Ohio Elopement Photographer

servicing the Columbus area & beyond.

Creating an experience for your wedding day - 

You ditch the traditional wedding for an experience of a lifetime

It’s like combining your dream vacation and wedding into one

Imagine waking up on your wedding morning in a beautiful seaside villa, sipping coffee together, jetting off to a picturesque location for your vows, and celebrating afterward on a catamaran cruise with close friends and family.


Planning the perfect destination wedding should feel magical, not overwhelming 

You might be feeling like...

If you're feeling like this, you're in the right place

You don’t know know how to find your dream location in a destination you’ve never visited before
Finding vendors in another state or country feels impossible 
You feel overwhelmed at the thought of the logistics for travel
You’re struggling to understand the marriage license requirements and legal procedures of the chosen destination



Hey there friends,

I’m Danielle, Your Ohio Elopement & Destination Wedding Photographer 

In 2018 I started planning my own wedding and never looked back.


I’ve spent the last 5+ years helping my couples achieve their goals of making their wedding day an epic adventure, completely customized to them and their vision.

I was right where you are now, comparing endless Pinterest boards to pick the perfect theme for my day, only to quickly feel uninspired by trends and local accommodations. We realized that what mattered more wasn’t the location of the wedding, but the kind of experience we wanted to create.

Now I'm here to help you do the same.

39.0742° N, 21.8243° E

Imagine it with me for a second…

12 months from now, your wedding vision has come to life. You’ve successfully planned your dream wedding or elopement with me by your side, in a bucket-list location, creating an unforgettable experience you’ll cherish forever. You’ve accommodated your guest list of your closest family and friends, and a dream vendor team that shares your values and supports your vision every step of the way.


How it works:

Have an in-depth conversation about your wedding visions and plans
Decide together what photography coverage aligns with your day
Location research and timeline build
I’ll capture your wedding day
Receive your images and relive your adventure all over again 



Elopements + Destination weddings

54.5260° N, 15.2551° E

- Tierra & Colten - Puerto Rico

54.5260° N, 15.2551° E

"Danielle Williams Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our first interaction, Danielle was easy to communicate with, prompt in her responses, and incredibly professional. Her personable approach, deep knowledge of wedding photography, and helpful guidance throughout the process made her an invaluable partner in capturing our special day. Danielle has a wonderful aura that kept the day and our photos completely stress-free. She made sure we stayed on schedule and got all the beautiful shots we wanted, going above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Danielle is truly incredible, and we cannot recommend her highly enough."

Love notes

The BEST Destination photographer

- Ally & Dan - maine

40.4173° N, 82.9071° W

"Danielle travelled all the way to Maine for our mini wedding/elopement. She made us feel extremely comfortable through all our day. I never know what to do in front of the camera and she made it easy. She recommended great poses/shots which are my absolute favorites of us. She was simultaneously incredibly professional yet warm, fun, and went along with all our antics. She also had our portfolio back sooo fast! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better."

Love notes

She was simultaneously incredibly professional yet warm, fun, and went along with all our antics. She also had our portfolio back sooo fast! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

- Sam & Reilly - Ohio

54.5260° N, 15.2551° E

“What can I even say about working with Danielle, other than that she is absolutely AMAZING? Danielle is so creative and has such a clear, gorgeous vision. She worked hard to understand our creative vision for our wedding, too. She was genuinely invested in us and in our day, and in doing her part to make it amazing (which she absolutely did!)
Not only is she incredibly talented and creative, but she put our minds at ease the whole day. She was so supportive and helpful at every turn. Our wedding was honestly everything I ever dreamed of & more, and Danielle played a huge, huge part in its success. I ABSOLUTELY cannot recommend her highly enough. I promise that you will be happy with your choice to hire Danielle!” 

Love notes

Our wedding was honestly everything I ever dreamed of & more, and Danielle played a huge, huge part in its success.

Go to investments

Micro Weddings

Elopements

Single day and multi day coverage for your larger destination celebration with family & friends.

Half day, full day, and multi-day elopement coverage to capture every last activity just the two of you.

A session completely customized to you, focusing on what you and your partner like to do on a date day, whether it be in your home town or experiencing a new city

Date Day sessions

Imagine jet-setting across the world, hand in hand, exploring a charming new town or relaxing in a secluded paradise—and now, you're married!

Whether you travel home for your big day or go somewhere you’ve never gone before...
It’s your job to spend your wedding day doing exactly what you love...

...And it's my job to help you relive it for years to come

Whether you travel home for your big day or go somewhere you’ve never gone before. It’s your job to spend your wedding day doing exactly what you love…



...And it’s my job to help you relive it for years to come