Desiree Steele l Backroads & Backporches

05/04/2026

You may not know this about me, but I’m actually an introvert.

I know it probably doesn’t look like it because I post a lot. I share, I repost, I support my friends and their businesses, and I’m always trying to give a little hand up where I can. But the truth is, I don’t love posting. The other day a friend said, “You post a lot,” and I laughed and said, “Well, it’s my business,” because it is—but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally to me.

Photography and writing are where I feel most at home. Those are quiet, introvert spaces for me and where I thrive and relax into myself. When I have my camera in my hand, I can step into a different energy—I can be lively, connected, and fully present. But take the camera away, and I’d honestly rather fade into the background.

So when you see me showing up here, sharing and supporting, just know it takes something out of me to do it. I do it because I care, because I believe in what I’m building, and because I believe in the people around me. And if you ever feel it, send a little love back my way—I promise it means more than you know.

05/01/2026

My husband married a wildflower.... | My husband married a wildflower. I’ve written about that before, and the more I live, the more I see how true it is. I need to be in places f

04/27/2026

I’ve noticed a few new people here lately, so I thought I’d say hi.
I’m Desiree. I write about real life—not the cleaned-up version, just whatever’s actually happening at the time. The good, the hard, the “what even is this day” kind of stuff. I take pictures the same way… things I notice, things that make me stop, or at least slow me down for a second.
I’ve been married over 32 years to the same man (just for clarity 🤣), raised three adults who are now basically raising me—or at least giving me a lot of grace through menopause and all the extra… stuff—and somehow lived enough life to fill a book… so I did. Backroads & Backporches: The Road Back to Me. Still kind of wild that I can say that without laughing.
I believe in God, I question things, and I feel a lot… which is great and also exhausting. I’m learning how to slow down a little instead of pushing through everything like I used to. Some days I’m really good at that. Some days… not so much.
If you’re here for perfect, you’re gonna be disappointed. If you’re here for laughs, I’ll give you some—maybe even a few giggles. And if you’re here to judge,… I will give you plenty to work with. Enjoy—but that’s on you.
Thank you for reading.

You can find my book here👉
www.desireesteele.com
Photography here👉
www.desireesteele.photography

04/26/2026

The other day, Bart asked me, “What do you think about?”

I laughed a little and said, “I just have a lot of words in my head.”

The truth is… it’s always something. Memories, moments, conversations, things I’m trying to understand, things I’m trying to let go of. It’s layered, not always linear, and not always easy to explain out loud.

These blogs are where it all lands.
Not perfect. Not in order. Just real.

This one—When My Time Comes—is one of those deeper thoughts. Not about fear… just about being aware that life has an end, and wondering what I’m doing with the middle.

When My Time Comes | Some people—especially my kids (understandably so)—have never felt very comfortable when I talk about my funeral, about what I want and how I’d like things to

04/23/2026

This past week I’ve been working behind the scenes, bringing everything I do under one roof… well, two.
All of my photography now lives at
👉 www.DesireeSteele.photography⁠�
and my book is at
👉 www.DesireeSteele.com⁠�
For a while, it wasn’t always clear what I did. Backroads and Backporches holds a lot of dreams for me.
Backroads is where I dream and process.
Back porches is where I bring those things to life.
At the core of it all—it’s people and places.
I love photographing people, events, and real life. Whether it’s capturing who you are for your brand, your website, or your social media… or documenting an event—from a small gathering to a large corporate setting—I focus on the moments that matter.
The smiles. The connection. The feeling of it all.
I don’t rush through it. I slow down, pay attention, and capture what’s actually happening. That’s always been the difference.
All of my fine art photography is now on the new site as well, and nothing changes there—the quality and printing remain the same.
This shift is about simplifying and really focusing on what I love—photography, writing (which I’ll continue), and yes… cooking. Cookbooks are coming.
So take a look around.
👉 www.DesireeSteele.photography⁠�
And if it speaks to you…
👉 book me.