hi there,

Hi, I’m Danielle Defayette Smith

Let's be real, there are a LOT of newborn photography options out there, so it means a lot to me to know that you’ve chosen to learn more about working with me.

As a long time hybrid digital & film portrait photographer, I truly adore & cherish each family I photograph.

Of course I love photography — even if I didn’t get paid a single dollar to do this for work, I’d still be obsessed with taking photos every day — but I’m really in it for the couples and families I work with.

Meeting you, hearing your story, and having a great time while 
capturing your sweet moments?
There’s nothing better.

and I'm so happy you're here.

10+

1,200,000

575+

11+

7

years as a
photographer

photographs taken in my career

countries and
counting

wonderful
clients

years with
my husband

10+

years as a
photographer

1,200,000

photographs taken in my career

7

countries and
counting

575+

wonderful
clients

11+

years with
my husband

investment

The Whole 9 Yards

+ Over An Hour Of Shooting Time
+ 60+ Fully Edited Images
+ Location(s) of Your Choice
+ Outfit Change if Desired
+ Printing Rights For All Images
+ Online Gallery with Images

$775

Signature Session

+ 45-60 Minutes Of Shooting Time
+ 35 Fully Edited Images
+ Location of Your Choice
+ Printing Rights For All Images
+ Online Gallery with Images

$575

Power Half Hour

+ 30 Minutes Of Shooting Time
+ 15 Fully Edited Images
+ Pre-Selected Location
+ Printing Rights For Selected Images
+ Online Gallery with Images

$325

With every package, you will receive a gallery containing the high-resolution digital photographs, a personal-use print release, and all of my years of experience to ensure the entire experience is both super fun & super smooth. 

Pick Your

Heirloom Photo Box & USB drive

$175

8x8 Coffee table photo album

$495

10x10 Custom Album

$650+

Add-Ons

Grandparent Albums

$400 each

Expedited Turnaround

$245

if you’re interested in adding on heirloom artwork or additional portrait sessions, we can discuss those options, too!

one last thing

the fine print

+ Any travel fees will be discussed upfront at the time of inquiry.
+ Shooting time is consecutive. If multiple locations are requested, driving time in between the two does count towards your session time. 
+ Power Half Hour sessions are available only at pre-selected locations. This list of spots will be provided by the photographer before booking. 
+ Extended family sessions are greatly encouraged, but sessions with 8+ individuals need to be disclosed prior to booking. 

as seen in

“On the big day, I had absolutely 
                 to worry about.

nothing

— ashley & brandon

What more can I say about Danielle and her team?! She was the most FANTASTIC wedding photographer. She made sure the timeline was followed and worked so well with our wedding coordinators.  I already have a variety of beautiful shots on display in our new home!”

"I can't stop scrolling through our gallery!

— kim

Danielle was so great and easy to work with! After our first zoom, my fiance and I just knew she was going to be a great fit! 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. I would highly recommend her!!!”

Questions

frequently asked

No, I do not currently offer in-person sales. After our session together, you'll receive your completed images via an online gallery delivered to straight to your inbox!

To officially schedule your date in the calendar, a 30% payment is due when signing the contract and the remaining balance is due one week prior to your scheduled session.

I also offer flexible payment plans if you’d prefer to go that route!

The cost of collection you choose above and any optional add-on items you include are all that you will be charged for--period. If you wish to purchase prints and products from your session, you can do that directly via the online gallery!

Abso-friggin-lutely. I wholeheartedly believe in bringing all the extra gear with me and off camera flash is no exception. Whether we are frolicking in fields full of sunshine or capturing cute images in your beautiful (but not-so-naturally-lit!) home—I’ll be ready to handle the lighting situation with ease.

Totally! You can order them right through your online gallery once you’ve given thought to which ones are your absolute faves that you want up on your walls or in your albums!

When coordinating a family session, there is always the possibility that absolute pandemonium may ensue--I understand!

Although I do not offer refunds, I do I try to be as flexible as possible when it comes to rescheduling due to illness and injuries. Please reach out as soon as possible and we can look at the calendar to find a replacement date that works! 

If you’re ready to move forward, let me know which collection you are most interested and send over any additional questions you may have. If it’s a go, I’ll send you a proposal, and once you sign, your session is officially on the calendar!

With photographs that capture the magical chaos of the moments you’re living right now, you’ll have a tangible memory to turn to when the inevitable

“but where did the time go?”

tears come.

© danielle defayette, 2023

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