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Hi, I’m Lea.
I spent a decade as a professional photographer and photography educator, working with a variety of talented individuals and beautiful publications. However, 2020 shifted a lot of our perspectives and I decided it was time for a change.
My previous work can still be found online at such sites as HGTV, Domino, Glitter Guide, A Cup Of Jo, Design*Sponge, Jungalow by Justina Blakeney, Front & Main by West Elm, and The Home Depot.
I’ve also had my work displayed in various print publications including Domino Kids Magazine, Reveal Magazine by The Property Brothers, Small Space Decorating Magazine, HGTV magazine, The Fayetteville Observer, CityView Magazine, and the best-selling book, Your Creative Work Space: The Sweet Spot Style Guide to Home Office + Studio Decor.
When I wasn’t taking the pictures, I was writing content and moderating forums for Pretty Presets, The Modern Tog, and I Heart Faces. These days, photography is my pleasure rather than my profession and I like to photograph whatever interests me. I have come to abhor social media so you won’t find me there.
I live in North Carolina with my husband of 19 years, our three kids, and our rescue mutt, June.
LATEST POSTS FROM THE BLOG
I finally settled on some gear. And the winner is…
What a year. If you’ve been following along, you know that I played with a lot of gear in 2021. It’s been harder than I thought to turn off my professional photographer brain and shift my mindset from the gear required to perform my job well to the gear needed to simply enjoy photography forContinue reading “I finally settled on some gear. And the winner is…”
My honest review of MPB. (Spoiler: It isn’t good)
I don’t like writing negative reviews. I don’t do it lightly, but there are times when I think it’s warranted. Especially when it comes to spending a lot of money. And let’s face it, if you’re interested in shopping for gear at MPB, chances are, you’re planning to spend several hundred dollars minimum. This willContinue reading “My honest review of MPB. (Spoiler: It isn’t good)”
A week with a cult classic.
My kids had a random day off school (a Tuesday no less) and we decided to take the opportunity to visit a few museums – which I love and they probably tolerate, at least in part. We also took a stroll around downtown and took a few street shots as well. I took along myContinue reading “A week with a cult classic.”
iPhoneography + VSCO
I’ve talked about my VSCO feed before. It predates my first Instagram account. I loved it from the beginning because it was a place to share images without comments or likes or distractions – and it has remained dedicated to this. Yes, it’s curated to some extent, but I still think it’s the truest photographicContinue reading “iPhoneography + VSCO”
Can I still be a photographer if I don’t have a camera?
For the first time in over 15 years, I don’t have a camera. It’s kind of liberating. As I sold off gear and prepared to buy something new, I was feeling that old familiar anxiety about what to choose. So I decided that for right now, I’m not going to choose anything. It’s been aContinue reading “Can I still be a photographer if I don’t have a camera?”
Fear and failure, part 2.
(Be sure to check out part 1 before reading further.) This past Friday was a beautiful morning, full of glowing mist and the confidence to get out of my own way and make a few photographs of it. In an effort to set myself up for success, I made sure to leave the bathrobe inContinue reading “Fear and failure, part 2.”
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