T Minus 2 Days | Smith Mountain Lake Maternity Fine Art & Photographer

A few weeks ago I had an out of town birth session to look forward to.  My little sister was bringing a new baby into the family!  I got there two days before her due date, determined not to be traveling while she was in labor (like the last time I had an out of town birth session!).  We shot this session the night before her due date.  Turns out I got there just in time...she started labor the next day!  Sticking with my trend of sending my maternity clients into labor.  This is the third time I've done a session and had Mom go into labor within a week.  Seriously ladies...contact me for a session because I think there's something to it!  ;)

I love heading to this part of the country for sessions, because there is such an abundance of places to shoot.  It's never boring, and always gorgeous.




Can you believe the cuteness that is this belly?











I'll be putting up the birth session soon, don't miss it!

It's a.....!!! | Maryland Fine Art & Maternity Photographer

It's a gender reveal!!  My sister in law and I cooked up a really, really fun way to share the news of the sex of her baby.  I'm so excited to be a part of this, and to help share the news with the world!  I had so much fun, I really look forward to doing more of these in the future.








Can you see what that says?  It says "you can plan now with confidence".  How cool is that??




And the moment you've all been waiting for!!  :)





I was able to sneak the big brother in for a few shots.  According to him, his mom is having a "brudder" named Javin, just like him.  Haha!






Congratulations you guys on the upcoming birth of your baby BOY!  :)  Can't wait to meet my new nephew.

In Wait | Maryland Fine Art & Maternity Photographer

I loved meeting this couple.  They are awaiting the birth of their first child, sex unknown.  I'm not sure how they can stand the suspense!  I can barely stand it, and it's not even my baby.  :)  Mom-to-be is due on Christmas Eve.  What an amazing Christmas present this baby will be!  I will be attending their birth, capturing all the beautiful details of their first little one.  I can't wait.





























Stay tuned to see this couple's beautiful baby!

Perfect Timing | Maryland Fine Art Maternity Photographer

There's something so amazing about an expectant mother.  I love hearing about their thoughts and dreams for their new little ones, and I especially love hearing the names they choose for their new child and why they chose the name.  I had a great time with this couple, listening to her tell me about her little girls (yes, twins!) reminded me of how I felt when I was pregnant with my daughters.

The other thing amazing about this session is we got it in JUST in time - their babies arrived 2 days later.  I can't wait to meet them in the next few weeks!  Mom says they have heads full of hair.  I just know they're beautiful.  :) 

Congratulations Mom and Dad on the birth of your brand new baby girls!  

Best of 2011 | Maryland Fine Art Photographer

Wow, 2011 just passed us by in a blur, didn't it? Looking back, I had so many wonderful sessions that were memorable for numerous reasons. I met so many wonderful new people, people I would love to work with again. I know this post is a bit late, but better late than never right?

A year in review, kg.leaf photography. My favorites from all of the wonderful sessions I was blessed to have last year!

My lovely daughter turned 9.

The delicious newborn babies I got to meet.

A very special styled session, 1950's modern housewife. Which was a gift to her husband to announce her pregnancy.

The first (and I pray not the last) birth I've been oh so blessed to be a part of.

Destination photographer, Rehoboth Beach.

Two local photographers asked me to capture memories for their families.

The 2nd annual minis benefiting the FRM.

So many beautiful girls.

So many handsome boys.

And many gorgeous families

What a year. I cannot wait to see what 2012 has in store for me! Thank you all so much for not only allowing me to be a part of your memories, but for being a part of mine too.