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Danielle Defayette Photography

Danielle Defayette Photography

Bristol, VA
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    Jacqueline Sent on 09/25/2025
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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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    Lee R. Sent on 06/20/2023
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    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
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    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!

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    Victoria Sent on 09/15/2022
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    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!
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    Lauren Sent on 01/10/2022
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    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!
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    Lauren Sent on 11/19/2021
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    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!
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    Candace Sent on 11/08/2021
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    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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    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!!!♥️
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    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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    Great work, and great pricing! Highly recommend!

    Danielle is fantastic! She does wonderful work, we love our photos, and she is reliable and easy to work with. I am very glad to have found her to photograph our special day. Would definitely recommend her to anyone on the search for a photographer!!
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    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!
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    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! :)
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    Wonderful!

    Danielle is wonderful to work with! Our pictures turned out great and she makes it easy even for the awkward people ☺️
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    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. :)
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    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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    Ana Sent on 11/11/2017
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    Danielle and Albert were great to work with! Love their work!
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    CALL HER. SHE IS FANTASTIC! THRU DANIELLE'S PHOTOGRAPHS, I HAVE PICTURES THAT I AM PROUD TO SHOW OFF TO OTHERS. SHE HAS GIVEN ME MEMORIES TO RELIEVE FOREVER. CALL HER. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.
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