New Blog Site!!!

Hello everyone! I now have a new blogsite. Please go to:

www.KatieLeonardPhotography.com/blog

Kaylee Ann Turns 1!

Here is another one of my best friends daughters, Kaylee Ann. For her 1yo b-day party this weekend, Jen wanted pics to decorate the tables. Here are a few of my favorites--more on Facebook! :)

Facebook Me!!!

As a photographer, I feel like I am continually updating blogs, Facebook, my website, and maybe one day Twitter! Facebook me and you will be updated every time I shoot a wedding, receive thanks from a recent bride, or just have an awesome day! Specials and Promotions will also be announced on Facebook. Feel free to drop a note, I love hearing from fans, clients, friends, and especially family! :)

Victoria & Matt Sneak Peek

Here's a few of my fav's from Vickie & Matt's wedding this past weekend at Haile Plantation in Gainesville, FL. They traveled all the way from Orange County, California to have their wedding in Matt's home towm. For more from this wedding, check out my Facebook page!

DIY Flowers

Here's a short little post showing off my bride's talents and determination. Lately, I've been noticing brides gathering up the bridesmaids and putting them to work... arranging flowers!!! I was actually one of those brides myself. The process is actually quite simple. Depending on the time of the year, you might have an awesome selection of fresh flowers at Fresh Market or Whole Foods. (That is where I found my flowers.) If the selection is not great locally, you can always order online. The flowers below are all examples of DIY flowers. A few pointers: Gerber Daiseys, Roses, and Ranunculus are hearty choices for the south. Hydrangeas are not so great in the heat--make sure you have PLENTY of room in your refrigerator and order extras just in case. Floral tape can be found at any fabric store along with a pretty ribbon to wrap your arrangement in.

Nichole & Todd Sneak Peek

Don't you just LOVE the parasols?

Nice Words: Nichole & Todd

I was so excited today to receive this message from Nichole & Todd:

Thank you so much for everything. Everyone raved about how friendly you were and how much fun it was to work with you.

We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to see the finished product. But more importantly we can’t wait for much needed sleep!!!

Thank you again for everything. You were fabulous to work with!

Have a great day,

Todd and Nichole


They were married this past weekend in Charleston, SC at The Magnolia Plantation. It was BEAUTIFUL! Pics to come soon!

Baby Liam 3 Months

Here is Baby Liam @ 3 Months. He is officially my 2nd baby model and son of a friend and co-worker of my hubby's. Liz (mommy) is so gracious about letting me photograph her adorable baby boy and keeping me informed about what is happening around town. :)

Don't you just love the Gator colors?

Baby Jonathon

Here is little tiny Baby Jonathon. He's just 5 days old and just adorable!!! He's my 3rd baby model and I couldn't be more excited about how him images came out. My good friend Shannon is a local photographer and she is teaching me all I need to know about babies and photographing them :) If you know of any babies or soon-to-be-mothers, send them my way, I'm offering drastiocally reduced prices so I can build my portfolio.

Tess & Tim

I think everyone can tell, but this couple was fun!!! Tess and Tim were silly, light hearted, and really seemed to have a good time with each other :) They SMASHED the cake all over each other, we were constantly trying to get Tim to put his coat back on, and I really think they are consideing jumping off the dock into the quarry for a TTD session. :)

Oh, I almost forgot the best part: Dragonfly catered their reception :) YUM!! Tess has really good taste :) :) :)

Kristen and Alex

Kristen and Alex were married on hot day at the Baughman Center in Gainesville, FL. It did rain for a week straight starting the Monday after their wedding, so I guess the hot was a blessing :)

I keep trying to find the perfect ways to describe their wedding and one thing keeps standing out: They were REALLY excited to get married! The love between these two was so apparent, it was striking. (Being a wedding photographer--that says a lot.)

Ashley & Brendon

Ashley and Brendon were married a few weeks ago at the John Oliver Michale House outside of Athens, GA. There is so much to say about this amazing couple--let's start about 10 years ago.

I don't think I ever met Ashley, could have, I had met her older sister, but I don't remember Ashley. She was probably in the pool while I was on a horse. He mom Kathleen and I rode at the same farm, Beaver Springs Farm in Loganville for years together. I actually took this pic when i was probably 16 of Kathleen's horse:

She still has it framed in her house :)

So, back to the beautiful couple. Ashley and Brendon are both international swimmers. Everyone at their wedding were all swimmers. I think my mom (who was my assistant for the wedding) was wishing my (single) sister was attending due to the multitude of attractive athletes :)

Note: NOT her wedding cake. Somehow the cake maker got a little confused and dropped off the wrong one!!!

This is one of my favorite pics I have ever taken! The look so in love!