Archive for January 2015
M4H P52 : Week 3
M4H P52 3/52 [LIGHT] While out at the Montgomery Zoo celebrating a sweet boy’s 1st birthday, I was able to capture an image of my son that is a bit different that my usual “style.” Actually, I captured a few of them, but I submitted one in particular to the M4H P52 Challenge for this…
Read MoreM4H P52 : Week 2
M4H P52[STORYTELLING] 2/52 “Oh how I love this! The lil’ one in the middle…she’s my Sweet Caroline. She’s the unexpected joy that made me a mother. Tomorrow, she’s starting a new chapter in her life, and in two days, we’ll celebrate 9 years with this precious girl. Tonight, as we celebrate with a few close…
Read MoreLife in Loud – 13th Guest Feature
If you’ve been following along, you may remember that I was able to attend a retreat with the Founders of Life in Loud. I had a fantastic photography experience there – styled models and some lifestyle session practice – and of course, I was in sunny Watercolor, Florida! Even freezing cold, that place is gorgeous!…
Read MoreYoung Family Christmas Photos
Montgomery | Alabama | Family Photographer Amazing what stepping out and just inviting someone to your home can do! This sweet Mommy and I formed a quick friendship and bond with our little girls, and I’m thankful that the military life brought us together and that we know we can count on each other! Let…
Read MoreStudio : Ziegenfuss Family Christmas
I am so excited that I had the opportunity to take this family’s Christmas session in my new studio! Believe it or not, this sweet family lives about 5 minutes within walking distance from me, and our husbands work together. Love it when the military brings new families into our lives to befriend! And, as…
Read MoreM4H P52 : Week 1
Jump. If you’ve been following along, you might remember that I’ve been told to “jump.” Jump in. Both feet…get them wet. So, a couple of years ago, I heard of the very well-known Sarah Cornish of My Four Hens Photography. I heard some time after that via other friends who are photographers of this thing…
Read MoreChallenges for 2015
As another year has come and gone, I’m thinking of the previous two years that I’ve had my Shelby Leigh Photography “creative outlet” Facebook page turned business page. My initial intentions with a creative outlet page was simply to take pictures and share them, and as a friend suggested, to keep them off my private…
Read MoreEiff Family Christmas Photos
If you’ve been following, you’ll know that I had the honor of capturing a few special memories for the Eiff Family with the birth of their sweet baby boy. Grateful beyond words that this family has now let me capture two of their Family Christmas Card sessions…last year’s session was so inspiring, I might one…
Read MoreWelcoming 2015 : Goals for Shelby Leigh Photography
On this dreary January 2nd day of 2015, by 4:00 pm, I feel rather accomplished! First, I’m blogging! Yes! Second, and more importantly, I have closed out 2014 by filing my Alabama taxes and renewing my business licenses. This might sound silly to other small business owners, but it’s a lot of work learning the…
Read MoreA Newborn Hospital Visit
It isn’t everyday that I’m afforded the opportunity to drop in on sweet newborn babies in the hospital, though I would LOVE that opportunity via birth sessions or in-hospital first glimpse sessions! But this particular day I stopped in to see my sweet friend after delivering her darling baby boy. I didn’t even bring my…
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