Stories and both blogs
Photography advice, family memories, and everyday reflections in the Main Blog. Personal essays about access, identity, and being seen in The Invisible Artist.
Read the Main Blog →On-location photography in Orange County & Los Angeles
Headshots, portraits, events, and family photographs preserved with clear guidance, fair options, and respect for who you are.
✦Woman-owned · LGBTQ+ affirming · Disability inclusive

Beginning again
I'm getting my photography, writing, and The Flash of Life going again, a little at a time. I think that is what my mother would want. Thank you for being here as I begin again.
Photography advice, family memories, and everyday reflections in the Main Blog. Personal essays about access, identity, and being seen in The Invisible Artist.
Read the Main Blog →Photography, faith, identity, caregiving, and everyday life with Sherry Dansby. Start with Charging the Flash, the introduction to the show.
Play the introduction →A quieter place for selected stories, photography tips, and podcast updates. Begin with the first issue in the newsletter archive below.
Read the newsletter →Newsletter archive · October 2026
A small return to photography, stories, and The Flash of Life.
Hello,
I'm getting Dansby Photography & Multimedia going again, a little at a time. Since losing my mother, Doris, I have needed room to grieve and figure out how to move forward. I think she would want me to keep creating, and I want to begin with something I can manage.
The first step is making it easier to find my writing, photography updates, and The Flash of Life podcast in one place. I will be sharing practical advice, family memories, and reflections on the things that shape my work and everyday life.
For now, you can visit the website for updates and listen to the podcast introduction, Charging the Flash, on Spotify. I will share more as it is ready.
Here is one small idea to start with: choose ten family photographs and write down who is in them, where they were taken, and anything you remember about the day. The ordinary details are often the ones we miss most later.
Thank you for staying connected and for giving me the time to find my footing. If there is a photography question or a subject you would like me to talk about, you can email me.
With appreciation,
Sherry Edith Dansby
Dansby Photography & Multimedia
What can we create together?
You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose or what every detail should look like. Tell me what you need, and I will help you plan a session that feels comfortable, useful, and true to you.
Professional, acting, dating, and personal-brand headshots with calm direction and room to be yourself.
Learn more →Birthdays, reunions, nonprofit events, red carpets, and community gatherings photographed as they really feel.
Learn more →Personal, family, glamour, boudoir, and identity-affirming portraits created at a location that works for you.
Learn more →Careful photo restoration and print-to-digital service for the photographs and keepsakes your family cannot replace.
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Honest images. Real people.
My job is not to turn you into someone else. It is to notice the expression, strength, humor, and quiet details that already make you who you are.

Meet your photographer
I’m a photographer, writer, and the host of The Flash of Life, based in Westminster, California.
Dansby Photography began as a family business in 1955. I carry that history forward as a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ affirming, and disability-inclusive business serving Orange County and Los Angeles.
I know what it is like to walk into a room feeling nervous, unsure, or worried that you will not be understood. That is why I explain what we are doing, give clear direction, and never expect you to perform for the camera.
A calmer way to plan
Share the purpose, location, people involved, deadline, and any accessibility or privacy concerns.
I will recommend the right service, explain the price, and make sure you know what happens next.
I guide you through the session or project, then carefully finish and deliver the agreed photographs.
Let’s make the first step easy
Printed portraits, USB delivery, memory books, and other keepsakes may be available by request. Tell me what you have in mind, and I’ll personally help you choose the best option.