Custom Wedding Proposal
Your wedding day is more than a timeline or a collection of pretty portraits — it’s a legacy in the making. My job? To honor it well.
When I step into your day, I’m not just photographing details and smiles…I’m preserving the quiet in-between moments you’ll want to feel again years from now. The way he looks at you during the vows. Your grandmother’s hands on your bouquet. The laughter, the nerves, the magic — all of it documented with intention.
welcome to your mbdn wedding experience
bride & groom
I want you to have more than pretty photos — I want you to have something you can sit around the fireplace with one day, showing your great-great-grandbabies the story of your wedding and the loved ones they never got to meet. Because your wedding is part of a much bigger story… and it deserves to be remembered that way.
Beautiful images matter. But preserving the meaning behind them? That’s where the real magic is — and that’s what I’m here for. I am not just a photographer, but the person who ensures your great great grandbabies have something to hold onto too.
I turn into cherished heirloom products, preserving your legacy to be passed down through generations.
doesn’t end with just digital images
the mbdn wedding experience
miles traveled for weddings
45k+
mbdn couples served since fall 2021
100+
images DELIVERED PER WEDDING
800+
weddings photographed or filmed each year
5
Trust me, I've done this a time or two...
Together, we’ll select your layout, cover material, and cover customizations so every detail reflects your story. With my guidance, we’ll create a fine-art piece you’ll want to flip through for decades — printed on museum-grade paper and hand-crafted to last.
Your album is completely tailored to you.
Each frame is crafted from museum-grade materials designed to last for generations. You’ll choose your frame style, and I’ll help you perfect the design so it complements your home and elevates your story the moment it’s hung.
Your most cherished moments, transformed into art.
framed wall art
Heirloom Albums
I believe your memories deserve to live in your hands and in your home — not buried in a phone gallery. That’s why every wedding experience I offer is rooted in artistry, service, and the kind of craftsmanship that lasts. From custom framing to fine-art albums and thoughtful keepsakes, your images are transformed into heirloom pieces designed to be held, displayed, and passed down for generations.
I deliver legacy keepsakes
Most Photographers Deliver Photos but
These smaller heirlooms make the sweetest, most meaningful gifts. From matted prints to mini albums and handcrafted folios, each piece invites your loved ones to relive your day in a tangible, heartfelt way.
For parents, grandparents, or your own future selves
Gifts & Keepsakes
if these keepsakes excite you...
The first step is filling out my inquiry form and jumping on a phone call with me to make sure we're the perfect fit for each other. We'll discuss your wedding vision, what's important to you, as well as walk you through my luxury wedding process.
Inquiry call
step 1
If you decide to book me or my associate for your day, we will jump on a booking call to customize your wedding package based off a custom timeline we will create to make sure we have plenty of time for the moments that mean most to you and then add on any photo or video a-lca-carte options!
booking call
step 2
During our booking call, I'll send the custom proposal we created so you can sign our agreement and pay the 50% retainer online. Immediately, you'll gain access to your client portal with our exclusive wedding guide and links to schedule your engagement session!
make it offical!
step 3
You can choose between a engagement or formal bridal session. I complimentary include the 60 minute session and then a credit to use to purchase your favorite images OR any heirloom products you love! We will jump on a reveal session call to pick out your images, request any touch-ups, and design your heirloom products!
engagement session
step 4
You can fill out the wedding day details questionnaire in your portal so I can create a family photo shot list and gather other important details about your day. You'll have full access to ask me any wedding questions too! Final invoice payment is due 30 days before you say I DO.
wedding planning
step 5
Each wedding is unique and we want to tell your story from beginning to end. This is why we offer custom coverage. Wedding days go by fast, so my goal is to make your wedding experience as effortless and enjoyable as possible. From capturing all your thoughtful details to dreamy sunset photos, we'll be there to capture everything.
wedding day!
step 6
Image sneak peeks are delivered within 24 hours, then you'll receive your full image online gallery within 1 week or full highlight film within 6-8 weeks. You can download your high-resolution digital files, share, and prints. After you have a chance to pick out your favorite images, we will begin the album and custom framed wall art design process!
delivery
step 7
After you have a chance to pick out your favorite images, we will begin the album and custom framed wall art design process! You will select 30-50 favorite images and I will create a album design, then we will schedule a virtual video call to design the album and customize the cover material and design.
heirloom design
step 8
album, heirlooms, wall art, and Wedding Highlight Film delivery!
design consultation for album & wall art custom frames
48 hour photo sneaks & full gallery within 1 week
wedding day!!
final details call (2 wks > wedding)
wedding questionnaire
Reveal session to select favorite engagement photos
engagement or formal bridal session
engagement or formal birdal session planning meeting
welcome email & portal
pay 50% retainer & sign contract
wedding booking call to customize timeline & invoice
custom proposal based on your wedding vision
Initial inquiry call
the luxurious, full service danielle nicole process ensures all our couples recieve:
What to Expect
in city, state
on date
TBD
Bride & groom
This collection includes a luxury photography experience for couples wanting general photography coverage.
- One Lead Photographer
- up to 8 Hours Of Wedding Coverage
- All wedding + session Travel Included
- Engagement or Formal Bridal Session
- $500 Session Image/Heirloom Credit
- High Resolution Wedding JPEG Images
- custom gallery for online viewing & Unlimited Downloads
- Personal Print Release
- $1700 credit for 8x8, 20-page linen Heirloom album
Photography only:
$4500
The Keepsake
total value: $5900!
total value: $8900!
This collection includes a luxury photography experience for couples wanting a team + heirlooms to cherish!
- Lead & Second Photographer (2 photographers)
- up to 8 Hours Of Wedding Day Coverage
- All Wedding + Session Travel included
- Engagement or Formal Bridal Session
- $900 Session Image/Heirloom Credit
- High Resolution Wedding JPEG Images
- custom gallery for online viewing & Unlimited Downloads
- Personal Print Release
- $1700 credit for 8x8, 20-page linen Heirloom album
Photography only:
$6500
The Heirloom
total value: $13,200!
- Up to 8 hours with one videographer
- 3-5 minute wedding highlight film
- Full Ceremony Film
- highlight Film Keepsake book ($250 Value)
- drone Footage (weather/location permitting)
Videography:
- Up to 8 Hours with one photographer
- Engagement or Formal Bridal Session
- $900 Session Image/Heirloom Credit
- High Resolution Wedding JPEG Images
- custom gallery for online viewing & Unlimited Downloads
- Personal Print Release
- $1700 credit for 8x8, 20-page linen Heirloom album
photography:
This collection is our #1 booking collection that allows couples to not just have a photo and video team, but offers an "elite" all-inclusive feel inclusions.
$8500
The Paradise
custom collections
click to view a-la-carte option investments
- 11 x 14 inch
- 16 x 20 inch
- 24 x 30 inch
- 30 x 40 inch
custom size
custom frames
pricing varies
8 x 8 inch, 20-page linen album
albums
10 x 10 inch, 30-page leather or linen
$1690
$2500
- 1 Location + $500 Image/Heirloom credit
- 2 Locations + $900 Image/Heirloom credit
$700
$1200
formal bridalsession
bride + groom session or bride separate:
Pre-Wedding Session in full wedding attire
- 1 location + $500 Image/Heirloom Credit
- 3 locations + $500 Image/Heirloom credit
$600
$800
engagement Sessions
- 1 Outfit + $500 Image Credit
- 3 Outfits + $900 Image Credit
- 8x8 20 page album for groom gift
$900
$1200
$1690
boudoir Sessions
all sessions are at a studio location with professional hair and makeup included.
- wedding day second shooter
- full ceremony film
- Full Speeches Raw Film
- speeches & first dances raw film
- RAW Documentary Film
$500
$400
$250
$400
$500
popular add-ons
these are our most popular add-ons and can be added to your invoice up until one week before your wedding day.
additional hourly rate
additional hours can be added to your wedding day at any time for $500 per hour (for all team members). Overtime Coverage on Wedding Days Will be prorated in 30 minute increments and paid for on a new invoice. if Coverage extends after 9pm, there is a hotel room charge applied.
a - la -carte
- Engagement reveal ordering appointment and post-wedding album design meetings to select favorite images and design your heirloom luxury album.
- Published blog post to share sneak peaks from your day with friends and family (if requested).
- Professional printing company connected to your online gallery to order prints of all sizes (glossy, matte, metal) that are delivered directly to your home.
- Specific retouching on all chosen album images and custom framed wall art images to ensure your heirlooms are perfect.
- Online invoice in custom portal that allows for payments in any amount, paid at any time up to 30 days before wedding.
- Personal Use Print Release to download and print your images through your chosen print company.
- All travel covered for your engagement/bridal session and wedding day travel.
- Tailored wedding booking call to tailor your timeline to align with your wedding day vision and customize your wedding experience invoice.
- Exclusive website Wedding experience Guide with links to exclusive wedding planners, engagement session tips and outfit suggestions, timeline examples and guide, reception options, and more!
- Engagement or formal bridal session (taken before wedding) with $500 print credit to put towards digital images or heirloom products.
- Custom tailored wedding day timeline to ensure we capture your dream wedding imager and allows for a seamless wedding day schedule.
- Color edited, high-resolution digital images delivered through an online gallery (via download) that allows you to download, share, and order professional prints from.
- Full image gallery delivered within 7 days of your wedding date.
- Wedding highlight films delivered online within 6-8 weeks following your wedding day.
all our custom collections include:
luxury wedding planners
pre-marital christan counseling devotional
mbdn wedding experience guide
1000+ wedding canva templates
luxurious planning resources
our luxury experience not only makes sure you have the most beautiful imagery, but you also receive $600+ worth of
luxury wedding planners
luxury wedding planners
luxury wedding planners
our complimentary luxurious planning resources
luxury wedding planners
luxury wedding planners
luxury wedding planners
Kasey & Kadie-
mehlberg ranch
in raymond, sd
Zack & Josie-
the sandbar (northshore)
in watertown, sd
bruce & larissa
prairie berry winery
in hill city, sd
grant & alexis
the sandbar (northshore)
in watertown, sd
blake & Rachel-
GALE WOODS FARM
IN MINNITRISTA, MN
Kennedy & Danielle
The gathering place
in hendricks, mn
Jake & brittni
Abella weddings and events in chisago city, mn
Zeb & Kirsten-
redeemed farm in scandia, mn
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Zach & Laura-
bloom lake barn
in shafer, mn
tanner & Hannah-
private home in atwater, mn
Trent & Georgie-
SUNNYBANK FAMILY LODGE
IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA
john & megan
ramkota event center
in watertown, sd
"Danielle reached out to me after having a very horrible experience with our original wedding photographer, she offered us everything we could have ever wanted and more. She kept in touch with us throughout the months approaching and always had an answer for everything. She was unable to attend our event herself, but assured us that she had backups to her backups, and she did! They were incredible, we have only been able to see some of our day so far, but even that was 200+ photos (DELIVERED 4 DAYS AFTER WEDDING) that were absolutely breathtaking. We can't wait to see the rest, and 10/10 recommend."
"She always had an answer for everything"
Bruce & Larissa
"Danielle reached out to me after having a very horrible experience with our original wedding photographer, she offered us everything we could have ever wanted and more. She kept in touch with us throughout the months approaching and always had an answer for everything..."
"Danielle has such a kind heart! She is patient, easy going, flexible, and makes any session fun! I appreciate Danielle going above and beyond for her clients by providing so many items to prep for your engagement session and wedding!"
"provides so many items to prep for your engagement session and wedding"
Scott & Lindsey
"Danielle was incredible to work with. Open to suggestions, but still gives clear directions and is so fun to work with. She really made my big day feel so special and she captured it all so well. She was so amazing to work with before and during the photoshoot (engagement). She had tons of good ideas and was willing to try any ideas we had. She was very kind, energetic, and happy the whole time. I would definitely recommend her."
"open to suggestions, but still gives clear directions and is so fun to work with"
Grant & Alexis
We hired Danielle for our wedding after our original photo/video team cancelled on us 6 months out. As stressful as it was, I’m so glad that happened because Danielle is AMAZING. She is truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met and her light and airy photos are stunning. She is very professional and organized. She loves what she does and it shows through her work. We all know posing for pictures is awkward sometimes, but Danielle made us and our bridal party feel comfortable on the wedding day and it shows in the photos just how much fun we had with her."
"She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met"
Jacob & Rachel
"...She is truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met and her light and airy photos are stunning. She is very professional and organized. She loves what she does and it shows through her work. We all know posing for pictures is awkward sometimes, but Danielle made us and our bridal party feel comfortable on the wedding day and it shows in the photos just how much fun we had with her."
featured Wedding Films
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Though based out of eastern South Dakota, I do travel all over the US. I love traveling! All travel is included for both your session and your wedding day for all team members.
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I consider myself a fine-art light and airy type of photographer. My editing is on the lighter end to make sure you have images that last for generations to come. Films are more true-to-color, but still have a lighter editing feel.
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Personally, I use several Canon R6's and R6 Mark II's, with various RF lenses, for both photos and films. My cameras all have two SD card slots to ensure we always have a backup of your content! Once I get home, I immediately backup your files to two external drives, so you have 4 backups to be on the safe side! Once delivered through an online gallery, I guarantee to keep a copy, of your edited files or video, on hand for 1 year.
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To officially book your date, you will pay a 50% retainer on your online invoice. Taxes may vary. Then, the remaining amount is due 30 days before your wedding. There is a 10% late fee per week the invoice is overdue. No content (images or film) will start processing or be delivered until paid in full. You are welcome to pay your invoice at any time, in any amount, on your online portal! My couples love this option!!
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If your collection includes a second shooter, then yes. If I choose to bring a second shooter along with at my own expense to assist me, I cannot guarantee you will receive content from them. You are welcome to add on a second shooter as well to your invoice after booking!
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I do occasionally capture weddings or sessions for photographers or videographers who pay me for the RAW images or film files. For non-photographer clients wanting raw files, they can be quoted to you but are very expensive ($X,XXX+) as you will have to purchase the copywrite.
For films, you can purchase a "Documentary RAW Film" which is one video combining all of the moments throughout your entire day of raw (un-edited) footage. Disclaimer: this footage may be shaky or blurry at times and will have raw audio attached.
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YES! I ADORE spending time with my couples before their big day and getting to know them. It allows for couples to get used to me and my posing methods too so you know what to expect at your wedding. I waive my session fee + you receive a credit amount to use towards your favorite digital images & heirloom products on a reveal call after the session.
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During your booking call, we will create a custom timeline and base your hours of coverage off that timeline to ensure all your events are covered. All coverage ends by 9pm or overtime and a hotel for the night is added to your invoice after our timeline planning call so my team can make it home safely.
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Full highlight films take 6-8 weeks to rewatch all the footage, edit, sync audio and pick licensed background music. Teasers are posted within 7 days after your wedding.
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After inquiring, I'll send an email over to book a call with me to meet one another and hear about my luxury process.
can we have the raw photos and film?
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HOW MANY PHOTOS DO WE GET AND WHEN DO WE GET THEM BACK?
what is the next step after inquiring?
when do we get our higlhight film back?
how many hours of coverage do i get?
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The number of photos depends on your day and the amount of details, plus how large your family and bridal party are. I've returned 1500+ photos for 10 hour days and als0 500 images for more intimate weddings--it truly just depends on what all there is to capture!
can we have the raw photos and film?
How far in advance should we book your services?
HOW MANY PHOTOS DO WE GET AND WHEN DO WE GET THEM BACK?
what is the next step after inquiring?
when do we get our higlhight film back?
how many hours of coverage do i get?
are engagement sessions included?
do you bring a second shooter?
what is your payment policy?
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
What is your style?
Do you travel for weddings?
Typically, couples book me within 9-18 months for larger weddings or 6-9 months for destination and intimate weddings (less than 50 guests).
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Wedding Frequently Asked Questions
I. Virtual wedding booking call with Danielle
II. Create timeline & wedding experience invoice
III. Sign your wedding contract and pay 50% retainer.
Eeeeeeek, I cannot WAIT to serve you and craft legacy heirlooms that will be cherished by generations to come.
here are the next steps to officially reserving your date:
ready to book our team?
-Tanner & Morgan H.
"Danielle was a sweetheart to work with! She was our videographer for our April 30th wedding. She was so flexible, accommodating, and had the best ideas! It rained and rained, but she still made our vision come true. I can't wait to relive our day each year through our video."
it rained and rained, but she still made our vision come true.
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