The Woman who changed my life! I always wonder when I'm going to find myself, go to the next level, I met Dee through Brenda and after that, there was no turning back. When you aspire to become a photographer, you always wonder when you'll ever graduate from being a newbie. When I met her and she took me under her… Read more

The Woman who changed my life! I always wonder when I'm going to find myself, go to the next level, I met Dee through Brenda and after that, there was no turning back. When you aspire to become a photographer, you always wonder when you'll ever graduate from being a newbie. When I met her and she took me under her wings and set me back to my nest, I know I have grown and found myself. I have a long way to go, but realizing who you are and finding your own style and knowing what you want and who you want to be, is the hardest thing to do. I'm glad I met her. Thanks so much, Dee...I owe you one.

I'm completely addicted to Dee's sunflare shots! This woman knows how to harness the sun all her own. She has such talent in producing stunning images, whether it be a moody, dark, shadowy black and white, or a colorful, warm, backlit portrait... with the deep blue sky and wonderfully puffy clouds as a perfect backdr… Read more

I'm completely addicted to Dee's sunflare shots! This woman knows how to harness the sun all her own. She has such talent in producing stunning images, whether it be a moody, dark, shadowy black and white, or a colorful, warm, backlit portrait... with the deep blue sky and wonderfully puffy clouds as a perfect backdrop. Her style is unique, and I could point out Detra's work among thousands. Not to mention she has been so helpful and encouraging to me, and for that I'm forever grateful. Dee, you just completely ROCK! :)

Dee, you are truly a master of light, depth and mystery. I absolutely love your work even though I don't always comment. You photography is so refreshing and unique and I love the way you manage to turn simply things in life into beautiful masterpieces. Your images are so rich and full of emotion and you are the master… Read more

Dee, you are truly a master of light, depth and mystery. I absolutely love your work even though I don't always comment. You photography is so refreshing and unique and I love the way you manage to turn simply things in life into beautiful masterpieces. Your images are so rich and full of emotion and you are the master of sunflares and backlighting. Keep up the great work.

Dee..There is no words for me to describe the feelings and emotions she brings inside with her photograph. She is that pure talent as raw as a rough diamond. it's magic, overwhelming. I always loved her work. She has been my instant favorite..Phenomenal! I hope one day she gets in the photography world everything she d… Read more

Dee..There is no words for me to describe the feelings and emotions she brings inside with her photograph. She is that pure talent as raw as a rough diamond. it's magic, overwhelming. I always loved her work. She has been my instant favorite..Phenomenal! I hope one day she gets in the photography world everything she deserves...Recognition of her huge talent. TFS with us!

Oh what a treat it is to visit Detras stream. I love her style, her use of light and angles, it feels all so unique and fun. Her photos often have something so strong about them. Is it the composition, the light, the postprocessing? I don't know. But there is something about her work that makes me come back for more an… Read more

Oh what a treat it is to visit Detras stream. I love her style, her use of light and angles, it feels all so unique and fun. Her photos often have something so strong about them. Is it the composition, the light, the postprocessing? I don't know. But there is something about her work that makes me come back for more and more and more.... Detra must have an agreement with the sun to give her flares where she wants them, and with the sky, to produce wonderful wee clouds when she needs them for her composition : ) Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

From my very first day at ILP - when I opened a thread with the cutest darn 'babe in tutu' shots I've ever seen - I've been a fan of Detra's work. Her style is unique, fresh and inspiring, and her technical mastery is evident in all her shots. She has that rare talent of looking through her lens and really connecting… Read more

From my very first day at ILP - when I opened a thread with the cutest darn 'babe in tutu' shots I've ever seen - I've been a fan of Detra's work. Her style is unique, fresh and inspiring, and her technical mastery is evident in all her shots. She has that rare talent of looking through her lens and really connecting with her subjects, so that their spirit and energy come through full force. When I look at her images, I can tell I am looking at someone who has full command of her artistic vision- and who will only get better and better with time.