for life's darling moments
Your little darling moments, cherished .
forever
Where sweetness & story take the lead
on your wedding day & life’s milestone moments.
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San Diego
& Worldwide
Wedding & Lifestyle photography
Based in Chula Vista, just outside San Diego, and serving you; I photograph weddings & life — big vows, little milestones, & everything in between. Weddings are my heartbeat, but I also capture families, couples, maternity, newborns, & portraits. Every photograph is meant to hold what matters most: the love you live every day
Weddings & Everything After
Offerings
Your story doesn’t stop (or start) at “I do.”
Life is filled with sweetness
Honey, sugar, fruit
Saccharine, so loved, often sought
Fleeting, though, as it slides from the tongue
Better to taste the sweetness of life
Moments that never dissolve
“We worked with Daniela for our engagement & wedding photos, and she captured our special moments beautifully. She was responsive, accommodating, and listened to every request. The wedding book she created was stunning — and we’ve had countless compliments on our photos. We’ll definitely be booking with her again.”
The Dycaicos
“Daniela took our family photos with our newborn & the gallery she delivered was perfect. She was so easy to work with, brought great energy to our session, and made us feel comfortable from start to finish. We’ve worked with other photographers but Daniela is our absolute favorite! We’ve already booked her again!”
Veronica Gonzalez
I love taking photos with Daniela! She’s captured my summer and Mother’s Day memories so beautifully. Her style is everything, and she’s amazing with my wild toddlers (so patient & kind).
Cristina Nava
her kids were an absolute trip and I loved it all!
behind the lens
I don’t need you to be perfect in front of the camera. I just want you to be you. Maybe you've read something like that before. Here's what I mean:
A bride slaps her groom on the chest because he makes her laugh so hard she can’t keep it in.
A big brother learns how to hold his newborn sister, how to feed her, bottle wobbling in his little hands.
Those little moments are so packed with sweetness, I could cry. Those scenes end up saying the most. That’s what I savor and save for you.
I promise I'm not a sobbing mess tho! When I’m not behind the camera? You’ll find me scouting out new coffee shops, ordering fries and pasta (why choose?), and soaking up the simple joys that make life sweet. Because in the end, it’s the little things that tell the biggest stories.
& i'm a firm believer that sentimental isn’t cheesy, it’s everything.
but most people know me as Darlene
Hi, I’m Daniela
I’m a mom, a wife, a coffee enthusiast (okay, addict)
