Hi, I’m Desmond!
But you can call me Dez! I’m the owner and vision behind, PixByDez Photography specializing in portrait photography and capturing the authentic moments of life! I’m a native of Raleigh, NC and have lived in the area most of my life. Along with photography, I also love movies, aviation and time with family and friends!
My goal with each session is to make the entire experience from booking to photo delivery fun and stress free! My photography editing style is clean, simple and true-to-color. I strive to document life as it truly is through my lens.
Whether you are a graduating senior marking your hard earned achievement, a small business owner needing branding photos, a family that hasn’t gotten photos together in years, an aspiring model needing new photos for your portfolio or just because… I’d love to connect and talk about your next photo session and how I can capture it with you!
Fun Facts About Me
I’m a licensed airplane pilot
I truly love most genres of music, from Hip Hop to Pop to EDM
I love the beach and will use any excuse to go!
Favorite Movies: Empire of the Sun, Top Gun (both 1&2), Forrest Gump and Jurassic Park
Favorite TV Shows: Friday Night Lights, For All Mankind and Game of Thrones
Favorite Foods: Shrimp, Pineapple & German Chocolate
What Past Clients Say About Me
“My daughter was a model, and began doing TFP work with Desmond when she was about 16. He always conducted himself in a professional manner, and felt very comfortable with him photographer her. He took stunning photos of her that I will always treasure. I recently hired him to do her college graduation photos, and I could not be more pleased with how they turned out. He also did some photos last year of my son who is on the autism spectrum. My son is not that comfortable in front of the camera, but Desmond was very patient and managed to capture some great shots of him. I highly recommend him for his skill and professionalism.” - Stacey R.
“Dez was awesome to work with for portraits! Prompt communication & extremely professional execution. His photos speak for themselves - really highly recommend!” - Lummy L.
“Have gotten to shoot with Dez a couple of times and it’s always been a great experience. He’s friendly and makes the process so easy and the pictures turn out amazing!” - Shania M.
“Desmond is such an open-minded and talented individual and I 100% recommend shooting with him. I have been working with him for several years and each experience has been absolutely amazing. I have always been so impressed with the amount of passion and effort he puts into his work. When shooting and editing images, Desmond consistently ensures that his clients are satisfied. Additionally, he genuinely cares about his clients and is willing to accommodate to their needs during shoots. Desmond is definitely one of my favorite photographers to shoot with because not only does he create a safe space for his models, he also encourages creativity to flow!” - Vama S.
“I have done several photo shoots with Desmond over the years and have always been extremely pleased with his vision & professionalism! He is also a lot of fun to work with and knows how to help you relax and pose to get the best pictures! Highly recommend!!!” - Melanie Y.