What photos are for.

I am in the middle of editing a milion photos for clients. Is this strong enough to show, I ask myself everytime. Wanting every image to be a good representation of my work.

Is the color good, is it sharp, is it... well my style.

Here is a photo I found on my harddrive...

My Granddad and I in our matching outfits, him in his work outfit, and me well.. I just loved overalls. This was taken about 10 years ago.

He is in the middle of building a home from the ground up. And of course as he always does in photos is looking at everyone else lovingly.

I love this image, I can still feel it, and still stand there... and so glad that this ordinary moment, with poor disposable film was captured.

I don't care about coloring or being washed out, I love it anyways.

Thats what photos are for right....

My granddad went home to be with the Lord back in June, Man I miss him.

Take those images around your own home... no matter what the circumstances, you will love them later!

the funkier the better...

its like music to my ears.
Especially after playing it a little conservative for some minis... this family... was exactly what the dr. ordered.

So thanks guys, for coming out.. playing around the trains... and all around being good sports.. and for asking me to do things 100% my way... :)

Here is a sneak peek!

Its beginning to look a lot like..

Christmas Cards.......
Its that time, and we are in full swing here. We met about 30 amazing families this week so far and shot shot shot away.

Thanks you guys for coming out & playing.... and well letting me do what I do... I still have lots more families to meet and play with. But, its been fun getting something unique for all of you.

I am off now to go meet up with 5 more today... :)

want a peek????





















Those of you that have a mini coming up.......
can't wait!

On vacation..

So people, the office is CLOSED.
At least until October 10th.

I am going to Oahu, to rest rejuvanute, work (a tiny bit) and basically get my creative juices flowing for all the fun sessions I have coming up in Oct/Nov.

It should be great fun, and finally get some rest in this first trimester of pregnancy. Sigh.....

Sept. has been a month of weddings galore... and families too.. and I have loved every second of it.

ALSO something fun... .wannna learn how to take awesome photos of your own. Check me out on the new show scrapbook lifestyle where I will be doing segments this whole season on how to take great photos of your kids.... :) I had a blast taping them, and sharing with you guys how I do what I do... ! The new season starts the first week of Oct. so if your a scrapper or a mommy with a camera, check it out!

On that note.. Im out...

ALOHA!!!



and yes Cullum family.. thats you guys! :)

Laid Back, and in love..

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Connie and Sacha are totally a fun couple with a sweet spirit.
They were up for anything no questions asked and Sacha is a total riot...

We made sure we only took images from his good side... and he definetly worked it for the camera... thanks guys for hanging out, and I can't wait to shoot your wedding in Palos Verdes in Nov.. will be much fun!! :)

....sweet baby Olivia

Holy cow.... this little one was so stinking adorable!!! I loved the chub, and the cheeks and the eyes, and the dimples Thanks for taking the time out of your vacation from Atlanta to photograph your lovely little lady.... it was enough to make me want one...



So I guess thats good.. since I am having one!!! :)




















Lissa, Thanks for your patience! They will all be online shortly.

.. all gone!

Thanks guys the mini sessions are all gone for 2006!! yeah...

For those of you that snagged a spot...
I will send out info soon I promise I haven't forgotten you, scheduling has been tricky.
:)

I have 2 more full spots for Christmas turnaround before Thanksgiving, grab them while they still exist!

I hope everyone is having a super deluxe weekend, and have a blessed Sunday.

Calling Class of 2007

NO RULES on outfit changes, or poses, or any of the standard photography mumbo jumbo.
Which ultimately leads to totally unique images that are all about you.

No Stiff Studio.
No add on charges for editing blemishes.
No cheesy 07 to sit on.





































NO RULES SPECIAL $300
1-2 hour session
online slideshow of images to share with family & friends
2 of your favorite images web size to use on my space, blogs, desktops, etc.
50 Custom Graduation Announcements.
64 wallets of one image.
And way cooler pictures than your friends.


*This special is good for seniors who book a session in November/December and are graduating Class of 2007.

magical...

I have done a couple sessions now at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Perfect for families who just want them being them, and there kids in great moods.

Its fun, we play, we ride the carousel, we go to a tea party (a dizzy one!), we do whatever there family does on there trips to Disney... and ironicaly we call it WORK... hmmm...

Unfortuanetly OC traffic got us there later than what we wanted and we has about 20 minutes of daylight left, so we get creative after that.

I did one with a super awesome family a couple weeks, a family with a HUGE heart, that has an awesome testimony of God's goodness, and beyond that they are a ton of fun, we look forward to hanging out with them at there sessions. I have photographed this mini-man since before Leslie Autumn Photography was even called that, he was 2 weeks old I believe... and still the cutest guy ever.

Linda, Joe, & Luke.. thanks for hanging out...
heres a sneak...

Happy Birthday Cameron Peyton & Jack....

The Emens triplets, are cutie pies, and because I know Jamee is a blog stalker around here, I thought we would put some images from the birthday bash today...cause we know she loves her babies something fierce.

The event I covered today was adorable, a 1 year old luauu, with a cupcake station, a craft/make your own visor station, great food, and lots of people who love those triplets. Plus awesome invites from www.cakeparties.com (super cute and unique, check them out!). So here is a sneak peek at some images I can't believe how much they have grown. We will see you guys for a portrait session in a couple weeks.. :)

Thank you guys for thinking of me to do the images for the party today, I am trully honored to be apart!











































The must have one year old/baby eating cake shot.. all in a row...
















and what they saw from the other direction..... crazy adults... :)















well its all uploaded in line to be edited... and tomorrow its off to be a part of Pete & Andrea's wedding... should be a blast! Hope everyone is having a fantastic labor day....I know I am.

little lady....

This family came down from Las Vegas for our session. I had done photographs of their neice a few months ago and so now it was time for this little lady. She was timid of my little black box at first, but once she warmed up, that smile was shinning.... is she not ridiculously cute? I think so.




















just a sneak..............there are so many to edit!

Three is a Crowd...

except for when they are tiny and lovely, and still sleeping! :)

I love shooting triplets, and thanks to Orange County Mom's of Multiples, I have been getting to know some of you, and looking forward to shooting more multiples, I love it. Whole different dynamic, and its truly a treat!

Well here is the Balk triplets all tiny and fresh and new... a beautiful family, I trully almost teared shooting the ones of the whole family, the love in that room was heavy duty thick and lets face it, Im weepy as it is...

2 baby boys, and the very protected little princess.

Enjoy this special time!









wow got to stop.. cause If I keep showing this won't be much of a preview, it will be the whole kit & caboodle! :) but so many, so so many!