Business Details
Your Trusted Natural Light Photographer in Washington, DC
DFinney Photography is a Washington, DC-based natural light photography studio specializing in lifestyle portraiture for women and mentoring photographers. With over 15 years of experience, we create warm, engaging imagery that captures authentic moments through expert use of light and color harmony. Our services include personalized portrait sessions for families, expectant mothers, and professionals, as well as brand photography for entrepreneurs seeking compelling visual storytelling.We prioritize client comfort, offering professional makeup application and curated location selection to ensure polished results. Our mentoring program helps photographers refine natural light techniques and enhance client experiences. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to create joyful, stress-free sessions that produce timeless images reflecting subjects' true personalities.
Services
Lifestyle Portraits
Brand Photography
Photography Mentoring
Family Sessions
Senior Portraits
Maternity Photography
Professional Headshots
Location Selection
Makeup Application
Image Retouching
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in natural light portraiture with a focus on authentic storytelling.
- Our sessions prioritize client comfort through personalized guidance and professional makeup application.
- We provide curated location selection that complements each client's unique style and wardrobe.
- Our mentoring program helps photographers refine natural light techniques and client interaction skills.
- We guarantee polished, high-resolution images with professional retouching and flexible delivery options.
What people say
Joy-filled imagery
Professional makeup application
Curated location selection
Stress-free sessions
Timeless portraits
Services
Lifestyle Portraits
Lifestyle portraits capture authentic moments through natural light and color harmony. Ideal for families, couples, and individuals seeking genuine imagery that reflects their personality. Sessions include professional makeup and curated locations for polished, timeless results.
Brand Photography
Professional brand photography creates compelling visual storytelling for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Services include wardrobe coordination, location scouting, and polished imagery that aligns with brand identity for marketing and professional use.
Photography Mentoring
Mentoring programs refine natural light techniques and client interaction skills for photographers. Focus on exposure triangle fundamentals and practical application for creating authentic, marketable imagery.
Maternity Photography
Specialized maternity sessions celebrate expectant mothers through gentle posing and warm lighting. Sessions focus on capturing emotional connections and natural beauty with professional styling and location options.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions combine modern styling with timeless composition for graduation milestones. Services include wardrobe consultation and location selection that reflects each subject's unique personality and achievements.
People
Danielle Finney
Owner & Lead Photographer
Natural light photographer with 15+ years experience creating authentic lifestyle portraits. Specializes in capturing joyful moments through expert use of light and color harmony for women and professionals.
Questions
How do I book a photography session?
Booking is done quarterly via waitlist. Add your name to the waitlist to receive availability notifications and secure your session with a 50% deposit.
What's included in portrait sessions?
All sessions include professional makeup application, curated location selection, private proof gallery, and retouched high-resolution images with flexible delivery options.
Can I choose my own location?
Yes, location requests are considered. If permits or fees apply, or if the location is more than 30 minutes away, additional charges may apply.
What's the turnaround time for photos?
Average turnaround is two weeks, with proof galleries delivered within 48 hours and final images within 7-10 days after selections are made.
Do you offer photography education?
Yes, mentoring programs help photographers refine natural light techniques and client interaction skills. Programs are designed for intermediate photographers with basic DSLR knowledge.
What happens if it rains during outdoor sessions?
Rescheduling is required for outdoor sessions affected by bad weather. Indoor location options may be available with prior arrangements and rental fees.
