This article is one in a series of interviews with expats in Stavanger. Its purpose is to share with everyone what your fellow expats are doing and also to help advertise the businesses/services/events that these expats are involved in. If you would like to or know of a business/enterprise to be interviewed, feel free to contact us!
Unfortunately Desiree Mostad does not live in Stavanger anymore.
Interview with Desiree Mostad – a freelance photographer who is positively brimming with energy and radiance! If you want pictures which reflect the spontaneous, natural and relaxed you, this is your girl! Read on to learn more about this newcomer to Stavanger and don’t forget to check out her website and blog!
Where are you from?
I’m from Northern Minnesota. I moved around quite a bit growing up so I don’t claim one city but Bemidji Minnesota is sort of a base.
What brought you to Stavanger/Norway?
My boyfriend Yrjan is from Nord-Trondelag. We both went to the University of North Dakota for college and worked for the same television station as photographers.
What do you think of this country so far?
I lived in Oslo for almost a year before moving to Stavanger in January so I had the chance to attempt to settle into the Norwegian culture there. Though, I must admit it’s difficult and I have had my fair share of culture shock. I’m not a fan all the rain and grey skies but it seems the people here in Stavanger are much nicer than Oslo.
There is beauty everywhere here which is awesome for photography!I love that! I really enjoy seeing all the fashion and style in Norway and Europe.
Can you tell us more about your photography?
Coming from a newspaper background my style has a journalistic feel. I think of my style as ‘Lifestyle portraiture’ because I like to capture people in ‘real life.’ I’m a ‘natural light and on-location photographer.’ I believe the best photo is of you being yourself! The real you, the real smile, the real tear.
I’m finding my style is a bit different than the traditional Norwegian photographers. I have a feeling this is a great thing because I can offer Norwegians something new and fresh!
I’ve also been dipping my feet into the editorial fashion scene. I’m currently looking for models to do test shoots here in Norway.
What got you interested in photography?
Photography is my passion and my way of life. I studied it in college and started working for a small-town newspaper, from there I couldn’t stop thinking about photography and knew it was what I wanted to do.
I’ve spent time working for multiple studios, and a huge hockey arena shooting sports and concerts but eventually started doing my own portraits, weddings, families. I love the freedom of being able to use my creativity and style during a shoot.
What have you been involved in since coming to Stavanger?
Since coming to Stavanger I have been fortunate to meet some awesome people in just two months! I’ve been working with some creative photographers and helped Brigitte Jameson a bit with the La Frenchy Festivale. We worked on a photo shoot at Tou Scene and one of my favorite photos was published in the Stavanger Aftenblad! Pretty cool and exciting!
I am also working on an upcoming children’s fashion photo shoot with Petra of Tijn & Lieve! So keep an eye out for that!
That’s exciting! How can people contact you and learn more?
Please check out my website and follow my recent work on my blog.
Of course you can always call (48 24 29 98) or email me!
I’m looking forward to meeting even more awesome people in Stavanger! So, give me a holler. 
Desiree’s work:
Thank you for your time and all the best, Desiree!!
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Cynthia is a Singaporean who has been living in Stavanger since Feb 2008 with her Norwegian husband. She works as a physiotherapist here and also owns her own petsitting service, Stavanger Petsitter, for the residents of Stavanger. In addition, she manages the Stavanger International Moms group. She loves hanging out with friends, spending time with animals, travelling and watersports such as scuba diving and wake boarding. Most of all, she is enjoying the experience of being a first time mom!
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TaiTai
Mar 9, 2011
great article… yeah to Desiree.
C.