Danielle is a Calgary based artist known for her raw and emotional imagery. She started her photographic journey, in front of the lens, as a model for photographers and artists. Her insatiable curiosity, a need to be creative and a desire to have her own voice led Danielle to step behind the lens. At the time she was struggling with addiction and her mental health. Photography helped refuel her passion and gain a sense of purpose and she threw herself into it with reckless abandon.
She began shooting herself when experimenting with lighting or technique because models are not readily available. What started as experimentation soon grew to a form of expression and a way to explore herself and work through the struggles she was facing. In turn, helping her redefine her own sense of self on her terms.
Two years into her artistic journey, she left an abusive relationship and got sober. Creation became a necessity for her survival in the process. Now six years into her sobriety she continues to use her art as a means of catharsis and to explore what makes herself and others tick.