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Personalize Your Engagement Session — Hampton Roads Photographer
Why do I include engagement sessions in my wedding packages? To get to know my couples! I love love love working with fun, unique couples. The engagement session gives me the time to learn about what brought the couple together and what keeps them together. We get the time to work together before the wedding and feel … Read more
Supporting & Celebrating Mothers — Hampton Roads Photographer
Mother’s Day is such a wonderful time to celebrate the women in our lives but it is also a great time to support those women. This Mother’s Day, I want to highlight an amazing woman who is using her beautiful talent to support her family while celebrating women. I have known Ana Padgett with Chicka … Read more
Authentic Family Photos – Hampton Roads Photographer
Sometimes sessions don’t go exactly how you plan them to… You spend hours picking out the perfect outfit, browsing through Pinterest for cute poses, picking up balloons, getting the dog groomed, and getting everyone ready. Then you show up to a cold, windy beach and the moment your child steps out of the car…they scrape … Read more
Virginia Miss Amazing 2017 – Hampton Roads
This was my second year photographing the Virginia Miss Amazing Pageant. To say these girls are inspiring is an understatement. I always leave the event feeling so excited and motivated. This year’s organizer, Sharon Turner, did an amazing job organizing this special event. “Miss Amazing is a nationwide program that provides opportunities for girls and women … Read more
Dr. Marion Constantinides Session – Hampton Roads Photographer
I recently had the pleasure of taking headshots for Dr. Marion Constantinides. Dr. Constantinides is a doctor at Applied Health. Their goal is to balance structure, biochemistry and emotions to find optimum health for their patients. Not only is she knowledgeable in what she does, but she cares about her patients. Dr. Constantinides was recently … Read more
How to Achieve an Effective Professional Headshot – Hampton Roads Photographer
Your professional headshot tells potential clients who you are and what you do. You want to make sure that it reflects your personality and attracts the types of clientele you are looking for. One of the most common mistakes I see with professional headshots is that they can be too uniform. People put too much effort … Read more
Getting Ready for Your Family Session — Hampton Roads Photographer
Getting ready for a family session can be stressful, but it doesn’t need to be! Here are some tips to have a successful family session… 1. Let Your Children Dress Comfortably. Tight collars, bowties, lacy dresses…they are all so cute but can be oh so uncomfortable. I LOVE LOVE LOVE adorable children in adorable outfits, … Read more
Should I Hire a Professional Photographer for My Corporate Event? – Hampton Roads Photographer
One question I hear quite often is “Why should I hire a professional photographer for our office party?” Whether you are having a small office party to boost employee morale or you’re throwing a large event for customer appreciation, hiring a professional photographer can be truly beneficial. Here are 3 reasons why: 1. You can’t be everywhere … Read more
5 Quick Tips For Your Professional Headshot – Hampton Roads Photographer
Preparing for a professional headshot can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be! Your professional headshot is the first impression your clients will have of you. It should reflect who you are in the most positive light. Here are 5 Quick Tips to ensure a positive professional headshot experience. 1. Hire a Professional … Read more
Nick & Diana Wedding Photography – Leah Ariel Photography – Hampton Roads Photographer
I was so thrilled to capture this amazing wedding! I first ran into the gorgeous bride, Diana, at a networking event and we hit it off right away bonding over our husbands’ love for zombies. When I sat down with Nick & Diana and heard all of the fabulous details of their wedding, I was … Read more
“Wake Up America” with Lisa Pitts – Leah Ariel Photography – Hampton Roads Photographer
Just last week I had the opportunity to watch the taping of the TV show, online “Wake Up America” with host Lisa Pitts. It was incredible getting to hear from such a remarkable, motivational woman about her experiences and religious beliefs. I believe it is an important value to align yourself with other motivated, moral … Read more
Wildlife Release – Leah Ariel Photography, LLC – Hampton Roads Photographer
My mother always taught me that life is short and to live every day like it will be your last. Yesterday, I had three choices when I woke up in the morning: go to church, work on school work, or go see baby turtles released back into the wild. While I’m not advocating … Read more
Dr. Christine Bacon & The Chrysler Duck – Leah Ariel Photography – Hampton Roads Photographer
Dr. Christine M. Bacon is one of the most remarkable women I have had the pleasure of working with! I met her at a BNI meeting where my mother introduced us. She needed a photographer to capture one of her relationship seminars. At the seminar, I believe I truly got so much more than just … Read more
Importance of a Professional Headshot – Leah Ariel Photography – Hampton Roads Photographer
Living in a time where image is everything, it’s especially important to make sure you have a professional headshot that really identifies who you are, as well as what you do. I am part of a business networking group known as BNI (Business Network International). Every week I meet with about 50 local business professionals … Read more
Lifestyle, At-Home Boudoir Photoshoot—Leah Ariel Photography
My goal with each and every one of my boudoir shoots is to make my client feel comfortable, but nothing makes them feel more comfortable then shooting in their own home! Shooting at home really gave me the opportunity to create a unique experience for my client. With her husband away at sea, I had … Read more
Leah Ariel Photography – Punk Rock Boudoir Photography
Its been forever since I’ve sat down and written a blog post! With my awesome, new website, created by my good friend Justin Lewis of Avid SEO (https://www.facebook.com/AvidSEOteam), I wanted to start blogging again. Boudoir is truly where I feel I can excel in my work. I particularly like to work with other local, talented … Read more
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