They appreciate her ability to capture magical moments effortlessly, describing her work as transforming moments into pure magic fit for Vogue. Danielle's warmth, friendliness, and impeccable talent shine through the positive experiences shared, with multiple reviewers noting her as the highlight of their wedding day. Couples are enamored with Danielle's ability to create timeless memories that they will cherish forever, making her a top choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Kaylie W
5.0
11/26/2024
We were so blessed to have Danielle shoot our wedding in Chicago! Danielle is incredibly talented and created the most magical day for us. She was fun to work with, easy going, and made all of our guests and wedding party feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are so excited to see how our pictures turn out, but we know they are going to be incredible. Thank you Danielle! We were so grateful to work with you and loved every minute of it. Ryan & Kaylie 10/26/24
Ariana A
5.0
6/09/2024
As a fellow wedding professional, I knew immediately when we got engaged who I wanted as our photographer, and we selected our wedding date based on her availability! Danielle is an incredibly talented artist which is obvious from her photos but she is also the best person to have by your side on your wedding day. She keeps the day moving, is professional and courteous, but not afraid to advocate for the best shot possible. Couldn’t have imagined doing it without her. We love our photos so very much.
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Corey J
5.0
12/19/2023
Oh, where do I even begin with Danielle? Working with her for our wedding at Wild Carrot in St. Louis was an absolute dream! Let me just say, she didn't just take photos—she transformed our moments into pure magic that looked like they belonged in Vogue.
But beyond her incredible talent behind the camera, Danielle is a gem of a person. Her warmth and friendliness made the whole experience feel like spending time with a dear friend who just happens to be a wizard with a camera. She made us feel relaxed, captured our best sides, and even made the camera-shy among us feel like superstars.
If you're on the hunt for a photographer who not only delivers jaw-dropping photos but also makes the entire process feel effortless and fun, Danielle is your person, hands down! I'm not kidding—should I ever need a photographer in the future, there's no question about it; Danielle will be the first and only call I make.
Danielle, thank you for not just taking pictures, but for creating timeless memories that we'll cherish forever. You're amazing, and we're beyond grateful for your incredible talent and the beautiful moments you've captured for us.
Milana M
5.0
12/05/2023
Danielle and her team went above and beyond to ensure they perfectly captured our vision for wedding photos. From the beginning, Danielle and I connected/ vibed from our first phone call - her energy is warm, professional, collected, kind and effortlessly chic. She worked within our parameters and was always flexible based on our needs. Her talent, vision and delivery for photography is truly outstanding. In reviewing at least 50 photographers, I was firm in my need for a unique take, nothing too bright/ typical that you often see overdone. Danielle and her team absolutely delivered - both our engagement and wedding photos are works of art, especially looking at the light work/ shadows and emotion Danielle and Allison were able to capture. Not only did Danielle go out of her way to personally shoot for our day, she provided gorgeous slow motion video footage and 35MM film shots as well. We've received countless messages from family/friends/acquaintances who were in awe of our photos - all thanks to Danielle and Team. To work with Danielle Simone is to love her!
Kelsey F
5.0
11/08/2023
Our experience with Danielle, our wedding photographer, was nothing short of magical. In the midst of all the incredible vendors we had, she truly stood out as the highlight of our wedding.
I struggle to find the right words to express how much I adore her work. From our very first encounter during our engagement shoot, where the rain couldn't dampen her infectious positivity, to the day of our wedding, Danielle exuded professionalism and warmth. Her ability to make us feel at ease right from the start was a testament to her exceptional talent as a photographer.
Our engagement photos, despite the weather challenges, were nothing short of enchanting. It was clear that Danielle had a special gift for capturing moments and emotions that go beyond the ordinary. But it was on our wedding day that she truly took our breath away. Her work was nothing short of jaw-dropping, and she managed to encapsulate the essence of our day in a way that was beyond perfect.
Choosing our favorite photos from the wedding was an impossible task because almost every shot was a masterpiece. Danielle's talent speaks for itself, and her work goes far beyond mere photographs; it's a form of art that tells a story and evokes deep emotions.
I can't recommend working with Danielle enough. She's not just a photographer; she's a storyteller and a true artist. If you're looking for someone who will capture the heart and soul of your special day in a way that leaves you in awe, then Danielle is the photographer you've been dreaming of. Thank you, Danielle, for gifting us with memories that we'll cherish for a lifetime. You are a remarkable talent, and we couldn't be more grateful for your incredible work.
Mila B
5.0
11/04/2023
Danielle and her team were hands down one of the best wedding decisions we made. From understanding our vision, to going above and beyond to achieve it. Danielle kept offering ways to elevate our photos and experience beyond what we imagined. Their professionalism and calm demeanor is exactly what you want on your wedding day. I cannot recommend Danielle and her team more - they are one of a kind humans, and the photos you receive will bring you back to your special day and evoke every memory and feeling you experienced.
Skyler H
5.0
11/03/2023
danielle and team are simply put, absolutely incredible. their professionalism and utterly calming energy added so much to our day and experience. they capture the most perfect interactions and closeness while making every shot look effortless. we couldn’t be more touched and in love with our photographs and highly, highly recommend Danielle & team to everyone having a wedding. you will be over the moon that you chose them🥹🫶
Ali C
5.0
8/30/2023
To say Danielle is talented is an understatement. I've had the privilege of knowing her for many years and it felt like the ultimate honor to have her photograph our wedding. We got a sneek peek at our photos the very next morning after our wedding and were in tears. She knows exactly how to effortlessly capture the moment, you won't even know she's doing it. Investing in a top notch talented person like Danielle will be the best thing you do for your wedding and I couldn't recommend her more!
Michelle H
5.0
7/26/2023
We hired Danielle for our Brooklyn, NY wedding, and we loved working with her from start to finish. She is organized, professional, kind, fun, and creative. She communicates clearly and responds in a timely manner. She made us feel comfortable and carefree during both our engagement photos session and on our wedding day. Our photos came out beautifully, she did an incredible job! Her team is the best of the best, we loved working with them as well. We highly recommend hiring her!
Annie K
5.0
12/10/2022
There is nobody like Danielle. Her professionalism, efficiency, care, and artistry made her the perfect photographer for our wedding. Working with her on the day of the wedding was a breeze. She kept us on schedule, posed us perfectly, and ensured we were having FUN! Plus, her portfolio matches the product, and we were blown away by the sneak peeks. The photos looked like they were straight out of Vogue. We can't wait to frame her beautiful work! If you have a chance to work with Danielle, do it. Her work will become your favorite pictures hands down.
Una P
5.0
2/02/2022
I feel tremendously lucky to have been Danielle’s muse for our wedding day and cannot begin to express the immense gratitude and appreciation I have for her talent and dedication to her art. My husband and I will forever cherish our wedding photographs that we will proudly pass down to our future children and grandchildren one day as family heirlooms. I only hope to be fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with her again and cannot recommend her enough to everyone I know. Nonetheless, I will be blatantly honest to say if you are considering hiring Danielle and her superb team, do not expect the cutesy staged wedding photos you see strewn across Pinterest with cheesy, forced smiles and poses set in perfect conformity against excessively warm, almost orange filters – if that is your style, Danielle and her team are not for you. Danielle is in an entire category of her own. The line that differentiates good work and remarkable talent lies within the passion one has for their chosen art, and Danielle could teach a masterclass on the subject alone. Her ability to convey an extraordinary amount of detail and poignant beauty through her photographic style is otherworldly. Displaying a depth of emotion from her subjects through careful thought and keen observation can be seen in the naturalistic spontaneity captured within those moments-in-between, which can only be described as an existentialist reflection towards her work in way that elicits that love-at-first-sight, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling of falling in love for the first time – simply put, her work will take your breath away! Intense, enigmatic, and passionate, one look at her photography shows an artist with a deep appreciation for the brevity of life and an understanding of the intensity love brings that inspires that ‘Til Death Do Us Part, leap of faith one commits to on their wedding day when they say, “I do”. Suffice to say, it’s as if she has the ability to bend the laws of physics through her lens with the way she manipulates light and shadow, and sheer passion within the composition of her photographs. An expert at showcasing the timeless, immortality of art juxtaposed against the mortality of love, Danielle is, without a doubt, Caravaggio with a camera.
Goli P
5.0
11/09/2021
Danielle was one of the first vendors we booked after we set a date for our wedding. After watching her work on Instagram for years, she was the only photographer I could consider to capture our wedding. From the very beginning with our engagement session, she helped my partner and I feel at ease with having our picture taken. Danielle is truly so good at what she does that I was never worried about the outcome of our photos. On wedding day she was calm and warm, bringing the best out of us, our bridal party and our families. From the images we've seen of our wedding, I'm thrilled! She captured exactly the moments we wanted preserved, and her eye for light and movement is flawless. I'm so happy to have booked Danielle for our wedding because it felt like having another friend on your team. Absolutely highly recommend!
Chris W
5.0
11/05/2021
I’m not quite sure to begin, as Danielle feels like more than someone we “worked with” during the process of creating our wedding – but a friend. We met with Danielle well before our wedding was postponed due to COVID, and worked collaboratively with her in the months that followed to execute our vision and also gave her the creative freedom to weigh in on what we wanted. Danielle is an absolute artist, and is so kind and easy-going that it will make your big day seem like a breeze. We can truly say that our wedding day went off without a hitch because of Danielle’s creative direction, knowledge, and support. Her assistant, Samer, was also phenomenal and both of them brought such a fun, artistic energy to the shoots we had planned before our ceremony. We felt completely taken care of as her clients, and please, look no further for your wedding photographer. Danielle is simply the best, that’s it. End of story.
Kimberly H
5.0
11/04/2021
To say Danielle is AMAZING would be an understatement. I saw firsthand how beautiful Danielle's work is when my sister hired Danielle for her wedding in October 2019. When I got engaged in Feb 2020 Danielle was the first vendor I booked for my October 2021 wedding because I knew I wouldn't be happy with any other photographer. My wedding day (10/24/21) was wet and rainy the entire day, however I was totally unfazed because I trust Danielle's vision entirely and knew she would capture the most amazing shots despite the weather. I also have to mention Danielle came prepared with an organized and detailed backup plan to shoot indoors at the beautiful CAA hotel, and she kept our entire day on time and running smoothly. Aside from the fact that she has the logistics nailed down to a tee and she is so easy to work with, her actual style of photography is unmatched. She made me and my husband feel like models in the least cheesy way possible and her editorial/unique vision just really sets her apart. We also really appreciated getting a sneak peak of photos less than 24 hours after our wedding <3 Thanks Danielle!!!
MJ O
5.0
11/02/2021
Danielle was incredible to work with and so easy going and amazing. She was so kind and professional and gave me fantastic photos. If you need the best photographer then look no further. She is artistic and did an amazing job at our wedding!
Julia M
5.0
10/31/2021
Danielle is a literal goddess!! Aside from photographing our engagement and wedding she basically planned my day-of timeline and dedicated so much time the day of ironing out details and directing others on my behalf without so much as a second thought! She is a truly wonderful person — like hanging out with her for the day was a pleasure — and she, as well as her staff, are AMAZING at their jobs! She knows exactly when to step up and step in, as well as when to leave you and your partner be so you do get that special “We did this!!!!” moment.
Honest to god, I feel blessed to have met Danielle and I would absolutely spend every penny, and some, on her services again! I know couples who chose not to invest in their photographer and left their day without a single photo they love.. with Danielle we left with an entire digital album of truly breathtaking moments we get to relive every time we look back and that is absolutely priceless.
Sasha A
5.0
10/31/2021
There are no words to describe how eternally grateful we are to Danielle and her team for capturing our wedding day as perfectly and genuinely as they did. We have worked with Danielle now for our engagement shoot and wedding day and she has gone above and beyond for us at every step of the way. Her care for her clients and dedication to her art is unparalleled. She has become a true friend of ours throughout our time together and we simply could not recommended this amazing woman and her team enough! She is worth everything, 100%, without a doubt!!! We can't wait to work together again for the next big milestones in our lives!
Kelly V
5.0
10/31/2021
Danielle will bring something to your wedding photos that you didn’t even know you were looking for. Her edits are classic and I know that I will still love these photos for the years to come, and not just for the obvious reasons. Make sure you think far enough in advance to book her!
Gabriela P
5.0
10/30/2021
Danielle is one of my top 3 things from my wedding experience.
We booked with her right at the cusp of lockdown in 2020 and even with all the craziness, she managed to do a boudoir shoot and engagement shoot in New York. Then, when all of our wedding plans changed, and we had an at-home event instead, Danielle was incredibly flexible and determined to still make the day special. Thank you again!
Sara R
5.0
10/29/2021
I could not recommend Danielle more! I knew that I wanted my wedding photos to feel more like a fashion editorial than traditional wedding photos and Danielle absolutely did not disappoint! Her artistic eye and the way that she captured those tiny in between moments, when we didn’t even know she was taking photos, is seriously priceless. She made us feel so comfortable we honestly just felt like we were hanging out with a friend. Every time I scroll through our album I find another photo that I can’t believe I missed the first time. Seriously, if you are looking for a photographer that is going to take photos you will cherish forever and that are heirlooms your grandchildren will definitely think are cool, hire Danielle!
Emily I
5.0
10/29/2021
When I go through Instagram and Danielle's photos pop up in my feed it makes me want to get married ALL OVER AGAIN because she's PERFECT at capturing the emotion felt on your wedding day. I’m always in AWE of her photographs and we’re SO lucky we had her on our wedding day. 🤍
We booked Danielle for our Wedding in May of 2021 and it was (to us) the perfect, moody, slightly rainy, overcast day. She rolled with the mood of that day and PERFECTLY captured the intimate feeling and style of our wedding. All our photos have such a cool, moody tone to them that we absolutely LOVE. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who has a more organic style compared to the over-produced, cheesy, traditional wedding photograph style, Danielle is for you.
Throughout the whole day, Danielle was a DREAM to work with and towards the end of our wedding day, she just started to feel like one of our guests (not a vendor). We even asked to extend her shooting time so she could party with us longer! (would recommend, because you’re going to want late night party shots - I almost wish I had more!)
To sum things up. My husband boils it down to this: "She's just cool as hell."
So if you’re in the market for a photographer who is cool as hell, super talented and just a fun person to be around. Get Danielle. Seriously. She’s amazing. 🖤
Side note: Danielle's 2nd shooter, Samer, was amazing as well! Shoutout to him for also being a joy to work with and for capturing amazing photos! Just a killer team in general.
Rebecca M
5.0
10/29/2021
Without any question, Danielle and her team (huge shout out to Samer + Anna!!!) are talent unlike the rest. Danielle and Samer were professional, easy to communicate with, and most importantly made us feel relaxed/special on our wedding day. Our wedding would have not felt the same without the energy and enthusiasm Samer brought. Danielle's team has an incredible eye for details which provide the sincere, crisp, gorgeous photos. If you are reading this, this is your sign to book Danielle & Co. ASAP!!
Kelsey G
5.0
10/21/2021
Danielle is an outstanding wedding photographer. Super professional and personal. She did an amazing job at capturing our wedding! The first look, ceremony, family photos, and bridal party photos turned out extraordinary. She directed everyone so well. We are so glad we went with Danielle and hope to work with her again!
Amanda P
5.0
10/18/2021
Without a doubt, the BEST decision you can make when planning your wedding is choosing to have Danielle behind the camera. We were absolutely blown away with every single shot she took- her vision is simply unmatched! The compliments we have gotten on our photos are endless and our families still can’t believe someone with her talent actually exists!
From booking her, to the final touches on our big day, she was with us every step of the way, making sure we were comfortable and taken care of. She is a true artist and will be, hands down, the best choice you will make on the biggest day of your life!
Mallory S
5.0
10/01/2021
Planning a wedding in the best of circumstances can be stressful, but during a pandemic and after multiple reschedules, we learned a lot about our vendors before we even had the wedding--and Danielle was best in class.
From the first call/text, her communication was stellar. We had several specific requests initially, and a myriad of updates as we went through multiple reschedules, and she was so flexible and understanding. She worked tirelessly to make sure we felt comfortable and that we were getting exactly what we wanted.
In terms of the quality of the finished product, we couldn't be more pleased. The photos are absolutely breathtaking and are shamelessly displayed all around our home, our parent's homes, and probably several guest's homes as well.
Stylistically we wanted a "high fashion" look, and that is exactly what we got. While we did take some traditional wedding photos, and they turned out beautiful, our favorites are the candids. Danielle's eye for movement and capturing the love and emotion in the moments in between is unparalleled.
Finally, and this is so much more important than you know on your wedding day, she was such a strong but calm force. She kept us on time, made sure we didn't feel stressed, and never made us feel like there was a camera intruding on personal moments. She guided our less experienced videographer seamlesssly, and worked in perfect stride with our wedding planner. By the end of the night all of our wedding guests knew her by name, and she graciously emailed back and forth with my mother in law to get a canvas made to her exact specifications and in under a week!
Danielle was truly spectacular, and we just feel so lucky to have gotten to work with her. If she is available for your wedding day, you'd be trading down by going with anyone else.
Alexa H
5.0
10/01/2021
Danielle was absolutely amazing! She photographed my best friend's wedding, and she did such a great job I knew I wanted her to be part of my wedding as well. She is so calm and makes the whole day feel very chill when it can otherwise feel very hectic. Her style is very romantic and natural, so I always felt like she was staying very true to our personalities. She doesn't try to force anything. My husband and I are not a couple that takes a lot of pictures, so I honestly could not believe how stunning the pictures turned out. It truly looked like it could have been taken from a magazine. If you want someone who will make you feel super comfortable, and is easy to work with, and has a calming personality, I could not speak more highly of Danielle. I would give her my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a photographer!
Lauren S
5.0
7/11/2021
If I could give Danielle 12 stars on here, I would - she's that good! I have spent years trying for the ever-elusive perfect photo of me and my husband (we're not particularly photogenic, I blame him), but Danielle used her camera magic and somehow made us look like movie stars (or maybe digital influencers is the more current reference here). Anyway, she brought a kind, laidback energy to our day and very clearly demonstrated why she's a top vendor on the Knot. 12/10 would work with Danielle again.
Liza S
5.0
12/01/2020
When I think of Danielle the words Wizard and Queen come to mind. Danielle will forever be part of our lives as one of the most talented artists who created an enchanting landscape for our wedding. We became instantly connected when we had to continue to communicate changes throughout a global pandemic. She made me feel like everything would be alright - and it all worked out!
We are not a staged couple, Danielle made us at ease giving us direction and creating the most beautiful shots that looked natural. We cannot rave enough about Danielle. She is the calm and collected energy that every bride needs. WE LOVE DANIELLE!
Laura S
5.0
10/22/2020
Danielle was absolutely amazing and we feel incredibly fortunate that we were able to have her take our wedding & engagement photos. Right away, she made us feel comfortable & like we were hanging with a good friend that just happened to also be taking (amaaaazing) photos of us. During our engagement shoot, she helped us plan the timeline for our wedding day - this was help we very much needed and we were able to better visualize what our day would look like. Leading up to the wedding, we ended up making some changes to the timeline and she was SO flexible & just so easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, both Danielle and her assistant were all hands on deck-while I was getting my makeup done, I noticed that Danielle's assistant was doing some quick ironing of a groomsman's jacket! I mean come on, how amazing is that. When I say we needed all the help we could get, that's the kind of stuff I'm talking about, and they were 100% there for us. Planning a wedding during COVID is no fun & we were definitely stressed at times, but we never once had to stress about our photos and honestly, just the general presence of Danielle & co. had a major calming effect on the overall vibe of our day. Danielle is professional, chill, and extremely talented. 100% book her!
Bianca C
5.0
10/22/2020
We met Danielle through a close friend who works in the industry, but we instantly felt she would help us to have a wonderful day and feel completely comfortable. We were not used to taking pictures so we knew we would need help on our big day, both for ourselves and to wrangle our families. Danielle and Samer did an amazing job on our covid wedding day and helped the day flow without us having to worry about timing all day. We planned our wedding on a time crunch and Danielle was extremely flexible and even helped me with timeline planning, it made the whole process much smoother and easier. We will be forever grateful for Danielle's help and for capturing the memories!
Samantha S
5.0
10/22/2020
We contacted Danielle Simone & Co about a couple's photo session after our mini ceremony in Milwaukee, WI. She responded swiftly and had great recommendations and ideas for where to shoot, we were so excited to make this happen! We had not been professionally photographed together until this point, and she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout. She included us and our personalities into the session, explaining her thought process and letting us add or expand upon it which made it very natural.
We received the final photos and there is a great mix of posed photos and really fun candids as well as cool crops and compositions. Can't wait to print, share, and treasure this moment of our lives!
Kathryn F
5.0
10/22/2020
We could not be happier with the beautiful work of Danielle!! Her work speaks for itself and her personality and energy she brought to our wedding will have us forever grateful to have met her. Thank you Danielle for making the day so special and enjoyable!! It was a blast working with someone so talented that truly seems to enjoy her work so much. She has a special way of capturing moments in a sincere manner and we are so lucky to work with such an amazing and fun person.
Jessica J
5.0
10/20/2020
Danielle is simply the best! There's not a whole lot else that needs to be said, but I'm going to anyway.
We hired Danielle for our wedding and engagement pictures were included in the package. Danielle went along with our elaborate plan to stage a scene in the forest and even found the perfect location for us and was super excited about it. Her genuine passion for capturing beautiful moments between couples made us feel really natural and our engagement pictures turned out to be ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Like something out of a fairy tale.
Fast forward to COVID-19 - we decided to postpone our wedding to 2021. Danielle was incredibly understanding and easy to work with when we were securing our new date.
When we decided to move forward with a small ceremony this year, she made it a priority to fit us into her schedule. She was SO FUN on the day of our wedding and several of our guests commented that she was one of the most professional and together photographers they'd met.
And let me tell you about THE PICTURES. You guys - this woman is an ARTIST!!!!! Every shot is amazingly beautiful. She has a knack for capturing the perfect moments and details, and when I look at the pictures I'm looking at all the things and feelings I really wanted to remember from our wedding.
HIRE THIS BOSS BABE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Morgan M
5.0
10/20/2020
Danielle was the first vendor we booked for our 2020 wedding and for the last year she helped plan and re-plan from a large, more traditional wedding to a small intimate celebration. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Danielle. From the start, she really took the time to explore our relationship and what kind of wedding we wanted. She also took the time to recommend various vendors in the area that she has worked with and approves of. After deciding to pursue the videographer she recommended, she even put me in direct contact with him and facilitated booking him for our date (shoutout to Jason Puls.) As we prepared for our engagement shoot, my now husband and I were so nervous that we would be so lost, but Danielle told us exactly how to “pose” without making us looked posed. If you need someone to tell you when your hair is out of place or to respect your “good side,” she’s your girl. She took us to three awesome spots in Milwaukee for our engagement shoot and encouraged my three outfit changes without ever making us feel rushed. The wedding day was even more fabulous. Obviously our original wedding was going to be a longer day and she offered to make up the hours we didn’t use on our contract and have a little family shoot next year. We also had booked a second photographer and given the intimate nature of our wedding and limited space, she offered to create a custom album for us instead (talk about customer service.) Danielle communicated with me each week as it got closer to our wedding day regarding timeline, first look location and anything else that came up. She even got into town early to scope out the first look location and ended up choosing somewhere down the road a bit because of lighting. She knew how important the first look was to me (as it would be to any bride) and did everything to make it PERFECT. The rest of the day was pure bliss. She went with the flow and captured our boat wedding on Lake Geneva beautifully. She will do anything for the ideal shot, including hanging off the side of the boat while still in motion. Oh also, she is the ULTIMATE hype girl. If someone constantly telling you how beautiful you look and how awesome the shots look is your thing (duh) then book her NOW. For about a week after our wedding, Danielle would come up in casual conversation because of how impressed and thankful we were to have her there with us and of course, everyone that sees our pictures are in awe of how lovely they are. Thank you Danielle!
Gina S
5.0
10/20/2020
Danielle did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photos! She is so easy going and made my husband and I feel so at ease. All of our photos looks so natural and she does a fantastic job of capturing those intimate moments. The way she uses natural light in her photos shows how truly talented she is as a photographer. We had to postpone our big wedding this year and found out Danielle was booked for our new date. She ended up re-working her schedule so she could photograph us next year! She is really loyal to her clients and I am so grateful we get to have her next year! We were lucky to have her photograph our small ceremony and dinner with our parents in August! I am in love with how all of our photos turned out. She did such a great job capturing our love and those special moments with our parents and grandparents. Highly, highly recommend!
Emily I
5.0
10/20/2020
I really hope all the people struggling to plan weddings in 2020 get blessed with a photographer as amazing as Danielle! From the moment we had our first phone call with her we KNEW she’d be the perfect fit for us! She’s super fun, chill, easy to get along with and on top of that she is SO DAMN TALENTED.
Danielle’s style of photography is 100% what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. She’s nailed down such a unique, personal style that gives such an edgy, editorial vibe to all her photographs. Just go look at her instagram feed, it’s so refined and refreshing!
So far we’ve had 2 photo sessions with Danielle and both have been AMAZING! She’s made both of our shoots so fun & easy. She also likes to let things happen naturally, rather than be too posed, which we really enjoy and makes for some amazing shots!
10/10 would recommend Danielle because her relaxed and positive demeanor is 100% what every human needs on their wedding day. Not only is she a super talented photographer but she's also just the sweetest, most accommodating and chill human on this planet. She’s been a bright light for us in 2020 and we cannot wait to shoot with her on our wedding day in 2021!
Ann P
5.0
10/19/2020
I don't know where to begin with how incredibly talented Danielle is! From getting ready to all of the intimate in-between moments, she didn't skip a beat and took the most natural photographs of our day. There simply aren't words to thank her enough! Her ability to capture moments in such an intimate and natural way is truly one-of-a-kind. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day while exuding such confidence and professionalism in a way every photographer should strive for. She is incredibly detail oriented and doesn't skip a beat. We will forever look back at the photographs that were taking by Danielle on our wedding day and remember all of the love and joy that we felt. From one bride to another- RUN, don't walk and get this girl booked for your wedding! It will be, without a doubt, the best decision you make.
Rachel E
5.0
10/19/2020
OMG. How to even describe Danielle in words?? Where to begin. Danielle did our engagement and wedding photos and was honestly the easiest and most fun person to work with. Not that we did any of the work - she does it all. My now-husband HATES having his picture taken. Like will do anything to avoid it. The way that Danielle photographs, you would never know that he hates it. Everything is so natural and so beautiful. No need to pose, she'll tell you exactly what to do and the pictures come out looking flawless. Or if you want to pose and take a specific picture, she'll do that too. It's hard to believe it's even us! Danielle will make you feel so comfortable every step of the way. From no-pressure engagement photos, multiple emails and phone calls dealing with covid crap, to the actual day, she was a breeze. So flexible, so down to do whatever, so fun. She was able to deal with my mother-in-law (lol we won't go there) and she truly helped everything flow together perfectly. She let our crazy puppy be involved (cannot wait for those pics). She was out there in the RAIN, the wind, the 50 degree weather and she was so pleasant and so kind. Danielle worked with any issues that came up. We adjusted the schedule to avoid rain and she went with it. Despite it not being the big wedding I always wanted, she captured our small, intimate setting perfectly. We still got the amazing photos we wanted and more. She was able to take pictures of everything and everyone, and they are so special and so incredible. I am so happy we went with Danielle. Mind you, I had her flagged for years as the photographer I wanted. Her style and her edits are exactly why. These are the photos I want to look back at 40 years from now. There really is no other photographer you want to go with, so why keep looking? Danielle is it. Thank you so much for capturing our beautiful day!!
Kelsey L
5.0
10/19/2020
Danielle is a treasure, and not just in her talent for stunning photography. She's communicative, kind, detail-focused, incredibly helpful, and genuine. Danielle helped us think through our wedding day timeline back when we thought we were having the big shebang in 2020. When we had to pivot everything to a much smaller affair, she pivoted right alongside us with grace, understanding, patience, and an upbeat attitude. This hasn't been an easy year for weddings—for couples or their vendors. We're so grateful to Danielle for working with us through the planning and re-planning. And we're so excited to have her shoot our big reception in 2021, too! On the day of our small wedding, Danielle was timely, organized, commanded the room when needed, and made herself inconspicuous when needed, too . She has a quick, keen eye for finding the perfect lighting and composition. She's great at wrangling guests, staging group photos, and directing amateur "models" in a productive way to get the shot she wants. We simply couldn't be happier with our experience with Danielle and the with the way our photos turned out. Looking forward to working with her again in 2021!
Andrea A
5.0
10/19/2020
Danielle was simply amazing. Working with her she made us feel so comfortable and really a captured us in our most pure moments. Since we had such a small wedding in our backyard, she was able to still make that feel beautiful and magical. We will cherish her work forever.
Hannah H
5.0
4/21/2020
It’s hard to imagine our wedding without Danielle. From our first meet + greet call to the delivery of our final photos, she was an integral part of our wedding, and we couldn’t be more thankful for her fun-loving spirit and incredible talents. After speaking with a few different photographers, we instantly felt Danielle was going to be the perfect fit for us, but little did we know she’d soon become our favorite vendor of the entire process and someone we’d have a life-long connection with.
We couldn’t be more in love with both our engagement and wedding day pictures. Our wedding was back in December, and I’m laughing as I type this because I just spent the entire day framing ALL of our amazing pictures to hang around the house (something I swore I’d never do a few years ago). Each time I go to look through them I find something new in them to love that I’ve never noticed before. She somehow managed to perfectly capture every detail we put into our day. Not to mention wrangling our unruly bridal party with ease throughout the entire day, and keeping us laughing the entire time.
If you’re looking for someone to capture you, your love, and every laugh, tear or smile in between, we absolutely recommend Danielle. It will be the best wedding-planning decision you’ll make!! She is simply the best.
THANK YOU DANIELLE!!! 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽
Jordan V
5.0
1/28/2020
Prior to being engaged I was a bridesmaid in a wedding that used Danielle as their photographer. The dedication, focus, and passion she has for photography showed throughout the day and through her work. When I got engaged 3 months later I knew exactly who I was going to hire ( I didn't even look at other photographers). Danielle executed my vision for my big day PERFECTLY! She was excellent in rallying all the bridal party (8 bridesmaids/8 groomsmen), all the family members at the church, in taking beautiful photos. In planning your wedding there are always several things you prioritize - make Danielle one of them, her schedule fills up quickly because she is THAT good!
Kayla M
5.0
1/17/2020
I knew that I wanted Danielle very early on in the planning process -which served me well as she books FAST! She is not only emphatic and easy to work with she is a true talent. She recently did a 1 year Anniversary Shoot with my husband and I. *queue the tears* Just like the wedding pictures I am blown way. If style, detail, and hidden moments are important to you on your wedding day she is the one. Her creative eye can capture so much more than anyone I have ever seen. Most of my favorite pictures are action shoots and things I did not even request! Plus, all our guests/ wedding party/ other vendors loved her. Stunning work from a stunning person inside and out.
Alyssa P
5.0
12/30/2019
Picking Danielle to do our wedding photography was easily the best vendor decision we made for our big day. She was super easy to work with – prompt about correspondence, organized about planning and logistics, and dedicated to delivering within timelines (very transparent in both the contract and on her website). My husband and I are both super camera shy, and Danielle helped us both quickly feel comfortable and relaxed. When we were running behind on getting ready the morning of our wedding, Danielle was able to adapt her timeline to make sure we got all the shots we wanted on short order, while also taking control of the situation and getting everyone else on board and moving. All this said doesn’t even touch on her photos, which are – by the way – LITERAL works of art. I’m not kidding. I’ve never seen anything like it. In a world swimming with so much of the same, old wedding photography, she is a gem. Oh, also, she tide-penned my train back to perfection (seriously, was stark white) after a bridesmaid with muddy shoes stamped a footprint on it during photos prior to the ceremony. TLDR: Book Danielle!
Jordyn S
5.0
12/20/2019
Danielle was the first vendor I signed with 1 year and 6 months before our wedding. It was the best decision I ever made. I felt an instant connection with her when we met, as did my husband. She referred us to our videographer and my makeup artist. It was a STACKED crew of amazing artists at our wedding. Danielle listens to what you want and brings incredible talent and ideas to the table. I told her I didn't like my nose from one angle and I kid you not out of the 1,000 photos btwn our engagement shoot and our wedding day there were maybe 5 photos of my nose I didn't like. HOW DID SHE DO THAT?! Danielle is incredibly reliable and truly knows what she's doing. She's amazing at giving direction on a hectic wedding day. Danielle has become a wonderful friend to both my husband and me. We loved her work so much we had her photograph product for our new coffee shop that opened after our wedding. Danielle is truly a gem and makes the wedding planning process so much easier. You'd be making a huge mistake to not hire her.
Samantha D
5.0
11/18/2019
It's almost impossible to try to describe the amount of talent that Danielle possesses. Her vision is something that one can only understand by seeing the love and happiness she is able to capture in a single moment; and she captures them all. Not only is she insanely talented, but she is one of the best human beings that exists. She is kind and hilarious, and has a way of making you feel relaxed on a day where it can be especially hard to do so. Danielle embodies light and laughter which makes getting photographed by her the most fun you'll probably ever have. On top of all of that, she is incredibly professional. On the day of our wedding she was able to keep us on a tight schedule and help direct everyone to where they needed to be and when. This took so much pressure off of us and allowed us to really enjoy every moment. I can't speak more highly of Danielle. She was THE best contribution to our wedding and I feel as though we have made a life-long friend.
Stephanie C
5.0
11/16/2019
Danielle is the absolute best at what she does! Her pictures are works of art and she finds beauty in the moment, capturing all the best big and small parts of your wedding! She is so professional and works very efficiently. She knows exactly what she is doing and how to photograph even the most difficult of subjects. She navigated rounding the wedding party up for pictures with so much speed and ease so we could get the pictures we wanted AND still be able to mingle and enjoy the time in between. She takes charge and just does what needs to be done, even if it’s helping put on my necklace or fixing my veil. I can’t wait to use Danielle again for basically any picture needs. Truly, she is an artist who captures so much beauty that visually tells your love story!
Jayne A
5.0
10/24/2019
Danielle is not only extremely talented but she is so much fun to work with. You feel like you're hanging out with a friend which is probably why she captures some of the best, most natural shots. She has such a great vibe and really puts you at ease. So many of our guests raved about her as well. I cannot recommend her enough- she is so thorough and professional and our photos are absolutely gorgeous. She's the bee's knees! So grateful to have worked with her.
Kelly H
5.0
10/20/2019
Danielle made our entire process from start to finish insanely easy. Her artistic style made our photos incredible. She was on top of her game the entire day of wedding and made everything run sooo smoothly. I can’t recommend her enough. Even when I had a misunderstanding about the contract, she was so chill about it and communicated so professionally. She is the best and felt more like a friend over “vendor” and we WILL be using her again. Thank you Danielle!! Please keep in touch xoxox
Alexandra C
5.0
9/16/2019
Danielle is every stressed out bride's dream photographer. She listened to what we wanted and ran with it. She definitely knows what she's doing and she does what it takes to get that perfect shot. She was so easy to work with and I am so grateful to have found her. Honestly I could gush about working with her forever!
Pia V
5.0
8/13/2019
If I can rate Danielle more than 5 stars I would rate her a hundred stars or probably more. After our first meeting I felt very confident about Danielle. Ratings are not enough to describe how AMAZING and TALENTED Danielle is! She directs everybody with the shots and she is very effective!! She is our FAVORITE vendor in our wedding! She was very involved in our wedding and would always initiate the follow ups before the big day! I felt like she was my planner and coordinator too! She was very helpful and ensured that our timeline was followed! We had a very tight schedule that day but Danielle made it all happen! My husband and I are very much satisfied for the price that we paid with the service of Danielle! It was all worth it! She makes sure that all the shots we want are taken. She is very easy to talk to and very reliable. We will definitely book her again for our big events! Danielle ia HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and she is THE BEST!! Huge thanks to you Danielle! We hope to work with you again!
Amanda P
5.0
7/31/2019
When looking for our wedding photographer, Marty and I wanted someone who would catch the in-between moments, the moments when no one was looking. We wanted to be photographed as we are, our goofy laughter filled selves. And Danielle exceeded our expectations. Every photo we have reminds us of the love and excitement we have for each other. Our day was perfect and Danielle captured every moment. She’s an amazing artist, so easy to work with and managed to make us look like models! We had such a great time working with her and can’t wait till we get to work with her again!
Pia A
5.0
7/29/2019
If I can rate Danielle more than 5 stars I would rate her a hundred stars or probably more. After our first meeting I felt very confident about Danielle. Ratings are not enough to describe how AMAZING and TALENTED Danielle is! She directs everybody with the shots and she is very effective!! She is our FAVORITE vendor in our wedding! She was very involved in our wedding and would always initiate the follow ups before the big day! I felt like she was my planner and coordinator too! She was very helpful and ensured that our timeline was followed! We had a very tight schedule that day but Danielle made it all happen! My husband and I are very much satisfied for the price that we paid with the service of Danielle! It was all worth it! She makes sure that all the shots we want are taken. She is very easy to talk to and very reliable. We will definitely book her again for our big events! Danielle ia HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and she is THE BEST!! Huge thanks to you Danielle! We hope to work with you again!
Edie M
5.0
7/26/2019
Danielle is a kickass artist with a brilliant talent for wedding photography. She is the ideal mashup of creative artist and skilled wedding photographer. Danielle captured my vision, had the best energy, and we felt beyond comfortable with her all day long. Danielle is able to beautifully capture intimate, emotional, festive, and important moments without feeling intrusive. Danielle is also a boss at redirectly guests who are photographically challenged and/or trying to steal the limelight in the most professional way. We wanted our photos to reflect the energy, emotions, candid moments, and true essence of our wedding day without the "pinterest" poses. Danielle nailed it on the head! Be warned you may develop a girlcrush and pursue post wedding friendship with Danielle because she's a true gem of a human being.
Calee R
5.0
7/12/2019
Your loss if you do not hire Danielle. She is one of a kind and truly the BEST! Words cannot describe how amazing she is - not just her work but also her as a person. From the day I chatted with her on the phone, we just clicked and I immediately knew my husband and I were making the right decision. Every time I look back at our wedding photos I feel like I am reliving the day all over again. You can really feel the love and joy in each photo and really captured every moment. Her attention to detail is unlike any photographer I have seen before. She's so fun to work with and knows how to get shit done, even if that means joining in on the party to get all the shots!!! We had a GIANT bridal party (30 total!) and huge guest list (over 400) and because of her the day went so smooth and every picture we wanted was captured. We had a absolute blast working with her! Hire Danielle, you wont regret it!!
Hilary G
5.0
7/09/2019
Hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was working with Danielle. I found her through the craziness of the internet and was immediately attracted to her photos. We didn't officially meet in person until my wedding day but I honestly have never felt so comfortable with someone so quickly. She truly has something unique I don't think many people have - of course, her amazing abilities as a photographer, but also her ability to connect with you and your significant other, bridal party, etc and just make everything fun and comfortable. It can be a pretty high-stress day but Danielle doesn't add to that - she simply makes it easy for you. She's also such an expert that she was able to make recommendations and help with things that I never would have thought of. And let's talk about the photos...I mean, nothing better. I got so many compliments on our photos (like "is this right out of a magazine?!) and I had no other response but "it was our photographer". She is a true artist and such a gem of a human. I can promise you won't be let down. I only wish I had more reasons to work with her again in the future.
Jane T
5.0
7/09/2019
Besides my now-husband, Danielle was the best person I found through the entire wedding process. I wasn't exactly sure what I was looking for in a wedding photographer, but I knew I didn't want the pictures to look like everyone else's and when I saw Danielle's work I knew she would be the perfect person. From the first time we spoke on the phone we just clicked and I felt instantly comfortable with her. I was on the fence about doing an engagement photo shoot, but I couldn't recommend it more because it really gives you a chance to work with your photographer in a more low-stakes way prior to the wedding and get comfortable in front of the camera. When it came to the wedding day I had no doubt that Danielle would get every shot we wanted. Honestly, when you hire Danielle you get more than a photographer. With all of her experience she knows so much about the ins and outs of weddings - she was actually the one to recommend both our florist and my hairstylist! Danielle truly felt like a friend throughout this entire process and I only wish I had a million more reasons to hire her and work with her again. Danielle is a real artist and is able to capture the big and small moments shared at your wedding. Some of my favorite pictures are of random movements or glances, but Danielle is able to capture these and turn them into treasured memories. I could not recommend Danielle more and am jealous of all the future brides who get to work with her for the first time!
Paulette A
5.0
7/08/2019
Up front, I cannot stress enough how flat out bad ass and amazing Danielle is. Her ability to quietly direct things like family pics and group shots was incredible. Just enough direction to keep things moving, not enough to kill the mood. If you’ve looked at even one of her photos, you know she’s the real deal with an education and craft that matches her passion. In the big moments she melts into the background, to the point that I reacted to some of her shots with ‘I didn’t even know she was there and that close when that happened.’ I didn’t feel like we had a photographer at our wedding, it felt like an old friend who genuinely got us and what we were going for and I think it absolutely shows through in her work. I cannot recommend her enough and would definitely hang out with her outside of work too. Just amazing. Cried when we got the sneak peeks, cried again when we got the ceremony photos, and cried again when we got the first look photos. Everything felt so natural with Danielle, we hope to work with her again in the future. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful she was and how much they loved the photos. Danielle is a true artist in every sense of the words and I feel lucky that I get to have these incredible photos and memories to hold on to.
Erin G
5.0
7/07/2019
Danielle is simply amazing. We first contacted Danielle because we had so much fun with her when we were guests at a cousin's wedding that she shot, and also loved her attention to detail and inclusion of everyone. As our photographer, we found that she was always quick to respond and spent many hours gathering details from us to make sure she captured our day exactly as we had hoped. It was also really helpful that she shared some galleries of previous weddings that she has shot, so that we could get a feel for what style and type of shots we wanted for our own wedding. Additionally, on the day of the wedding, she was not only super fun to work with, but also so efficient and organized with our time. She made sure that our entire list of requested shots were met (including getting a 60+ person shot of an extended family in less than 5 minutes!). She also was a great communicator the day of - running small details by us to maximize the time she could spend photographing at each location. It was also such a welcomed surprise to get our sneak peak shots the next day as we departed for our honeymoon. We received our full gallery of photos much sooner than expected - and now we have so many favorites it is hard to fit them all into one album. She has shot famous celebrities, but still made normal couples like us feel special for a day. If you are lucky enough to fit into her tight schedule, she can take your day to the next level!
Sarah V
5.0
10/22/2018
Working with Danielle has been such an amazing experience. She moves and thinks so quickly and smoothly and really makes your time count! When shooting bridal editorial, I have found some wedding photographers overthink and over-pose the models. I have worked with Danielle multiple times with different models and she can direct them so easily every time, even if she has never shot them before. The shoots always feel natural, cool, and energetic. I am so lucky to have met someone who understands my work and who’s creative energy elevtates the artists around her. I would strongly recommend hiring Danielle for your editorials (or your wedding!) if you are looking for photos with vision, depth, movement, and heart.
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