I started as a painter. Canvas first, then walls, then somewhere in East Africa the world became the frame.
I photograph alone. I move slowly. The images I return with are not documentation. They are fine art. They are also advocacy. Sometimes, they are both at once.
These are fine art images. Limited editions. Each one fights for something.
My work lives at the edge of wild instinct and careful looking. Animals are the artists — old earth sculpting itself.
We belong to the wild.
Not apart from it.
Where the wild endures.
Art remembers.
AFRICAN COLLECTIONS
Where the wild endures.
Art remembers.
Works made in the presence of Africa’s wild and its first peoples. Animals and Indigenous communities are encountered as living expressions of land, memory, and survival.
Each work emerges from direct observation—unmediated, unaltered, and without artificial fabrication.
A portion of all acquisitions supports conservation and community initiatives across Africa.
African Collections
Works made in the presence of Africa’s wild and its first peoples. Animals and Indigenous communities are encountered as living expressions of land, memory, and survival.
Each work emerges from direct observation—unmediated, unaltered, and without artificial fabrication. A portion of all acquisitions supports conservation and community initiatives across Africa.
Conservationist and photographer Deanna DeShea travels alone into Africa’s wild places. Her images are calm and earthy — quiet, honest records of animals and landscapes. The wild as it is. Still alive. Still worth protecting.
Deanna is one of the best (if not the best) wildlife photographers I have ever come across. Her ability to get close to the animals and frame the pictures is uncanny. I purchased her book (ICON) and it is fantastic, sitting on a table in my family room and everyone who leafs through it is amazed.Besides, her compassion for the animals is great, she is doing what she can to protect them. I cannot recommend her enough!
Just prior to the conclusion of 2025, I purchased Deanna’s 2026 wildlife calendar for use in my office. The photographic images in the calendar were masterful, well crafted, and the product of a sensitive and talented photographer. There was a perfect spot for the calendar in my workplace, I am a counselor and the images would have been therapeutically soothing for clients to see. Ultimately however, the calendar found a good home with one of my grandsons who is a strong advocate for wildlife. Tell you what, I’m going to place s note in my calendar to buy two of Deanna’s products for 2027!
Deanna’s photos and services are inspirational and amazing! She’s got a great eye that captures these beautiful creatures souls. I’d highly recommend and will continue to support her.
Every time I see DeShea’s artwork, I’m reminded of the passion she has for her subjects. She captures the moment with intensity in the eyes and gestures of each creature. I feel as if I were actually there. Terrific!
Deanna’s work is absolutely incredible. Her animal and safari photography captures not just images, but real moments—there’s a sense of emotion, movement, and connection in every shot. You can tell she has both patience and a true passion for wildlife, which really comes through in the detail and storytelling of her photos.Beyond her photography, her website design is just as impressive. It’s clean, visually striking, and easy to navigate, allowing her work to truly stand out without distraction. The layout feels intentional and professional, and it creates an immersive experience that pulls you right into her world.
If you’re looking for someone who combines artistic vision with technical skill—both behind the camera and in presentation—Deanna is exceptional.
I have purchased two prints and three of Deanna’s books. Deanna has a remarkable ability to capture a photo of whichever subject she is filming that day at just the right moment. I have found her books to be mesmerizing, not only for the photography within, but for the stories Deanna tells. You can tell she loves Africa. I highly recommend her works if you too are a fan of Africa .
We own Deanna’s “Wild” vook. A gorgeous, technically masterful love letter to the endangered animals of Africa, and the people protecting them. We discovered Deanna’s work through Care for Wild Rhinos (now Care for Wild), and it is heartening to see that she contributes directly to conservation not only through her gorgeous images, but also by directly funding conservation projects.
Hey DD, I received your beautiful book. The images are absolutely incredible! It sits proudly next to my Herb
Deanna is one of the very best Wildlife photographers of our time! She uses her voice, beautiful “one of a kind” photos, and platform to shine a light on the plight that is facing African wildlife today, as well as the indigenous tribes.The book is put together brilliantly and beautifully. You will get lost in the pages and come away more the wiser about what’s happening to wildlife in Africa.
I can’t even begin to describe what I feel when I gaze upon your photos. To try and describe what I feel, I would say that I can feel their soul, and yours. Thank you for sharing.
THIS WORK DOES NOT EXIST APART FROM THE LAND IT COMES FROM. A PORTION OF ALL ACQUISITIONS SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES ACROSS AFRICA.
