Danielle is an amazing person and photographer. She is so fun and makes you feel incredibly at ease. Danielle took professional head shots for me, as well as our engagement photos. She has a way of navigating the "shoot" without making you feel like you are taking pictures...it's natural, it's easy, it's fun. And of course, as any good photographer does, 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. If you are around Danielle at all, you are infected by her positive and genuine energy. That translates into a comfortable photo shoot experience where YOU look and feel your best and it shines through. The pictures Danielle has taken of me (and of me and my fiancé) I have been told are pictures that capture the "true" me and do not look contrived. In other words, Danielle's style helps your genuine self shine through in the photographs. Danielle comes with my highest recommendation. Meet her and you will fall in love with her style, her charm, and her energy. read more

As a newly graduated college student in theater back in 2019 I was seeking out for a photographer to get some new and fresh headshots done and I happened to come across Danielle's photography and I instantly was interested in her work, so I had to work with her. I had two sessions with Danielle in the past three years and each time it is always such a blast, and she has the best artistic eye. Danielle really makes you feel comfortable in your own skin, mind, and body while shooting with you and she does an amazing job at capturing your most honest and best self by always creating something new and fresh and the final drafts of the shots always look so stunning! For any up and coming performers and artists in the Nashville area wanting to get some new professional shots done I highly would recommend Danielle Shields Photography. read more

I contacted Danielle as a cold call after viewing her online, but my approach was casual. From start to finish, she was perfection. It's not a term I overuse, so let me explain. I am an older woman who needed headshots for a nonfiction book coming out with a small publisher. Danielle made herself accessible and was happy to come over to my place. She took shots inside and on the patio, with glasses and without, and with my hands on my face or my lap. What was rare was that it was incredibly tough to choose; there were so many that were stellar. Her touching up, after I had chosen my favorite five, was also optimal. Lastly, not only is Danielle professional, but she is also relatable and considerate. I wouldn't look any further. And as for other occasions, Danielle seems savvy, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. read more

I am a professional musician who is beginning a career as a solo artist, so I needed headshots for my promotional material. I did a search for 'headshot photographers' and Danielle's website site was one of the search results. I looked at her website and really liked the samples that were shown, so I contacted her by email (along with some other photographers). Not only was she prompt in responding to me but she offered me a great deal, knowing that I had a budget to work with. We consulted on what I was looking for, and she offered wonderful suggestions. The photo session itself was very relaxed and stress free, and the resulting pictures are outstanding. If you need pictures done for any reason, either in studio or on location, I highly recommend that you consider using Danielle, you will NOT regret it. read more

Danielle has been my go-to photographer for over two years. She has such a great eye and always surprises me with her ability to capture the true essence of the person or subject matter in her photos. Her ability to make me feel comfortable in front of the camera is a true gift -- and not one that all photographers automatically have, let me tell you! I have referred countless friends and colleagues to Danielle, and all of them have come back and told me how great it was to work with her and how happy they are with the results. I've worked with her on portraits, band photos, event photos, and behind-the-scenes photos. You can see a bunch of her work on my website at http://www.fossilsfilm.com/behind-the-scenes/ read more

Danielle is a warm, talented professional who will put you at ease. She has a natural talent for finding your best assets, a unique perspective, and the perfect shot- all while she makes you feel like an old friend. Danielle went ABOVE AND BEYOND to capture all that I had in mind for my artist photos AND surprised me with her own innovative concepts. Even before I received the proofs- I felt SURE I'd made a good decision to hire Danielle because she made me feel so confident, seen, heard, and validated. ....And THEN the gorgeous photos came! I immediately purchased a gift certificate for my co-writer to get studio shots with Danielle, too. Couldn't be more pleased with this investment. read more

Danielle was born to be a photographer. Her warm, caring personality shines through the whole experience of working with her. She totally understands how awkward being in front of a camera can be and has a way of making everything just flow with ease. I honestly felt like I was just hanging out with an old pal! Not to mention, she has an amazing artistic eye!! She really took the time to listen and understand the vibe that I was going for and was able to capture the essence of my personality perfectly. She is an absolutely beautiful soul with an amazing talent for creating and capturing incredible images. If you have any photo needs in Nashville, Danielle should be your go-to-gal! read more

Danielle is amazing. She makes it fun to have your picture taken. She listens to your vision and what you want to come across on camera and then she makes it happen. Her COVID-19 precautions made me feel safe while filming outdoors. She asked for permission before making adjustments. As a darker skin Black woman, I am often worried how a photographer will capture me on camera. I did not have to worry with Danielle. She made sure that I was seen beautifully. No lightening issues. No looking like a shadow. I looked like a million bucks. She took her time to get it right. I am very impressed with my photos. I cannot wait to use them. Book Danielle and you will not regret it. read more

We had an incredible experience with Danielle when she came to take our family photo. We are a HUGE group of 18 family members, with ages ranging from 2 to 65 yrs old. Danielle was engaging and made everyone feel very comfortable and kept things running smoothly, despite the token toddler meltdown by my niece. Not an easy feat, I assure you. To top off the whole experience, we now have beautiful family photos that we can treasure forever that really capture the spirit of our individual personalities, as well as our fun family dynamic. Not only did she do this though posed photos, but candids of the afternoon as well. Danielle was amazing to work with. read more

I was looking for a photographer to capture my wedding proposal and i was fortunate to see Danielle's information. She was absolutely incredible to work with! She had incredible ideas for the shot that resulted in lasting memories that captured the view of the venue and the emotion of the moment. She was accommodating to my requests and excited along with me which helped me remain calm when asking the big question to my girlfriend. Danielle exceeded our expectations and I'm truly fortunate to have found her and I would definitely recommend her to anyone...wish she was closer to our hometown to be able to see her more. read more

Danielle is the most spirited and talented photographer I have ever worked with. Anyone these days can fake their way through shoots with high end cameras etc, she has technical ability in spades but her artistic sensibilities are the attributes you can't teach. It is a gift. As a musician and an awkward one at that, she has the care and insight to recognize what will make you comfortable and that matters immensely when taking photos. She owns being the photographer of my favorite photo ever taken of me. You most certainly will not be disappointed and in an image hungry market it is important to have the best! read more

I have used Danielle for three photo sessions, mainly for promo photos as a singer-songwriter. I go to her when I'm wanting something a little more out of the box for my photos and I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with each experience and the final product. Danielle is highly creative and professional while making you feel comfortable behind the camera. Very laid back, fun, low stress, easy to work with...not to mention she is the sweetest soul! Pricing is competitive but very reasonable, and you get the quality you expect and paid for. Will definitely use Danielle again! read more

Danielle's eye for capturing you at your best is only one of her many great qualities. She not only made me feel very safe in front of her lens, she also spent a significant amount of time scouting and researching locations for us to capture the themes that I'd suggested to her a few weeks prior to our shoot. She's fun, she's professional, she's an absolute delight to work with and I do not say that hyperbolically. I recently received my proofs and was blown away...My first "trim down" still was 104 photos. Haha. She's just that good! I recommend her services with gusto. read more

Danielle Shields was the photographer we selected for our son's senior photos. She was amazing during the shoot and the final images are beautiful. My son felt like a rock star. The location that she selected for his photos was absolutely perfect, she even used one of his recommended spots- which makes the final images really special for him. Danielle is a very genuine person. We felt at ease from the very beginning of the shoot. She was also very patient with us as it took us a LONG time to choose our favorites! I highly recommend her! read more

Where do I start? So first and foremost, Danielle is super freaking cute! She has the best personality and super friendly! I had the best time today at my shoot! She has a way of directing you without actually directing you. So natural behind the camera and made me feel like I've been doing photoshoots my entire life. I felt so comfortable with her. I definitely gained a friend today! I would 1 million percent recommend her and I will absolutely be using her again in the future! So amazing! I can't wait to get all my photos back! read more

I hired Danielle to take photos for the launch of my assisted stretch and energy work business, and I'm so impressed with how they turned out! I generally feel really uncomfortable having my photo taken and Danielle did such a great job making me feel comfortable and at ease. I was so nervous prior to the shoot, and it ended up being fun and enjoyable! And I'm so grateful to have high-quality professional images I can use for my marketing materials. Highly recommend Danielle for Northern Colorado photography! :D read more

We hired Danielle to take photos at a family gathering where the whole family was together for the first time in many years. Danielle was able to capture the fun and excitement of being together in beautiful shots that will help my family remember our time together in Estes Park for years to come. Danielle arrived on time, she was professional and flexible and able to work with the wide range of ages and attention spans represented in the group. I highly recommend Danielle for your important photos! read more

I could not be more grateful to have found Danielle! Her photography is pure art, and she is a genuinely kind and loving individual. She's professional, and takes great care in making sure the individual being photographed feels comfortable and beautiful. I had headshots/portraits done in her studio, which is so gorgeous and welcoming. Danielle was very generous with her time, considerate of all the little details, and captured shots that were even better than I'd hoped. Thank you so much, Danielle! read more

Time with Danielle is a delight! She's amazing. She captures your style, your vision and your message in her photography. This was my first professional shoot! Very pleased. I don't think I've ever smiled so much. Danielle's photo shoots are a good time! She was very attentive, takes her time and I was able to see the details in my photos. I really appreciate her precautions during this pandemic, and she was still able to deliver. I love my photos! Danielle won't disappoint ... at all! read more