Woman Owned
Woman Owned
Dani Bartlett Photography
For lovers of fun & colour.
Hi, I’m Dani 👋.
I didn’t actually set out to become a photographer, I just knew that I loved the way photos make me feel. I loved the vivid colours, the contrast, the joy, the nostalgia, the honesty of it all. I love the way pouring over an old photo album can make me feel, or the comfort of walking past a framed print in the hallway… you know that feeling?
And so, when my husband and I began spending most of our time on the road, I knew that I had to document these moments so that we could relive all of our epic adventures. I didn’t know it at the time, but I also took these photos to share our lives with our kids (proof we had one before they came along!). Slowly but surely, friends and family began asking me to photograph moments for them, as well. The attraction was instant, and it wasn’t long before photography became my full-time thing.
And it’s this natural progression that’s led me to some of my greatest life-work: capturing weddings of loved-up folks. I’ve been immortalising life’s biggest moments and greatest adventures for people just like you since 2016, and can I tell you – what an HONOUR.
Capturing candid moments by being a fly-on-the-wall is what I’m all about. Posing? Nah! I want to capture that laugh from the silly joke that was told or that quiet moment where you’ve forgotten that I was there. Let’s pop some bubbles or go for a piggyback ride – I’m down for it all and ready to capture those special moments.
You want your day to be as fun and stress-free as possible and that’s the approach I take with my couples on the day. You can depend on me to be a warm, easygoing influence on the day that’ll make you feel totally comfortable and confident on the other side of the camera. And when it’s all said and done (sigh!), you can relive the memories forever snug on your couch in photo form.
If you’d like to see if I might be the right fit for your wedding day, please reach out! Always down for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
Dani
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Based in
Melbourne, Victoria
Works with couples
Australia Wide
Average spend between
$3200 – $4400
Love shows up in so many different ways, and all of them deserve to be celebrated loudly and proudly. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I’m committed to making sure every couple feels safe, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.
I use gender-inclusive language, adapt to the needs of each couple, and show up with zero assumptions – just excitement to capture your story. I also attend personal development nights around queer weddings, because I want to keep learning and showing up better for my couples. Behind the camera, I’ll be your biggest cheerleader, making space for whatever your version of love, family, and celebration looks like.
This matters to me because everyone deserves photos that feel like them, without ever needing to shrink, edit, or hide who they are. Over the years I’ve learned to listen first, respect what’s important to my couples, and honour love in all its forms.
At the end of the day, I don’t care who you love, what you believe, or how you define family – I just want to capture how you celebrate it.
Based in
Melbourne, Victoria
Works with couples
Australia Wide
Average spend between
$3200 – $4400
Love shows up in so many different ways, and all of them deserve to be celebrated loudly and proudly. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I’m committed to making sure every couple feels safe, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.
I use gender-inclusive language, adapt to the needs of each couple, and show up with zero assumptions – just excitement to capture your story. I also attend personal development nights around queer weddings, because I want to keep learning and showing up better for my couples. Behind the camera, I’ll be your biggest cheerleader, making space for whatever your version of love, family, and celebration looks like.
This matters to me because everyone deserves photos that feel like them, without ever needing to shrink, edit, or hide who they are. Over the years I’ve learned to listen first, respect what’s important to my couples, and honour love in all its forms.
At the end of the day, I don’t care who you love, what you believe, or how you define family – I just want to capture how you celebrate it.
What’s your favourite season for weddings and why?
Autumn definitely – with all the different colours and falling leaves, there is something that’s absolute magic about autumn.
What’s your order at the bar?
Where are we? That’ll change my answer.
At a pub? Glass of house bubbles is great. At a cocktail bar? Count me in for a Caipirinha
What’s your process for understanding a couple’s vision for their day?
From planning chats & Pinterest boards to a (let’s be honest) very long questionnaire.
Have some mad details through the day? Let’s give you some quiet time and I’ll whizz around capturing all the things!
Not up for seperate getting ready? Great, let’s make the getting ready special and atmospheric for you both (is that pumping jams or no one else and some very soulful music, please tell me, I’ll make it happen.
Keep the lines of communication and making everyone feel like nothing is off limits, too hard or too silly.
