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Welcome to my Blog!

Hi! I'm a photographer located in Southern California. I am very passionate about what I do. I love capturing a moment in time that will be a memory forever. Portraits of my family, friends, vacations and life experiences are my treasures. I feel honored to capture these moments for you and your family. My goal is to be your one and only photographer. I want to capture your treasured moments with your family throughout the years. I am so thankful to have clients that I now call lifetime friends. 

The most important thing to me is my family and friends. I cherish the time I get to spend with them. I live in Orange County with my dog, Mr Sniffle Snuggles. Most people just call him Mr. I love the simple things in life. I laugh, a lot, and most people say too loudly.... I am a horrible cook but I'm really trying to work on that :-) 

I just completed my second year in business :-) Wow, where does the time go? I am determined to take the photography industry by storm or make an edible homemade Mac and Cheese. Which ever comes first.....

Please make sure to bookmark this page and come visit from time to time. I will post updated photography, introduce you to new friends "clients", keep you updated on new happenings in my life and what ever random things I think you might find interesting.

See you soon,

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Amazing Hair Stylist Located In Huntington Beach!

Saturday, September 4, 2010 Posted in Bella Foto Workshops, Business, Friends, Personal

I just wanted to share the wealth with the world. I think its unfair if I don’t tell everyone about Cat. She is the best hair stylist! Just recently she was kind enough to donate a haircut, deep condition and a blow out to the Bella Foto Workshop on August 29th. Kristy Espino was the lucky winner! Cat works at the prestigious City Salon on Main st in Huntington Beach :-) She does cuts, color, color correction, smoother, and extension and that is open for appointments 7 days a week.  The Salon # is 714-969-1800.

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Cat is an Ohio State graduate with a BA in psychology. Her background is part of what makes her perfect behind the chair as a hairdresser. She is able to help her clients get creative and feel at their best. Cat’s goal as a stylist is to make her clients feel good about themselves both inside and out. She thinks of herself as working in an industry that she loves and she strives to share that with each and every client. She uses her skill and knowledge of her craft as a tool to help others achieve their personal best. A team player at heart, she is always willing to lend a hand to make the salon a great place to visit. She wants to be a successful individual inside a thriving business. Even though she was born in North Carolina, she loves calling Huntington Beach home because of its energy and awesome weather.

When you book your appointment with Cat tell her I said hi!

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Bella Foto Workshop attendees, Orange County Ca

Monday, August 30, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Meet some of the workshop attendees from the last workshop!
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Marlene Tarango
Tell us about your family…Tell us about your family… My family is the cutest family ever.  I have a wonderful Husband (Art) and he is an amzing father to our son Matthew. Matthew is our sunshine and makes us laugh everyday because he is complety silly and incredibly cute.  My husband is a firefighter paramedic and my son just turned 16 months old.
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I love all types of music really depends on my mood if I want to be calm and relax I listen to Jazz or something along the line of Michael Buble’
Guilty pleasure is candy, chocolate.. I need chocolate everyday really.. You might be able to tell when you see me.. ha jk
Kelle McWatt
Tell us about your family…My husband is Australian and divine…..I am from NZ and we have two little Californian babies Siena Malibu 5 and George Boston 3 & 1/2 we love the outdoors, loud music, reading and hanging out together.
What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming workshop? Learning some of the technical side of photography sometimes I see a shot and I know how I want it to look but I cant operate or manipulate the camera to get what I want….
What is your favorite thing to photograph? My kids my husband and happy moments….anything with spectacular and unique lighting

What kind of music is your favorite? Anything except heavy metal we love music.
What is your guilty pleasure? Where do I start…….I love great food and sharing it with good friends, Gourmet chocolates, flowers, red wine, sunsets- sunrises!!!!
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Kristy Espino

Tell us about your family…
My husband, Geoff (pronounced “Jeff”), and I have been together for 14 years.  We were married in 2006 and we welcomed our first daughter, Danielle, in 2007.  On July 19th, we had our second daughter, Jacklyn.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?
Events and occasions…birthdays…weddings…performances…sporting events…basically people living life….not necessarily portraits or still life…
What kind of music is your favorite?
Pop, oldies and coffee house
What is your guilty pleasure?
SO embarassed to admit this….I like to watch Maury (aka…”Who’s Your Daddy?”).  I don’t TiVo it or anything, but I’ll watch it when I am home during the summer months!

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Jessica Stewart
Tell us about your family… I am a wife & a mama to 3 girls. 11, 9 (almost), and 7.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?
sunsets

What kind of music is your favorite?
country

What is your guilty pleasure?
Cheese, chocolate and vodka :~)
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Jessie Pettigrew
What is your favorite thing to photograph? I LOVE capturing images that will last a life time. Photos, that when u look at it, it captures all the emotions and memories in that moment. When u look at it, its as if it were yesterday.

What kind of music is your favorite?
Im a fan of all types, different moods, call for different types of music.
What is your guilty pleasure?

I love playing computer games, can literally send all day on them.

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Jason, Huntington Beach, Ca

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Posted in Family, Headshots

My little Brother Jason just recently turned 23! Wow, I just realized I can’t continue to claim I’m 24 years old if my younger brother passes me in age……  I guess he’ll just have to be 23 forever :-)

Jay came down to spend some time with me on his birthday. We like to bond over sushi. We challenge each other to see who can handle the most wasabi and saracha. Ya, I know, not such a smart way to enjoy your food but, thats how we roll. We had such a great time.

I’m so lucky to have the relationship I do with my brother. I love him so much! I enjoy my brother :-) Not everyone can say they actually enjoy their siblings. Jason is so talented. I love reading his stories and hearing about the ideas he comes up with. I think its kinda funny and awesome that I find myself coming to my baby brother for advice. He always leads me in the right direction and helps take my worries away.

I thought it would be a great way to document the weekend by taking a couple birthday portraits of him. Normally I have to twist his arm to get him to take a picture and if he is reluctant enough to give in and take the picture he makes a silly face. Here are the images we got. He is soooo handsome!!!!

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Happy Birthday Jason!!! I love you!

Xoxo,

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Rolling Down the river :-)

Monday, August 2, 2010 Posted in Friends, Fun

This blog is a little late, but better than never right?

A few weeks ago  I was in Montana for the Bella Foto Workshop. My photo BFF Tracy Thompson and her hubby Matt took me fly fishing. I had the best time! I actually caught a fish! It was the coolest thing. I can’t remember if I caught the fish first or myself… Yes I said myself. I was so worried about catching my hook on Tracy and Matt. I guess I should have payed a little more attention to not hooking myself. I laughed so hard I almost cried. Matt had to unhook me.

Some how we forgot the anchor so we would tie the raft up or lodge it on some rocks while we all got out and fished. That worked great until one time apparently we didn’t get it stuck enough. We were all fishing when Tracy yell that our raft was rolling down the river with out us! Poor Matt. He had to run down the river a head of the raft to swim across and catch it. Now its a funny story. Then it was terrifying. We were all alone half way down the river and as you all know I’m not the bestest swimmer…  But Matt saved the day.

When we got off the river Tracy and I were filled with energy and decided to Karaoke to every song on the radio, at the top of our lungs.

All in all we had an amazing time. I look forward to doing it again.

Here are some snap shots of our day rolling down the river :-)

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The Bella Foto Workshop!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

We did it!

It was Amazing!

We rocked it!

There I was in Montana, standing in the middle of the meeting room. I was filled with excitement. Tracy and I had worked our booties off to get to this day.

I couldn’t have asked for the day to be more perfect. Our attendees where absolutely amazing. They were all so sweet and thirsted for knowledge. We all had a great time. By the end of the workshop the girls were asking when the next class was going to be.

Tracy took the time to visit local salons and business to get special prizes for the attendees. It was so exciting when the girls won prizes. We had over $1500 worth of giveaways.

It was a great feeling to have a room full of people who all value photography and wanted to learn how to photograph and document their families the best way possible. I am so excited for the next workshop :-)

Here are some images that were taken at the last workshop.

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Playing catch-up

Friday, July 23, 2010 Posted in Bella Foto Workshops, Business, Friends, Photography

Last week was a  whirlwind of controlled chaos :-) I flew into Billings, Montana on Friday the 16th. From the moment I arrived Tracy and I were on a mission! We were determined to make the very first Bella Foto Workshop a huge success. Let me just say, it wasn’t the easiest job….

We ran everywhere and by everywhere I mean EVE-RY-WHERE. We started by visiting the venue. We realized we had some work a head of us to vamp the place up. Then we had to get the books printed for the attendees. That was a pain in the butt in itself. The first place we went to wouldn’t have them done in time. The second place was under construction because of the tornado that just raised havoc in Billings. The third place seemed to be the one, until the computer wouldn’t recognize the cord to my hard drive (where all the information was). We were across town and they needed us to then email the info. Without a computer in hand that caused a bump in the road. Thank goodness for Tracy’s amazing husband! He was able to jump on her computer and save the day by getting the info to the printing center. Then we proceeded to pick up gifts that were donated, (all over town). That sort of chaos continued until the late hours of the night.

I woke up Saturday morning with a sore throat. A sore throat! A day before the workshop where I was to be speaking in front of a room full of people for hours. I was terrified. We did the last minute errands then headed home to do a mock workshop. We called it a early night and decided we better both get our butts in bed and rest up for the big event.

I will be blogging all about the workshop and include some pictures soon :-) But for now, let me just say it was amazing!

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Meet our workshop attendees!!! {Bella Foto Workshops}

Saturday, July 17, 2010 Posted in Bella Foto Workshops

Our workshop will start in just over 12 hours and Tracy and I are giddy with excitement!! We cannot wait to meet all the fab momma’s that are coming!

We have lots of surprises in store… see you all tomorrow! Blog posts to follow on how the workshop went!

xoxo-Leann & Tracy

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Meet our attendee’s!

Jasa

Tell us about your family…
I am married to Jim. We have been together for 11 years and married for 7. We have 4 children that are my world; Brayden(9), Brookelyn(5), Braxton(4) and Breelyn(2).

What is your favorite thing to photograph?
I take photos of everything! But the only ones that ever turn out great are wildlife or lighting! I love to capture the moment, but i don’t feel that I am doing that! I am not capturing the emotions for some reason.

What kind of music is your favorite?
All time 80’s hair bands! but listen to country too

What is your guilty pleasure?
I love to read! To escape to a different world for 20 minutes keeps my sanity.

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Katie

Tell us about your family… My family consists of my wonderful husband, Nick, and our three little ones, Nicholas, 5, Owen, 3, and Sarabeth, 1. There’s never a dull moment at our house.

What is your favorite thing to photograph? My kiddos, of course.

What kind of music is your favorite? I like a little of everything.

What is your guilty pleasure? Right now, it’s ready the Stieg Larsson trilogy.

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Cynde

Tell us about your family…

My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have three kids: Kyleigh, 10; Seth, 9; and Ethan, 6. Our pets are: Tink, an 18 year old kitty; Roxy, a 4 year old chocolate lab; and two rabbits named Wabbit and G.O.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?

My kids; where I grew up; objects; the beauty around me. Everything!

What kind of music is your favorite?

Pretty much anything but rap and the “hyperactive” classical music (for lack of a better description).

What is your guilty pleasure?

Farm Town game on Facebook

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Meri

Tell us about your family…

I am married to my Best Friend Dennis Conroy. the Mother of one BEAUTIFUL little girl Hayden~Saylor, whom you have captured on film BEAUTIFULLY! AND I am PREGNANT! We are expecting a little boy to arrive sometime around August 27th… hopefully SOONER! LoL! We are a fun, outgoing and happy Family. We moved here from Michigan last July and LOVE Bozeman.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?
My daughter, my husband and soon to be my son!

What kind of music is your favorite?
I love and appreciate all different kinds… I own litterally own a bit of EVERYTHING

What is your guilty pleasure?
My guilty pleasure…. hmmm…… i don’t feel guilty about any of my pleasures… I’m preggo and my hubbs gave me Carte’ blanc for now…. but probably a fast food hamburger from either burger king or A beef and cheddar sandwich from arby’s LOL ORRRR Naps in the afternoon with Hayden!

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Yvonne

I am also attaching a picture of my son, Carson, he just turned 5 months! My husband, Riley and I are really blessed, he’s such a good baby. We have been married for 3 years, but together for a lot more. I work at Stockman Bank as a Real Estate Loan Officer. My husband owns his own concrete company, Kelly Concrete.

Of course the best thing to photograph is my son and my husband. I grew up on a farm, so I also enjoy taking pictures of animals and scenery. My husband loves the old cars, so I am sure we’ll be taking lots of pictures of those as well!

My favorite musuic depends on my mood for the day. I think the only thing I don’t really listen to often is Opera!

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Kerry

Tell us about your family… I am happily married with 3 kiddos. My oldest daughter is 15, next is my 8 year old daughter and then we have a 3 year old boy!

What is your favorite thing to photograph? my kids and weird/interesting things.

What kind of music is your favorite? as long as it has a good beat or good lyrics, I am down!

What is your guilty pleasure? not sure I should share that. ok, maybe dark chocolate.

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Casey

Tell us about your family… My husband and I have two children- a boy and a
girl. Maclain is 2 and 1/2 and Wynstin is 3 months.

What is your favorite thing to photograph?.. my kids

What kind of music is your favorite?… I really like anything mello.

What is your guilty pleasure?… looking at photo blogs and getting ideas.

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Liz

Tell us about your family… I have a brilliant 20 month old son, Cabrin, and the most supportive and loving husband, Christian, ever. I am very blessed to stay at home with Cabrin and enjoy every second of him! And I am also very blessed that Christian supports my obsession with photography!

What is your favorite thing to photograph? Besides my son, I love to photograph people in general. I also love to shoot old barns and horses, I always make my husband stop the car on road trips if I spot any barns along the way ; )

What kind of music is your favorite? Rock, Bluegrass, Classical- love it all!

What is your guilty pleasure? Clearance racks specifically at the Gap : )

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Jacque

Tell us about your family…
My husband David, my black lab Drifter and our kitty Oliver and Baby Lorang on the way due Sept 10!
What is your favorite thing to photograph?
My dog and my nieces and nephew, soon my own baby.
What kind of music is your favorite?
Jack Johnson, John Prine, classic rock, really anything.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Horrible sweet tooth

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Elizabeth

Tell us about your family… I’m married to a wonderful man who after 5 years of being together, still kisses me every morning before he goes to work. I have 3 beautiful children, my oldest is Kennedy, and she just became a teenager! (13 going on 30 for real), my amazing son, Cruz (pronounced cruise, and yes I had a big crush on Tom Cruise hence my inspiration), Cruz is 11 years old. My little surprise (or maybe I should say big surprise), Bailey who is age 2 will be 3 in September but already wearing 5t’s. Finally my bonus child Tristen, age 8. He is my stepson. I am very fortunate to have such great kids that challenge me daily and love me unconditionally!!

What is your favorite thing to photograph? children

What kind of music is your favorite? lately I’ve been influenced by my 13 year old daughter, so Lady Gaga, and Black Eyed Peas, and of course, new country (5 years in Texas is responsible for that acquired taste)

What is your guilty pleasure? Brownie Batter! weird I know but true!

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Rebekah

Tell us about your family…

I have the two girls that you have seen. A real fun loving dog (rottie). And my husband and I have been together now for about 14 plus years. I was born and raised in Cal.

What is your favorite thing to photograph? My girls, wildlife, almost anything God has made outside

What kind of music is your favorite? Christian or anything but rap

What is your guilty pleasure? ??????

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Carly

What is your favorite thing to photograph? landscape/sunsets and people

What kind of music is your favorite? indie

What is your guilty pleasure? true blood

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Introducing Jackson and Reagan Miranda!!!

Thursday, July 15, 2010 Posted in Clients, Family, Friends, Personal, infants

I am so behind on my blogging, I won’t bore you with all my excuses (but they are good).

One of my very bestest friends just had her babies! Beth and I have been friends for over 15 years. (Wow that makes us sound old :-( ) You may remember Beth and Randy from their maternity pictures earlier this year. I am so thrilled to present Jackson and Reagan to you all. I was so excited to meet these little bitty people! Its amazing how you can hold a baby and instantly love them. I am so greatful to be a part of documenting the lives and growth of Beth and Randy’s family.

So here are the first of many, many portraits to come!

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Here is Jackson Bradley Miranda.

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Here is Reagan Faith Miranda.

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And just a little note to Beth…. I love you my dear friend and I am so happy for you. I am also so happy for Jackson and Reagan. They couldn’t have been born to better parents.

xoxo

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Bobby and Christina

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Posted in Clients, Engagement, Friends, Photography

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing Bobby and Christina. You may recognize Christina from a previous blog, The Yumminess That Is Christina. This photo shoot was so much fun. As you can tell by the images below they were both very comfortable being in front the camera. It was so nice to watch the interaction between the two of them. The love just exudes when they are around each other. Bobby and Christina met years ago when they both work for the same store in the mall. Christina said there was an attraction from the start but she really knew there was something there when he held the dust pan for her when she had to sweep up the store. He was a gentleman from the start. I love the images below because you can look at them and feel the love that they have for each other.

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Fun at the park

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Posted in Children, Clients, Mini Sessions, Photography

Can you say energizer bunny?!? Let me introduce you to Trevor and Ariah. These two are the cutest little ones! Boy oh boy do they have energy :-) We had a mini session at the park. I had so much fun with them. Let me tell ya, I needed a nap when we were done :-)  I think these images capture their personalities perfectly.

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