• Young woman in a white dress with a graduation stole, standing outdoors against a brick wall, smiling.
  • A woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress and wide-brimmed straw hat standing outdoors near trees and white flowers.
  • A man in a graduation gown and stole standing outdoors, smiling, with trees and a building in the background. He has a stethoscope around his neck and a watch on his left wrist.
  • A young man in a black suit with a gold glitter bow tie, smiling and leaning against a stone wall outdoors.
  • A young woman in a white dress and high heels is celebrating her graduation, holding a red graduation cap, standing beside a granite monument outdoors.
  • Female soccer player in yellow and black uniform running on field with spectators and trees in background.
  • A woman with short dark hair, bright makeup including pink lipstick and colorful eyeshadow, wearing turquoise earrings and rings, posing against a pink background.
  • A young couple relaxing on a wooden dock by the water. The woman has red hair and is lying down with her eyes looking up. The man with brown hair and a beard is sitting next to her, looking down at her. The scene is illuminated by warm sunlight.
  • Two women standing back-to-back outdoors on a grassy field, wearing white dresses, with trees in the background.
  • A man with curly hair wearing a black sports jersey with the logo 'GASKILL REALTY' holding a soccer ball above his shoulders on a field, while another person is in the background, playing on the field during daytime.
  • A couple standing in a field at sunset, with the man smiling down at the pregnant woman, who is looking up at him.
  • Female soccer player in the WPSL dribbles past an opposing player during a soccer game at WRAL Soccer Park in Raleigh, NC

True-to-Color Professional Photographer in Raleigh, NC

Hi! I’m Desmond, the owner and photographer of PixByDez Photography based in Raleigh with over 8 years of experience in photography. PixByDez Photography specializes in providing true-to-color and authentic portrait, graduation and sports photography throughout Raleigh and the surrounding area!

  • "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.

  • "Dez was awesome to work with for portraits! Prompt communication & extremely professional execution. His photos speak for themselves - really highly recommend!"

    —Lummy 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.

  • "My daughter was a model, and began doing TFP work with Desmond whe was about 16. He always conducted himself in a professional manner, and I felt very comfortable with him photographing 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"

    —Staci R.

  • "Everything about the experience and process was stress free and went smoothly. Dez was professional, intentional, and detail oriented. He comes to the shoot prepared with items such as double sided tape, link rollers and even graciously brought a bottle to pop for the graduation shoot. It exceeded my expectations, I recommend him!"

    —Rachel

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Offering portrait photography for models, small business owners, entrepreneurs, couples, families, and individuals

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SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Every Game Tells a Story. Let's Make Sure Your Player Remembers It.

Whether your the parent of a player taking the field for the very first time, chasing a state championship with their club team, competing at the collegiate level or playing in a development league, every season deserves to be remembered.

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GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHY

You've worked hard for this moment. Now it's time to celebrate everything it took to get here.

I capture authentic true-to-color graduation photos that feel like you - not stiff, awkward poses. Graduation photography for graduating high school and college seniors as well as graduate students throughout Raleigh and the Triangle—including NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, Meredith, NCCU, Wake Tech and beyond!

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“If you need professional portrait, graduation or sports photography, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d love to chat about how I can capture the next chapter of your story!”

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ABOUT ME

My goal as your photographer is to make the entire experience starting from initial contact all the way to photo gallery delivery as fun and stress free as possible! I have My photography editing style is clean, vibrant and true-to-color. I strive to capture you and your unique story as you truly are through my lens.

Whether you are a graduating college senior bookmarking your hard earned achievement, a small business owner in need of new branding photos, a family that hasn’t taken photos together in a few years, an aspiring model wanting new photos for your portfolio, an athlete wanting to capture your shining moment or just because… I’d love to connect and chat with you about how I can help bookmark this chapter with you!

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