It’s About The Experience
Hi! I’m Dez!
I’m an award-winning, published, photographer, serving Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Kingsland, St. Marys, St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Brunswick, Folkston, and all the surrounding areas and beyond (basically the rest of the planet because I love to travel and photograph amazing places).
HERE’S THE DEAL. I’m slightly reckless. I get excited at the drop of a hat (especially if something shiny is involved). Basically, I’m a lot of FUN and working with me is NEVER boring. When you look at your pictures after a session with me, If you don’t have a story to tell about our time together (usually involving some sort of self inflicted injury or debilitatingly embarrasing moment on my part) then I haven’t fully done my job. I’m easy going, and love what I do for so many reasons, there really isn't room to list them here.
I love, love, LOVE (did I say LOVE?) working with High School Seniors! I swear I am a 18 year old girl trapped in a slightly (ahem!) older body. I’m not ready to accept that older means boring or blah. Life is too short for that! I want my Seniors to look at their photos when they are my age and think, “That is SO me!” And SPORTRAITS? Seriously guys and girls, if you think you look BadAss in your sports uniform - just wait and see what I can do!
Portraits. ALL KINDS of portraits. Engagements, Bridal Sessions, Family portraits (LOVE), Glamour Portraits (not the mall variety - the GOOD stuff), AND Boudior Portraits (awww YEAH) are some of my favs. And ATTENTION TWEENS - you have not been forgotten or forsaken. I am here for you. Let’s take you and your favorite things, all the amazing things that make you who you are individually, and let’s IMMORTALIZE them! Like Steampunk? I can do that! Vanity Fair? I can do that too! Ballet or Dance- OMG, you have NO IDEA. I am up for the challenge. FUN is the magic word. If it isn't fun, I don't want to do it (refer back to Life is too short).
Testimonials
“I would highly recommend Dez, she was awesome! We sat down weeks before the wedding to discuss what I wanted. Once the day came she was so easy to work with. My husband and I are a little camera shy but she made us feel comfortable and captured so many beautiful pictures of our special day. I would choose her again and again.”
— Kaley Jewell, Florida
“5 Stars isn’t even enough! Dez is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! She’s super talented and her energy and passion is through the roof. It’s so important that you find someone with the passion, drive and talent and she has of that and more. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
— Megan McCormick, Canada
“Dez Merrow is an amazing photographer! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. She has a wonderful personality and makes you feel at ease through the process. Her photo abilities are simply incredible! As a former wedding photographer myself, being very particular about what I wanted I sent an inquiry and got an immediate response. She exceeded all of our expectations!”
— Jamie Campbell, Georgia
“I loved working with Dez on my wedding day! She is very professional and organized as well as extremely talented. It was easy to get comfortable with her. I don’t have much experience when it comes to having my pictures taken and she was excellent at directing myself and other bridal party members on where to stand and how to pose. Our pictures came back flawless!”
— Haley Downey, Georgia
“Dez is an absolutely amazing person and photographer. She goes above and beyond to make sure your session and pictures are everything you’ve wanted, and MORE. I promise you will not be disappointed with her work. Check her out!”
— Bailey Rossell, Georgia
“I LOVE MS. DEZ! She was patient and professional as she took my photos. She is very detail-oriented, punctual, and fun to work with. She’s super creative as a photographer, but also let’s you show your personality in your photos. Her payment method is simple and easy to operate. If you are in the Coastal Georgia/Yulee area, Ms. Dez is your best choice for a photographer! :)”
— Kelsey Coffee, Georgia
“Dez spent hours and was so creative with different props and outfits to capture our newborns beauty! We appreciate your talent and expertise.”
— Bo Ankrom, Palm Coast
“Dez is so much fun to work with!”
— Kimberly Hvozdik, Denver
