Welcome

Hello I'm Leah and I'm a Christian photographer who enjoys taking photographs. I just graduated College with my Bachelor's degree in photography and I wanted to create a website for others to find me. This is a place where I will post updates, some photos I've taken and also what I offer. Feel free to go and check out my pages and get to know me a little bit better. I am interested in anyone who would like a photo session for their senior pictures, family portrait or maybe even for your business or company. Thanks for dropping by!

Maternity Photos

I had the pleasure of taking pictures of some friends of mine's for their maternity photos. The day was foggy, rainy, and dusk, but some how we got some shots :) I have never done maternity pictures outside before, but it was a nice change and experience. Thought I would share some of my favorites ;) Praying and wishing for the best for this little baby coming soon into this world.

It gives me more pleasure seeing the people I can take pictures for than sometimes the actual photos. I like the feeling also when I see a picture and say that is great, but the meaning of the picture is even better :) It is the purpose behind the photos that make it special!! 

 

 

 God gives each of us a unique gift, sometimes not knowing why but why not enjoy it and use it for Him? What a wonderful feeling to know that God has given you something special and in the time frame He has chosen for you, that no one else can do! He gave it specifically to you :) Thank you God for letting me be able to do things for You, it gives me pleasure!! Hope you find joy in your gift, whatever it may be because it is a gift from our Maker :)

Melting the Frozen Ways

     I have had a busy couple months with work, but this past week I have gotten some time to think and go out and take pictures. My mind has to get into the swing of taking pictures outside again, but it is almost automatic to take pictures of things that my eyes see as special. They may not to others, but sometimes things pop out to me where they would not to someone else and vice-a-verse.
     Earlier today I was reading and spending some time with God. I was reading a book where it was talking about Matthew and how he was a tax collector before being a follow of Jesus. Tax collectors were one of the furthest people from being chosen by people thought of being "godly" at that time, like the pharisees, because they were seen as cheaters and bad people. However, even though Jesus knew that, He asked Matthew to be his follower. He is the God of the universe and far above any pharisees! Jesus didn't care about Matthews past, He could still use and wanted him. It is the same with us. There are times, like today that I remember how sinful and filthy I am, but these can also be the days where we can feel the most special because we as Christians were chosen by God to be His followers.
    It is sorta like pictures- Photographers choose what to take photographs of and enjoy showing them to others. So God is the photographer and we are his masterpiece. He wants to show others what He can do through you. :) Hope you all are having a great day and I hope you feel special because you are!

Directed Light

I find that I am needing to push myself and take photos, but once I start going out away and by myself I love it and tell myself why don't I do this more often? Why is it that sometimes I feel forced to take pictures? Is it because I am expected to love it all the time? Is it normal to feel this way? Is this what I want to do with my life if I don't love it every time I pick up the camera? Would I feel more satisfied with something else?

These questions come to mind in this past year since finishing college. My life has been all over this past year trying to find myself both with photography and spiritually. I have been in a lot of different situations and places that were not planned. I may not know what is going to happen next like this past year, but God will lead me exactly where He wants me and who He wants me to be with, doing what I am supposed to be doing. I have found that I don't have to be doing strictly photography to be happy with what I am doing for a job. I always hope to continue to take pictures whether for a living or not, I will always enjoy the happiness and excitement of a wonderful photograph. I hope my life is filled with photography and in God's plan, but I have to let it go and let Him guide me.

God moves you around and even though it is not perfect with what I may want, it is His perfect plan for me :) I have to be at peace with this. He is my light and I will follow wherever He leads me. Like in a photograph, the light makes a whole scene better and without it there is no picture. Here are some photos that I chose to share with ya'll ;)

                 Matthew 5:14- "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

Strong Winter Leaves

My life has been sorta up in the air and pressured. To relieve some of my stress I went out in nature to where I feel the most calm. So I went out and took some pictures, some of which were of leaves.  What came to mind is that even through the harshness of winter-these little guys have the strength to hold on. There are many people that are the same way, that no matter what God has for them they stay strong. God will give you the strength if you ask for it and He can never let you go through something that you will not be able to endure with Him by your side! So if you are going through something rough even something that you may think you can't do, pray to God for strength and hold on...like these little leaves. God will be with you with every step. How many times taking pictures can calm me down and turn my focus on God, off the details of my worried, busy life to His detailed and peaceful world.
 
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."- I Corinthians 10:13

My First Baby Photoshoot

I took photos for my friend, this is my first time taking baby photos so they are not perfect. However, I had a good time and it was a good experience to learn for other photo-shoots. The kids were great! Can't wait to do another one and get better. God has always given me experiences and opportunities I thought I wouldn't  have this early on my journey in photography. It is amazing how God has such a bigger and better plan than this earthly plan of mine :) Please keep in mind of what God may have in store in your life whether things are going bad or good, because He always knows best and is in control. I am really glad to be doing photography and being involved in other people's lives that is what I love and want the most.

 I Corinthians 2:9 But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”

 

Snow Day!!!! :)

I am done working for the fall season and the first week I am off it snows! So I am enjoying this wonderful snow! I could stare at the snow for hours as it slowly, softly falls. God is always here and close to us, but when it snows He seems closer and I am reminded of His presence.

Psalm 147:16-"He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes."