call for models: a creative approach

                                                                            

I am always looking for new and creative ways to become a better photographer. So I need your
help. Photographing new people helps me professionally and makes my job really
fun! Plus, you can get free photos! It's
a benefit for both of us!

If you are interested in being a model,
here are the requirements:

I am looking for models of all shapes and sizes.
Beauty is in everyone and I want to feature everyones unique look and style.

Yes! I am looking for children too but must be
4 years or older. Siblings may apply, but I will
only work with 2 children.

I am also accepting couples to model- so if you
are fun, outgoing and in love, let me know!


All you have to do is email me and tell me a little about yourself (or your child) and please include the best way to contact you. Sessions will be limited to availablity.  

You will receieve 10+ photos for personal use as compensation from your photo shoot.

Please email me at:

hello@leslieleavittphotography.com

Fairchild Family // SouthEastern Idaho Photographer

The Fairchild family might just be the cutest family, ever! And it might just be that I am a little bias because they are family, but I think that you would agree. I had so much fun during this shoot and I love photographing family. 

The "can't miss" Thanksgiving photos list

Creating memorable Thanksgiving pictures can be challenging with everything else that has to be done. But since it is a time when friends and family gather together, it is the perfect opportunity to get some great shots of everyone enjoying the holiday. 

To help you capture the memories of your Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a few ideas of what to take pictures of.

• The preparation in the kitchen and all that are helping

• The kids playing together

• Fresh cranberries

• All the fall leaves outside

• Individual place setting

• The whole table set and ready

• Close up of centerpieces

• Everyone seated at the table and enjoying the meal

• The kids table

• The dessert table

• Everyone relaxing and lounging after the meal

• Maybe even a few of those taking a nap after eating dinner

It is a great time to get some typical pictures of everyone but it is important to capture the details. Try getting a few of everyone interacting with one another and having fun. They don't have to be looking at the camera for a great picture. The photos that are filled with emotion are the pictures that you will treasure forever. 

What photos will you be taking this Thursday?!

Here are a few pictures I found on Pinterest to inspire you:

(sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com)

(anniemandbenc on flickr)

(ohmyveggies.com)

(33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com)

today what I am thankful for

If I was to write all of the things I am thankful for, the list would be a mile long.

But today as I sat down to write this, I could only think about how grateful I am for my husband. It might be that our anniversary is on Tuesday.

We have been married for 3 crazy/fun/exciting years. They have been the very best years and no matter how hard times have gotten or will get, I know Tyler will always be right there for love and support.

(picture by Nick Spurlock)

(picture by Nick Spurlock)

(picture by Carlyn Grubbs)

Piggott Family // South East Idaho Photographer

I had such a great time with the Piggott family. I love when a family can be themselves and have fun. Those are my favorite pictures and it makes my job pretty fun! They are an adorable little family and have one of the cutest little boys. 

Oh, and make sure you check to see if you won the giveaway! I was so excited by all the people the entered. 

Thanks so much, you guys are the best!

a little reminder

I sure hope that you all had a great weekend. Tomorrow is the last day to enter my giveaway! Remember all you have to do is like my facebook page and post the giveaway link to your facebook status. You have two more times to enter, once today and once tomorrow. Make sure you check back wednesday for who the lucky winner is! Maybe it will be you?!

here is the link:
http://www.leslieleavittphotography.com/2012/11/giveaway.html

I'm thankful for

Patrick.

Sometimes he is a little crazy but I couldn't love anyone more! He has absolutely changed my life and has changed my marriage all for the better.
I love reading to him and tucking him into bed every night. I love that he cuddles and gives me wet slobbery kisses. He makes me feel so good when he runs with open arms to give me a hug when I return home.
I love our conversations together, even though I don't understand his babbling.
He is so smart, adventurous and determined. He has a wild amount of energy at night time and loves to play hide and seek.

Even though its hard not to get frustrated at times and it seems like my patience needs to be endless. I need to remember all of the day to day things and the little details.

I am so thankful for my little Patrick and that I get to be his mom.

holiday cards are here!

The holidays right around the corner and it is never to early to start thinking about your holiday cards! With bright, modern and colorful Holiday Cards, there is no better way to wish your friends and family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

I am still offering family sessions and holiday cards this year. I have lots more cute holiday cards to choose from and everything is customizable.  But hurry, before it is too late. 

Email me for pricing and all the details:

hello@leslieleavittphotography.com

And don't forget to enter in this weeks giveaway! You can win some super cute things! The camera necklace is my favorite.

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I have reached 360 (I can't believe this myself!) fans on my Facebook page. And since I couldn't have done anything without you guys, I thought I would say

 I have teamed up with some great ladies and they have provided some awesome products. And one lucky person will get a chance to win all of this!

Amazing Contributors

1: Black headband and pink flower hair clips by Paparazzi

2: Photo frame and memo holder by The Elephant of Surprise

3: Three amazingly cute necklaces. A camera, a blue mustache and gold leaf pendant by Jewelry Sale

4: Personalized birthday onsie by Crafty Mommy Diva

you must go and like my facebook page 

Then, all you need to do is post this link to facebook and leave a comment below. 

You can do this everyday to increase your chances of winning. 

giveaway will run through november 13th. Winner will be announced the following day.

Good Luck!



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The winner of this giveaway is #46, JA

Thank you so much for everyone who entered! 

simple and easy ways to get more pictures of your children

I hope that you all had an incredibly fun Halloween! I sure did! 

I loved taking Patrick trick-or-treating and he even scored two full size candy bars.

I thought that I would share a few tips to make taking pictures of your kids a little easier. We all love capturing those special moments, the fun times, and first times. With the holidays right around the corner, we will have lots of great photo opportunities. 

I don't know about you, but I always seem to be busy getting ready and run out of time or in such a hurry that I have no time to take a few pictures. I always think that I'll get a few right before or right after but it never happens. So for hallo ween, I knew it would be hectic the day of so I decided to take photos the day before. We were in no rush and I was able to really spend time getting good pictures. It is crazy how much you can do with a little preparation.

You want to capture all of the little things and all the details. Your children don't have to be looking at the camera for a good picture. It is also so important to make things fun. If you are too stressed out because they wont stand still or they wont smile, then you will never get a good photo. After all, you don't want your kids to hate being in front of the camera, you want them to love it! Capturing all the faces that your kids make can be pretty funny and shows off their personality.

I have found that if I let Patrick do what he wants, he is more willing to be happy and smile. When we were taking these photos, all he wanted to do was sit down. I kept asking to stand up, so that I can see his whole outfit. I wanted the perfect picture but Patrick knew best. After I stopped pestering him about standing up, I stepped back and snapped a few of him sitting down. These turned out to be the best ones! He wouldn't stop laughing and smiling.

With carrying a diaper bag and Patrick,  I just don't have enough room to carry my big dslr camera. I only have my phone. But it is not always about getting professional looking photos, it is about saving and capturing memories, right? Here are a few photos from yesterday that we took using my phone.  

Someone told me that having a bad photo is better then having no photo. I have come to find that very true. Even though this picture is extremely blurry, I will always remember how much fun it was taking Patrick to his first trunk-or-treat activity!