BRODY

Filed under: babes,family,holiday,kiddos,love,portraits — admin at 6:34 pm on Monday, January 31, 2011

I met with Becky and her family during Christmas week to photograph their miracle – what better week to photograph a newborn baby!

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What a proud big brother!

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Such a beautiful family!

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Thank you again Becky – it has been great having sessions with you this year! I cannot WAIT to watch your family grow as a new year begins!

*A*

Filed under: babes,holiday,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:37 am on Friday, January 28, 2011

Stephani and I met over FACEBOOK! We set up an appointment for her little girl’s 1 year old photos! *A* is a mover and a shaker for sure!

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She is so cute!

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Thanks again Stephani! Can’t wait to see you in the summer for our next session!

*A*

Filed under: babes,holiday,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:54 am on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Kelly’s son *A* won the CUTEST KID contest at the Troy Fair this summer! After spending some time with him – I see why!

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BABY FEET!!

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I love that picture of momma kisses – even though it was an accident and blurry!

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WHAT A CUTIE!!!

Congrats again on winning the contest Kelly – I hope to see you again soon!

HANNAH – CLASS OF 2010 – MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY

Filed under: portraits,seniors — admin at 9:37 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2011

I know Hannah through Allison & Kelly – two wonderful people!

We’ve had this session set up for quite a while! Hannah is such a natural in front of the camera!!

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I love love LOVE those shots!

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Hannah – thank you so much for asking me to capture this amazing time in your life!

MICHELE & BRAD – 12.11.10

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 10:24 am on Tuesday, January 25, 2011

I can’t remember exactly how I met Michele – I think it was on facebook through mutual friends – and we have become friends!

She came to the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO in January of 2010 to book her wedding with me! We had a great time with her engagement session earlier this year – you might remember it – the Harley themed shoot!

We had a great time at their wedding too – Michele looked GORGEOUS!

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Look at that dress! BEAUTIFUL!

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Brad got the snowflake necklace for Michele that morning! The ring is her something borrowed!

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SWEETNESS!

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OH MY – I love those shots!

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Oh my heart – look at that love!

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Michele wanted a photo of her and Brad before the ceremony – but she did NOT want to see him and he did NOT want to see her. Brad’s mom came up with this idea for a cute chance to get a shot together! Love how they turned out!

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LOVE those ones!

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Michele and her dad – AWE!

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Thanks again so much for asking me to capture your memories!

*V* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,friends,holiday,kiddos,portraits — admin at 8:42 am on Monday, January 24, 2011

Jenna & Dave are dear friends! I stopped up the week before Christmas to get a few shots of them for their cards!

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HOW HANDSOME IS HE!!!

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Their puppy Judge – who I LOVE!!!

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Oh little *L* – you make my heart melt!

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BROTHERS – love that relationship!

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And their family photo!

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What a GORGEOUS family! We love you guys so much!!

25 WEEKS PREGNANT

Filed under: baby barden,expecting,just because — admin at 9:31 am on Sunday, January 23, 2011

We are 25 weeks pregnant today! Which means we only have 15 weeks left!! That’s 105 days! OH MY WORD!

At our appointment last week I was right on target with my belly at 24 cm. I still need to eat first thing in the morning or else I get sick. Most nights I wake up and eat in the middle of the night – I have bananas and donuts right next to the bed! I’ve also started getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom – which means it’s tough to fall back asleep after that. I am exhausted and getting sore – but other than that – feeling good!

A few weeks ago I started to feel real movement! I was editing when I saw my belly bounce! Yesterday – Jared really felt him move for the first time! I love feeling him bounce around in there – it makes me stop and say a prayer of thankfulness!

I am looking forward to Saturday morning cuddling with Jared, Schrute, and Fitzy! I am so excited about holding our baby boy and seeing his face! I hope he has his dadda’s eyes and lips – his heart and his laugh!

My clients (friends) are so amazing – giving gifts for Fitzy when I have a session with them! Thank you so much everyone!!

Here are the comparative photos at 15 and 20 and 25 weeks!

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Thank you again to everyone who reads my blog, supports my photography, and rejoices with us over this miracle!

BROOKS & MIRANDA – MARRY ME

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 12:37 pm on Saturday, January 22, 2011

I met Miranda on FACEBOOK and then again at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January!

We met on a chilly December afternoon for their engagement session – they were troopers!

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After our session they stopped by the house to meet Schrute – and fell in love! The feeling was mutual – Schrute loves to make new friends!

Thanks again for a great session!!

WHY CHOOSE BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Filed under: bardenisms,just because,newsworthy,portraits — admin at 3:43 pm on Friday, January 21, 2011

I had an email from a friend the other day telling me that she overheard some women in a local bridal shop talking about barden photography. The women said that my work was beautiful but just way too expensive for this region. My friend said she spoke up and said – next year you have your memories and your photography left from your wedding. Danielle is the best there is – and totally worth every cent.

This meant so much to me. 1. She spoke up. 2. I DO NOT think that I am the best there is – I would love to approach greatness but never want to get to the point where I sit back and look at my work and say – well – I’ve learned everything there is to learn and can’t get any better. So to hear her say that – means so much! 3. It has taken me quite a while to get here – since 2004 – and I have worked hard to get here. To hear that I am worth every cent – is humbling!

When I have a session with you – it’s not an appointment in a studio. I take the time to get to know what YOU want from the session. You get what I see in your family – the interactions between everyone. I make sure to get all the combinations of your family – any shots that you specifically requested – let your kids be kids and just run around and capture them in their own environment. I adore newborn sessions – I come to your house and we work in your environment. If your baby needs to be fed or changed or cuddled – take that time. We don’t rush through any session – especially a newborn. I don’t just go home and put your pictures on a CD and then send them out to you. I go through and pick out my quick favorites – editing them and putting them on FACEBOOK (or not if you prefer) for you to see as a sneak peek – usually within 2 days of our session. I then go through and look through each photo and edit them. I usually spend about 3 hours total on each portrait session. I then upload them to a photo sharing website and email you the link – and send every image to you – with the rights to reproduce them – on a CD.

Engagement sessions and senior sessions are slightly more – they usually take longer to shoot and longer to edit. If you are a volunteer fire fighter and want a session engineered to that style – we can do that. If you want your car incorporated into your senior session – we can do that. You all know how much I love my dog – so if you are a fellow dog lover and you just have to include your pet – let’s do it. I have to warn you that they might steal the show though! You get the same quality and attention to detail as any portrait session – with your images on a CD to reproduce.

Weddings – oh weddings! I chose this job knowing that weddings happen on Saturdays – normally. In 2010 I had 30 weddings – out of 52 Saturdays – that’s a lot – but I love it! I’m passionate about weddings whenever they occur! For me – communication is the key. We talk before the wedding – you share details – the shot list – the expectations – your feel for your family. At your wedding (I usually arrive 20 minutes early), I go over the layout and chat with the other vendors that are there already. Many times I meet you at a parent’s house or wherever you are getting ready – then travel to the church and then the reception. Wedding schedules are often similar for photographers, but your wedding is perfectly unique – to YOU! I make sure to capture details – those moments that are meaningful to you – the details you have spent hours creating. Whether you purchase a 6 hour – 8 hour – full day package – or something in between – I pour everything into your wedding – and I love every minute!!

I approach your wedding this way – think of me as a guest with a camera. Yes – I will be there for your every moment and need – but I don’t want you to notice me. I will not be in the way – I will not make the day about me – I will not stand in the center of your wedding aisle in front of your parents. I want you to look at your wedding photos and experience such an overwhelming feeling of emotion at the moments captured.

Again – I don’t just come home and put your images on a CD and send them out. I go through each image and edit it – usually spending about 20 hours on each wedding – editing. Custom creating each image to fit YOU! You get all the images on a CD – quality images – and they are yours to keep forever.

You won’t find another photographer that does what I do. We are all UNIQUE – or should be. I love capturing your moments and even more – I love hearing your response to your images.

I can promise that when you book barden photography for ANY session – you will get unique photography that shows who YOU are!

. BE YOURSELF . ALWAYS .

*D* FAMILY

Filed under: family,holiday,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:21 am on Friday, January 21, 2011

I took photos of the *D* family last fall! We talked about a winter scene for this year – thankfully we got one!

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Thank you guys so much for having a snowy session with me! See you next year!!!

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