Hello, I'm Desiree
Your photographer, Aka - Your biggest cheerleader, advocate, and supporter
I'm a Christian wife, mother of 3, and photographer based in the Mid-MO area! I believe there is power in photos. They allow you to relive the raw emotion, the small gestures, and the intricate details that sometimes go unnoticed. Between the moment I got married to the birth of my own children, I never had these moments documented and I regret it deeply. Now I make it a goal to give every session my utmost attention and capture every moment that you will look back on and feel!
My approach
I typically come across through my editing and photography as bold, rich, and often times deeply emotional. When I pick up my camera I work to draw out the raw, intimate moments of each scene. Whether it’s the intensity of birth, the deep connection of a wedding, or the beauty of an expecting couple. I want my images to feel like timeless storytelling as I hold your space and capture your story. Allowing you to preserve these stories for a lifetime.
Testimonials
Bridget & Sean Scally
Birth + Postpartum Doula - Oct. 2024
We hired Desiree for our birth and she was very supportive in whatever decisions we made! She had some really great techniques to help with the pain from the contractions and they really worked! She was there every step of the way with us. This was my first time giving birth and had no idea what to expect and she really helped me through it from pregnancy and through postpartum. The postpartum care and support was a huge help me for me and my family. You will not regret hiring her!!
Sienna Mitchell
Birth Doula - oct. 2024
Desiree is by far the most amazing woman I've met in a long time. I truly believe that if not for her my birth experience wouldn't have been a good one like it was! She was so well able to help me through the worst moments and help bring me back from the edge of going against my own birth plan.. She also captured some of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen of myself post birth. If you're looking for a doula, or birth buddy as I deemed her, Desiree is 100% recommended!!!
Matt + Hannah Gezik
Wedding
Working with Desiree was amazing!
Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined! We are so happy with the memories that Desiree was able to capture and will cherish them forever. She was flexible with her schedule and was able to work with us for two days to capture our wedding ceremony and reception the following day. Thank you Desiree for all of your help!
Jordan + Katie House
Wedding
Desiree was so easy to work with. Our pictures turned out amazing and she captured every emotion that filled our special day! We can relive the day for the rest of our lives ❤️
Let's capture memories together