Based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Daniel Couillard is a wedding photographer, portrait artist, and brand videographer who believes in the quiet power of honest storytelling. With more than 20 years behind the lens, Daniel captures real emotion and genuine connection—the kind of moments that feel like home when you look back on them.
Every photo and video he creates is guided by a sense of calm presence and care. Whether documenting intimate weddings, personal portraits, or brand stories, his goal is to make people feel seen, comfortable, and inspired.
Daniel’s approach is more than visual, it’s emotionally real. He blends natural light, thoughtful composition, and intuitive timing to create imagery that breathes, inviting you to slow down and remember what matters most.
From spontaneous laughter to the stillness between moments, Daniel captures life as it unfolds. Beautifully imperfect, completely real, and timelessly yours.
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Photo Offerings:
Weddings (elopement or hourly package rates)
Portraits (lifestyle, engagement, band, business)
Ecommerce (products and lifestyle)
Real estate (indoor/outdoor)
Commercial/business (merch, headshots, lifestyle, branding)
Video Offerings:
Commercial/business (content for social media, websites etc. quarterly contracts recommended)
Real estate (steady cam walk-thru, tour guide mode)
Music Video (play-thru, story based and combo of both)
Bonita Hazel PHD
“Dan is the man when it comes to photos. He is very easy going, which makes the whole process comfortable and relaxed. He shot photos for my small business and truly captured the atmosphere of the space. The photos exceeded all expectation- they are both professional and magical at the same time. Dan is truly an artist, highly recommend!”
Nicole + Andrew
“We hired Dan for our engagement and wedding photos and it was the best decision we could have made. Not only is he a great guy that is professional and timely, he made our experience so fun and enjoyable! Our wedding party also took notice and kept commenting on how efficient and effortless he made the process. The quality of work he does is top notch and we were continually impressed. If you need a talented photographer for any reason, we highly recommend Dan!”
tara Carlson
“Dan is an incredible artist with an eye for natural beauty within both posed and candid moments. He photographed me while I was leading a 1:1 healing session and his presence was so perfectly in flow with capturing the actions shots that I never once was distracted. I felt so seen, cherished, and captured by the shots he got. He was also great at giving feedback for poses and adjusting as needed. SO incredibly grateful for this powerful force of a healing artist in our community..”
Jana Ruffin
“Dan is an amazing photographer! I have had the pleasure of getting photos taken 2 times now by Dan and he is amazing. The pumpkin patch photo shoot with my family was beyond anything I could have hoped for. My mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of dementia so I called Dan and asked if he would come out and take some pictures of my mom with her kids, grand kids & great grandkid. He was amazing! Our pictures are truly a gift that mean the world to me!!!”
Hi I’m Dan!
I’m just a man with a love for taking photos and have made this my full time passion. When i’m not doing laps around my kid in Mario kart, I might be hiking in Montana, playing drums or running away to the hot springs. Thanks for checking out my work and hope to work together soon!
“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow”
