Oh my goodness!!! He is in Kindergarten now! So handsome (he doesn’t like it when I say he is cute). And of course, little sister is super cute too. I love capturing life!


Desiree Burk Photography…capturing life
Oh my goodness!!! He is in Kindergarten now! So handsome (he doesn’t like it when I say he is cute). And of course, little sister is super cute too. I love capturing life!


Once-in-a-lifetime photos. I love capturing life as it happens, because the moment will never happen quite the same ever again. Check it out:




High school senior portraits in Oceanside, CA! This desert girl from Arizona drove out to the beaches of California to have her senior pics taken. It might have been just the beach that she wanted, but it probably had something to do with the fact that she knows this great photographer (me!) and thought that would be a winning combination. We met up at Oceanside Harbor early on Saturday morning and started shooting! Major thanks to Amy for being my extra hands on this shoot. Could not have done it without you!
First picture of the day and it couldn’t be better! We still had a little bit of cloud covering which always helps!





A great smile! And she has the beach in the picture! :)


A couple photos with her big brother who has served our country well for many years in the desert.


One of my favorite photos from the shoot…LOVE IT!!! When I heard that she wanted to take some photos with her Army shirt this idea immediately popped into my mind. :) Enjoy the last year of high school before heading off to wear green camo for a while!

A couple weeks ago my friends and I met up at Crystal Cove beach for a beach day before I drove back up to Sacramento. The water was so blue, the sky so perfect and we got there before the crowds which makes everything better. Here is one photo…the rest are yet to come…and there is a “once-in-a-lifetime” picture, so check back soon to see that.

This is just a quick note to let you know that I only have two dates available for photo sessions in Orange County for the remainder of the year. Give me a call if you are planning on a session this year.
And what would be a blog post without a photo! This high school senior came out from Arizona to have me take her photos. I think a lot of it had to do with the beach, which is not readily available in Arizona, but nonetheless, she drove a long way to have me take her pictures. And she rocked the shoot!

Bella rocked her first birthday party in Ladera Ranch. She had friends, family, games and a hot dog vendor who fed us all great dogs and nachos! This post is really three posts in one, so sit back and relax while looking through all the pictures I posted!

I love the little feet!

Best idea EVER! Well, at least since sliced bread…when it comes to edible items… Cupcake cake. Is that what you call it? I don’t even know, but this is one idea that is worth copying! Beautiful cake, and NO mess!


I love pretty party bags. :):)


Here to save the day! Michelle with The Dog House!


Yummy in my tummy!

The birthday girl…showing up to her party in style. Sporting a shirt that says: My name is: A Miracle.

Full of smiles!

Blowing kisses…that is another favorite thing to do.

I love capturing the interactions!!! So much fun!

SO CUTE!

It’s my birthday!!!

Wow, what do I do???

Yeah, no thanks Mom.

Ok, fine. I’ll have a taste.


She is chatting it up with her friend about the chips, food, party… and I’m sure hair styles and clothes too. You should have heard it.


La familia.

Look at that smile! I’m sure mom is making faces at her cause she is sure grinning.


Bella’s birthday buddy.

So sweet!



Love, love, love all the pics of kids playing, smiling…I love capturing life.





Bye guys! It’s been fun! :):)