Ottawa-based destination wedding + elopement photographer for the wild at heart
 
 
 
 
Danielle Aisling International Destination Photographer

Heyyy! My name is danielle!

I’m a destination wedding and elopement photographer based in Ottawa, Canada. I’m a part-time yogi, full-time mom (not a regular mom - I’m a cool mom ;) ), proud bulldog owner, and give THE BEST hugs (just ask around). I specialize in real connections, capturing you in your element, and infusing every session and wedding with fun, resulting in natural and emotional images.

I lose track of time when I’m behind the camera and laugh way too loud. I’m obsessed with playing make-believe with my daughter, hiking and adventuring with my hubby, and trying new vegetarian food in every country. Ottawa is home, but I’m available for travel worldwide.

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“Danielle is seriously amazing! All of our guests commented on how professional, sweet and easy she was to work with. She worked her little butt off for us and I cannot express enough gratitude toward her!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for photographing our special day! Danielle - love and friendship now and always - you’re stuck with us now! :p”

- Kaitlin + Kyle

 
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“We searched forever and couldn’t find anyone we liked…then we found Danielle (and everything we ever needed!). Not only did we bond and have an unforgettable time, we got amazing photos that we can look back on for a lifetime!”

-Emilie + Calvin

 
 

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Heyyyy! This is me... I love funny tv shows and movies, tattoos, smoothies with peanut butter in them, Amy Schumer (book/tv/comedy special, doesn't really matter the medium) and JLaw (anyone else suuuuper excited for their movie to come out already??!?!?). . . Also, side note about #JLaw - I know some people aren't fans, but I love her and when I chopped off all my hair not too long ago cause I saw her cute blonde lob, I was a wee bit disappointed that I didn't immediately look like her. #truestory . . But also a true story, my hairstylist is amazing and always makes me feel like a supamodel @haironsecondavenue . . Pleeeease someone tell me when the ASchu/JLaw movie is coming out - I wanna find out more about it! ⬇️
Heyyyyyyy!!!! I'm so insanely excited you're all here! In case there's anyone on here who doesn't know everything about me already, here it is in a nutshell: My name is Danielle and I'm a part-time yogi, full-time mom, and give THE BEST hugs (just ask around). If you were to pop in at any given time, you'd find me in my lulus, hair in a bun, coffee in hand (usually cold), and a playlist blasting from my phone even though the stereo is juuuuuuust over there. . . (For real tho, as I type this- lulus ✔ hair up ✔ cold coffee ✔✔ (every friggin cup I made this morning has ended up cold 😂), and playlist on my phone- even tho the stereo is 5 feet away ✔✔✔ . . . Who else would die happy in a pair of lululemon align leggings listening to some new #bsb on full blast?! . . . 📷 by the ammaaazing @evierupp (she so tallllented 😍😍😍😍) . . #allaboutme #nicetomeetyou
This year I'm going to challenge the little voice in my head. You know the one I'm talking about...the one that tells you lies about you, yourself and your life, the one that holds you prisoner, deep in the depths of your comfort zone...that meh place of "alright" and "good enough ". . . . The voice that tells you: "You're not as good as (so and so)." "You're not a good mom." "You need coffee/sugar/wine/anything resembling food in order to feel better." "You're not skinny enough." (See also: "You're fat.") "You're not good at anything." "Your dreams aren't gonna happen - why chase them?" And, my personal favourite - "You can't be successful on your own- just settle for what's comfortable." Ummmmm.... Why do we talk to ourselves like that? If you wouldn't say something to your best friend, why would you say it to yourself? . . Imagine, for a moment, that your friend is sitting across from you. Then, tell your lovely, dearest friend, "hey bud, listen. You're fat, you're always shoving food in your face, you're not really good at anything, you're a crappy parent, this chick is waaayyyy better than you at life, your business idea sucks and you're never going to be successful, soooo..... yeah. Just thought I'd lay some tough love on you. Love you byyyyeee!" . . I'm thinking, just maybe, that if your friend said that to you, you'd be dumping her ass so fast she'd make a hole in the ground. . . Instead of making a resolution this year to lose 10 pounds or stop eating donuts or learn a new language while biking to work (all real past resolutions, not a single one achieved in previous years), set an intention to be mindful of your self talk, and be a little bit kinder to yourself. . You deserve some kind, loving words. . Xo 📷 @reneekardash #intentions #newyearnewyou
As I sit here under a warm blanket in front of the fire, rocking some accidental head-to-toe plaid and icing my shin splints with a giant bag of frozen broccoli, I can't help but reminisce about being in warm and (mostly) sunny Hawaii, where my only troubles were not being able to sleep in because roosters were everywhere and they had places to be dangnabbit, and chasing away do-gooding men offering to help change a flat tire (no thanks, cause #feminism). . . . The hiking, beaches, views and sunny aloha spirit were amazing and uplifting, and even though I'm an advocate for skiing and tobogganing and am joyfully planning winter elopements, I can't wait for another adventure in Oahu. 🏝 . . . What are some of your absolute fave adventure spots? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and what would you do there?? . . (Special thanks to @senaenelson + @eric_c_nelson for being absolutely amazing (and gorgeous)!!)
 

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