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Daniel James Photography is a versatile wedding photography company based in State College, Pennsylvania, that services the entire state of Pennsylvania, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and beyond. The owners, Daniel and Tonya Forster, are WeddingWire Couples’ Choice award-winning wedding photographers who work with the talented Erika Townsend and Steve Walters. The experienced team at Daniel James Photography will capture all of the most memorable moments of your special day through their camera lenses.

Services Offered
Daniel James Photography provides couples a wide range of services for wedding events, which include photography, videography, a photo booth and uplighting/monogram. They photograph couples using contemporary, natural, photojournalism and traditional styles. Their wedding photography services are as follows:

  • Additional hours
  • Boudoir shoot
  • Destination/Travel
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • Second shooter
  • Trash the dress
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Daniel James Photography

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Daniel James Photography received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their photography and videography services, with reviewers praising their professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, and ability to capture special moments. The team, particularly Dan and Stefani, was commended for their personable and accommodating approach, making couples feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process. The quality of the photos and videos exceeded expectations, with many highlighting the emotional depth and timeless essence of the captured moments. The team's responsiveness, flexibility, and passion for their craft were also highlighted as standout qualities, earning them high recommendations for couples seeking exceptional wedding photography and videography services.

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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.

Daniel James Photography received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their photography and videography services, with reviewers praising their professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, and ability to capture special moments. The team, particularly Dan and Stefani, was commended for their personable and accommodating approach, making couples feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process. The quality of the photos and videos exceeded expectations, with many highlighting the emotional depth and timeless essence of the captured moments. The team's responsiveness, flexibility, and passion for their craft were also highlighted as standout qualities, earning them high recommendations for couples seeking exceptional wedding photography and videography services.

Sophia
Sophia Sent on 01/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Videography Experience

Daniel James Photography exceeded our expectations with their videography services. Stefani was our videographer, and she was so kind, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire day. She beautifully captured our day and all of the special moments in a way that feels genuine and timeless. We are incredibly grateful and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for an amazing videography team.
M
Matthew Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Daniel James is an amazing photographer!

I would recommend using him for your special events. Our session was in depth and had a lot of great photos to choose from
Lacee
Lacee Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Daniel is so kind and made our photography experience amazing! So many amazing photos, it's going to be difficult to choose from!

Photography is one thing you want to make a good investment with. These are memories to be able to share with friends and family and to keep for a lifetime. Daniel was a very good choice for us and the quality of the photos are great.
Brian
Brian Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Creativity!

After reviewing several photographers we chose Daniel James Photography due to quality and creative minds. They were able to help us meet our budget and provide us with what we searching for. They were friendly, organized, and talented. Highly recommend!
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely pleased!

We had an outstanding experience with Daniel James Photography. Their professionalism, attention to detail and creative eye were evident from the beginning. The photos exceeded our expectations. We are extremely pleased and would enthusiastically recommend their services to any couple looking for exceptional photography.
Joanette
Joanette Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Penn State

I would absolutely recommend Daniel James! The engagement photos turned out fantastic! He is very easy to work with from scheduling to our package. He was also able to get some great photos with the doggie!
Brandon
Brandon Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What more can you ask for?

He was great. During our engagement photos to working with us on our wedding, the work was everything we could’ve asked for and more. A true professional at work and very good at what he does
McKenzie
Mckenzie Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Daniel as our wedding photographer. From the very first meeting, he was kind, professional, and truly passionate about capturing our story. On the day of the wedding, he made everyone feel comfortable and at ease — even those who usually shy away from the camera.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning — a perfect blend of candid moments, emotional details, and timeless portraits. Every picture feels alive and full of emotion. We’ll cherish them forever.
If you’re looking for a photographer who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, Daniel is the one!
Marcus
Marcus Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement and wedding photos

Incredibly easy to work with. The photos turned out great. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a photographer.
C
Chris Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Don’t skip the drone shots!

Daniel’s team was easy to work with and guided us through every step. Pictures and videos turned out better than I could ever imagined. If you don’t add the drone, you’ll regret it!
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Awards

391
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Ultimate Jams DJ Service Ultimate Jams DJ Service Wedding DJs

Daniel and his crew are one of the best I have worked with in the last year. If you are looking for a team that is focused on capturing the moments that you want from your wedding, look no further

Fern Hill Weddings Fern Hill Weddings Park & Outdoor Weddings

Daniel James Photographer is a reputable wedding photographer in our region who provides photography, videography, photo booth & uplighting/monograms for weddings and special events. We actually hosted Daniel's own wedding at our wedding venue and his company provided the photo booth, uplighting, light monogram and videography services. All of the equipment mentioned was state-of-the-art and worked beautifully. Daniel directed the placement of all of these items and his choices were spot-on. On a personal note, Dan and his wife are lovely individuals and a wonderful couple. It was a privilege to host them at our venue, C. Barton McCann School of Art.

Bree-Z-Acres Bree-Z-Acres Barn & Farm Weddings

As someone who has used Daniel James Photography both as a personal photographer and as a business associate, I have nothing but praise for Daniel and his work. Daniel is professional, courteous, personable and absolutely amazing at what he does. His work is hands down the best on the market!!! He was born with a camera in his hands. His work speaks for itself. I have watched him photograph a wedding and then look at the finished photos and the bride and groom did not even know of him being present taking the photos. He moves around an area with such grace and ease that the people do not even know that he is there which allows him to capture those once in a life time moments that can not be duplicated. If you are looking for a photographer to capture those special in life, Daniel James is the man for the job!!!! He gets 5 stars from me all the way around!!!!

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Daniel James Photography frequently asked questions

Daniel James Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Daniel James Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
Daniel James Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Daniel James Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
Daniel James Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Daniel James 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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