Testimonials & Kind Words
Peerspace, "The 8 Best Food Photographers in Fort Wayne"
“Graphic designer and freelance photographer Danielle Doepke seems to be really good friends with natural light. In fact, she has an incredible ability to use it to beautiful effect in her photographs, whatever genre she’s actually working with. You see, Doepke’s website portfolio exhibits an unusually eclectic, disparate mix of client work in a variety of genres, and yet she succeeds at capturing or effectively emulating the comfortable, friendlier aura and welcoming appeal of natural lighting throughout, even with the more difficult indoor environments common with food photography. Not only does she manage — Doepke nails her shots every time. Although obviously a generalist, the skill she demonstrates is on par or better with the best in each of the genres she serves. The impressive quality of her food photography is no exception.”
Peerspace, "11 Best Portrait Photographers in Fort Wayne"
“Commercial images, portraits, events, weddings, and more are what Danielle Doepke has to share with us! Her mission is to take any anxiety out of a session and ensure everyone’s having fun during the shoot. We love how willing to explore creative composition angles she is, finding ways of capturing her subjects in entirely unexpected ways. And the diverse surroundings Danielle works in, from forests to local parks, all add a distinct mood to her portraits.”
Valerie G. — IPFW Social Media Manager
“Danielle Doepke Photography has tackled multiple shoots for one of the largest non-profits in northeast Indiana, often last minute and with very little direction and has nailed it every time. Couldn’t be happier with her work and would highly recommend for any personal or professional photography work.”
Jasmine B. — Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne
“Danielle is an absolute gem to work with. Our organization has worked with her on multiple events, and each time she delivers beautiful photos that we find use in year-round. She’s personable and professional and takes great initiative in her work. We’re ecstatic to continue working with her!”
Jessica R.
“Danielle is incredible. She has a warm and vibrant personality that can bring such ease to a photo session. I was SO nervous about taking couple photos with my husband, but she had me laughing and excited from the first moment. She has such passion about her community and craft. I’m not sure if she always works with her husband, but together they are just unstoppable. I wish I could have her to document our new home in Colorado, but I will just have to be satisfied seeing her flourish from afar!!!”
Tyler M.
“Danielle not only does amazing work with her creative ideas for spots & poses, using nature as props, and fantastic editing skills, but she also makes the whole experience so much fun and so personal!! We love everything about our engagement pictures she took! Thank you so much Danielle!!!”
Kayla P.
“Danielle not only is incredibly talented, but she makes shooting such a breeze! She helps you along every step of the way and keeps the entire session light hearted and fun. I’ve worked with many photographers and she’s easily made this one of the easiest shoots I’ve ever done. If you’re looking for quality work and a photographer who will bring your ideas to life, you’ve found her.”
Katie D.
“Danielle is magical! Her eye for detail is 100. I love working with her because she knows what looks good and doesn’t make a big fuss about it. She is a professional and you can see it in her photos. Whether photographing people, food, events or homes her pictures are perfect. I would highly recommend booking her for your next event.”
Ross M.
“Wonderful people who do wonderful work for a wonderful price! Danielle makes getting pictures fun. Super flexible and will go above and beyond for clients. Highly recommend!”
Madeleine R.
“I know people say this all the time without meaning it, but I truly can’t recommend Danielle enough. I’m actually a resident of East Lansing, MI but driving to Fort Wayne to work with Danielle was SO WORTH IT. She’s incredible to work with and her prices can’t be beat. My partner and I wanted some couple’s photos out in nature and Danielle came through with a stellar location recommendation and pictures that capture our joy outdoors and with each other. 10/10.”
Ellie Z.
“Danielle did a great job on our company head shots! She had a great turn around time and was an absolute joy to work with!”
Anastasia S.
“Not only is Danielle a phenomenal photographer, but she is super fun to work with! I’ve long admired her work, and immediately thought of her when I needed new portraits. She takes unique, beautiful photos that do not disappoint. 10/10 experience.”
Brett G.
“Danielle’s work is second to none! I am completely satisfied with the results of my headshots. I do highly recommend her for this line of work. During the headshot session, Danielle kept me comfortable, communicated clearly, and presented herself professionally. Her attention to detail was obvious, and I am very impressed by her level of expertise.”
Jeanell K.
“I’m not that great with words so I’ll just keep it simple: DANIELLE IS AN ANGEL AND EVERYONE SHOULD BE SO LUCKY TO WORK WITH HER! Seriously though, I’m grateful to have worked multiple times with such a positive and inspiring person.”
Aly N.
“Danielle is insanely talented with what she does, but she’s also innovative, efficient, and really fun to work with. Highly recommended for a good photography experience regardless of event/shoot type.”
Meaghan G.
“Danielle took some awesome photos of my dog, really captured her personality and showed off her beautiful eyes. She was a lovely person and got the edited high-res pics back to me the same day!”
Katie C.
“Danielle and her husband were personable and very easy to work with. She was punctual and willing to work with us and our family photos, as well as our barbershop’s business photos. She is nothing short of a full 5 stars.”
Jaclyn G.
“Danielle is so passionate, creative and kind. Her talents really shine. Mason and I worked with Danielle for our engagement photos and also booked her for our wedding. We were so happy and impressed with the photo experience and the results. We’ve never had professional photos before, and we were quite nervous, but she made the process easy and made us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Danielle. She’s fun, creative and talented. She’ll make your photos shine!”
Corynne J.
“Danielle did our engagement pictures and we love them so much! Even after we got married we have those displayed over our wedding photos!! We have also attended weddings where Danielle was the photographer. She is always so professional, welcoming, and fun loving with her couples. When thinking of a photographer to use, Danielle is always the first person that’s comes to mind.”
Rebekah O.
“Thank you for capturing these amazing, magical, heart warming pictures of my daughter and “son” (soon to be son-in-law). My heart is so full. Lyndzy and Nick have raved about how amazing you are and how easy to wirk with you are and how great you were with them. Your passion shows in your work. I look forward meeting you and having you capture their special day. Kid loved and Mother approved!!!”
Paul M. — Raleigh, North Carolina Wedding
“Danielle and Sean are amazingly talented! They are funny and vivacious personalities, but are also invisible at times (it seemed). They’re quick to snag the perfect shots that encapsulate the feel of an event and of the people they’re working with. They were professional, organized, clear, and put everyone at ease. They thought up imaginative ways to draw people out and highlight the joy of our wedding.”
Keller O. — Fort Wayne, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle is an incredibly talented photographer, and each picture she takes perfectly captures the moment in a way that speaks volumes about her talent. She recently captured our wedding and we couldn’t be happier that she did. These photos will bring us joy for decades to come. Extremely helpful, friendly, and overall a wonderful person to work with.”
Madi D. — Warsaw, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle [and Sean] are fantastic in every way. They captured our wedding day PERFECTLY and exceeded every expectation we had. They are the best in the business and will be recommending them to all!”
Katie H. — Fort Wayne, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle [and Sean] were the perfect choice to be our wedding photographers. I gave them my vision and they did an amazing job. The pictures were so much more than I ever dreamed of. Highly recommend these two!”
Tami O. — Fort Wayne, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle was so attentive to the needs of my children on their wedding day. Everywhere I turned there was Danielle and her assistant taking pictures of things I wouldn’t even thought of. Cannot wait to see the finished product. Thank you Danielle.”
Byranna L. — Fort Wayne, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle was the perfect choice for our wedding day. I’m not very good being around pictures and make it super awkward but she made every angle she got beautiful! (She also got angles I wouldn’t have even thought of.) She also helped make the picture taking easier by joking around with us. David has known her since high school and I have known of her since high school and have always admired her work. If you’re looking for the best quality photos while having a good time, she’s your girl!”
Alyssa G. — Fort Wayne, Indiana Wedding
“Danielle did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She’s friendly, professional, and talented! We love our photos and will cherish them forever. 10/10 recommend!”
Michaela K. — Cromwell, Indiana Wedding
“AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!! So talented. The photographs from my friend’s wedding were PHENOMENAL. Magazine quality.”
Paul M.
“We had our engagement photos with Danielle and it was honestly the best time. We were relaxed, she encouraged us to act like our natural selves, and then made them heart-stoppingly gorgeous. Definitely recommend with the highest fervor.”
Gabrielle O.
“My fiancé and I did our engagement photo session with Danielle. It was such a special occasion, which is reflected in the photos she took and worked on for us! Danielle scouted ideal locations for our shoot and was able to find the perfect angles throughout the session. Her personality and skill made the photo shoot a blast, and her work is amazing! She was able to bring out the colors, our expressions, the background perfectly. We are excited to share these photos with loved ones and keep them to commemorate our engagement. Also, it was affordable and Danielle got us the photos within 2 weeks. Thank you!”
Brooke S.
“I couldn’t be happier with Danielle’s talent and professionalism with our maternity photos. It really shows in every picture she takes. She captured the love in our home and the love Zach and I have for each other perfectly. And she also didn’t mind that our dog, Luna, just had to be in almost every photo. I can’t wait to hire her again when little Trent arrives!!! Thank you thank you!!!”
Jessica T.
“Danielle is an amazing person as well as photographer!! She will make you feel at ease no matter how silly you feel. You laugh the whole time she’s taking your picture. Everyone should use Danielle for any event they want captured!!!!”
Kayden S.
“Danielle did a great job capturing me in her photos. I usually hate photos of myself, but I loved how the ones Danielle took of me turned out! She does a great job making the studio environment fun and relaxed instead of awkward and tense. Overall, an amazing experience.”
Reneé C.
“I recommend Danielle Doepke Photography for any occasion! Miss Doepke’s understanding of LIGHT is what makes every picture special. Another of her gifts is how she makes every person she photographs feel absolutely beautiful! She is a treasure within her field, and the one you want to capture all your important memories!”
Rachel V.
“Though I was initially very nervous to take part in Danielle’s Senior Show project, she immediately made me feel more at ease with cheerful conversations and jokes – so much so that I eventually forgot that she was taking pictures of me at all. I would definitely work with her again if given the chance and highly recommend her to others as well.”
Laura O.
“Danielle did senior pictures for my daughter several years ago and did a wonderful job. She was accommodating and traveled to a variety of locations to get so many great shots. Since then her photos have continued to blow me away and she has grown so much professionally. I would highly recommend her for any project or event.”
Elizabeth W.
“Danielle Doepke is a treasure to the community and an AMAZING photographer! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and she is not only professional, but fun and makes her models feel incredibly comfortable in front of her camera. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend to any and every person wanting someone that works very hard to make sure her clients are happy!”
Tess C.
“Danielle is beyond amazing! She creates absolute magic with every picture she takes. I loved my experience with her and was incredibly thankful for her laid-back back energy. She can put you at ease like no one else! I look forward to many, many more shoots with Danielle!”
Bella M.
“Danielle is professional, brilliant, and so creatively gifted. Getting photos done by her were such a treat and I will recommend her to everyone I know. She made me feel comfortable and was so flexible with planning.”
Hi, I’m Danielle Doepke (dep-key, she/her) and welcome to my colorful corner of the internet.
While I’m currently working as a commercial and lifestyle photographer and reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana, my career has spanned over a decade and my portfolio reflects the wide range of subjects and projects that I’ve worked on over the years. I would describe my personal photographic style as vibrant, emotive, warm, detail-oriented, and dreamy. Outside of my profession as a natural light photographer, I am passionate about nature and environmental conservation, I’m a novice gardener, and I will always stop and say hi to a dog.
While you’re here, please consider donating to your local library, Planned Parenthood, animal shelter, conservation group, public radio station, and any other causes that are close to your heart. While those are on your mind, also take the time to register to vote and remember that local elections matter — in 2024, Indiana’s voter turnout rate was lower than the national average and in 2022, Indiana ranked 50th among the 50 states for voter turnout. Be the change you wish to see in the world, as they say.
FROM THE BLOG
“Where Should I Have My Session?”
Knowing the perfect spot for your photo session can be stressful. Well I’m here to help. Here’s a list of some of my favorite Fort Wayne session locations!
House to Home, Grand Re-Opening Event on The Landing
If you weren’t at House to Home’s Grand Re-Opening Event on The Landing, what were you even doing? Their new location is absolutely b-e-a-utiful.
Antique Candle Goodness
This thrifted, antique swan was on my windowsill acting as a ring holder, but now she’s a beautiful and one-of-a-kind Farm Finds Candle that smells amazing!
DANIELLE DOEPKE
Commercial Lifestyle Photographer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana