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About

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$6,150

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$8,500

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Danielle Defayette Photography

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Reviewers praise Danielle as an exceptional wedding photographer, highlighting her talent, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of the day. Danielle's attention to detail, organization, and warm demeanor have left couples feeling at ease and their special moments beautifully documented. Clients appreciate her flexibility, communication, and the stunning results that exceeded expectations, recommending her for creating lasting memories for weddings and other important events.

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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.

Reviewers praise Danielle as an exceptional wedding photographer, highlighting her talent, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of the day. Danielle's attention to detail, organization, and warm demeanor have left couples feeling at ease and their special moments beautifully documented. Clients appreciate her flexibility, communication, and the stunning results that exceeded expectations, recommending her for creating lasting memories for weddings and other important events.

Sarah
Sarah E. Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 03/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Timeless Photos

Danielle is a fantastic photographer and we are so happy to have hired her for our engagement photos and our wedding. We just had our engagement shoot and were so pleased with the photos. Danielle is professional, communicative, and kind, and will truly be your hype woman when taking photos. She scouted out photo locations before we arrived and was so good at posing us and making sure we looked our best. I can't say enough good things about Danielle!

Elizabeth
Beth D. Sent on 07/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! So Happy We Worked With Danielle!

Wow, Danielle is amazing! We worked with Danielle for our wedding photographs. From our very first interaction, we knew we were in the best hands. Before our first shoot, Danielle was incredibly responsive, made sure all logistics were easy to figure out and organize, and made the paperwork portions easy. As part of our package, we did an engagement shoot. Highly recommend doing that. Danielle was patient walking us through the various poses and made sure we were comfortable throughout the shoot. For people on the fence about doing an engagement shoot - do it! It helps make wedding day easier. Plus the photos were gorgeous. When it came to wedding day, Danielle knocked it out of the park. She helped keep us calm throughout the day, made sure we got each shot we wanted, did her homework before so she knew the best shots to get at the venue, and made every second count. We were blown away by our wedding photographs. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Danielle!!

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Danielle Defayette Photography frequently asked questions

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.

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