families & wedding couples
watertown sd Photographer and videographer
Timeless imagery & Heirloom keepsakes for
I believe the most meaningful photographs aren’t the ones we scroll past — they’re the ones we sit with. The ones pulled off shelves, passed between hands, and treasured by children who weren’t even born yet.
That’s why I don’t just take photos.
I help you preserve your story through thoughtfully crafted, generational heirloom keepsakes designed to be loved for decades to come.
You deserve something that lasts
and i believe You deserve more than beautiful images.
I'm Danielle
From outfit planning and session guidance to selecting artwork and placing it in your home, I walk with you through every step. You’re never left guessing — I help you choose what works best for your family, your space, and the legacy you’re creating.
Full Service experience from planning to heirloom keepsakes
You don’t need to know what to do — that’s my job. Sessions are guided, relaxed, and playful, allowing real connection and emotion to unfold naturally. The result is imagery that feels genuine, joyful, and unmistakably you.
Playful prompted posing that tells the story of your family
Your images are meant to live beyond a screen. I offer a full-service experience that doesn’t end with an online gallery — together, we intentionally turn your favorite moments into beautifully crafted heirloom artwork designed to be seen, held, and passed down.
walk away with more than just digitals
a full service experience
my approach
I’m here to guide you through every step. From wardrobe styling and location selection to timing, posing, and flow, every detail is thoughtfully planned so your session feels effortless and aligned with your vision. You don’t have to guess or stress — I’ll lead the way so you can relax and be fully present.
I guide you through every detail of planning to make your vision come to life
imagine not having to do anything besides smile
With 10+ years of expertise and a refined artistic eye, I create natural, flattering, timeless images in any light or setting.
you invest in years of expertise and skill
Your images are transformed into heirloom albums and custom wall art—tangible keepsakes designed to be seen, held, and treasured for generations.
I transform your most precious moments into artwork for your home
Choose Your Destination
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dreamy, romantic weddings
playful
story-teling portraits
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The Baby’s First Year Membership is designed to beautifully document your little one’s most meaningful milestones—from those tiny newborn details to sitting, crawling, and that sweet first birthday.
This all-inclusive experience offers multiple thoughtfully planned sessions throughout the year, full guidance on styling and timing, and the opportunity to turn each milestone into timeless heirloom artwork, like a first year album, that you’ll treasure long after this first year has passed.
Imagine documenting every sweet milestone of your baby’s first year through a
Baby’s First Year Membership
my promise to you
A full service photographer experience
built to intentionally and thoroughly guide you through planning, photographing, and transforming your memories into heirloom artwork to build your legacy without the hassle of DIY.
tips for helping kids and husbands love sessions
how to choose heirloom products for your home
family photo outfit guide with links
Expert Advice and Tips for planning your next family photo session
My best resources
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Dix family
"I truly can't say enough good things about Danielle! She is so professional and organized, and went above and beyond to coordinate the details of our session. She was so sweet to work with, and fantastic with our kiddos. I can't believe how many beautiful shots she captured! Her photos are ones I will treasure forever."
She is so professional and organized, and went above and beyond to coordinate the details
Branigan family
"Moments by Danielle Nicole is absolutely the best! She is so flexible and personable- and has incredible talent. She has captured beautiful photos of my family for years. Highly recommend!"
she is so flexible and personable--has incredible talent
Bundy family
"Danielle is absolutely amazing and the photos she took of my family I couldn't pick my favorite I had to buy all the proofs. I love them all. And Danielle herself is just as amazing and so sweet and kind."
I couldn't pick my favorite i had to buy all the proofs.
doll family
"Danielle was so fun to work with! She did maternity pictures for us and was open to getting some with the horses, cows and our dogs. She was super laid back and was clear about how to post. She also made sure we were both comfortable! Cannot wait for the other sessions with her!"
was open to getting some with the horses, cows and our dogs
family
"Danielle was so sweet and did a great job with our session. She offered a great balance of posing prompts and also incorporating a lot of action prompts that allowed for us to be ourselves and have fun. Overall, I highly recommend her!"
incorporated a lot of action prompts that allowed for us to be ourselves and have fun
berghuis family
"She was so amazing to work with before and during the photoshoot. 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."
She had tons of good ideas and was willing to try any ideas we had
mack family
"Danielle is so sweet, accommodating, and down-to-earth! You’ll enjoy your sessions with her & be pleased with the results!!"
Danielle is so sweet, accommodating, and down-to-earth!
crume family
"My fiancé and I have had Danielle do our pictures two years in a row and it’s never been a disappointment! She always goes above and beyond and kills it’s every time! We look forward to having many more sessions with her in the future!"
She always goes above and beyond and kills it’s every time!
unzen family
"My family and I had the best time working with Danielle! She communicated well prior to our session and worked great with my two kids. I could not have asked for a better experience. Her turnaround time was also incredibly fast!"
I could not have asked for a better experience. Her turnaround time was also incredibly fast!
marran family
"Our spring family photos turned out great, especially with our little wild flower. Moments by Danielle Nicole, thank you so much for these lovely photos and being so great with Maya.!"
Our spring family photos turned out great
doll family
"Danielle did an awesome job capturing out baby's newborn photos. She was very calm and knew how to pose the baby and our family well."
She was very calm and knew how to pose the baby and our family well.
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Legacy Client Love Notes