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INTRODUCE ourselves

We wanted to personally introduce ourselves to you, we are Darren and Shamakia Williams, owners of DSW Photography. We are a New Orleans-based award winning luxury international wedding photography team specializing in fine art, clean, editorial photography. After leaving our careers in law and education, respectively, we found a profound passion for photographing amazing couples and their weddings a few years ago and have pursued nothing else since. We genuinely love what we do and the incredible couples, vendors, and publications that we are fortunate enough to serve alongside.

We look forward to counting you as one of the vendors we are proud to work alongside in the near future.

the photographers

we’re darren and shamakia williams

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Features & Publications

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Text that reads 'BELLA NAIA weddings' in a handwritten script style.
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A taste of our work

Your vision and hard work, photographed in all its glory in a timeless, editorial style. Below is just a taste of our venue work from recent weddings, to showcase the attention, care, and professionalism we bring to photographing the design details for our couples and our vendor partners.

A newlywed couple sharing a tender moment, with the groom gently touching the bride's chin, standing in front of a backdrop of red roses, with the bride wearing a white wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet of red roses.
Elegant event space with round tables featuring tall floral centerpieces of pink, purple, and white flowers, adorned with hanging glass ornaments and candles, illuminated with warm lighting and chandeliers overhead.
Elegantly set dining table with a floral centerpiece of pink and purple roses, candles in glass holders, and gold chairs in a luxurious indoor setting.
Elegant indoor event venue decorated with pink and purple floral arrangements, including a large cherry blossom tree, gold chairs, and chandeliers.
Elegant table centerpiece with pink and white flowers, tall glass candle holders with lit white candles, and smaller glass votive candles, set on a reflective black table, during a formal event or wedding reception.
A bride with elaborate makeup and a tiara, sitting among women in red robes, holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers at a wedding.
Bride in a white wedding gown with dark curly hair and jewelry, adjusting her earring in an outdoor setting with bridesmaids holding red bouquets in the background.
Luxury wedding reception at The Chicory New Orleans
A couple, dressed in elegant wedding attire, sharing a romantic moment amidst candles and floral decorations at a wedding reception.
A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a tender moment, surrounded by a backdrop of red roses and white flowers, with the bride holding a bouquet of red roses.
Elegant event centerpiece with tall red roses and candles in glass holders on a black table in a decorated venue with dark drapes and floral arrangements.
Elegant table setting with a large arrangement of red roses and other red flowers, surrounded by tall glass candle holders with white candles and tea lights, set for a formal event or celebration.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony outdoors, surrounded by guests, with a backdrop of a red flower wall and city buildings.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing in front of a large wall of red roses. The bride is holding a bouquet of red roses, wearing a white, ruffled wedding gown with a veil, and the groom is dressed in a white tuxedo with burgundy accents.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a background of red roses, with the groom in a white tuxedo and the bride in a white wedding dress and bridal jewelry.
A bride in a wedding gown sitting at a table decorated with candles and red flowers, with a groom in a white tuxedo kissing her on the cheek from behind.
Elegant dining table with a tall glass chandelier, gold and black chairs, and floral arrangements in the background, set in a modern, dimly lit room.
Elegant event setup with large floral centerpieces on round tables draped in pink tablecloths, decorated with candles, in a dimly lit room with dark curtains and wall panels.
Elegant event space with a modern chandelier, floral arrangements, and gold and black furniture.
Elegant table centerpiece with tall glass candle holders, white candles, white floral arrangements, and small candles, set on a black reflective surface at a decorated event venue with dim lighting.
Elegant table centerpiece with tall glass candle holders, pink and white floral arrangements, and crystal decorations on a reflective black table at an event.
Elegant banquet table decor featuring tall glass candle holders with white candles, surrounded by pink and white floral arrangements, set in a luxurious venue with gold chairs and soft lighting.
Elegant event setup with a large white floral centerpiece and a table decorated with pink flowers, candles, and golden chairs in a dimly lit room.
An elegant event table decorated with numerous tall white and pink floral arrangements, surrounded by lit candles in glass holders of varying heights, set in a luxurious setting with dark wood and gold accents.
Elegant wedding table centerpiece with pink and white flowers, tall glass candle holders with floating candles, smaller votive candles, and a 'Reserved' sign on a pink tablecloth, with gold and black chairs in the background.
Elegant wedding reception table decorated with white flowers, candles in glass holders, and a pink tablecloth. A sign reads "AD Anthony & Dominique."
Elegant banquet hall decorated with gold and black chairs, numerous tall crystal candle holders with lit candles, floral arrangements with white and pink flowers, and a large floral backdrop with white trees. Night cityscape visible through large win
Elegant event venue decorated with pink tablecloths, gold chairs, and floral arrangements with white and pink flowers. The room features a stage with two large floral trees and numerous candle centerpieces on tables for a formal celebration or weddin
Elegant table centerpiece with white and pink flowers, surrounded by tall glass candle holders with white candles and lit candles, in a decorated banquet hall.
Elegant event table with tall glass candle holders, gold accents, and floral arrangements in a dark, modern decorated room.
Elegant wedding altar decorated with white flowers, candles, and gold accents with a pink curtain backdrop.
A bride and groom pose for wedding photos against a white backdrop adorned with white flowers and a black monogram 'AR'. The groom wears a white tuxedo with black lapels, a black bow tie, and a boutonnière, while the bride wears a strapless, embroide
Elegant table setting with a black napkin, a white thank you note, gold cutlery, glassware, and a festive backdrop with candles and flowers.
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony, with the groom standing and the bride sitting on a black chair, surrounded by white floral decorations and candles.
A woman taking a selfie in a spiral staircase mirror, showcasing pink upholstered furniture with ornate gold accents on the stairs below.
A woman in a black feathered costume with large black wings standing in a modern room with wood paneling and a decorative ceiling.

View albums of some of our past weddings, engagement sessions, and more to better meet our quality of work. Between Darren’s bolder, modern style, and Shamakia’s more timeless, classic eye, we are proud of our unique style as a team.  

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A smiling couple dressed in formal clothing stands in a desert with sand dunes and mountains in the background.
A woman in an elegant beige dress with feathered bottom walking on the beach, with a man in a cream suit standing behind her near the shoreline. 
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