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This is where stories turn into images—and images turn into something you can feel every time you walk past them on your wall. Each session I photograph is built around connection: the quiet in-between moments, the big laughter, the way your family or your pet simply is in this season of life. My goal isn’t perfection—it’s honesty, emotion, and art that feels like you.
Here on the blog, you’ll find a closer look behind the sessions, the people (and pets) I get to work with, and the moments that don’t always make it into a gallery but absolutely deserve to be remembered. Think of it as a collection of stories—real, personal, and beautifully ordinary in the best way.
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Welcome
Some babies arrive with a calm, peaceful presence, and sweet little Eiza was one of them. She settled right into her session, snoozing through so much of it while looking absolutely precious in her tiny lavender outfit. That little bunny almost looked like it had found its new best friend. This session was especially meaningful […]
July 2, 2026
Some sessions seem to check every box. Ashley and Zach’s maternity session included gorgeous evening light, a stunning location, two dogs who were convinced they should be involved in every photograph, and a baby who will be making an appearance very soon. This portrait of Ashley felt like the perfect place to start. The soft […]
June 22, 2026
A first birthday session is always a little unpredictable, and that’s exactly what makes them so much fun. One-year-olds have their own plans, their own schedules, and absolutely no interest in following a photographer’s agenda. Mikie J was no exception—and honestly, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. This sweet family joined me for […]
June 15, 2026
One of my favorite things about photographing growing families is getting to watch the story keep unfolding. I have had the honor to photograph many ‘Stephens Babies’ over the last decade and now here we are with Kate and Jake’s baby number three already wrapped up in a tiny mint blanket and completely stealing the […]
May 22, 2026
Some families just stay with you and you become great Friends —and Jena and Luis are exactly that. I still remember photographing them with their first baby girl, back when everything felt brand new and a little bit unknown. Fast forward to now, and here they are again… a little more experienced, a little more […]
March 31, 2026
I’ve been photographing Marcia and Denver’s family for almost ten years now, which means I’ve watched Kaitlyn and Connor grow from little kids into the confident, kind humans they are today. They also happen to be my niece and nephew, which makes sessions like this one even more meaningful. Marcia and Denver have always been […]
January 7, 2026
Coming soon… Here are some of our favorites from this photo session – BABY LEANDER – Best Baby Photographer Grand Junction About the artist – BABY LEANDER – Best Baby Photographer Grand Junction Csilla Leonard Fine Art Portraits is a professional Newborn Photography Studio in Grand Junction, CO. We also specialize in maternity and family […]
January 7, 2026
Ted was not immediately convinced that the studio was his idea of a good time — and honestly, that’s completely fair. New smells, new sounds, new space… it can be a lot, especially for a cat. Ted took his time, stayed cautious, and made it very clear that he was going to move at his […]
January 7, 2026
Duke doesn’t play fetch — he lives it. From the moment his paws hit the grass and his Dad makes the first throw, everything else fades away. The frisbee becomes the plan, the goal, and quite possibly the meaning of life. Duke is an Australian Shepherd with laser focus, endless athleticism, and a joy for […]
December 31, 2025
Watching families return as they grow is one of the quiet joys of my job as a newborn photographer. I first photographed Dutton when he was a newborn ( see here), and getting to welcome this family back to the studio with baby Hudson felt both familiar and brand new at the same time. I […]
December 25, 2025
