Testimonials
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“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!”
~Chloe W.
“Danielle Shields understands the need to switch up tactics depending on the image you’re trying to convey. To that end, she might allow for a little blur along the edge of a picture or drag the shutter a bit to suggest a sense of motion or mystery. She might give a photo a stark black-and-white treatment when she wants to draw out the rawness of the subject. Or, perhaps she’ll utilize in-vogue color choices and post-processing techniques when she needs things to look more current and fashionable. She’s an all-around talent with a formidable adaptability, which makes her one of the best Nashville portrait photographers.”
“Danielle is a warm, talented professional who will put you at ease. She has a natural gift 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. (Which he also loved.) Couldn't be more pleased with this investment."
~Sara T.
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!
~Todd S.
Danielle photographed my daughter for her senior pictures last month. She has an amazing way of getting the person to feel comfortable in front of the camera-my daughter relaxed and the pictures captured her personality beautifully! All of the pictures turned out great and we had a difficult time picking the ones we wanted. We will definitely be using Danielle again for other occasions in the future.
~Mellynne D.
Danielle's photography is beyond gorgeous and aesthetically so pleasing, but even better than that she has a way of making you feel so comfortable and authentic in front of the camera. A lot of my photos were captured moments of genuine laughter while we joked and conversed as she took pictures of me. She made me feel so beautiful!!! I highly highly recommend her services.
~Rachel K.
“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.”
~Jack B.
"Danielle was an absolute dream to work with! As a former therapist, she just gets it--the insecurities, body image issues, and general awkwardness of having another human being take photographs of you. She made the entire process super fun! And I love how she captured my personality in her shots."
~ Kate D.
“It’s always special when Danielle Shields gets a chance to work with clients on a lifestyle photo shoot. They invite her into their lives to capture intimate moments with family and friends. Shields makes personal connections with her clients to build comfort. It’s the secret to how her pictures always highlight authentic moments and emotions between her subjects. Her sessions are always laid-back so that you won’t be nervous and can be your natural self. Each photo shoot is a collaborative effort. Shields brings lots of creative ideas and listens to the clients on the kinds of shots they want. As a result, she always brings out the best in her clients.”
"Danielle is extraordinarily easy to work with and she has a positive energy that is contagious. She is so fun and makes you feel incredibly at ease. Danielle has taken professional headshots 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.”
~ Candace W.
“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. 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.”
~Jackie D.
“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! Will definitely use Danielle again!”
~Autumn S.
"Danielle has been my go-to photographer for over four 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."
~ Sarah S.
"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."
~ Stephanie M.
Danielle’s care, passion and ability to help me see the beauty in myself will always be so powerful. During a time when it wasn't always easy for me to access it for myself, Danielle helped me see myself in an authentic, powerful, and beautiful light through her photos and I will always be so grateful for those gifts. Her vision and artistry during our times working together has been truly inspiring for me through my own journey of healing, self-love and self-acceptance!
~Michelle L.
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.
~Sara M.
"Incredibly talented photographer with a fun-loving personality! Danielle makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful in photo sessions and always finds the best places to shoot! You'll not only be more than pleased with your photos, but you'll have a blast shooting with her. She makes you feel like her best friend!"
~ Anne B.
“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 love my photos! Danielle won't disappoint ... at all!”
~Ariana A.
