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My name is Leeka! I am Cincinnati based Wedding and Portrait Photographer and here you will find mix of my professional and personal pictures. I am a natural light photographer. My style is artistic, fresh, modern and playful! Just to say the least- I LOVE taking pictures! I get a {little} carried away with my camera! :-)
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I love spontaneous photoshoots! When we went to grab a dinner one night, we were told that the wait list is 45 minutes 
. But… the sky cleared up from the rain and I saw this pretty field behind the buildings… And so we decided to snap some photos! Oksana is gorgeous as usual! 
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You might not remember this gorgeous girl, but she is one of the first few friends who trusted me to take her photographs in those early days of learning my new camera. I remember taking her Belly Love pictures under the rain and also her little boy newborn pictures once he was born. She was one of those friends who encouraged me to continue learning and taking pictures no matter what! She is stunning and fun and just so kind! I loved taking her pictures once again! :)These are just few of my faves! Enjoy! 
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My mom is SO talented. Every time she makes something I can not even find the words to describe how beautiful it is. This was a Birthday Gift for my little girl and I can not wait to have her wear this for a photo session. This was just a quick “try it on” session! lol
More then often I stop everything I do and look at my little girl just to realize HOW FAST she is growing and that each day she looks a tiny bit different. So often I wish for a Magic Wand so I could stop the time for a few days, when she was newborn, or rewind it to some funniest moments with her and “re-watch” it over and over again….It is so common in our culture to run, consume ourselves with work, friends, obligations, I mean, how many times do we spend hours away on facebook? How many of you are blocking at least two hours a day to watch your favorite shows? I know I am the one guilty of it just as well. Seems like we spend our life searching for happiness and contentment in something else, somewhere else but NOW, in and with what’s in front of us. Today I want to ask you to block some time off from your day and spend it with loved one: family member, a child, niece, grandma…Life is way to short and the precious moments we often overlook are gone before we even realize it.
This little’s guy favorite toy- Magic Wand! :)) I love HIM DEARLY!!! He’s the cutest! 
Dearest Melissa and my wonderful friend Lana! I love you so much! Thank You Sweetest Melissa for going an extra mile for me to deliver yet again fabulous hair! And thank you my DEAREST Amazing friend Lana for dropping everything and driving to me for a spontaneous photoshoot to capture Melissa’s Amazing Job! It took 3 and a half hours or so, we prayed to Hair Gods for my hair to not be bright orange…. Totally worth it!
My Gorgeous Lana!
No matter what location we choose for the photoshoot, I rarely run into any kind of problems…That is until I took Elena to the Newport on the Levee that night. We were both taking our time, walking around the place, me with my 70-200 mm lens and Elena with her basket full of clothes and accessories. Two of us, minding our own business, absolutely not attracting any attention right?…. Well, I add there were some kind of event going on, a concert of some kind… So when out of nowhere appeared a man in the uniform and asked us who are we and what are we doing here- I was totally speechless and unprepared… I tried to sound authoritative as I gave him my card and said: ” Hi, I am a professional photographer and we are just working on the portfolio building photoshoot for this young beautiful lady over here”…. well, the guy did not even wanted to see my card… ” Lady, did you arrange this with management? I have no idea of no photoshoot going on here today and this is private property and you are trespassing… ” Oh well, so much for a fun Urban Look and a pretty view of Cincinnati… Thanks to my past client BUlent as he arranged a little talk with one of the managers on duty and we were allowed to “wrap up” our photo shoot in 20 minutes.. Seriously? …. :)) People who know me- KNOW I do not do photoshoot in 20 minutes, unless it is my daughter Gabriella… So, long story short we were moved on the side of the building where photoshoot continued… We still attracted attention.. The bunch of cyclist in bright yellow suits were screaming : ” OH, looking beautiful” and whistling approvingly as Elena stroked another pose for me… It ended up being a fun session, regardless of the circumstances and that is what usually happens anyway. I make it work. Location, weather..it all matters to some point, when I am facing a dilemma- I got to make it work, there is no tomorrow, later, rescheduling, life is too short- I got to make it work NOW!
I love when someone asks me for a mini session to get their headshot! Libby is beautiful!
I love love. When I see two people in love it just makes me happy. And especially when they are my friends AND I get a chance to photograph them!!!! On Monday we spontaneously set up a photoshoot in Downtown Cincinnati ( THANKS to long weekend!!!!) and got some amazing photographs! I know they both are dying to see some shots, so I decided to post this teaser here! Aren’t they ONE HOT looking couple????
Enjoy!
I can not believe that June is almost GONE! Before we know it, fall with it’s beautiful colors is going to be here! I can honestly say that end of August and Beginning of September are my favorite times here in Cincinnati and it’s surroundings! So many amazing places have been discovered by me and my clients this summer! I am forever thankful for that! The myth about Ohio greyness is gone forever! :0) Yes, it rains a lot here and you really have to LOOK for that magical place, but once you found it- you want to get lost in it forever … well I agree to get lost in it as long as I have my camera and a cute kid to photograph…OK, and my Mac too.. :))) I am spoiled. I can not be called a Wild Child of Nature and proudly be seen out in the wild with no gadgets- I will go crazy, or hurt someone! Honest. I need me some internet, and music… At least a good book will do!
I am currently booking for August and September, make sure to reserve your spot soon, not many dates left. I think Fall is the BEST time for Family pictures! Don’t You?
At this moment I am super excited to offer a chance to win a Free 2 Hour Session with my studio ( has to be redeemed by the end of 2010) to every person who will spread the word about me and this blog! Come on, my Facebook friends! Just post this on your wall, or Tweet about it and every post/tweet gives you a chance to win! As an add on bonus you will also receive this Cutest Necklace with your favorite picture in it! The winner will be announced on Sunday!
Good Luck!
Oh my! I just got a delivery and it is one of the cutest gift ideas ever! At least I think so! I got it for one of my beloved clients as a Thank You for referring me to so many clients- but now I want one too! :))) Isn’t it SUPER cute?
