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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.
to my photo journal
Welcome
Little Clementine, your session was THIIIIIIIS much fun! As you can see, this Family was so happy and excited to welcome Clementine to the Family. Now-big-sister, Juniper literally could not stop kissing her baby sister and I was all about capturing it. I mean.. just how gorgeous can these two girls be?? Of course, […]
May 5, 2023
… and then there were four! <3 I could hardly contain my excitement about introducing you to the newest addition to one of my favorite families: Baby Olivia. She is PERFECT and looks EXACTLY the same as her big sister, Stella. ( see here) Little Stella is just so vey smitten with her baby sister […]
May 25, 2022
It is always such an honor when long term ‘used-to-be-a-client-now-a-wonderful-friend’ comes back to me to capture her second pregnancy. The little boy in front of my lens just a few years ago has now become an adorable and smart young man and is ready to be a BIG BROTHER. When asked: ‘ Levi, what are […]
March 24, 2022
Addison and Oakley – Twin Milestone Photo Session Just how adorable can these two babies get? Seriously… It was such a pleasure to have them back at the studio for their milestone session to follow up on their adorable newborn images. ( In case you missed them, click here) There is always something so magical […]
September 1, 2020
Baby River – Best Baby Photography Studio Grand Junction Check out this ADORABLE Newborn Photo Session showcasing little Baby River and his loving Family! Just how perfect can a little boy be?! He was so good throughout the whole session. Look at him holding onto his Mommy’s hands… He also came accompanied by his new […]
June 2, 2020
MOJI – Professional Pet Portraits Grand Junction – Part 2 Here we are with the second post about our new addition to my own Family: Moji. ( In case you missed the first part, be sure to catch up here: https://csillaleonard.com/moji-grand-junction-pet-photographer/) This time we stepped outside to the area where we always walk the little […]
May 13, 2020
Romeo – Best Pet Photographer Grand Junction CO After a GORGEOUS Fall Family Session ( see here ) these adorable kids got a Puppy for Christmas! Of course, we had to capture this amazing time for them. This Puppy will be the dog the kids grow up with and will always remember as a Family […]
February 18, 2020
