Schools
local, outdoor, natural school photography in Charlottesville, va
The old model you remember from the '80's and '90s? We can do better.
Here, we celebrate personality and encourage a comfortable environment for kids of all ages. My model supports schools and families by prioritizing consent, image safety, easy online ordering, and proceeds benefiting the school every time.
Sessions take place outdoors with natural light.
We keep it simple and parents get timeless, authentic photos of their students each year.
School photos are getting an upgrade.
Perks
→ No cost to schools
Yep, this is free for schools. I offer this service at no charge because I love empowering kids with a positive school photo experience and creating zero barrier for every family to have a natural, quality portrait of their child.
→ only buy what you love
Parents only pay for the photos they want after viewing them. There is no pre-ordering required and no obligation to purchase.
→ Privacy & Consent, always
My custom platform now integrates seamlessly with a modern approach to school photos that protects parents privacy wishes, never utilizes facial recognition tools or cloud uploading, and allows for individual viewing and ordering per family.
Homeschool co-ops
Outdoor, forest schools, alternative school programs
Small preschools
Montessori schools
The perfect fit for
Smaller private schools
"Warmth, professionalism, and stellar photographs
Leah provides it all with grace. I see wiggly or reluctant children relax into what is a stress-free session with a photographer who never speaks down to them. Leah's photos of our students catch their very essence -- silly, serious, dubious, joyful. Her photographic alchemy is unparalleled
- Jolee
office manager, Free Union Country School
I've been photographing families and kids professionally for almost 20 years, and above all, I believe capturing true personality is about seeing and honoring people. Whether we're together for 3 minutes or an hour, my priority is always connection first. I believe that being photographed is a vulnerable and beautiful act and want to create a positive association around it for kids of all ages.