Danielle Defayette Photography

About Danielle Defayette Photography

Hi! I'm Danielle. My mission statement? To live and lead a life full of joy. I strive to experience joy and spread joy each and every single day.

Whether it's capturing incredible love stories for couples who appreciate timeless film images, obsessing over those precious newborn cheeks, or taking crazy road trips to beautiful places with massive cotton candy colored tulle dresses packed into the back of my car--I'm always finding joy and looking for that dreamy light!

My love for photography developed slowly. Initially I was captivated because, through my lens, I was able to preserve some of my whirlwind adventures across the globe—from the California coast to the twinkling Parisian skyline atop the Arc de Triomphe. Eventually, my love of photography grew into something more. Capturing images has become second nature to me and I find myself searching for the human connection in every photograph I take.

I’m a Virginia based wedding photographer serving couples in Washington DC, Virginia, and all over the East Coast! Although the Southwest Virginia is home, I love to shoot weddings all over the world. I believe in providing an unforgettable wedding photography experience for each of my couples, in addition to capturing classic, luminous, editorial images that have you falling in love all over again. 

Though my work, I focus on the simple and meaningful while manipulating light to capture the magic of each moment. My goal is to build a legacy through beautiful art that will provide meaning for generations to come.