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  • about me . . .

    I am a daughter, sister, college graduate, wife, mother, young grandmother, christian, musician, pet owner, chauffer, photographer. I think that about covers it! I absolutely love what I do!

    We offer studio, outdoor and on location photography. My style. . . elegant, trendy and urban-chic. My goal for each session is to create a work of art that will be cherished for a lifetime.

    The blog is a place where you can see our latest sessions and find out what is going on behind the scenes. I hope you enjoy your visit. Call or email today to schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting you.

    We LOVE comments so share the LOVE!

Christopher

Here are a few of my favorites of Christopher after his mini session, I think it is neat how an image transforms in the photoshop process so I am going to start posting some before and after edit images.  I upgraded to Photoshop CS5 and it is amazing!!!!~L





Here is a before image straight out of the camera (sooc) as you can see it needs some work…..

Here is the same image after a nice rule of thirds crop, color enhancement, light and dark shadows bumped up and luminosity and contrast changes on the face . . . a drastic improvement!!!

Cindy Couch - September 2, 2010 - 5:09 pm

Chris looks like SuperMan in first Pic. I love ‘em!

Amy Hamilton - August 10, 2010 - 7:19 pm

I love Christapher’s Pics you done wonderful!!!

heather - August 5, 2010 - 8:28 pm

He is so handsome in this pic, it is really good you take such great pictures!

Emma and Adison

Here is part two of a session with Emma and Adison! Two little cuties….  ~L

Surreal Life

Playing around with my editing tools, a new twist on an old image… let me know what you think!!!  I call this one “Surreal Life” ~L

Cute Ones

Emily and Natalie has a new little brother whom I am sure keeps them hopping! They love him so much. Angie, you and Jamie have a cute little family. This session started out as a bold colorful one on purple paper but as I was editing I just loved how they looked when I converted them to black and white , so here you have them, the black and white conversions. I hope you enjoy the images. ~L

Jessica Coffey - July 25, 2010 - 10:31 pm

She knows how to show, how beautiful, and precious your children and family are. Their all beautiful pictures, I know you both love all your children, I’m just so glad you got the chance to experience having a beautiful, and healthy son in your life.

Kayla - July 23, 2010 - 5:49 pm

These are stunning in black and white!!!

mary bowling - July 23, 2010 - 5:42 pm

Angie, these are so beautiful!

The Love of Family

I have had the honor of photographing Kim and her family since Emma and Adison have been newborns, thank you so much for allowing me to this time photograph your whole family! I look forward to seeing Emma and Adison in the studio in a couple weeks for their special session! ~L

Anna - July 20, 2010 - 10:15 am

So cute!

Clearwater Beach iPhone Video & Pics

UPDATE:

I will be on vacation until July 13th. All sessions and orders will resume then. I hope that everyone understands that this has been a stressful 6 weeks for me due to the sickness and loss of my Mother. Thank you ~L

If You Could See Me Now

A Poem read at Mom’s Service by her oldest grand-daughter  (my daughter Whitney)

If You Could See Me Now

If you could see me now you wouldn’t shed a tear. Though you may not understand why I’m no longer there. Remember my spirit that is the real me because I’m still very Much alive, I’ve just been set free, Oh, if you could only see! I have beheld our Father’s face and I’ve touched my Savior’s Hand. All of Heaven’s angels rejoiced as I entered the promised Land. Beyond the gates of pearl I’ve walked on the golden streets. I’ve touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the Crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could Compare, I’ve even seen your mansion and someday I’ll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because His Word will show you the way! So please don’t Cry because we will meet again someday.

I Love you Mommy, and will miss you very much. . .

Hawk Creek Baptist Church iPhone/iPad App

This is great!!!  Listen to some great teachings on your mobile device. All teachings are great but you just have to listen to “The Simple Series”.   Here is some information about the app. Download it through the apps feature directly from your iPhone or iPad. Click HERE for more info.~L

Nick

This is Nick, he has turned into a handsome 16 yr old!  All of these kids that I remember running around at church are almost grown and driving now! This was another one of those sessions that we finished just before the rain started! Thanks for being patient, I will have your gallery up a little later! I hope you enjoy the images. ~L







Facebook Fans/Likes

Wahooooooo my facebook fanbase has almost reached 1500!!!!  Thanks you sooooo much, I am so honored!!!~L

Beautiful Katie . . . Leslie Co. High School

When Mary called to schedule Katie’s Senior Pictures I was so excited!!!  I have known Mom for quite a while now through Begley Lumber and family get togethers. I could not believe that her little girl was now a Senior in High School! So here she is Mom, your beautiful little girl (a teenager after God’s own Heart) . . . get your tissues ready and watch the slideshow. I hope you enjoy! ~L












Angie Begley Smith - May 19, 2010 - 11:54 am

Mary,
Katie is such a beautiful young lady. The Lord has blessed you and Rick.
-Angie :)

Nancy Van Hook - May 17, 2010 - 9:04 pm

Katie you are beautiful Model material pictures are great as well as the video. I did have to bring out the tissues. Truly you are a young woman after God’s very own heart. Love ya!! Always hold close to him.

Mary Bowling - May 17, 2010 - 3:17 pm

Leah, they are gorgeous! Thank you so much!

Brianna . . . a.k.a… Sis

A last minute quick little session for grand-daughter Brianna at her house. She is growing up Cindy! I cannot believe how much she has changed. Brianna just happens to be best friends with Lily in the last post. I hear they are partners in crime. (He He Just kidding, I know you girls are perfect angels!) Enjoy! ~L
















Kylee took her homework with us and sat on the sidewalk . . . her little friend joined her! LOL!

Jill - May 15, 2010 - 3:09 pm

Love the sharpness and true color of your images, most photographers use too many mushy filters and color! ( I am also a photographer in another county) Kudos!!!

Miranda North - May 11, 2010 - 10:46 am

Love Brianna’s pics. She is beautiful!

Stacey Bailey - May 9, 2010 - 12:31 am

Oh my, these are beautiful!

Tracey McLain - May 8, 2010 - 11:05 pm

Lovely pics!!!! Bree is so pretty!

Janie - May 8, 2010 - 9:24 am

Oh my goodness Leah! Where have you been hiding, advertise more girl!!!

Regina Clark - May 7, 2010 - 5:36 pm

Leah these are beautiful!

Dana Messer - May 7, 2010 - 2:48 pm

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Sarah - May 7, 2010 - 2:38 pm

I love these!!!

Telena - May 7, 2010 - 11:13 am

Beautiful pics of Brianna!!!!!!

Mary Bowling - May 7, 2010 - 11:12 am

She is adorable..these picture’s are so good!

Beautiful Lily Grace

Lily is such a sweet and beautiful little soul. She sings like an angel too, I know because I had her in pre-school choir at church a couple years ago!  I hope you are still singing Lily!

With her session I wanted to try a different camera setting inspired by one of my favorite Chicago Children’s photographers, I am glad that I did!  I love how the background just fades away and creates emphasis on the subject. And what better subject than little Lily! I know that I got carried away posting but  I hope you enjoy the images! ~L

Laura Barnett - May 7, 2010 - 9:27 pm

These are so beautiful! Fantstic!

Meme - May 7, 2010 - 4:42 pm

Picture perfect photos, gorgeous Darlin Lily, my little Chickadee. Kudos to Leah and Lily

Telena - May 7, 2010 - 11:13 am

OMG!!!! Those are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

Dana - May 6, 2010 - 8:28 pm

Thanks Creda and Regina! Leah did such an AMAZING job! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures. The expressions that Leah captured are truly Lily Grace!!!! Thank you again Leah!

Creda Sizemore - May 6, 2010 - 5:56 pm

Miss Lily ..adorable !! Zeus and
Sarah Lee agree!!

Regina Clark - May 6, 2010 - 11:45 am

Awwwww! She is so pretty, she looks just like her mamma! You are the best Leah!

Cousins . . .

I had fun this afternoon over in Leslie County at one of my new favorite spots!  These four little and big ones are cousins.  They are all adorable, and were a joy to work with. Thanks Andrea and Jackie for allowing me to capture their personalities! ~L

Twynell - July 23, 2010 - 6:20 pm

Love these! They are all gorgeous!!!

Jane - May 5, 2010 - 12:00 pm

These are so precious!

Jackie - May 5, 2010 - 8:19 am

Oh my goodness Leah I absolutely love the pics!!

Lisa Howard - May 3, 2010 - 8:32 pm

These are Beautiful!

Olivia - May 2, 2010 - 7:12 pm

Love those kiddos. Too adorable. Andrea & Jackie are my dad’s first cousins.

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