Kira Derryberry Photography

Kira Derryberry Photography Kira Derryberry provides modern photography using natural and studio light. Schedule your custom photo session today!

Say cheese, Baby Norman! An unexpected photo session took place last week during a Headshot Happy Hour with some good fr...
04/14/2026

Say cheese, Baby Norman! An unexpected photo session took place last week during a Headshot Happy Hour with some good friends of mine. Is Norman the next ??? Should get him his own insta???

Some of the most meaningful images people have are also the ones in the worst condition.This is a perfect example of wha...
04/10/2026

Some of the most meaningful images people have are also the ones in the worst condition.

This is a perfect example of what’s possible with professional photo restoration. Scratches, fading, and damage can be carefully repaired while preserving the integrity of the original image.

If you have a photograph that matters to your family, this is how we bring it back to life.

You can send files digitally, or bring the original in and I’ll handle the scanning and restoration process for you.

Learn more here:
https://kiraderryberryphotography.com/photo-restoration-services-tallahassee/

Most teams don’t realize how inconsistent their headshots look until they see them all together.Different backgrounds.Di...
03/31/2026

Most teams don’t realize how inconsistent their headshots look until they see them all together.

Different backgrounds.
Different lighting.
Different crops.

It doesn’t feel polished… even if everyone looks great individually.

When everything is photographed the same way, the difference is immediate.

Clean. Consistent. Professional.

If your team hasn’t updated headshots in a while, I’m opening a limited number of spring dates for team sessions and individual bookings.

Send me a message and I’ll get you the details.




I’ve photographed this family for years… full family sessions, milestones, all of it. But this time, it was just the two...
03/25/2026

I’ve photographed this family for years… full family sessions, milestones, all of it. But this time, it was just the two of them. One day, these images become the ones. The ones you hold onto. The ones that tell the story of your relationship, not just your family.

If you’ve ever thought about doing something like this for the women in your life… this is your sign.

I’m booking a limited number of mother-daughter sessions right now. Send me a message and we’ll plan something meaningful for you.

03/19/2026

Get that new headshot done while you've got that spring break tan! WWW.THEHEADSHOTQUEEN.COM link in my bio!

Three generations, all in one photo… and honestly, that doesn’t happen nearly enough.I love these sessions because they’...
03/18/2026

Three generations, all in one photo… and honestly, that doesn’t happen nearly enough.

I love these sessions because they’re simple, meaningful, and something you’ll be really glad you did later. Moms, daughters, grandmothers… all together, just as you are right now.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something like this with the women in your life, let’s make it happen.

Send me a message or hit the link in my bio to book your Mother + Daughter session.



03/17/2026

Working on this project has opened up conversations I didn’t expect… about race, identity, belonging, and immigration.
What surprised me most is how often it’s turned the lens back on me too. Even though I’m the one asking the questions, I’ve found myself revisiting my own experiences and what shaped how I see the world.

Many of us are here because someone before us chose to begin again.I’m opening an artist-led portrait project, Immigrant...
02/02/2026

Many of us are here because someone before us chose to begin again.
I’m opening an artist-led portrait project, Immigrant Roots, documenting multi-generational families whose U.S. story began with immigration.
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/immigrantroots

My grandmother chose this country. And this country chose her.My grandmother had a hard life in Guyana. She was married ...
01/18/2026

My grandmother chose this country. And this country chose her.

My grandmother had a hard life in Guyana. She was married at fourteen and, by her twenties, had eight children. With only an elementary school education, she carried more responsibility than anyone that young should. I know she was not the best mother to all of her children and caused them pain, but I believe she did the best she could while still growing up herself.

After my grandfather died, she immigrated to New York and lived with extended family in a crowded home. When my great grandmother passed away, my mother went north for the funeral and found my grandmother living in a cold basement apartment. She asked her to come home with her to Alabama. My grandmother said yes.

That’s when I met her. I was about seven and thrilled to finally have a grandmother. She played with us, braided my hair, traced my face with her fingers until I fell asleep. She was hilarious, inappropriate, easily annoyed, deeply joyful, and had a laugh I can still hear in my head.

She worked hard as a housekeeper and in the laundry room at a hotel. She was a huge part of my childhood and helped shape who I am today.

When she applied for U.S. citizenship, she struggled. Reading and testing were hard for her, and she didn’t pass right away. But when she finally did, it was one of the proudest days of her life.

She lived in Huntsville until she passed in 2009. Her early life was full of hardship, and I like to believe her years in the U.S. gave her a second chance. We are a place for second chances.

I think about her now and imagine how terrifying it would be if she were alive today. Working a job like she did. Being profiled because of her skin, her accent, or where she worked. Profiling isn’t new. But people being taken without due process or the chance to prove their citizenship is.

I imagine how terrifying that would have been for her. Being taken somewhere without knowing if you would see your family again, despite being a U.S. citizen. Pulled from a car with tear gas in the air. Dragged into a van.

Many people don’t have to imagine.

As citizens, we cannot look away.

12/18/2025

From idea to installation ✨

This is what full-service portrait photography looks like.
Not just creating a beautiful image, but helping my clients envision how it will live in their home, designing for the wall space, creating the artwork, and installing it so it is ready to be enjoyed every single day.

Brandi trusted me with the full process, and getting this finished and on her wall just in time for the holidays is exactly why I love what I do. These portraits are meant to be lived with, not left on a hard drive.

If you have a wall that feels unfinished and you want artwork that actually belongs there, let’s plan it together from start to finish.
Send me a DM or use the link in my bio to get started. , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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1116 N Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL
32303

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