Hi there! I'm Lela, it's so nice to meet you!! I'm a professional third wheel with a camera, serving California, Kentucky + beyond. When I'm not behind the camera, I am a dog mama, a military spouse, a homemaker and a travel bug, livin' life on my little farm in middle of nowhere California. My passion is to serve individuals, families, couples and business owners who want warm, vibrant photos that capture the true essence of who they are. I am here to make you feel bold, beautiful and celebrated through whatever season of life you are in, through images you can pass on for generations. 

HANDCRAFTED STORYTELLING

from the Heart

JUST A GIRL, CHASING THE SUN AND CHASING A DREAM TO CAPTURE THE BEST DAYS FOR THE BEST PEOPLE, IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES.

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Where i call home
38.6921° N, 122.0172° W - esparto, ca

I do things a bit differently...

NOT A
MOMENT
IS MISSED...

Here for those who have a love for the country, the coast, adventure, and authenticity. Proud to serve individuals, families, couples and business owners who desire warm, vibrant images that capture the true essence of who they are, and the life they live - images that can be shared for generations.

WEDDINGS

elopements

Not Just A Service, It's An

experience

elopements

"I FELT AT EASE KNOWING YOU WERE A PART OF OUR DAY."

From the first conversation we had about the wedding to the full album, every detail was captured in such a timeless way. We were absolutely speechless when we received our link to the wedding album. The pictures speak for themselves. Every moment you dream of captured to share and relive for years to come. Lela, I can never thank you enough for being such an absolutely blessing with the whole process. I felt at ease knowing you were a part of our day. You go above and beyond all expectations and you will have forever clients!

Jordan + Mason

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"We knew she would do an incredible job capturing our wedding day"

"From the moment we met Lela for our engagement session photo shoot, we knew she would do an incredible job capturing our wedding day. She is super responsive, personable & her passion for her job shines through! She took into account our vision & opinions & our family & friends had great things to say about her professionalism and poise! HIGHLY recommend her!"

Delaney + Tyler

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"and now we consider her part of our family"

"Lela has been our family photographer for over 4 years now. She has been with us through the growth of our family and we now consider her part of our family. If you want a caring, family friendly, fantastic photographer who will go out of her way to make sure she gets you the pictures you want then I highly suggest you choose Lela!"

Young Family

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"you can tell she cares so much about her clients"

"Could not have asked for a better photographer for graduation photos, engagement photos, and wedding photos. Lela makes every session so personal as she captures big milestones in your life. You can tell she cares so much about her clients. Her work is not only STUNNING, but she also is so quick to return photos back, and so reasonably priced. We will continue to use her for our future life endeavors!"

Haley + Pavel

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