FROM first STEPS TO next STEPS

FROM first STEPS TO next STEPS

PALM SPRINGS MILESTONE PHOTOGRAPHER

Palm Springs milestone photographer baby studio portrait

for the mommas who refuse to let these moments slip by

THEY GROW UP so fast.
THEY GROW UP so fast.

From the first time they sit up on their own to the moment they walk across that graduation stage, every chapter of your child's life deserves to be documented. The cake smash, the quinceaƱera, the new car, the senior year. These are not just photos. They are proof that you were paying attention. That you showed up for every single stage. That you refused to let any of it go undocumented.

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We show up and we let their personality shine. No forcing, no stiff poses. Just your kid being exactly who they are right now, documented forever.

session day

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styling guidance

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Wardrobe guidance tailored to the session you have envisioned. A personalized style guide arrives before your session so your child shows up looking like the best version of themselves.

Once you book I send a questionnaire all about your child and their milestone. What makes them uniquely them, what this moment means to your family, and what you are hoping to walk away with.

questionnaire

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discovery call

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We take your questionnaire and broaden it into a full vision for your session. One that is built specifically around your child's personality, not a template.

simple FROM START TO FINISH
simple FROM START TO FINISH

what to expect from a dvp session

I AM that MOM TOO
I AM that MOM TOO
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Palm Springs milestone photographer toddler studio session

I am the mom who photographs every stage, saves every moment, and refuses to let any of it blur together. I know what it feels like to watch your child change overnight and desperately wish you had a better photo of who they were yesterday.

I photograph milestones because I understand the urgency of right now. The sitting stage does not last. The cake smash only happens once. Senior year goes faster than anyone warns you. I show up for all of it with the same care and intention that you put into raising them.

why people choose deja's view

  • 30 artistically hand edited images
  • 60 minute session
  • Styling guidance
  • Access to my curated client closet
  • Personalized style guide

The most generous milestone gallery I offer. Cake smashes, family can be added, and outfit changes, with more images to hold onto every part of the day. For families who want as much of the story as possible.
Luxe

$1,025

  • 15 artistically hand edited images
  • 60 minute session
  • Styling guidance
  • Access to my curated client closet
  • Personalized style guide

Room for it all, cake smashes, family can be added, and outfit changes so you can capture every side of this milestone. This is where most families land because it gives you the full picture, not just one moment of it.
Signature

$750

  • 5 artistically hand edited images
  • 30 minute session
  • Styling guidance
  • Access to my curated client closet
  • Personalized style guide 

A quick, focused session just for your little one. No family, no outfit changes, just simple, beautiful images of exactly where they are right now. Perfect for capturing the moment without the whole production.
The Mini

$550

All sessions are available in studio, at your home, or on location anywhere in the Coachella Valley.
A non-refundable $350 retainer secures your session & the retainer is applied to your selection. 

The Fine print

INVESTMENT

milestone SESSIONS
Frequently Asked Questions

what is a milestone session?

A milestone session is exactly that, a way to celebrate a milestone in your life through photography. Your baby hitting the sitter stage, first birthdays, big birthdays, the first day of a new school year, senior year, and everything in between. I photograph my own son every time I notice him changing. As a mom, these sessions are always worth it.

if we do a cake smash, is the cake included?

Unfortunately, due to food allergies, cakes are not included in your cake smash session. I recommend bringing a naked cake or something free of artificial dyes. Cleanup will be much easier afterward, and your baby won't be left with any stains.

sickness and rescheduling

I take illness very seriously, especially during busy season. If your baby wakes up with the sniffles or isn't feeling well, please reach out and we'll reschedule your session.

can my senior bring more than one outfit

We'll go over the details of your senior session before your shoot date. Yes, one outfit change is absolutely doable during your session. I bring a pop up tent for changing if we're shooting somewhere without a restroom nearby.

VALERIE

DEJA IS THE MOST patient, talented, kind AND warm PERSON I HAVE EVER MET.

maribel

SHE KNEW EXACTLY HOW TO BRING OUT OUR SONS personality. SHE REALLY CAPTURED HIM perfectly.

They are only this age right now. Reach out and let's make sure you have something to hold onto when this chapter closes.

before this
moment passes

ready when you are