Spring Cleaning! | Maryland Fine Art Photographer

Spring means cleaning.  Purging.  Renewal.  Yes, I do realize it's pushing summer at this point - please forgive me for being late to the party!

I am attempting to clean up my hard drive and make room for future sessions.  During this tedious, time consuming and generally not so fun task for me - I've decided to offer something fun for you!



Any session done prior to or during 2010 is up for grabs!  For the prices listed above you will receive all of your images on CD, for keeps.  Forever!  If you are interested please contact me soon, I will only be offering this sale until June 10th.  After June 10th, you will no longer be able to purchase images from these sessions.

A Very Precious Gift | Maryland Fine Art & Newborn Photographer

Do you remember baby Savannah's story?  I was able to get her in front of my camera yet again about 2 weeks after her birth.  Still so tiny and yet soooo feisty!  Not sure what this trend with feisty babies is about lately, but they all seem to have something else in mind when I come to play!








To be honest with you - she taught me a few things.  Remember I said that it was her birth that taught me a big lesson?  2 weeks later, she did it again.  This baby just didn't want to sleep!  It may seem like that wasn't true, but she just wasn't happy unless she was right with Mom.  And you know what?  That's ok. Why shouldn't it be?  Why should I have something specific in mind and force the issue if baby isn't happy?  I would have missed out on things like this.







I will still offer traditional posed newborn shots to clients, but only to an extent.  My heart leaps at the emotion driven images I get when there are connections shown between people.  And people tend to let these emotions out so much easier with their newborns!






Congratulations again Mom and Dad on your little miracle!  

Newest Addition! | Maryland Fine Art & Birth Photographer

I am really excited to officially announce the newest addition to kg.leaf photography - birth photography! I have really fallen in love (hard) for this type of imagery, and I am anxious to continue building this area of my portfolio.  How about a special?




In case you're wondering exactly what birth photography is, here's an overview:

It's about hard work.


It's about support.


It's about emotion.


It's about a love so big and strong you didn't realize it was possible.


It's about new life, new beginnings and new hope.



But mostly, it's about a new chapter in your family's story.  And nothing is more precious than that.






Whether you are having a natural birth or a planned c-section, birth photography can capture images you will cherish for years to come.  There are a few things you need to know before considering birth photography:

-contact your hospital and make sure you understand their photography policy.  Some hospitals do not allow photography during the actual delivery, some may not allow it at all.  This will be a big determining factor in whether or not birth photography is for you.

-make sure you understand your hospital's visitor policy.  Some hospitals place a number on how many people can be with mom in the labor and delivery room.  If there is a limit, as your birth photographer I will count as one of your visitors.  Please be aware of this.

-birth photography is about capturing your story as it happens.  Just as there are no guarantees in labor, there are no guarantees with birth photography.  I cannot promise certain shots.  What I capture depends on labor progression and most importantly your baby's health.  I will be honoring any hospital requests to shut my camera off.  While I cannot guarantee specific shots - I can promise that you will love the story you see through my eyes.

This special is for anyone that is currently pregnant and planning on delivering in 2012.  Space is limited, so please contact me today if you are interested in booking!  You can see more birth photography images on my website www.kgleafphotography.com under the birth gallery.

Ashley + David = Married! | Virginia Fine Art & Wedding Photographer

Those of you that know me know that I don't typically do weddings.  Especially weddings that I'm actually IN.  But how could I resist not taking some pictures of my little sister's wedding?  The best part was that I got to shoot what I wanted to shoot, as I wanted to shoot it and still be involved as a bridesmaid.  She looked beautiful and he only had eyes for her.  My heart is so happy for them!

Getting ready is where all of the fun happens.  

I couldn't resist this.  She's got a pretty sensitive scalp, but still found a way to make it fun. :)

Still has her sense of humor.  :)  This was the last play time we got before crunch time came. 

You're going to have to imagine a simple yet sweet and love filled ceremony, it's not quite customary for a bridesmaid to be snapping pictures while the ceremony is in progress.  :)  I did get them alone afterwards, which is my other favorite part! 

Congratulations you two!  I wish you the happiest of years to come.  Love you both.