studio

buongiorno

danielle courtenay is a portrait, couples, and FAMILY photographer shooting between philadelphia, usa AND FLORENCE, ITALY.

A couple holding hands and walking in front of the Florence Cathedral, also known as Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence, Italy. The cathedral features elaborate marble facade with intricate geometric patterns and statues.
Two people crossing a decorative metal bridge over a river, blurred motion, in a wooded area.

every photograph is a love letter.

A bride and groom in Tuscany, Italy sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with the groom holding a bouquet over the bride's shoulder, surrounded by guests and flower petals on the ground.
A young WCU student with blonde hair, wearing a white dress, high heels, and a graduation cap, standing on stone stairs outside, celebrating with a bottle of champagne and smiling.
Bride and groom walking across a crosswalk in front of the Chester County Justice Center. The bride is wearing a wedding gown and holding a bouquet, while the groom is in a suit. They appear happy and are smiling at each other.
A family of three: a father, mother, and young son sharing a tender moment outdoors on a park bench, with the son touching the mother's face.
A family of three, with a woman kissing a man on the forehead while he holds a sleeping baby in his arms.
A woman taking a selfie in a mirror with a camera, wearing a sleeveless checkered top, with dark hair and light skin, in front of wooden paneling.

Hi, I’M DANIELLE — THE EYE BEHIND THE LENS, AND THE photographer BEHIND STUDIO BUONGIORNO.

SOMEWHAT IRONICALLY, i do not enjoy having my photo taken.

if you’re like me, welcome, friend. i see you, and i’m here to help.

a session with me is not about perfect posing and doesn’t require you to be “photogenic”. It only requires you to show up and let me take the lead.

whether you book a couple’s photoshoot in florence, a philadelphia family portrait session, or just need some profile-worthy HEADSHOTS, my goal is for you to walk away with images that feel real, relaxed, and ridiculously flattering: a reflection of you and the people you love most.

LET’S SEE SOME EXAMPLES!

a word to the camera-shy