Danielle, the Owner and Director of Studio Danielle, On Documenting Love Stories Through Her Lens

Danielle, the visionary behind Studio Danielle, is not just a photographer; she's a storyteller whose journey began in the hallowed halls of high school. Her passion for photography blossomed during her formative years, leading her to pursue a degree in this art form. Photography has always been more than a profession to her. It's a way to capture the essence of life's most fleeting moments.

After honing her skills in a portrait studio, she spent eight transformative years under the wing of a world-renowned photographer, a chapter in her life that immensely shaped her unique approach to wedding photography.

Signature Style of Elegance and Emotion

Danielle's artistic vision is a beautiful amalgamation of romance, elegance, and editorial flair. “My work is distinguished by its emotive and passionate imagery, as well as my signature black and white photos,” she says. Each photograph tells a story, and her goal is to encapsulate the profound emotions of each wedding day.

Her equipment, comprising two Canon R6 digital SLRs and a versatile combination of zoom and prime lenses, is carefully chosen to complement her creative vision. The Profoto A10 flash utilized both on and off-camera, helps her sculpt the perfect lighting for each shot.

Personalized Client Collaboration

What sets Danielle apart is her photographic skills and her profound connection with her clients. She cherishes meeting new people and capturing their unique stories. "The incredible people I end up meeting and capturing," Danielle shares her main inspiration. Her approach to working with clients is deeply personalized, starting with a crucial pre-wedding meeting. "Having a pre-wedding meeting to discuss their visions for their day is so important," she emphasizes. "Choosing locations to shoot to reflect their style and feel for their wedding." 

This commitment is evident in her tailored wedding packages, which are meticulously crafted to reflect the individuality of each couple, with coverage ranging from 8 to 12 hours and starting prices from $7900. “We create tailored collections to suit each couple's individual requirements and vision,” Danielle adds.

Danielle also advocates for pre-wedding shoots, seeing them as crucial for building a comfortable rapport with the couples. "A pre-wedding shoot can be an amazing way to get comfortable in front of the lens and get to know your photographer before the big day," she says.

Global Weddings

Danielle's talent extends far beyond the Australian borders, with her camera capturing love stories around the globe, especially in Europe. Every destination wedding is a new adventure, a new story waiting to be told. 

In essence, Danielle's approach at Studio Danielle transcends conventional wedding photography. It's an artistic journey that captures the essence of each couple's unique love story, framed in the timeless beauty of her photographs.