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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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Reviewers raved about Danielle, calling her patient, calm, and professional throughout engagement sessions and the wedding day. She captured natural, emotional, and candid moments while handling logistics smoothly and helping couples feel at ease. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and artistry made her highly recommended.
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Reviewers raved about Danielle, calling her patient, calm, and professional throughout engagement sessions and the wedding day. She captured natural, emotional, and candid moments while handling logistics smoothly and helping couples feel at ease. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and artistry made her highly recommended.
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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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Erin Sent on 01/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Captured every detail !
We couldn’t be happier with Danielle! She beautifully captured every special moment, from the excitement of the morning to the heartfelt moments of our ceremony. From our engagement session to the big day, her friendly and easygoing nature made the entire process so enjoyable and stress-free.
During the reception, she was like a ninja—capturing incredible candid shots of our guests without anyone even noticing she was there. It’s clear she has an incredible talent for blending in while still managing to capture the essence of the day perfectly.
I even had a tiny bride freak-out moment, and she handled it so calmly and kindly, helping me feel grounded and supported. Her professionalism and warmth were truly an asset to our perfect day.
If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also an absolute joy to work with, look no further!
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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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Beth Sent on 07/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
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!!
Lee R. Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Amazing Photographer
I want to take a quick moment to thank our most AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER who handled our Wedding Day and Reception. She was amazing to work with and so easygoing, engaging and fun! Our photos are absolutely stunning and we cannot say enough as to how perfect they are to us. Many thanks again to Danielle DeFayette Photography. You made these memories and moments so pristine and perfect for us. I’ll let the link do the rest of the talking. Simply gorgeous! ❤️🌈😊❤️ Danielle Defayette Photography. Of you are in need of Photography, this young lady can totally rock it! We highly recommend her!
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Jessica Sent on 03/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
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!
Victoria Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Book! She's the best!
Danielle was incredible! We really wanted someone who did both digital and film photography for our wedding and she was perfect. She even drove all the way to Atlanta for our engagement shoot. She is so sweet, professional, and fun! Bonus: she got our pics back to us way faster than we expected. We loved her and couldn't recommend more!
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!
Lauren Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Entire Package
Danielle is one of the finest photographers I've ever worked with! My company, Weddings & Events Made Easy was hired by a client for wedding planning and coordination, and Danielle came with the client as a package deal, so to speak. It was the best coincidence! Danielle is incredibly sweet, professional and is proficient and detail oriented. She made sure the timeline was perfect for our couple and even worked around the other vendors! She has an eye for beauty that is incomparable. Her photos turned out amazingly! Please hire Danielle, you will be so thrilled with everything about her!
Candace Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Best Experience!
I cannot say enough good things about Danielle. As a wedding photographer myself, it took me a long time to pick someone and I say at least once a week to my now husband how glad I am that we went with her. As a bride, there is so much stress and so many decisions going on and you really need an advocate and someone to guide you through the day and make the whole day sail smoothly. For me that was Danielle. She was so kind, patient and positive throughout our entire time. She truly made me so calm and collected which was so important for me.
Her photos are so breathtaking and she guides you through each pose with ease. Investing in wedding photography is such an important decision. These are images that you will cherish for a lifetime and you want them to stand the test of time. With Danielle, they will.
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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.
