Growing up with a Dad who was a photographer meant always having a camera around. I am blessed with boxes and boxes of prints from my youth that are invaluable to me and my family. After having my son in 2008, I realized my true passion for photography and the following year opened my studio, Erika Deer Photographer, in the same location my Dad had his for nearly 30 years. Unfortunately a massive stroke in 1997 robbed me of learning the ropes from the infamous Jean Deer himself, but I know it is in my blood. I let go of the studio in 2012 to do all my work on location. I feel it provides me the creative element I love and there is nothing better than working outside on a beautifully overcast day! ⛅️
Photography has evolved so much just in these last 14 years and I have structured my business to my needs and those of my clients. I offer full and mini sessions anytime of the year giving you all the edited, full resolution images and copyright. Simple. 📷
My love of sports has also drawn me to sports photography. I have been lucky to gain the trust of several local sports organizations to do their annual photos. Please reach out if you are interested in having us for your town's teams. We do not require a multi-year contract as most others do as we prefer to be your vendor year after year due to the satisfaction of our work.
Our sports photography is growing and evolving to a new type of session! We are so excited to be offering Media Day style pictures with creative poses, lighting, smoke, and graphics that elevate your athletes image to a new level! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏐
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"Erika recently took basketball photos of my son's team. Erika was a dream to work with! We all know how 10 year old boys are impossible to get photos of and Erika made it so easy! All the boys couldn't wait to "sit" with he fog or play around on the green screen. When we got our photos I was absolutely blown away by what she captured. Not only do the boys look absolutely adorable but she captured their personalities perfectly! My son is begging me to have all his photos printed just to hang them in his room. I would jump at the opportunity to work with Erika again. Top notch photography!"
– Jennifer C
"Erika's photography is one of a kind. She is so creative and took the coolest shots of my son during his basketball season. My son looked like he could have been a basketball model in a kids magazine, that's how good she is. I can't wait to see what she does next with our team pics."
– Michelle D
"Wow! Wow! Wow! I am completely speechless with the most incredible photos that Erika took of my son Jake and his teammates. The lighting, the effects, the amazing mean faces that she captured in the photos was OUTSTANDING!! My son came home from the photo session so excited and felt so confident with himself!!! I will never forget this amazing experience that Jake had with an incredible photographer!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Erika Deer!!"
– Dot S
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