Let them eat cake!

I'm always fascinated by famous women in history. Especially fashionable women in history. It was said in 1789 that Marie Antoinette said about the poor French people who had no bread, to "Let them eat cake." Although she led lavish lifestyle, according to research, this phrase was only a rumor and this was uncharacteristic of Marie Antoinette to be so callous. In fact, it was said that Marie Antoinette was very generous to the poor and that this phrase was rumored to have started years before Marie Antoinette was even in Versaille palace. Unfortunately, she was later beheaded. But she was a lady of style and I'm always fascinated by women of style. This is the first of my "women in history" fashion series. Today was a great shoot. It's been awhile since I've slayed some fabulous portraits, so enjoy this tiny little preview of one of my many projects to come. 

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Chapman!!!! And Happy 2014!!

Happy New Year and congratulations to Kate and David Chapman. I've known Kate for a very long time and I feel so honored that she asked me to capture her special day. It was a beautiful wedding full of love, laughter and SNOW! But just as they say, rain on your wedding day is good luck-- well I do believe that snow on your wedding day is good luck as well. Besides, between you and me (Kate asked for snow on this special day), so God heard her prayers and granted it. And it was lovely. It was an instant prop that added to her red and white color theme. I'd like to give a special thanks and shout out to the folks at the Vandiver Inn. Especially, Jo, our coordinator for the day. The Vandiver Inn provided the beautiful Victorian Bed and Breakfast backdrop for our bride and groom. The food was delicious and there were so many beautiful nooks and crannies to take fun photos in. And a special thanks to Frank the DJ for heating up the dance floor.  Enjoy the sneak peek. More to come later.  

Red Hot!

I absolutely loved my session today with one of my dear friends Tracey Graham. Not only is she an amazing English teacher, but she is an even more amazing model. She had the most amazing red hair and a gorgeous face! She totally rocked the camera and was even able to look like the glamorous beauties from the 1940's ie: the Joan Crawfords and Betty Davis' of the day.  They say you can read a person by their eyes and their face. Tracey has got that covered! Totally gorge Trace!

Ben is One!!!

Introducing....

Welcome Baby Garrett

Kathryn and Chris--- Just Hitched!!!

I was so proud and honored to photograph the wedding of one of my besties this past weekend! Kathryn and Chris are a wonderful couple. Kathryn (whom I call Katie Mac) is an artist and designed almost every detail of her wedding from her veil to the wedding cake topper. It was a lot of work, but she pulled off one of my favorite weddings to date! Congratulations to Katie and Chris! xo

Marcus Cobbs Sings the Word!

Donny & Tessy-- Married!

Native Love

Lily is One!

2 is always better than 1

After our session today, our very own, Melissa had a sweet moment with her new beau, Nate. I was super ecstatic to see my assistant in love. We are so used to capturing everyone else's moments of love, it was fun to actually take a step behing the scenes to see my Meli in love. And like the motto says, "2 is better than 1"...I second that! xo Happy saturday!

Donny and Theresa Engaged!

I'm so excited to kick off the 2012 Leena A photography wedding season. First up this season is the ever so fierce couple-- Donny and Theresa. We braved the 100 degree heat (or so it felt like it)... to crank out this amazing engagement session. I couldn't have been more excited, for this couple rocked my camera from the minute they stepped out of their car. Theresa was a natural model with to die for looks. And Donny was super handsome and smooth. I can not wait to photograph their wedding day! Much love to Donny and Theresa! xo

Happy Cinco de Mayo

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