Category Archives: Portraits

Santa Barbara, Ca Engagement Portraits | James & Amber

James and Amber, like many, met at work. Only they both work for the city of Santa Barbara and have the joy of workingView full post »

Fathers Day collage by Leah Valentine Photography

Happy Father’s Day!

To all you hard working fathers out there, who care for your babies from the first moment you see them, I want to wishView full post »

Dallas, Tx Newborn Portraits | Laila

Last month I was beyond thrilled to travel to Dallas, Tx to meet and photograph Laila’s newborn portraits. LailaView full post »

Santa Barbara Engagement Portraits | Justin & Alex

Am I the only who has a hard time catching up after a long weekend? But at least it’s Friday again already! And IView full post »

nice hanger for wedding gown and clean your engagement ring

Wedding Day Tips for Better Photography

You have done so much work to get to your wedding day and make it so perfect for you, your fiancé, and all your friendsView full post »

Newborn girl portrait in wheel barrel with bonnet and diaper cover by Leah Valentine Photography

Dallas Newborn Portraits | Sneak Peek!

I was thrilled to finally meet and photograph newborn baby, Laila here in Dallas yesterday. She is the beautiful newbornView full post »

black and white male portraits on step at santa barbara courthouse

Santa Barbara Family Portraits | Justin & Angela

Two years ago my mom asked me to take some 30th birthday portraits of my brother, Justin. He and his beautifulView full post »

Santa Barbara Harbor and beach engagement portraits

Santa Barbara Harbor Engagement Portraits | Sneak Peek!

Who doesn’t love some Santa Barbara Harbor engagement portraits?? Especially when it includes this couple, JamesView full post »

Santa Barbara engagement portraits by El Paseo restuarant

Santa Barbara Engagement – Sneak Peek | Justin & Alex

I have to say I knew Justin and Alex would be an AWESOME couple to work with right away when Alex suggested we hold ourView full post »

black and white wedding attire with a classic Thai umbrella at a Phuket, Thailand wedding

Phuket, Thailand Wedding | Sneak Peek!

So, this really did happen. I really did photograph an international wedding in Phuket, Thailand! I didn’t believeView full post »

Santa Barbara Newborn Portraits | Leon-Cortes Baby

What better way to start a new week then looking a photos of a beautiful newborn baby girl!! I had so much fun withView full post »

Newborn portrait of a girl in a brown basket with a yellow blanket and crochet bunny hat

Santa Barbara Newborn Portraits | Sneak ‘Easter’ Peek!

I think I have found a new passion in newborn portraiture! I got to photograph this adorable little girl this week andView full post »

seascape wedding theme collage featuring Nordstrom products and photos by Leah Valentine

Wedding Photographs Published Nationally

I am thrilled and honored to have some of my wedding photography shared nationally through Nordstrom’s The WeddingView full post »

before and after engagement portrait vintage retouch from the University Club of Santa Barbara

Why Hire a Professional Photographer?

In the new age of digital photography almost everyone has access to a pretty high quality camera (hello iPhone!), whichView full post »

grungy bridal portraits with texture layovers and off camera flash

Learning New Portrait Techniques

In my ongoing effort to constantly learn new photography techniques and better serve my clients, I recently attended aView full post »

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