Hi there, I’m Leah.
Nestled in the corner of Southwest North Dakota, I’m passionate about capturing the simple moments and stories of rural life.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved taking photos. It all started with my Polaroid in the 90’s that would spit out barbie framed still shots of my grandpa on his bass boat. It progressed when I was gifted my first DSLR, a Canon Rebel, for Christmas when I was fourteen. Through trial and error, several classes, and a mentorship, I’ve grown so much in my knowledge of photography over the last fifteen years and look forward to continuing to grow even more in the years to come.
While I didn’t grow up in the West, it didn’t take long after living on the Dakota Prairie to fall in love with the landscape, the way of life, and most of all - the people.
When I’m not behind the lens, you might find me at my house with my husband and daughter sipping on some coffee, at a local thrift shop digging for gems, or visiting with friends while discussing sports, arts, or even theology.
FAQs
How much do you charge?
My sessions for family portraits, senior photos, couples, headshots, or in-town businesses start at $150 for half an hour of time and at least (usually more) 20 images delivered. For ranch lifestyle photos (branding, fall shots, etc.), rodeo, or events, pricing will be determined case-by-case once we’ve established location, length of time, and exactly what you want.
If pricing is ever an issue, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m happy to adjust time/images delivered to fit your budget if possible.
How many images will be delivered?
I guarantee 20 images delivered for every half hour of session time. If you have a 30 minute session, 20 images are promised. If you have a 60 minute session, 40 images are promised. In most cases, I deliver more than guaranteed!
Can I order physical photos through you?
Absolutely. I’m more than happy to facilitate ordering photos, albums, or any other items you might like. If you’d rather do this yourself, I have several online photo printing companies that I’d recommend.
When and how will my images be delivered?
Images will be delivered within 3 weeks of your session and a sneak peek will be shared within 1 week of your session. I utilize a platform called Pixiset for image delivery. It’s easy to navigate, but I’m always here to answer questions about downloading and saving images. If a different form of delivery is preferred, I’m always happy to work with you!
What kind of gear do you use?
While I started with Canon, I’m now a Fujifilm user. My body is a Fujifilm X-S10 mirrorless camera. Depending on the situation, I typically have my 56mm or 35mm prime lens on or in ranch/rodeo situations I’ll have a zoom lens like my 50mm-140mm (sometimes with my 2x converter) or 16mm-80mm.
What other creative services do you offer?
I have experience in all kinds of creative services, including website management/creation, graphic design (including postcards, posters, etc.), holiday/graduation cards, social media, and more!