Portraits by Dez

Portraits by Dez Welcome — I’m Dez! I’m a portrait photographer based in a charming coastal town in Northern California, where the redwoods meet the sea.

My photography journey is deeply rooted in a love for storytelling, connection, and capturing life’s fleeting moments.

Custom athlete composite posters are one of my favorite things to make. :) If you are looking to have team photos done, ...
02/04/2026

Custom athlete composite posters are one of my favorite things to make. :)
If you are looking to have team photos done, please feel free to message me here on Facebook, or on my website:
https://portraitsbydez.mypixieset.com/contact/

Crescent Elk Middle School cheerleaders are gearing up for their season! I love how the front steps to the school worked...
02/02/2026

Crescent Elk Middle School cheerleaders are gearing up for their season! I love how the front steps to the school worked out so well for their team photos. 🥰💚🖤

This is the exact same for me! Just know, I don’t actually get a message from you. so sorry this is happening 😕. I hope ...
12/24/2025

This is the exact same for me! Just know, I don’t actually get a message from you. so sorry this is happening 😕. I hope it changes soon!

Fun Facebook update -

Facebook has added a feature whenever you click on my photos it sends a direct message to me, the fun part is I cannot turn this off. If you do not type anything, I never receive anything so please don’t feel obligated to actually send a message. I’ve been getting dozens upon dozens of messages a day, mostly with “sorry just looking at your photos” but I’ve also received some rude messages as if people assume I’m messaging them.

I promise it’s not me and I cannot turn it off 😅😅 hoping fb changes this but in th mean time I just wanted to put a little message out there!

Merry Christmas! ♥️ enjoy this photo of my middle child doing the middle kid thing.

Sending Good luck vibes to the Smith River Wildcat ladies this weekend for the Jaycees Tournament! 🏀
12/10/2025

Sending Good luck vibes to the Smith River Wildcat ladies this weekend for the Jaycees Tournament! 🏀

We didn’t let the bright sunshine rain on our parade! We made it work and the sky gave us something to talk about. 😍 The...
12/01/2025

We didn’t let the bright sunshine rain on our parade! We made it work and the sky gave us something to talk about. 😍 These ladies were so fun to photograph. Thank you DNHS cheer. 🫶🏻

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍽  🦃 🍁 🧡Grateful for each & every one of you!🧡
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍽 🦃 🍁
🧡Grateful for each & every one of you!🧡

Some sneak peeks of my session with the Rodriguez family. 🥰 I had so much fun with them! We may have gotten a little los...
11/27/2025

Some sneak peeks of my session with the Rodriguez family. 🥰 I had so much fun with them! We may have gotten a little lost on the trails, (🤣) we eventually made our way out, but not before finding the coolest bridge! 🫶

That dress with the big bow! 😍 Those trees!😍I'm loving everything about this session.
11/25/2025

That dress with the big bow! 😍 Those trees!😍
I'm loving everything about this session.

About 13 years ago, I picked up a DSLR camera my husband gifted me, just for fun. I had no idea that simple hobby would ...
11/18/2025

About 13 years ago, I picked up a DSLR camera my husband gifted me, just for fun. I had no idea that simple hobby would someday grow into something so meaningful.
Recently, I started dreaming bigger—considering a new camera, and even turning this passion into a profession. Slowly but surely, I’ve begun capturing memories for others, and it’s been such a joyful experience.
This week, I had the honor of photographing the high school cheer team. As I sit here editing, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude—for the opportunities, for the support, and for finally taking the leap into something I truly love.
Dreams really do come true. :) 📷💛

Interest Post!I had someone ask if I planned on taking photos for the Sadie Hawkins dance, so…Would anyone be interested...
11/14/2025

Interest Post!
I had someone ask if I planned on taking photos for the Sadie Hawkins dance, so…
Would anyone be interested in 10 minute mini photo session for the Sadie Hawkins dance this Saturday? I would probably do Beach Front Park, and could only take like 4 sessions. Thinking $35 for 5-10 photos (digital copies). Would be 4:15pm until 4:55pm (10 minute increments). Let me know, and if I have enough interest, then I will post a link to schedule.

11/13/2025

Interest Post!
I had someone ask if I planned on taking photos for the Sadie Hawkins dance, so…
Would anyone be interested in 10 minute mini photo session for the Sadie Hawkins dance this Saturday? I would probably do Beach Front Park, and could only take like 4 sessions. Thinking $35 for 5-10 photos (digital copies). Would be 4:15pm until 4:55pm (10 minute increments). Let me know, and if I have enough interest, then I will post a link to schedule. :)

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Who's available tomorrow (11/14) to book a session? Looks like we have some sun before the rain. 😍 Plus, I have a brand ...
11/13/2025

Who's available tomorrow (11/14) to book a session? Looks like we have some sun before the rain. 😍 Plus, I have a brand new lens arriving tomorrow, I'm so excited to put it to use!

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Crescent City, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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