July Group Mentoring [DC + Chicago]

Happy Friday loves! 

We made it through our first heatwave of the year! Lol I am looking forward to summer’s official arrival tomorrow, but even more so because it’s actually going to be a much cooler day than it has been the last few days. I’ll be okay with not seeing temperatures and humidity this high for a while!

Anyway, before I bid you adieu for the weekend, I need to catch you guys up on the latest group mentoring info! I’ve been slacking with posting official updates since things have been so busy, but I wanted to make sure I did this week before it got any later!

The next two group mentor session dates are July 12 in DC and July 17 in Chicago and there are verrrry few spaces left: just one for Chicago and just two for DC so please email me ASAP if you’d like to snag one of the remaining spots.

Thank you to Stephanie for snapping this shot at the last group mentor session in Atlanta earlier this month :)

And on that note, I have a special giveaway for one of the attendees of the DC session:

One of my mentees from the last DC group session, enjoyed it so much that she wanted to gift a partial session to someone! In her words “It was such an awesome experience for me, that it would only feel right to give a little something back to help someone else have that experience, or even better.” 

I am soo honored by her sweet gift and I can’t wait to see who wins :)

So what do you have to do? Email me sharing why you deserve to win the giveaway with a link to your website. That’s it! Please be mindful that this is a partial giveaway so please only enter if you are able to care for the remainder of the mentor session fee.

What can you expect at your group mentor session? Hear from Asha how she felt about hers:

“Danielle is so awesome. She takes her time to hear your needs and address your concerns thoroughly. I love how she made sure we were fully grasping the techniques, which by the way made photo taking so simple. Seriously, if you don’t learn anything from these sessions, it’s your fault. 

It was such a treat working with Danni as she made it a relaxed, and extremely comfortable environment. If you’re weighing your options, go ahead and throw the others put of the window. DFinney is the way to go. What are you waiting for??”

Lol, thank you Asha for that awesome review ^_^ and an even bigger thank you for investing with me not once, but twice and putting your money towards someone else’s photography journey! This is not an overstatement when I say I have the best clients ❤

Fun shot from the last DC group mentor session. Thank you again Asha!

Well, I hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to reading all of your emails to those interested in winning the giveaway!

Until next week!

-Danni

Michel | Washington, DC Lifestyle Photographer

Happy Wednesday beautiful people!

How have you guys been? I have been on the move this month and haven’t had a chance to check in! 

This has probably been my busiest Spring season ever and the Summer is kicking off with a bang as well, but I will be taking it easy come July :)

So… what do I have to share with you guys today? A beautiful session with my love Michel! I first met her last year when she booked a fall mini session. Things started out a little timidly as she expressed that she was nervous because she didn’t really take pictures, but by the end of the session she was so relaxed and radiant! It was absolutely beautiful.

I was really happy when she reached out this year for a full session to document her quarter of a century milestone :) Her goal was to do something completely natural and simple… she wanted the session to showcase self-acceptance. Accepting and loving herself just as she is. When she told me that I couldn’t wait to photograph her! I’d recently done a similar session with Andrew so I completely got where she was coming from.

The day of her session came and it turned out wonderfully. Michel has a beautiful spirit and I think these photos reflect that very nicely :)

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: July & August 2014. 

Dorinne | Washington, DC Senior Photographer

And last but certainly not least today, we have my dear Dori.

I’ve known Dorinne for I don’t know how many years and it has been amazing watching her grow  and mature into a beautiful woman before my very eyes. I feel like an old lady saying this, but i’m not lol. Dori is one of my good girlfriends and is definitely like family to me so I was so happy to photograph this important occasion for her.

This lovely lady graduated from the University of Maryland- where I briefly attended back in 2006- but SHE graduated lol.

Check out my faves from her session! And prepare yourself because she is giving all types of natural fierceness- it’s like she doesn’t even try! She makes me sick lol.

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: July & August 2014. 

Harriet | Washington, DC Senior Photographer

Next up? Harriet!

Harriet is actually Regina’s roommate and also a fellow Stephenson University graduate! She learned of Regina’s session with me and wanted to book one for herself! I love when things like that happen :)

We had a great time during her session! Here are a few of my faves:

Can I tell you how happy it made me that there was a green wall in the vicinity and her school color is green? Just made my day!

So pretty :)

I don’t officially offer design services anymore, but I do offer photo based designs from your photo session including announcements, invitations, and/or thank you cards. Here’s a look at Harriet’s graduation announcement design! 

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: July & August 2014.

Regina | Washington, DC Senior Photographer

Happy Wednesday! Today is unofficially Senior Day on the blog because I have three lovely senior sessions to share with you :)

First up is Regina!

Regina’s sister Desiree has been a long time client of mine so I was super happy to work with Regina this time to take her senior pictures! 

Regina graduated last month from Stephenson University with a degree in Psychology and is ready to take on the world! 

Love this shot :)

Peace out school! Lol

So I don’t officially offer design services anymore, but I do offer photo based designs from your photo session including announcements, invitations, and/or thank you cards. Here’s a look at Regina’s double-sided graduation announcement design!

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: July & August 2014.