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Hi there! I’m Danielle. I am a fine art film and digital hybrid photographer who captures images full of color, light, and nostalgia wherever my travels take me.
In addition, I am your bonus bridesmaid, professional third wheel, and photographer extraordinaire! I'm here to make you feel like your absolute best self while getting you down that aisle to your other half. I strive to mix fine art and photojournalism to capture those genuine, natural wedding moments in an editorial way.
My goal is to create a genuine and lasting relationship with you, based on mutual trust, while providing impeccably detailed service and absolutely unforgettable images. I’ll bring my calming presence and passion to your wedding day, putting everyone at ease so that you are free to wholeheartedly celebrate as the day unfolds.
When I’m not traveling the world photographing couples madly in love, you’ll find me at home on our little farm in Virginia. I'm a wife to my college sweetheart, mama to a wild little boy, dog owner, grower of flowers, Babydoll sheep farmer, and lover of the written word. I find joy in the things that are beautiful for the sake of being beautiful, and experiences that leave your soul feeling a little bit richer.
https://danielledefayette.com/
Service Locations:
Based in Virginia, USA
Destination friendly
Washington D.C.
Virginia Beach
Charlottesville
Richmond
Raleigh, NC
Asheville, NC
Knoxville, TN
Services Offered:
Danielle Defayette Photography has experience photographing in natural, photojournalistic and traditional styles. She can provide couples with albums, canvases, digital files, matted prints, prints, proofs, save-the-dates and thank-you cards. Some of the services she offers include:
Destination Wedding Photography
Engagement sessions
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
Bridal Boudoir Sessions
Second + Third Photographers
Online Viewing Gallery
Printing Rights
Woman-owned
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Danielle is described as an exceptional and phenomenal wedding photographer who captured beautiful and emotional moments effortlessly. She is praised for being patient, professional, and easygoing, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free for couples. Her attention to detail, artistic eye, and ability to blend in while capturing candid shots are highly appreciated. Danielle's warm, calm, and supportive demeanor helped couples feel at ease and allowed them to truly enjoy their special day. Overall, couples highly recommend Danielle for her talent, professionalism, and ability to create lasting memories.
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Danielle is described as an exceptional and phenomenal wedding photographer who captured beautiful and emotional moments effortlessly. She is praised for being patient, professional, and easygoing, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free for couples. Her attention to detail, artistic eye, and ability to blend in while capturing candid shots are highly appreciated. Danielle's warm, calm, and supportive demeanor helped couples feel at ease and allowed them to truly enjoy their special day. Overall, couples highly recommend Danielle for her talent, professionalism, and ability to create lasting memories.
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Jessica Sent on 04/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wonderful!
Danielle is wonderful to work with! Our pictures turned out great and she makes it easy even for the awkward people ☺️
Jacqueline Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A kind soul you need on your team!
We can not put into words how great it was working with Danielle as our wedding photographer! My husband and I are the type who immediately try to compete with each other over who can be more awkward the second a camera lens is pointed at us. We also can’t sit still for more than five minutes without getting distracted. We truly gave Danielle a challenge, but she met it with nothing but patience, kindness, and a calming energy that made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and laughed it off with us. Even our family noticed—several relatives mentioned how sweet and professional Danielle was while giving direction during the chaos of family portraits. That alone speaks volumes! My husband and I rarely love photos of ourselves, but when Danielle sent us the sneak peeks, we were genuinely emotional. She captured us in a way that felt natural, beautiful, and so us.
From start to finish, Danielle was everything we could have hoped for and more. She’s not only a phenomenal photographer, but also a kind soul you want by your side during the whirlwind of a wedding day. Worth every penny and then some—we cannot thank and recommend her highly enough!
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Lauren Sent on 01/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Highly recommend!
Danielle was so wonderful and easy to work with from start to finish. We really appreciated how organized and detailed she was during the planning phase, and then her flexibility & understanding we were running a little behind schedule on the day of. She took the time to guide us through each pose and made us feel comfortable -- every photo turned out beautifully as a result. We (including our family and friends) had a really hard time deciding on our favorite photos (which she turned around quickly). We will cherish these photos forever and highly recommend her!
Sarah Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
If you want your big day captured perfectly book Danielle
Danielle is an extraordinary photographer who we were lucky enough to have capture both our engagement photos and wedding day. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to ensure that every moment of our special day was beautifully documented. Our wedding took place at the historic Daughters of the American Revolution building, and Danielle's attention to detail and artistic eye perfectly captured the elegance of the venue and the emotion of the day. She didn't miss a single important moment, from the big milestones to the candid, in-between shots that truly tell the story of the day.
Not only is Danielle unbelievably talented, but she is also an incredible person to work with. Her warm, calm, and professional demeanor made us feel at ease in front of the camera, allowing us to truly enjoy the moment. She was flexible and attentive to our needs, making sure that we got all of the shots we wanted, even ones we didn’t think to ask for.
We are so grateful to have had Danielle by our side to document our biggest life moments, and we know without a doubt that we’ll be reaching out to her again in the future for all the important moments yet to come. If you're looking for a photographer who will go the extra mile and create memories that will last a lifetime, we can't recommend Danielle highly enough!
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Kristen Sent on 04/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wedding and Bridal Photographer
I can’t say enough about Danielle and her services. She was accommodating, professional and her work speaks for itself. Her bride’s checklist and questionnaire are so thorough and put every stressful bride at ease. Our session made me feel as though I’ve known her for years - she’s so warm and thoughtful. :)
Tara Sent on 05/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Phenomenal!
Danielle has an eye for the perfect photo! She provided us with not only some of the most beautiful engagement photos, but photos that are timeless. Danielle is very professional, flexible, and detail oriented. These are all qualities I would want in a photographer for my big day. She is also super sweet and down to earth. She made us feel super comfortable. Thanks your Danielle for providing us with photos that will forever hold a special place in my heart and all over my walls!
Michelle Sent on 04/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Friendly, professional and excellent!
Danielle did a great job capturing our engagement session and our wedding in 2017! She responds very quickly and is very flexible! My husband and I felt very comfortable with her and her husband during our photos shoots, which I believe to be very important. She knew how to pose us for photos, which made the session stress free. Highly recommend! :)
Ashley Sent on 02/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Phenomenal work, professionalism, affordable, attention to detail!
What more can I say about Danielle and her team?! She was the most FANTASTIC wedding photographer. After seeing her work from a friend's previous wedding, I knew from the start that I wanted to book her. I loved that her style was not too light or dark, and just had the perfect highlights! From the start, she was professional and always there to answer questions or provide suggestions. What stood out to me the most was her efficient planning style shot suggestions. Danielle had a very detailed, specific wedding day questionnaire that really guided my thoughts on what shots I wanted her to get on the big day. I appreciated her sweet spirit and this attention to detail. On the big day, I had absolutely nothing to worry about--she made sure the timeline was followed and worked so well with our wedding coordinators. I also did a Bridal Portrait session with her-- these photos will be cherished by my family for a lifetime! Danielle, thank you for capturing all the details of our big day perfectly. I already have a variety of beautiful shots on display in our new home. She even made my husband and I feel so special by sending some of her favorite shots printed from the big day in a box with a note thanking us for booking her. Danielle is a dream! Thank you for capturing all the moments from our big day that we will cherish for years to come!!
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Kim L. Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Excellent Photographer!!!
Danielle was so great and easy to work with! Our original wedding date had to be moved due to COVID and our previously booked photographer had a commitment on our new date. We began our search with not much luck but finally about 2 and a half months before our new date, someone recommended Danielle. After our first zoom, my fiance and I just knew she was going to be a great fit! She was extremely professional, touched base quickly answering any questions, and I just always felt she sincerely wanted our business! She was excellent in planning our timeline, getting things organized ahead of the date, and on the actual day captured so many great moments of our wedding, both posed and candid. She also did a great job of telling us what to do in photos and they just turned out great! I can't stop scrolling through our gallery she got to us in a very timely manner! I would highly recommend her!!!♥️
Stephanie Sent on 04/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Awesome Experience!
Danielle was amazing on our wedding day. She made everyone comfortable and was very efficient in getting our photos back to us. My husband and I paid a venue to allow us to take photos there before we said "i do", and when they forgot to unlock the gates that we could get in (and we couldn't get a hold of them) Danielle thought on her feet and came up with a better alternative. She was respectful of our church's photography rule but still captured the intimacy of that day. Our photos are something that we will cherish for forever!
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Danielle Defayette Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files
Danielle Defayette Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Danielle Defayette Photography offers the following photography styles:
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Danielle Defayette Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits
Danielle Defayette Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Danielle Defayette 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.
