There are so many amazing places to say “I do” in the great outdoors and luckily, North Carolina is riddled with gems in this category. Beach, mountain, urban, we’ve got it all! The Blue Ridge Parkway Breathtaking views and close proximity to lovely Asheville. Check for permits and remember no real flowers allowed. Pisgah National […]

Each tape carried a little piece of someone’s story, a legacy – which through each session, editorial, elopement, or wedding – is what I’m striving to capture, so it only felt right to include them in this Retro Editorial ElopemenCheers to the pieces of our stories, the captured and the ones untold.

I’ve heart people say “Oh, we’re just eloping so we don’t need an engagement session!” or “It’s not a priority right now.” Don’t trick yourself into thinking you don’t need an engagement session — here’s why: 1. CONNECTION: You get to know your photographer and they get to know YOU TWO! Creating this connection prior […]

There are so many reasons to do a pre wedding or elopement adventure session when you decide to travel for your big day! Not only does it help you feel more comfortable and confident in front of my camera but it’s a great way to get to know the area!

When we think about intimacy, I think we’re conditioned to initially go to sex, or sultry grand gestures or fancy baths together – but I think intimacy is in the little looks no one gets to see, except on some magical rare occasions; your photographer.

“Leandra led with empathy in helping us navigate our tough decisions and unexpected challenges and worked with us to choose a third date when we were ready. So finally on October 4th. 2020 we were able to proceed with our wedding and she made the day (which I was expecting to be a very hard and emotional day) fun, enjoyable, and lighthearted and she knew exactly what to capture and when to capture it.”

These are the tools I use in my business as a photographer every day that I wouldn’t know how to live without!

Telling your family that you’ve decided to elope isn’t always easy. I interviewed my Dad, a former marriage therapist to help you navigate this convo!

Here’s how to plan your perfect all day elopement that was MADE for you and your love story. Think of it as just the most fun day ever in your eyes! Let’s dive in!

The forest fires were steamy and so was their love. Okay, that’s it I’m over it I thought it would be like a fun play on words but now I regret it. I don’t even know where to begin with Courtney and Matt. Since day 1 when we met over a year ago at a […]