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Hi, I’m Danielle Doepke (dep-key, she/her) and welcome to my colorful corner of the internet.

While I’m currently working as a commercial and lifestyle photographer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, my career has spanned over a decade and my portfolio reflects my wide range of subjects and projects. I would describe my personal style as vibrant, emotive, warm, detail-oriented, and dreamy. Outside of my profession as a natural light photographer, I am passionate about environmental conservation, I’m a novice gardener, and I will always stop and say hi to a dog.

While you’re here, please consider donating to your local library, Planned Parenthood, animal shelter, conservation group, public radio station, and any other causes that are close to your heart. While those are on your mind, also take the time to register to vote and remember that local elections matter. In 2024, Indiana’s voter turnout rate was lower than the national average and in 2022, Indiana ranked 50th among the 50 states for voter turnout. Be the change you wish to see in the world, as they say.

Me Myself and I, Danielle Doepke

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Professional Experience

Senior Photographer – POLYWOOD Outdoor Furniture 

As Senior Photographer at POLYWOOD Outdoor Furniture, Danielle Doepke is responsible for leading lifestyle photo shoots from concept through final delivery, ensuring high-quality, industry-leading product visuals that showcase POLYWOOD products in incredible outdoor spaces. Collaboration is key, as Danielle works closely with the design, video, and imagery sub-teams, in addition to a variety of other departments, to produce elevated brand visuals for both print and digital platforms. Role responsibilities encompass all stages of production, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery, as well as driving the creative process, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and managing relationships with external vendor partners to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and the successful execution of briefs.   •  Jan 2022 – Now

Graphic Designer – Sweetwater

As a Graphic Designer with Sweetwater, I worked with a talented team of fellow designers, copywriters, production artists, videographers, and art directors. Our team worked with the marketing department to develop promotional campaigns, marketing materials, internal documents, and more. I designed work in a variety of mediums and channels, including (but not limited to) digital ads, email campaigns, website landing pages, digital and print newsletters, and traditional media such as billboards and direct mail pieces.   •  March 2020 – Jan 2022

Marketing & Creative Asset Coordinator – Encore Sotheby’s International Realty

With this position, I also worked as the graphic designer, photographer, and social media specialist. I created content calendars, coordinated with vendors and other professionals, and wrote copy and developed content.  I created and published marketing materials for digital platforms (programmatic ads, email campaigns, social media, etc.) as well as print and traditional media (magazine and newspaper ads, brochures, flyers, postcards, billboards, signage, etc.). I also tracked data, maintained promotional materials inventory, updated databases, and prepared reports.   •    Jan 2019 – March 2020

Visual Content Producer – Reecer Properties

In this position, I was responsible for the development of all visual art concepts and the production of marketing projects. I created content calendars, coordinated marketing opportunities, communicated with and directed vendors, and wrote copy and developed content. Visual art concepts included graphic design, real estate photography, video, social media, email campaigns, and all other marketing and promotional materials. Reecer Properties was acquired by Encore Sotheby’s International Realty on Jan. 1, 2019 and I was promoted to my current position of Marketing Coordinator.   •   May 2017 – Dec 2018

Visual Content Producer – Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

I worked in the IPFW Marketing Department as a member of their social media team. I conceptualized projects and campaigns in the form of graphic design, photography, and videography for IPFW’s flagship social media channels. These channels included Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, and their blog. During my time here, our overall engagement increased across all platforms, due in large part to our engaging content that encouraged students to produce their own complementary content and becoming ambassadors for the brand.   •   Aug 2015 – Dec 2016

Freelance & Published Works

As a freelance and contract photographer, I have worked with and contributed imagery for Middle Waves Music Festival, BAALS Music Festival, Taste of the Arts, Arts United, Brewed “IN” the Fort Festival, Urban Body Yoga, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, C2AE, Aerista, and more.

My work has been published in Fort Wayne Magazine, the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Fort Wayne Visitor’s Guide, Fort Wayne Spaces Magazine, North Carolina’s Our State Magazine, American Farmhouse Style Magazine, First For Women Magazine, Input Fort Wayne, Far Out Midwest, Whatzup Newspaper, and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Magazine.

Awards

Fort Wayne Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards

• 2019 Second Place Winner for Best Photographer
• 2018 Second Place Winner for Best Photographer/Photo Booth

American Advertising Federation Advertising Honors

• 2019 Gold Award in Elements of Advertising: Photography for “Real Estate Photography”
• 2017 Judge’s Choice Award in Collateral Material Publication Design for “Exposure” (issuu / blurb)
• 2017 Gold Awards in Collateral Material Publication Design for “Exposure” (issuu / blurb)   |   Elements of Advertising: Photography for “Beauty in Color”   |   Elements of Advertising: Photography for “Exposure” (issuu / blurb)
• 2017 Silver Awards in Elements of Advertising: Photography for “The Birth of Aphrodite”   |   Elements of Advertising: Photography for “Glamour and Allure Magazine Project”

RAW Natural Born Artists

• 2016 Artist Showcase (Artist’s Page)

Education

Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW), 2012-2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Visual Communication and Design with a Dual Concentration in Graphic Design + Imaging and Photography   |   Inaugural Top 50 Class

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DANIELLE DOEPKE

Commercial Lifestyle Photographer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana