What People Are Saying

"Your photos invite me to dream." -Yeisell

"We have always been impressed with Leslie's work. She never fails to amaze us with her talent and creativity! Something I've noticed since the first time I met her was how she always makes us feel comfortable and gives us a warm, family feel during all of our photo shoots! Anytime we want pictures taken of our girls and our family, she is always the person we look to!" -Danielle

 

"When it was time to consider options for our daughter's senior photos, we had no idea where to begin, but we were fortunate to stumble upon Leslie, a photographer whose work truly embodies the essence of capturing life's precious moments. We heard about Leslie through our daughter's friend, and after viewing some of her work, we were instantly drawn to her unique style. Most importantly, our daughter was in charge of selecting someone she felt comfortable with, and Leslie's warm and professional demeanor put us all at ease. It started with a phone call to gather some basics, and from that moment on, we knew we were in good hands. She listened to all of our questions and gave us great information, making us feel confident in our decision. Our daughter's vision was a flower field and golden hour, and Leslie worked tirelessly to bring that vision to life. Arrangements were made, and the day drew closer and closer. Unfortunately, life happens, and we had some setbacks, but Leslie's flexibility and understanding were a blessing in disguise. She accommodated us with her schedule, and her willingness to adapt to changing circumstances was truly inspiring. The big day finally came, and despite the cold and cloudy weather, Leslie's enthusiasm and passion for her craft were evident. The first location changed hours, and we had no access after-hours, but somehow, our luck had turned, and we were able to gain access to the location, thanks to a kind worker who let us in. It felt as if we had exclusive access to a magical place. This is where we officially met Leslie, and her warm and professional greeting was refreshing. She intrigued us with her creativity and vision, and we were excited to see her bring our daughter's vision to life. Watching from a distance, I felt so many emotions, watching my baby girl all grown up, getting her pictures taken. I prayed the weather would improve, and it was as if the universe answered our prayers, as the clouds gave way, and the piercing warm sun came rushing out, creating a surreal experience. We couldn't believe what was happening. Leslie even got in the water to capture the moment with the sun, and her dedication to her craft was truly inspiring. She even took the time to take a photo of our son's little message he drew in the dirt on the path, which meant a lot to him. After that, we traveled to our second location, and Leslie got to work, wasting no time in her approach and planning. It was as if we were watching a professional create a masterpiece. I saw the excitement in her face as she was prepared to capture so many features of the location. The genuine enthusiasm Leslie portrayed was natural and refreshing. It felt right. We were very comfortable and trusted her experience. We were still in shock that the sun was shining bright, and the weather was wonderful. As we were approaching the end of our time together, it felt like there was so much more to capture, and without any hesitation, Leslie agreed to stay longer until sunset. One of the most memorable things for me was the very end, as the sun was setting with a bright, warm glow over the farm field, the full moon was up in the sky. We had a preview of her session, and it was breathtaking. We are anxious to see some more. Leslie is a rare gem in photography and as an artist. A very kind, compassionate, and talented person. We are so lucky to have you capture our daughter's special day." - Adrian

"Your images are like being inside of a dream! Beautiful!" -Susan

"I absolutely adore Leslie, she is so talented! She has been with me through it all, from engagement to wedding to newborns to family photo sessions! She has such a way of capturing the greatest moments, she even gets the dog in there. If you haven't had Leslie for any kind of photography session you are missing out!" -Katrina

"We have been booking with Leslie since we got engaged back in 2017. Since then we have had multiple shoots including our wedding, maternity, family shoots, you name it! Leslie is easy to get in contact with - and she is always willing to coordinate a time and place that works well for us. She’s personable, flexible, and very reasonably priced for the beautiful work she creates. We would never go to anyone else for photography needs as she has proven time and time again to be loyal and consistent. We also appreciate that she does her best to get our photos completed and back to us in a timely manner, which as we all know isn’t easy in the photography world. The compliments we receive on our pictures from her around our house and posted on social media are endless. I recommend her with high enthusiasm whenever I get the chance!" -Breana

“You have found a beautiful way to blend painting, photography, and performance art, making every ingredient put in the frame feel organic.” -anonymous

"Leslie is absloutely wonderful...she took my daughter's senior pictures and not only made it really easy, but the pictures I have seen so far are stunning!!!" -Coren

"Leslie made our family photo session a huge success (not an easy task with twin toddlers). She is calm and easy-going with a true artistic ability. She captured my children's personalities by allowing them to play while in their comfort zones. Who knew family pictures could be fun?! I seriously cannot figure out how to narrow down the choices - I may end up with family photos in every room! Love, love, love her work. I am so grateful she captured our family at this precious stage, and I will definitely use her in the future." -Brooke

"Leslie was an amazing person to work with. I was very excited to work with her after seeing her pictures on her site. She came to our house and seemed so comfortable and made us feel extremely comfortable. We did a maternity shoot with our 2 year old daughter and she worked so well with her. I have seen some of the sneak peek pictures already and they are so amazing. I can’t wait to see the rest of them." -Danielle

"Loved working with Leslie. She is so sweet and kind. Made us feel comfortable and captured our natural beauty." -Cari

" We found Leslie through a friend who recommended her after she captured his wedding day and we are so glad we did! Leslie is an incredible photographer, artist, and historian. She manages to capture all the emotion, love, and laughter in a way that is just as amazing as the actual day! Thank you so much for capturing our day and allowing us to save the memories in such a beautiful way! We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive, detail-oriented, artistic, and talented photographer! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Alyssa

" My now husband and I first met with Leslie for our engagement shoot in December 2015. We did an outdoor winter shoot after a big snowfall. She was more than willing to get down in the snow, doing what it took to get the perfect shots. She let us show her certain spots on our property and certain poses we wanted and she also brought her own style and ideas into the mix. She never made us feel 'posed' or fake. Everything always felt natural and you can see that in the images. We did another session with her fall 2016 and I think I fell in love with her and her work even more! Leslie is easy going, laid back, and like I said before, more than willing to do what it takes to get great pictures. Finally December 2016 we got married! A cold windy day and there was Leslie again, with no fear! She did an amazing job with both our outdoor pictures and our indoor pictures as with the time of year we were mostly indoors. She did an amazing job at using what lighting she had for an evening winter wedding. I feel like her style has become more and more her own and unique as we have worked with her. I love the raw but intentional feel of her work. I love that I can see the emotions and that nothing is ever staged. I hope to continue to work with Leslie in the future for any of my photography needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone out there looking for a photographer for any occasion. " -Mallory

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