hey hi hello,
they call me dan/dani
Born in Virginia Beach, VA with eye-for-design parents, I was bound to be a creative.
My name is Danielle...
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I thrive off genuine people & moments. What I mean by that is I am my best when the comfort exists for everyone to be themselves, mess & all. The moments that inspire me most are the real & raw. On the road, I love the time behind the wheel, getting to know the person next to me, just as much as the trails and breathtaking views.
I geek out over the ability to create what has never existed before & love the challenges that come with that. I'm the person constantly on the edge of her seat for what awaits around the next bend in the road. Sometimes it's a postcard overlook, sometimes it's a tow truck -- either way it keeps life interesting, the latter just makes for a good story.
As a student and volleyball player at the University of Wisconsin, I have taken any break away from class & training as an opportunity to travel. They say that travel broadens & I wholeheartedly agree. I have taken 6 cross-country road trips with different groups of close friends throughout my collegiate career, including a month-long venture through Wyoming, California, Arizona, & Texas. I find the simple lifestyle that comes with living out of my jeep addicting. The mind is only focused on the task at hand --- warmth, a place to sleep, or the setting of the sun. Be it the bay I grew up on or the sandstone canyons of the Utah desert, to be out amongst it is a grounding practice for me as those days inspire the life I want to live, often introduce new perspectives, & act as the strongest reminders of my values.
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Each trip inspires the next one & maybe a business or 2 ;) My ventures with loved ones really ignited my pursuit of photography & videography... more on my why here. And as a bonus -- Kauai, Hawaii galleries inspired another art medium [ shophartart.com ].
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I am music obsessed, like listen to more music than 98% of users on Spotify obsessed, & more often than not songs inspire my films. Follow my favorite playlist here.
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With all that being said, I am your videography girl, here to tell your story genuine to you. I am about as easy-going as it gets, yet incredibly detailed & determined to make something you will treasure forever.
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Currently based in Madison, WI. Get in touch with me -- let's see if we are a great fit to create something special together!
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