The Artist
“Danella is an award-winning photographer from Fortine, MT. She has years of expertise as a graphic designer, including her reputation among the professional artistic community as a sought-after blog architect. Danella has spent the past four years creating portrait art for newborns, babies, children, families and models. She also shares her talents with such charities as NILMDTS and Shoots for a Cure . “
Now that we have the traditional stuff done – here are 10 things you may or may not want to know about me:
1. I am a true Montanian – hailing from the Condon/Swan Valley area. My husband blames me for making us move out here – but if “mamma ain’t happy – ain’t no body happy” right? =)
2. Don’t be nervous about your session – I’m a bonafide dork. I stutter, stumble, and may just ask you to “take your feet off” when I actually mean to take your shoes off. (yes, really.. just ask Stephanie)
3. Caffeine makes me especially happy – if I seem giddy at your session, it is probably because I’m on caffeine. Just know that it will eventually wear off, and I’ll be fine.
4. I have 4 children – yes, I’m slightly insane…. but in a good way. 
5. I LOVE hiking. I have gone around 300 miles since this past April and have enjoyed every mile. Getting to the top of a mountain is pure victory.
6. I love LOVE riding horses. Running at full speed sets me at highest elation – even if my palms are sweaty and I’m quite nervous, I will be at my peak of happiness after the run.
7. I hate travelling, but love Theme Parks. So if I must travel to get to a rollercoaster, than I will endure the long miles. >sigh<
8. I will do my best to make you look beautiful in your portraits – I firmly believe everyone is beautiful in their own unique and original way. I fall in love with each person I photograph.
9. I am actually quite shy – and do not enjoy large groups. (but will shoot them for $$’s. lol!!)
10. I change my hair to seasons… I’m dark brown right now. So don’t freak if you see me and my hair is drastically different than the last time you saw me.. if you wait long enough – it’ll probably be back to the original color eventually!
Now as a little professional advice – get professional portraits. It’s worth the $$’s spent. For the first time ever – our family invested in REAL portraits with a professional. I will never ever regret this. She made us look GOOD! lol! (see above picture)
So there you have it – a quick rundown about me. Hope you enjoy reading this slightly more than I enjoyed writing it!
Blessings,
Danella