11-11-2013 santa comes to leilapie photography

Our Santa visit has become a tradition with LeilaPie Photography. Here is a sneak peek of Santa...

Cant't wait to share more from Santa's visit to Leilapie Photography!

xoxo

lisa

11-3-2013 hagerman family

For the past few years I have had the honor to capture this beautiful family. It has brought me such joy to see this little one grow and help his momma document his special moments through the years. I couldn't be luckier to have not only have this special lady not only as a client but now as a friend.

 xoxo
lisa

a princess in training...

my little one truly eats, sleeps and breathes disney princesses. often you will find her dressed as one of her beloved princesses running errands with mommy and/or daddy (home depot has had more than one visit from snow white). nor is it uncommon to hear her singing a disney princess song in her sleep. i think she knew most of the mulan song "reflection" before she knew all of her shapes (that was not by our choice). 

a few months back i was reading the blog inspire me baby and i came across a photo of a little girl hanging her princess clothes. i fell in love with the concept and i knew it would be perfect for my little lady.  

so, i held onto that idea for a while and searched for the perfect place. initially i envisioned a wooded area but finding that in our community (or anywhere close for that matter) proved to be difficult. i revised that after finding this gorgeous spot. i thought with all the beautiful flowers it would look like a secret garden (one of my all time favorite books). so up we hiked the side of a hill carrying all the stuff (thank goodness for my assistants- my husband and son) and we set up the shot.

even though i loved the location and all the elements were perfect i just felt it wasn't quite right. so i continued on my search for the woodsy area. literally, on a whim i revisited an old location i once had frequented. the moment i stepped through the trees i knew i had found my perfect spot. i had 20 minutes to unload the car, set up the scene, capture a few images, take down the props and make it back to the car to make it just in time to pick my son up from school. 

and here are a couple that i got for the day...

this was such a fun session i can't wait to start booking in the future. call now to book your session for the little princess in your life!

and for one of my BEST clients don' worry i have come up with a boy version that is equally as CUTE! because every boy deserves to be a super hero! 

xo

lisa

can i just say...

absolutely stunning!

meet Alex, a senior at a local high school. isn't she absolutely gorgeous? well not only is she gorgeous but she is also sweet and has a fabulous personality.

 

her smile is truly contagious...

and her self-confidence is evident in the way that she carries herself. after getting to know one another and a few jokes from her mom (who is hilarious) Alex was truly a natural at this.

 

i had such an amazing time with Alex and wish her the best of luck in the future!!!

xoxo

lisa

hop, hop, hop...

on over to see the cutest little one all ready for spring!

this is B! isn't he the cutest? I had the pleasure of photographing his family this past winter, but today B came over to take some spring photos with our resident bunny, Oreo.

B and Oreo hit it off from the beginning and there were lots of smiles, laughs and even kisses!

he was so gentle with Oreo

B is just so adorable and his laugh is precious-- capturing these special moments are priceless! i truly enjoy playing with him!

this is just a sneak peek of the spring sessions! call to book your session and hop over before Oreo returns to his home (which is going to break my little ones heart)!

personalized cards can be made for Easter...

xoxo

lisa

spring forward to new adventures

what is a blog? well, for a photographer it is a way to express themselves. we do that by posting our works of art, glimpses of what we are working on. it is also a place to document any changes and growth in our work.

well here i am springing forward into a new adventure in my work- editing! we all struggle with what we want to define us, but like i mentioned on LeilaPie Photography i love color! all kinds of color- bright and vibrant, soft and muted and even the lack of color (every shade of black and white). trust me i am getting somewhere with this!

since it has been beautiful outside i figured i would take my little ones out and capture them enjoying the spring weather.  i went on our adventure knowing i was going to try out some new looks and i have to say i am in love with them!!! btw- check out the chair, there is a story that follows...

i have proof that they like each other ;)

yep it's the same chair

like the chair? here is the story- a fellow photographer friend of mine Ami (Clickable Moments) and I have been on the search for the perfect wing back chair for shoots. well she found this one in San Diego. i thought- hey why not drive down there with the kids for a quick trip to Sea World and then to pick up the chair. when i called the lady she was super nice and mentioned that she was in San Diego county and was no where near Sea World. so my next idea was to make it a trip for my absolutely fabulous husband and i to the wineries in Temecula. the nice lady mentioned that to get to the wineries it would take 45 minutes from her place. i should have gotten the clue this was going to be a far drive when she mentioned that she literally lived in the middle of orange groves and 30 minutes away from any grocery store.

so off we are both my husband and i on an adventure neither of us will ever forget. we left that evening after my mom came to watch the kids and we told her we would be 2 hours. in my defense the nice lady said it would only take an hour to get there and anyone who knows me knows i have ABSOLUTELY NO sense of direction. about an hour into our drive and as we see the blinking bubble (the destination) on our GPS and we are no where close to that bubble my husband looks at me and asks "what did you get us into? it truly is always an adventure with you!"  well here is the answer to his question-- almost 2 hours later we were in Pauma. ever heard of it? didn't think so. most people haven't and how could you this is what the "city" has--- one school, one post office, one restaurant,  a golf course and an airport (probably since that is how some people get there). i didn't get a real look at the city but we passed through orange groves and the scent was fantastic. and the two families we met there were super nice (another long story- ask me next time you see me it is one for the books).

well enough of "the story" there are so many details i am leaving out but i would end of writing a short essay if i told you all of it! besides you are here to see pictures so here are more...


he looks so innocent until he...

picks up some bugs and shows them to his sister

my princess after her brother mentions bugs

but like any loving sister who absolutely adores her big brother...

she checks out the bugs!

for all of you who may not know there is a special on LeilaPie's Facebook page for Spring photos. There will be live bunnies and a spring set-up to capture moments of your little ones. for all who mention "chicks" when they book there is a special surprise so call to book your session before the bunnies hop away...

XOXO
lisa

times are changing...

back when i took my senior photos (i won't mention how long ago that was) i went to a studio for my time slot, wore the black drape with pearls and the traditional cap and gown. well that has all changed now and boy am i jealous! senior photos are all about on location- what a dream!

let me introduce Brittny- she is a senior at a local high school and not just any high school. she attends middle college where high school students not only graduate from high school at the end of 4 years but they also graduate with college units. just recently i met up with Brittny at a local park and we had a blast! she brought her mom and little brother along and the three of them kept me laughing. her smile seriously just makes you want to smile! just take a look for yourself...


                                                  

doesn't she have the best smile?

and here is another radiant smile to prove it!

and of course we had a "serious" shot

 she looks great here too!

Brittany truly does have a fantastic smile that i know will take her many places. she is such a smart and fun young lady and i wish her the best for her future!

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