Hi, I'm Danielle!

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A 6th generation Vermonter with roots in New England, I'm a renaissance woman with deep ties to the creative community in my home state. From photographing my friends as a child on my dad's point and shoot, to photographing couples on the Pacific Northwest coast—my photography has taken me across the United States to capture intimate love stories and ethereal creatures in the most beautiful natural landscapes. I've worked with hundreds of clients to bring their visions to life, and have had my work published—most recently in Rock n' Roll Bride Magazine and Seven Days.

A filmmaker by training, I've had my film work shown at festivals around the nation and have worked on film productions across the globe. I'm the recipient of an Emmy Award for my debut narrative short The Silence Between, and am a 5x Telly Award Winner for my commercial work. My filmmaking work has taken me all over the US, Ireland, England and Wales—further fueling my love and passion for travel and storytelling in unique landscapes.

When I'm not working, you can find me slow hiking or kayaking in the Vermont wilderness, snuggling with my dog Kobe, cooking vegan comfort food with my life-partner Spencer, baking sourdough goodies (my newest obsession) or laying in the sunshine with a good book.

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"Having the opportunity to work with Danielle was nothing short of a truly amazing and magical experience!"

"She is so talented and creative that she made us feel natural and confident in front of the camera. Her communication leading up to the elopement day was impeccable, professional, and all the prep work led to a perfect execution! She took the time to understand what we wanted to create to remember the day and truly made the day feel even more special.

We loved how her style captured the special moments of our day, and her ideas and techniques led to a perfect reflection of everything we wanted to pop in the photos, creating a romantic, moody, magical fairytale forest vibe. All throughout the day, she was checking in to ensure that she captured everything that we wanted. She truly brings the human element to photography, which really sets her approach apart from others.

She is a blend of artistic vision and technical skill, possessing creativity, a strong sense of composition and storytelling ability; she adjusts to different situations and unexpected challenges, while maintaining infinite patience, and we love her passion for photography. We highly recommend Danielle. She is truly a gem!!!"

- akanksha + hayley, fall 2025 Vermont

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Here are some things we might have in common:

A love of all things fantasy: art, books, movies, and culture.

A deep sense of love and connection: to the world around us and the mountains that we call home.

Appreciation for quiet moments: reading good books, walking through the woods, and the first sip of a maple-sweetened hot beverage.

Plant-based lifestyle: for our health, our environment, and the animals.

Sense of adventure: a love of travel from the mountains to the seas.

Good food: I'm a dessert person with a passion for vegan comfort food.

Doing things with my hands: baking sourdough during the winter, digging in my gardens in the summertime, and helping my partner with woodworking projects.

Love of Vermont: I spend my spring gardening, my summer on my kayak, my fall hiking in the mountains, and my winters baking in my kitchen.

Danielle's Approach

magical portraits, candid moments, emotive storytelling

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I approach a wedding day like I am filming a movie: telling a story throughout your entire gallery so you can relive each moment as it happened. This includes ethereal and dynamic portraits, as well as moment-driven candids filled with genuine emotion.

I know when to provide gentle guidance and direction (so you're not standing around going "WTF do I do with my hands") and know when to step back to let the candidness of the moment shine through. I curate a sense of both styles to honor the secret love languages between you and your favorite people, so that you can feel confident in front of the camera while letting the magic unfold authentically.

Most importantly, I provide a calm and grounding energy—acting as your steady guide to keep you present and grounded in the moment. Whether it's holding your hand and taking a deep breath together to calm your nerves, or stepping back and giving you the space you need, I take the time to learn and understand what each person needs in order to best support them throughout the day.

As a 2024 bride and someone who's captured over 100+ weddings and elopements, I know what it's like to be on both sides of the camera. I promise to do everything in my power to make sure your experience working with me is fun, easy, and truly exceptional.

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100+

Elopements and Weddings Captured Since 2016

11+

Years of my career spent behind the camera

6+

Dogs photographed at celebrations each year (I always bring treats!)

40+

Hours spent on every client, from initial inquiry to photo delivery

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"We credit a huge part of the loveliness of the day to Danielle and she made us feel safe, comfortable, and celebrated."

"There were two things we wanted when we were planning to get married: to elope somewhere beautiful and to have Danielle as our photographer. Luckily, despite her living across the country from us, we got both and it was perfect! When you choose Danielle as your photographer, she takes the time to get to know you and ask what you want from your day/your pictures. She wants to make sure that you love your wedding photos and offers to help in countless ways that you wouldn’t expect of a photographer (she even offered to pick us up flowers for our elopement!).

Danielle also helped us find a location that fit what we wanted and when Mother Nature intervened with a thunderstorm on the day of, she helped us pivot to a new location and truly saved the day. She went above and beyond, scouting the new location with super short notice and because she is an expert with almost a decade of experience in the wedding industry, she saw the new location and immediately had a plan for gorgeous photos. All we had to do was show up!

She took so much stress and planning out of the day for us, despite the weather threatening to make things more stressful, and supported us in every way we needed. She knows how to read a couple and base her methods around their needs and as an introverted couple who likes to procrastinate, this was so appreciated. From the sneak peaks we have seen, she has captured the joy and magic that we felt on that day. We will treasure these photos and our experience forever. Thank you Danielle, your talent is a gift!"