Hey there!
I'm Danielle, a Northern Colorado and Nashville-based photographer! I’m glad you’re here!
I specialize in contemporary portraits, professional headshots, and lifestyle imagery. One of my gifts as a photographer is helping people who are uncomfortable being photographed settle into the session in a way that allows for natural and authentic imagery. It's a passion of mine to help preserve the moments that make up a life. A contemporary portrait session is a way to honor the journey and the person you are.
If you’re looking for vibrant, professional headshots for yourself or your team, you've come to the right place! I offer individual and group packages and have a headshot booth perfect for conferences, seminars, and team-building events!
My photography style is natural and engaging. I want personality to shine through in each image.
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A little more about me...
I grew up in Denver and moved to Pittsburgh in my twenties, where I earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Pitt. I was a mental health therapist for almost a decade before opening Danielle Shields Photography in 2016. I’m a sucker for small acts of kindness and believe life is far better when we work to understand each other.
I was raised by a strong and beautifully complex single mother who poured her best into me, instilling in me the value of being a helper. Throughout my late teens and early twenties, I worked in the hospitality and service industry which taught me how to create welcoming environments. It also sparked my passion for customer service. In my late twenties I entered the mental health field, and my journey into understanding the human condition began. I’m a humanitarian at heart, carrying empathy with me through all of life's iterations.
My life is about discovery, both self and interpersonal. I believe deeply in the resilience of humanity. As a therapist, I learned to hold space for discomfort—an essential skill when it comes to crafting safe environments for those who may feel uneasy in front of the camera. I'm deep, but I'm also fun and grounded. I'm able to meet and match others' energy well. If I had to say I had one superpower, it would be "warmth."
I’d be grateful for the opportunity to meet and collaborate with you! Let's do this!
Much Love,
Danielle (she/her)
Testimonials
Holland & Brendon
“Danielle is an amazing person and photographer! She is so fun and makes you feel incredibly at ease. She has a way of navigating the session without making you feel like you are taking pictures...it's natural, it's easy, it's fun. She has an eye to capture the moments you want to remember without being intrusive.
Danielle is extraordinarily easy to work with and she has a positive energy that is contagious!”
My lil story...
