Welcome

Hello! Thank you for stopping by my blog! Come, sit, chill, have a glass of wine (or coffee if you are at work!) I'm trying to update daily so check back often! Oh and tell your friends, I'll be hosting random blog contests to win free sessions (for the local peeps!)

Okay, a little about me. I am Desiree. I love to take pictures (duh), I love my family, I love chocolate. I love wine. Love the color red. I like to be goofy. I hate when my pants fit tight but I also hate exercise (boring!) Hmm, what else? I love coffee...and mexican food. Yum. I can actually make a decent tortilla. That's about it though, not a good cook by any means.

Now about the pictures! I like fun images. Bright colorful images. I specialize in PEOPLE! I love when I can see a connection between people in an image. I also love to take pictures that have a little bit of spice, ones that make people feel beautiful. I consider my style to be modern lifestyle portraiture. Give me a call or email to set up an appointment, quit waiting to lose "that last 10 pounds," time goes by so quickly, let's capture some moments TODAY (besides....I have photoshop! LOL) I live in the "inland empire" but I serve all of southern California.

Contact info: desireehayesphotography@gmail.com | 951.440.9939

It’s been awhile……ms Daphne!

I’ve been super busy and what usually happens is I neglect taking pics of my own kids! EEK!  So, today I busted out the camera and first thing she does is run for it per usual .  LOL So I had to bribe her with a tootsie roll.  Here is Ms Daphne!  Maybe I can bribe Jevin later tonight.  LOL 

Stuck all over her teeth. LOL 

I was standing over her and dancing like a nerd and she thought that was hillarious.

She’ll wear a dress but she refuses to wear girl underwear.  Thomas the train it is!

“Okay, I’m done with the camera, trying to hide from mama on the other side of the bed!”

Date availability for fall

I have a few dates left for October and November.  Prints/cards needed by December 20 must be ordered on or before Monday, December 1 to ensure timely delivery.  

Availability

Oct 25 (morning in San Diego or North county)

Nov 8 (boudoir sessions only, San Diego hotel location, 2 spots left)

Nov 9 (boudoir sessions only, San Diego hotel location, 1 spot left)

Nov 16 (disneyland session availability: family or engagement)

Nov 23 (any location)

 Please contact me for more information. 

 

Sneak peek: Courtney, Danny, and Kylie

Arent they the cutest family?! Love them.  Thanks guys for being so cool, you rock.  Courtney Allison is also a Temecula Valley photographer.  You can check her out by clicking her name! :) 

This one makes me laugh, she’s so cute!  Next time you guys have to put your dog back there with her. 

some sun and flare

9.27.08 wedding

I went and second shot with Courtney Allison and it was such a blast to get to take part in Germain and Athena’s big day! What an adorable fun couple!  Had a blast with you, Courtney!

I made them do it. LOL

Toasts

 

Sneak peek: hot mama Linda!

Linda, Carlos, and Marcus, it was sooo awesome to meet you guys!  I had a ton of fun doing your pics!  What a gorgeous family! I’m so excited for you guys to welcome your new baby to the world!  I think its so awesome that its a surprise too!  Cant wait to here the “it’s a ………..” announcement! 

Enjoy your sneak peek! 

 

I win.

The world’s worst mom award that is!  EEK! On Fridays school gets out an hour earlier than the rest of the week.  It was always my worst fear that I would forget and well, today was that day.  I see the school district phone number on my cell phone and instantly bolted out the door.  When I walked into the office he said “you forgot me, mama!”  I lose my car keys, drivers license, debit card….all on a regular basis but this just takes the cake.  Sorry, Jevin!

9.6.06 wedding: Katelyn and David part 1

You guys are so awesome! Thank you for being so sweet and easy going.  I had a great time at your wedding!  You’re married!  So exciting!  Here is part 1 of your “sneak peek!”  LOL Tons more to come!

I made them do it. LOL RING fingers. ;)

 

Leavin’ on a jet plane!

For the true effect of the title click HERE!  Come on now, you have to click it. :)

Okay, so heading back to Seattle in the morning! Another wedding, yay! Fun!  Just wanted to warn everyone I will be MIA for a few days.  I get home Sunday evening.  My parents offered to take the kidlets (woot woot) so the hubster is coming with me.  This is our FIRST official “trip” with no kidlets and carseats in tow!  

Maybe LAX wont seem like such a nightmare this time. LOL  

So here are some pretty bad out of focus pics of Daph and I from today.  I was changing the sheets (grandma and grandpa will be sleeping in our bed!) and Daph decided it was more fun to jump and play.  So self timer here it is…..

(Have a fabulous weekend everyone!)

Five years after session ;)

My adorable inlaws, Evan and Tasha.  We were up in WA visiting them and went out to Fairhaven in Bellingham for some fun pictures!  Their wedding photographer disappeared back in the day so they never got their wedding pics.  :(  I bet her shoes were cooler this go around though, check out the red!! (Enjoy your sneak peek, guys!  I’ll finish the rest up soon!)

Sneak peek: Katelyn and David’s engagement

You guys are so cute and so easy going. Cant wait for your wedding, less than 2 weeks away!! Woot!

and 2 outtakes that I thought were cute!

AJAXed with AWP