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Hi, I’m Lea.
I spent nearly a decade as a professional photographer and enjoyed working with a variety of talented individuals and beautiful publications. However, 2020 shifted a lot of our perspectives and I decided to let all of that go in favor of new opportunities.
My previous work can 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 featured in various print publications including Domino Kids Magazine, 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.
These days, photography is my pleasure rather than my profession and I like to photograph whatever interests me. That’s pretty much how I approach blogging as well. While the majority of my writings will revolve around photography, don’t be surprised if I throw a curve ball in there from time to time. Consistency may be safe, but it can also be boring.
I live in North Carolina with my husband of 19 years, our three kids, and our rescue mutt, June.
LATEST POSTS FROM THE BLOG
A month with the Fujifilm X70. What I love. What I hate?
Let me preface by saying upfront that the only thing I hate about this camera is that I didn’t buy it sooner. So, if you’re looking for a list of cons, this probably isn’t the blog post for you. I’m not opposed to sharing lists of pros and cons but with this camera, after aContinue reading “A month with the Fujifilm X70. What I love. What I hate?”
Fuji’s “fun” lens, the 18mm f/2. (It’s almost a pancake. And who doesn’t love pancakes?)
One of my favorite lenses of all time? Perhaps. I’m not even sure where to start. This lens is pure joy to shoot with. It’s the kind of lens that puts you right in the middle of whatever you’re shooting because in order to fill the frame, you have to get close. Sometimes really close.Continue reading “Fuji’s “fun” lens, the 18mm f/2. (It’s almost a pancake. And who doesn’t love pancakes?)”
I took a break from Instagram and my productivity spiked.
January was a very productive month for me, creatively. I published four posts to this blog – double what I normally write. I invested in learning about aspects of my gear that I never knew, despite shooting with it for many years. (If you’re a Fuji shooter, I highly recommend Chris Lee’s YouTube channel, Pal2Tech).Continue reading “I took a break from Instagram and my productivity spiked.”
The lens with soul – Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4
When I think back over all the various lenses I’ve owned or used in the past decade, the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 definitely stands out as one of my favorites. Who doesn’t love a good 50mm equivalent focal length, right? It’s incredibly versatile, has a wide aperture for use in the darkest of situations, and likeContinue reading “The lens with soul – Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4”
My first impressions of the Fujifilm X70 in 2021
Let me begin by saying that this is a hard camera to find. In fact, I’ve been on the hunt for one for over six months. I think it bodes well when photographers don’t want to trade in a five year old piece of gear. But Lea, why would you want a five year oldContinue reading “My first impressions of the Fujifilm X70 in 2021”
VSCO is the anti-Instagram. And I more than love it.
I’ve spent the better part of the morning looking through my old pictures – specifically, my VSCO feed, which are all iPhone shots, dating back to 2013. I’ve been a fan of VSCO since the beginning. I purchased their Lightroom presets the weekend they launched. And when VSCOcam was released, I jumped on that bandwagonContinue reading “VSCO is the anti-Instagram. And I more than love it.”
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