Despite this evening in May being close to 100 degrees, it was one of the best times I’ve ever had photographing a couple <3. Rob and Madison are the bomb!! They’re beautiful, hilarious, and just a wondrous mix of thoughtfulness and being carefree <3. Happy one month and 15 days of marriage, y’all!! 😀 With […]

On this chilly December day, I’m so happy to be sharing the friendship shoot of these three precious girls :D. For warmth, color, beauty, and laughter to brighten your day, scroll on :D. With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }  

Getting to take family portraits over the years for my gorgeous cousin and her people has been such a privilege and today was no exception :D. Also! Today is David and Cara’s 13 year wedding anniversary!! Thank y’all again; it was an adventure :D. With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }  

On Cinco de Mayo (or should I say Cinco de Mao-o? Ok, that’s terrible, haha. Moving on), at a vineyard out in the middle of beautiful nowhere, Mao and Hannah became husband and wife :D. The day was bright, the apple trees were in bloom, the girls sang along to show-tunes, the guys chased Mao […]

Today, we’re throwing it back to April to Zach and Emily’s charming, Texan wedding :D. The wind was fierce and it was on the chilly side, but people just broke out their coats and fleeces from their cars and the wind eventually died down :). There were cowboy boots everywhere, a feast of barbecue, a […]

Getting to photograph these two beautiful best friends yesterday who share a birthday (just different years 😉 ), a love for Texas, ice-cream, and the Lord Jesus was such a special thing <3 (and so much fun :D). I’ve gotten to know Carly and Rachel better over the past year and their kindness and thoughtfulness […]

Last Friday, before Joe and Ciara‘s rehearsal, Meghan (remember her and her friends from last month?) and I drove out to Thousand Hills State Park to take her senior photos!! 😀 Aaah, this girl has grown up into such a gorgeous, fun, and happy young lady and I’m so thankful to God that we’re sisters […]

What a joyous, beautiful union of two souls is the marriage of Joe and Ciara Newland <3 <3 Congratulations, friends!! And have a MARvelous time in Italy!! With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }  

I’ve photographed J.R. and Jessica for four years and it never gets old :D. They just celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary and it’s such an encouragement to see their love, playfulness, friendship, and trust in the Lord stay constant <3. J.R. and Jessica, hanging out with y’all yesterday and photographing your love was worth all […]

Aaaaah, last night’s engagement session of these two was the beeeest! <3 <3 Madison (a fellow photographer) and I became online friends 4 years ago, met for the first time last February when she shadowed me at a wedding, and then yesterday I got to meet her fiancé Rob (who I’ve also been online friends […]