dezly pics

A R I Z O N A  P H O T O G R A P H E R

Hello & Welcome!

My name is Dez and I'm so glad you found my website! First impressions matter, and I'm hoping that by reading this. you will gain a better understanding of who I am and why I should be your photographer!

First things first, I have been practicing photography since I first started high school ($10 off your next photoshoot if you can guess my age correctly!) I took a photography class my freshman year and I have been hooked on the craft ever since. When I mastered my camera and all the basics, I began taking clients in 2020 (literally right when the pandemic started — crazy right?!) It was such a strange time to start a business but I will forever remember all my 2020 clients and my mask selfies haha.

Nowadays, when I'm not taking pictures or editing, I'm chasing my little girls (4 & 1) OR working my full time job as an Engineer. Some fun facts about me:

  • I married my high school sweetheart (he is also my assistant)

  • I live off of Nerds Gummy Clusters when I edit photos late at night

  • I can make 97% of my clients laugh (please don't be the 3% haha)

One last thing to leave you with before you explore my website..

The decision to hire a creative service is a gut feeling. Something brought you to my website and while I can talk more about why you should hire me, I think you are better off looking at my images and letting them speak for themselves! Trust your instincts with this decision and I hope to hear from you!

recent projects

  • nathan l.

    my wife and I were very happy with desiree and her work. the photos turned out great. she did a wonderful job of making a humble backyard wedding look so nice. she was very good about finding spots for additional shots with the two of us and has a great eye for candid shots. I am happy to recommend desiree to anyone who needs a photographer for their special event.

  • heidi g.

    we were in scottsdale for a family vacation and wanted a family photo. desiree responded immediately to my inquiry, with her prompt availability and extremely reasonable pricing. she came to our hotel and was so personable putting us all at ease (even the adult children who were humoring their mother for photos). the photographs are amazing!!! I’m so pleased and thankful she was able to capture exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend dezly pics and wish she was near our home in california as I’d use her again and again.

  • julia l.

    From the very first conversation, working with Dez felt effortless. She made us feel completely comfortable and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. She brought such a calm, grounding presence that allowed us to truly be present and soak in every moment. One thing we appreciated most was how she let us have our moments. Nothing ever felt forced or rushed. She knew exactly when to gently guide us and when to step back and let things unfold naturally and because of that, our photos feel so authentic full of real emotion, laughter, happy tears, and all the little in-between glances that made the day so special. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the day exactly as it felt, not just how it looked. We truly could not have chosen a better photographer and would recommend her over and over again.

  • dana m.

    responsive, knowledgeable, and beyond talented. she captured photos at my son's wedding that belong in bridal magazines in my opinion. you can't go wrong with her and her talent!

  • charmagne c.

    we had the absolute best experience with our family photos. from start to finish, the process was easy, relaxed, and genuinely fun. she was made everyone feel comfortable, and somehow captured both the chaos and the love perfectly. the photos turned out better than we could have imagined and are something we’ll treasure forever. highly recommend!

  • jayme r.

    from start to finish, desiree was in communication with me, answered all my questions and concerns (related to photographing interracial couples), and put us at ease the morning of the photo shoot. and the pictures… I can’t explain in words how truly beautiful they turned out! my husband and I are not very photogenic and the pictures came out phenomenal (granted our 4 year old is adorable and the star of the pictures). we will definitely be using dezly pics for our next family photos and any other photography projects we may have in the future!

  • alicia m.

    I can’t say enough about Dez and her talent! Our wedding photos are gorgeous with a variety of posed and candid pictures. Dez and her husband make a great team and are very easygoing. We had an incredible day and we have the pictures to prove it, thanks Dez!

  • henry g.

    had an absolutely wonderful experience with dezly pics. fantastic pictures, delivered on time, and great value! highly recommend.

  • azalee a.

    des is very comfortable behind the camera. she made me feel natural and confident-- I love her creative touch and energy :)

  • hope m.

    me and my fiance had such a fun time doing our engagement/save the date photos! loved every minute of it

  • feliciano p.

    it was an amazing experience working with her! she was very thoughtful, and gave us different ideas for pictures. Very knowledgeable about the area, and was amazingly patient with my two children. Will definitely work again in the future! thank you!!

  • eric w.

    dez did a phenomenal job capturing our proposal day. it was an absolute surprise and in an unscripted blink you'll miss it.. but she absolutely nailed it!!! we can have photographic record of our best day ever thanks to dez. she hit a grand slam out of the park on these shots. thank you dez!

  • jorge v.

    from the very beginning, dez was welcoming and encouraging. it was my girlfriend and I’s first photoshoot and dez gave us a great first experience. she showed a lot of professionalism and direction while still encouraging us to have the photo shoot unique to our liking.

booking Process

Once you inquire, this information goes directly to me. I’ll respond within the day and give you more information regarding your estimate for my services.

Step 1: Inquire

Step 2: Reserve

You’ll want to secure your date on my calendar asap as I have limited availability. To do this you’ll need to pay a booking deposit and sign a service agreement.

A desk with a laptop, a tablet, a cup of coffee, a pair of glasses, several photographs, a journal, and a stack of books.
A Nikon DSLR camera with a zoom lens and lens hood resting on a wooden table.
An open planner showing a weekly calendar with dates and handwritten notes on a wooden desk.
Person wearing a tan sweater typing on a silver laptop at a wooden table near a window.

This is my favorite part. Taking pictures! You’ll want to focus on being in the moment and I’m here to help pose, give prompts and help make you feel comfortable.

Step 3: Plan

Once you’re on my calendar, the next step is to plan. I’m here for consultations, locations, outfits, you name it. I’m here to make sure our day is stress free and fun!

Step 4: Create

Frequently Asked Questions

  • the first thing to do is fill out the contact form. after this I will reach out with the following items:

    • 25% booking deposit

    • photography service agreement

    once these items are complete then you are officially booked and have reserved your time on my calendar!

  • I travel all across Arizona and love going out of town for weddings, proposals and all types of special events!

    a travel rate that is applied 25 miles outside of phoenix area.

    travel rate = $1.50 /mile.

  • you’ll receive a digital gallery where you can download all or some of the images. you can also send this link to several people.

    there is no limit to how much you can download or how many time you can distribute the link!

  • turnaround time definitely depends on the photography service. it can be as short as 2 weeks or as long as 5 weeks.

    definitely just depends on the service provided!

  • my photography style changes depending on what I’m doing.

    • candids ~ all photography services

    • documentary style ~ weddings & events

    • traditional photos ~ family portraits

    more than anything I focus my energy towards creating something natural, genuine, well lit and overall happy!

    when editing, I really focus on bringing out earthy tones and the true colors of the day/night.