I know you know the feeling.
Sometimes you just really wish there was a fly on the wall with a camera to capture your family as they really are, with you in the pictures as well.
Hey there, I'm Desi and I want to be your fly!
I became a photographer because I believe that everyone is truly awesome and that that awesomeness is amplified when surrounded by those you love.
I don't want to just capture "cheese". I want to capture the moment your eyes light up and your heart melts a little.
"It's one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it's another thing to make a portrait of who they are."
-paul caponigro
One day when my first was a baby, we were looking through photos on my phone and noticing that there were so few of myself, I turned to my husband and asked, "If something ever happened to me, do you think she would remember who I was and how much I loved her?"
I'm a native Californian and wouldn't have it any other way!
I married the yin to my yang when I was 19. He’s quiet, I love having conversations (I think he married me so he’d never have to talk again). He’s logical, I’m creative.
I have a daughter with the biggest laugh and a son with the biggest smile and together the 4 of us never stop wrestling or getting into shenanigans.
I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, and then nannied for 6 years after that. I firmly believe that kids make life more magical.
I love connecting. On a trip to Las Vegas with a few girlfriends, their biggest complaint was that I kept stopping and talking to random strangers! Chances are, I’ve probably talked to you in the line at the grocery store before!
Friends is my all-time favorite show. If you start a quote, I’ll probably finish it.
Fun fact: I created my business name (a fun play on my name) when I was in 4th grade!
I’m a perpetual learner. My list of books to read is endless.
I truly can't wait to get to know you and your sweet family!
ok, now for the crazy...
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Photo cred: Mama Bear Photography
exhibits a and b of why I think it's important to not just leave it up to our wonderful Partners to catch the sweet moments....because if your Partner is anything like mine, when they actually remember to take the pictures, this is the end result. LOL!
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MATCHY, POSED, FULL OF CUTE PROPS AND EVERYONE LOOKING AT THE CAMERA, THEN WE'RE PROBABLY NOT A MATCH (AND THAT'S OK!)
BUT IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR PHOTOS FULL OF JOY, EMOTION, MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION?
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find the right photograhper for you!
If you're looking for matchy, posed, full of cute props and everyone looking at the camera, then we're probably not a match (and that's ok!)
But if you're looking for photos full of joy, emotion, movement and connection?
You've come to the right place! Request more info below!
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