WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | PORTRAITS
For the romantic, the real, & the beautifully weird
Based in DeLand, Florida and available throughout Central Florida and beyond, I've spent over twenty years documenting love stories, families, and the quiet in-between moments that matter most. My approach is relaxed and rooted in genuine connection. My goal is that you feel so comfortable you stop thinking about the camera, because that's exactly when the best images happen.
Formerly known as Koontz Photography.
New name, but the same person, same work, same heart. Just a new chapter with a name that feels more like home.
WHO
AM
I?
Photos by Sonocity Photography
Photographer. Mother. Board member. Painter. Museum Nerd. Certified weirdo with a camera, and twenty years of proof that real is always better than perfect.
WHAT I STAND FOR
PEOPLE OVER PERFECTION
You don't have to know how to pose. You don't have to know what you're doing. You don't have to fit a mold. I will always prioritize how you feel over how a photo looks. A perfectly composed image means nothing if you were miserable making it.
quality over quantity
I am a small business by choice. I take on fewer clients so I can give each one my full attention. You will never feel like a number here. I want to share in your excitement, know the names of all your pets, and have you come back year after year so that I can watch your family grow!
Inclusion without asterisks
Every body, every relationship, every family configuration, every cultural background, every ability level is welcome here without qualification. I use inclusive, gender neutral language in everything from my contracts to my conversations. I do not have a type of client I prefer. I am commited to making everyone feel seen.
community over competition
Photography gave me a career and Central Florida gave me a community. I pursue continued education because we are always growing. I serve on the boards of two professional photography organizations, volunteer for causes I believe in, and make a point of helping those newer to this industry find their footing. Rising tides lift all boats, and the only way any of us survive this life is by helping each other.
Weddings
From first inquiry to final gallery, here's what working with me looks like.
CLIENT CONFESSIONS
"Our wedding was planned in a few months. It was a non traditional 150 guest backyard DIY celebration…on Halloween. Things were crazy. I put a lot of effort into finding a photographer who I trusted to jump into an insane situation like mine. I'm so glad I found Daniella. She's so very skilled in her craft and her personality is the cherry on top. We wanted someone alternative and queer friendly and we found that with Daniella. She had a portfolio of work that we absolutely adored, a price that fit our budget, and she was willing to work with our crazy timeline. I can 100% confidently say that Daniella was the absolute best choice and I will recommend her to everyone I can."
emma + trey
CLIENT CONFESSIONS
"Daniella was honestly a dream come true. I was really worried about finding someone who gets the non-traditional vibe of a wedding ceremony we wanted, and boy did she overdeliver! One of the things I loved most about working with Daniella is that when it came to taking photos of our vows and ceremony, I didn't even notice she existed! This helped get the most gorgeous candid shots where we got to actually be us. Her eye for the best angles is impeccable, and we are so pleased with our gallery to keep forever. I highly recommend Daniella to anyone who is an alt/emo bride and is doing an elopement, wedding, or something in between."
Paige + jim
CLIENT CONFESSIONS
"If you're looking for a photographer who will make you laugh until your face hurts, expertly direct two people who have no idea what to do with their hands, and then casually risk life and limb for the shot... hire Daniella. She somehow managed to be equal parts hype woman, comedian, creative director, and ninja all day long. Daniella had us laughing through every portrait, gave incredibly natural direction, and made two awkward humans (and our dog) look like we belonged in a wedding magazine. We truly felt like she cared just as much about our wedding as we did. We couldn't imagine our day without Daniella: 10/10, would let this woman boss me around in public again."
amalia + kyle
CLIENT CONFESSIONS
"Daniella was my wedding photographer, and I am so happy that I chose her! She made us feel EXTREMELY comfortable, and she brought out the best in all of us. She has been a consummate professional throughout the entire experience, from first contact until I received the photos. Speaking of the photos, they came out absolutely gorgeous and beyond my expectations. She knows her angles, the best shots, and how to get candid joy in photos!!!"
