Your fine art motherhood portrait photographer
I'm danielle
Hi, I'm Danielle a maternity, newborn and family photographer with a heart for capturing the real, fleeting, joy-filled moments of life.
My love for photography began in my childhood, staging backyard photoshoots with my little sister using whatever we could find. But it wasn’t until I became a mom myself and chose to stay home with my first child that this passion truly took root again. Motherhood has deepened my appreciation for how quickly time passes — those tiny fingers, muddy toes, and belly laughs deserve to be remembered.
I’ve trained in newborn safety and family photography to ensure each session is not only beautiful but also comfortable and secure. My approach is gentle, relaxed, and child-led — because the best moments happen when little ones are free to run barefoot, explore, and just be themselves.
As a homeschooling mama who loves Jesus, gardening, and slow, meaningful living. I believe in nurturing innocence, wonder, and connection. In a world that often asks kids to grow up too fast, I aim to create a space where families can pause, breathe, and celebrate who they are right now — imperfect, beautiful, and deeply loved.
I’m so honored to be invited into your family’s story. Let’s capture it together.
Learn more about the services i offer
A Behind-The-Scenes Look
I love my birth experiences because each one was uniquely powerful and deeply meaningful. Every labor brought its own challenges and emotions, but also its own kind of strength and beauty. With each birth, I learned more about myself—my resilience, my intuition, and the depth of love I could feel. Those moments, from the first contraction to holding my babies for the first time, are etched into my heart. They were raw, transformative, and full of purpose—memories I’ll always cherish as the beginnings of each of my children’s stories.
Child birth
I love gardening and processing organic foods with my husband and children because it brings us closer to each other, to the earth, and to God. Working together in the soil, planting, harvesting, and preparing what we’ve grown is a beautiful reminder of God’s provision and the simple blessings He gives us. It’s a hands-on way to teach our children patience, gratitude, and the value of hard work, all while nurturing a deeper appreciation for the natural world He created. These moments spent as a family, rooted in faith and purpose, are a reflection of His goodness and a reminder to slow down and savor the life He’s given us.
my garden
"Danielle is such a great photographer, she really makes you feel as comfortable as possible and is impressive at giving prompts to kids to get those genuine smiles you see everyday at home. Her quality is a phenomenal value for the price she offers and every photo comes out so professional. I got so many sweet comments on our last session, and even though my kids weren't necessarily cooperating.... something every parent expects going into a photoshoot.... there's no way you'd even tell. Professionalism yet making you feel like her friend at the same time is what you'll get with Danielle!"
Emily
Family session
"We have worked with Danielle twice, for family photos in our home and newborn photos at her studio. She made both sessions so incredibly easy, she made my kids and my husband comfortable in front of the camera, was quick to switch up anything that wasn’t working and had so many great ideas for poses that felt natural for our family. I appreciate the time she took to make our sessions special and the photos we have because of them are ones I’ll treasure forever! I couldn’t have been happier with how they turned out. I’ve tried quite a few photographers for family photos and Danielle is by far my favorite!"
Renee
Family session
Danielle truly captures such wonderful moments! I highly recommend her to anyone looking. She is amazing to work with and such a natural especially with kiddos. We enjoy working with her each year!
Kristen
Family session
Danielle was absolutely amazing we had a big group of 18-19 people a few kiddos she was super patient with them. She really made getting our pictures done fun and enjoyable and they looked even better once we got them back I was extremely happy with them I can’t wait for our next session.
Rachel
Family session
You Deserve the best
"My goal in every session is documenting real connection- capturing the quiet glances, tiny fingers, and tender embraces that make your story truly yours. I strive to have a natural and relaxed approach to create timeless images that reflect the love, emotion and joy of your growing family".
