Best of the East Cleveland 2022 | Best Photographer | Cleveland, Ohio

I was extremely honored to be notified of being a Top 3 Finalist for the “Best of the East” for photography held by Cleveland Magazine. This is such an honor and extremely grateful for those who nominated me. Each year Cleveland Magazine selects the Best of the East of many different categories. They also hold a Best of the West section at well. This year the Best of the East was finally able to hold their party at Landerhaven! All of the best of each category represented and came together that evening.

I feel so honored to do what I love and able to be recognized at the same time!

I am forever grateful, thank you!

XOXO~Danelle

The Wonder of Fall | Fall Mini Sessions | Cleveland Ohio | Northeast Ohio

This years fall colors really have been quite beautiful. Add on the warm weather with the gold, yellow and red leaves and it made for the perfect fall in September and October. These two months are also a favorite month of mine to hold my fall mini sessions. What are fall mini sessions compared to regular sessions? Throughout the year I always hold a regular and petite session for those who are in need of shots. Those sessions are typical 1 hour or 30 minutes for the petite. They can often be 1 hour before sunset and are less rushed more fun and creative with the family.

However, my mini sessions which are only offered a few times a year are 20 minute sessions and scheduled in blocks of time. So they are a bit more rushed and more quick photos (a little less time to be super creative). But they are perfect for those who only want a few updated photos of the family or have little kids who they know won't sit still for longer than 20 minutes. My minis always have a full gallery sent of 25 images and you have the option to choose your favorite 10 images.

For more information, please reach out! I would love to hear from you:)

Fall Family Mini Photography Sessions | Cleveland, Ohio

Its my favorite time of year! The leaves are turning, the air is crisp and everyone is thinking about updating those family photos! Fall is a wonderful time to update the pictures and create some timeless looking photos for your home. Mini sessions are only offered a few times throughout the year and only a few days. What exactly is a Mini session anyway?

Mini Sessions are a small quick 20 minute session. The client usually has the options of picking a 5 or 10 digital image package. I know so many people love the mini session idea because they feel often times their kids wont last the full hour during a regular family session.

I do have mixed feelings about mini sessions. I love them because I know this is what my clients want and wish I offered them more often. I do and always will continue to offer them. The downside for me, is I often times feel rushed and I don’t like to be a “clock watcher” when shooting family photos. Unfortunately, I need to in order to keep the families on schedule for the day. I really enjoy my regular family sessions probably the best and I continue to book those throughout the fall and winter as well. This is a full hour up to 90 minutes shooting pictures, talking with the family and capturing those genuine family moments on film.

The mini sessions I am offering this year is 3 days of Fall Mini Sessions. 3 days of Winter Mini sessions at a local tree farm. In the spring I may offer an Easter Mini Session and usually a beach mini session during the summer. Keep in mind you do not need to wait to to book for your family session with a mini. I book and accept clients for regular family sessions throughout the year.

Please contact me if you would like to get scheduled for your family session.