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Dani Leigh Photography (now Dani & Jonathan Photo + Film) is a husband-and-wife photography and videography team based in Baltimore, MD, serving Maryland, DC, Virginia, and wherever love takes you.

What began as Dani Leigh Photography has naturally grown into something even more special — working alongside Dani’s husband, Jonathan. Capturing wedding days together is truly the greatest gift for them as partners, and an even greater one for their couples. Having a married photo and video team means a shared vision, effortless communication, and storytelling that feels seamless, intentional, and deeply personal.

Dani and Jonathan specialize in weddings that feel like the couple themselves: relaxed, joyful, intimate, and full of real moments. They know not everyone loves being in front of a camera, and they approach each day with a calm, friendly presence that helps couples feel comfortable and fully themselves. Expect gentle guidance when needed, plenty of laughter, and a whole lot of heart — along with those quiet, in-between moments that often mean the most.

Couples can choose photography-only coverage or combined photo and video collections, with engagement sessions and flexible wedding coverage available. The end result is a thoughtfully curated gallery and film that lets you relive your day exactly as it felt — surrounded by your favorite people, imperfections and all.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Dani Leigh Photography

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Dani Leigh Photography received glowing reviews for capturing beautiful and natural wedding photos that exceeded expectations. Many couples praised Dani for her ability to make them feel comfortable, relaxed, and natural in front of the camera. Reviewers appreciated her vibrant personality, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as her seamless coordination with other vendors. Dani was commended for her efficient scheduling, stunning edits, and ability to capture genuine moments effortlessly. Overall, numerous reviewers highly recommended Dani Leigh Photography for weddings, emphasizing her talent, humor, and ability to create lasting memories.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Dani Leigh Photography received glowing reviews for capturing beautiful and natural wedding photos that exceeded expectations. Many couples praised Dani for her ability to make them feel comfortable, relaxed, and natural in front of the camera. Reviewers appreciated her vibrant personality, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as her seamless coordination with other vendors. Dani was commended for her efficient scheduling, stunning edits, and ability to capture genuine moments effortlessly. Overall, numerous reviewers highly recommended Dani Leigh Photography for weddings, emphasizing her talent, humor, and ability to create lasting memories.

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Katelyn Sent on 01/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dani is an artist!!

Dani’s website mentioned that if you are awkward in your photos, she’s the photographer for you. She was soooooo right!! I’ve never liked a candid photo of myself, ever. Our wedding photos are the most breathtaking pictures. Dani fit in with everyone and knew exactly how to get every individuals personality to shine for pictures. Our crowd is a little rowdy & unfiltered, Dani never batted an eye & kept rolling with us. Every photo shines of the beautiful day it was and I could not be more grateful to have chosen her for this once in a lifetime moment. Thank you so much Dani!
Claira
Claira Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dani was our FAVORITE vendor!!!

Dani was my absolute favorite vendor for my wedding, no contest (and I loved all of my vendors!). I really can't express how happy I am that we chose her to capture our day. She was everything we could have wanted and more, because she doesn't just give you the most incredible photos you'll ever take, she also holds your hand and provides the biggest sense of support and relief throughout the entire process!

She completely blew us away from our first consultation with her. She has the most beautiful, vibrant, and funny personality! She was the person on my wedding day that gave me the most comfort and ease, because she knows exactly what she's doing and she will advocate for what you want and need, all while keeping you laughing and smiling! That energy is so valuable for anyone on their wedding day, but especially for people who feel awkward in front of camera (or have family members who stress them out!!).

She also was the expert in the room who kept us on schedule! She worked so well and proactively with our other vendors to coordinate throughout the day. Everyone in the industry loves her just as much! When I told my other vendors who I was working with, they all said "Oh, yay! We love working with Dani!"

I could only select a few out of the hundreds of amazing photos for this review, but I think these are some good examples of what she can do. The photos we got FELT like our wedding day. Her eye for angles, the way she edits, all of the little moments that she captured that I had forgotten about--I am entirely reliving the day every time I look at them. And yet, I didn't feel like I spent a lot of time taking photos overall. She's efficient because she wants you to enjoy your wedding, not just pose for photos all day. I'm so, so grateful. I could write a book on why you should hire her. Do yourself a favor, and work with her for your wedding. You'll be so glad you did!
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Dani enough!!

We cannot say enough positive things about Dani from Dani Leigh Photography and Jonathan from Your Story Told! We hired them for our wedding that took place May 17, 2025 and everything about the experience of working with them - from our initial call to the engagement shoot to the planning process to our wedding - was so fun, exciting, and easy. Their vibe is exactly what you want on your wedding day - confident, relaxed, positive, and an infectious energy that will have you and everyone else at ease and bring out nothing but natural joy in your photos and videos. The albums and videos they delivered for our engagement shoot and wedding are everything we could have ever wanted and more, perfectly capturing the love and energy from our day. We literally can’t stop looking at and watching them! We would recommend them in a heartbeat. They are beyond good and completely blew us away.
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Amanda Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dani Leigh was the best!!

We highly recommend Danielle for your big day! She was incredibly professional, listed to our requests and above all produced beautiful photographs. From the time of our initial meeting, we knew she was the best choice for us. She made our engagement shoot a breeze and was a blast to work with for our wedding!
Alex
Alex Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10! You Won't Regret Working with Dani

Honestly, if you're on this page looking for a wedding photographer, stop your search now and just go with Dani. We couldn't be happier with our decision to have her capture our wedding day. Just take a look at all the 5-star review. Results are in and it's unanimous: she's absolutely amazing.

From our initial consultation, we knew she was the perfect fit. You can see from her portfolio that she is ridiculous talented, but as soon as we spoke with her it was obvious that she is one of the sweetest, most fun people to be around. She was always responsive throughout the planning process, and on the big day she was prompt, professional, and an absolute joy to be around. Her warm and outgoing personality made it so easy for everyone to relax in front of the camera, and she blended in seamlessly with our guests (my mom was amazing, noting that she didn't even see her that day and doesn't know how she got so many fantastic candid shots). So many of our friends and family have commented on how much they enjoyed interacting with her, and you can see it in the photos -- genuine, beautiful moments captured flawlessly.

Oh, and did I mention her soon-to-be husband was the second photographer that day? He's a videographer and they do incredible packages for couples looking to capture every moment of their wedding day. Talk about a power couple. I'm going to be tracking their big day closer than the royal wedding.

At this point, the cake has been eaten, the champagne has been drunk, the flowers have wilted, but these photos will last forever and thanks to Dani, we have the most stunning images to relive our wedding day for the rest of our lives. Thank you for giving us the most beautiful memories of our wedding day!

Oh, and not to mention, the pictures came out absolutely ridiculous. I'll take any excuse to show them off, this review included!
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Kelsey Sent on 09/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

Hiring Dani was the best decision ever! We were worried that we may feel awkward in front of the camera, but Dani has a way of making you relax and be natural. Plus she is so funny, so we were just laughing and having a good time! On the wedding day, all the pictures didn't feel like a chore like I thought it would. It was so much fun because of Dani! We got our photos back SO quickly and there are so many amazing pictures from our big day I can't even narrow down which ones to frame!! We are so so happy. THANK YOU DANI
Amber
Amber Sent on 05/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer for Camera-Shy Couples!! :)

My husband and I booked Dani for our courthouse wedding and we could not recommend her (and Jonathon) enough! We are usually very awkward and nervous when it comes to photos, but Dani made it so effortless and easy. It felt like we were just hanging out and having so much fun!

Dani and Jonathon were there to demonstrate poses if we needed it, but overall it was an organic experience and at no point did it feel like a task to be out there taking photos. The two hour session flew by!

Our photos of our special day truly encapsulate us as a couple and I’m so in love with them. If you’re thinking about booking, do it!!
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Rachael Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Dani Leigh as your wedding photographer - she's the best!

Dani is phenomenal - plain and simple! She was professional and detail-oriented while also being fun and easygoing. She helped make our day enjoyable and stress free! You want someone you can laugh with on your big day, but also someone who is organized and on top of it -- she is both. We loved that she got the posed photos that we wanted but also made us feel so comfortable/at ease that she got many lighthearted and candid ones too.

In the lead up to wedding day, we had a call or two with her to make sure our timeline and shot list were perfect, and she was really helpful in making sure we built in enough buffer time to not be stressed.

We ultimately did a 12-hour package + engagement photos with her and have no regrets. The engagement session was a great way to get to know each other. Then for our wedding weekend, she came for 10 hours of the actual wedding day and 2 hours for our welcome drinks the night before. We are so glad we did it this way, because now we have photos from Friday and Saturday!

We just got our full album, and our friends and family can't stop gushing about how amazing our photos are and how well Dani captured the entire weekend. We are so thrilled!
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Alexandra Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer

Dani is the best photographer! I’m a bride who has never had professional photos taken before this. Dani made me feel so comfortable, and she is hilarious! Every picture we have genuine smiles on our faces. Dani was adored by myself and all my family/friends and she gave us the most beautiful pictures to remember our day with! I cannot recommend her enough!
Jordyn
Jordyn Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Camera-Shy to Model Vibes

We cannot thank Dani Leigh enough for making models out of two of the most camera-shy people in existence! My husband and I both usually feel uncomfortable in front of the camera but Dani's charming nature, kindness, and witty humor allowed us to open up and truly enjoy taking our wedding photos. We almost can't believe that we look so confident on film! Not only are the photos Dani took absolutely stunning, but they truly capture all the love and joy that made our wedding day so special. Dani's excitement was contagious and by the end of the night, she felt like our best friend. I would highly recommend her to photograph your special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Documented Video Productions Documented Video Productions Wedding Videographers

Great eye, amazing quality and easy to work with - Dani Leigh Photography should be your first stop when shopping for photographers. Not only does she have an impressive roster of celebrity clients but she is affordable, creative and works with me to get the best angle at each event. Thanks again for everything!

EVENTPRO Design and Production EVENTPRO Design and Production Wedding Decor & Lighting

Dani is simply amazing! Super fun and easy to work with, her shots really stand out. The EventPro team loves to rock the party with Dani!

Wessel's Florist Wessel's Florist Wedding Florists

Lovely, lovely!

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Dani Leigh Photography frequently asked questions

Dani Leigh Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Dani Leigh Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dani Leigh Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Dani Leigh Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dani Leigh Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Dani Leigh Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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