Rising Stars: Meet Danielle Pomaville

Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Pomaville.  

Hi Danielle, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Art has been central to my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always drawing and loved to take photographs. I still have the first photo album that I ever made from a first-grade trip to the Detroit Zoo. For a long time, the focus of my photography was wildlife and landscapes from my travels. While taking photography classes through the continuing education program at Macomb Community College, a longtime friend asked me to photograph her wedding. I had never photographed people before, so I tried to decline, nevertheless, she persisted. When her wedding day arrived, I discovered a newfound passion for photographing people in love.

In early 2020, I decided to officially combine my love of photography and travel into a business. One week after I was officially registered as a business, the pandemic hit. It was such a weird time, and with the rules constantly changing, that first year looked much different than expected. However, business has continued to grow. I have continued learning, and have made some great connections in the industry. Today, I am more excited about my business than ever and am looking forward to documenting and preserving more love stories this year.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I believe that everything is about perspective. Not only did I start a business right at the beginning of a global pandemic, but I also went back to college and recently earned a bachelor’s degree while juggling a full time day job, so I have definitely had major obstacles to overcome. Although trying to do all of these things simultaneously was a challenge, I find myself feeling fulfilled overall.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in elopement and intimate wedding photography. My goal is to tell the story of a couple’s wedding day by showcasing real emotions. I would describe my working style as unposed with guidance because it is important to me that my couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and interact with each other naturally. My favorite photographs are always ones where a couple is looking at each other. 

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The only person you should compare yourself to is you. Making great art requires vulnerability, and imposter syndrome is real. In the competitive world of art and photography, we tend to get caught up in it easily and that can take a negative toll. It is so important to keep learning, and as long as you are doing that, you will be able to see real progress in your own art.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.kindredlightphotography.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kindredlightphotography
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/kindredlightphotography