I first seriously picked up a camera when my eldest was 6 months old. His mop of blond hair and striking blue eyes begged to be captured. I wasn't satisfied with phone images. I had this urge to create proper portraits of him, so I dug out our old point and shoot Olympus and spent the next few years documenting and writing about his development and the way he learnt.
You see, I was also fascinated with the way he went about his world, the things he chose to play with and how he chose to play with them. I even had a little blog for a while and studied for my Masters in Early Childhood Development. Eventually, I upgraded to a mirrorless Olympus and taught myself manual mode. I joined an online community called Clickin Moms, took a few courses and learnt all I could from the other women in the group.
My passion to create stronger images and to find out who I was as a photographer, slowly brought out my inner artist. I realised I had more than just a desire to capture my children as they grew, but a desire to create.
You see, I was also fascinated with the way he went about his world, the things he chose to play with and how he chose to play with them. I even had a little blog for a while and studied for my Masters in Early Childhood Development. Eventually, I upgraded to a mirrorless Olympus and taught myself manual mode. I joined an online community called Clickin Moms, took a few courses and learnt all I could from the other women in the group.
My passion to create stronger images and to find out who I was as a photographer, slowly brought out my inner artist. I realised I had more than just a desire to capture my children as they grew, but a desire to create.
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Since 2018 Leila has worked with various families, couples, individuals and companies to bring their vision to life.
She has worked with the likes of the RSPB, the Royal Opera House and Pink Lady Apples and is always willing to explore new ideas.
She would love to hear from you!
Additionally, your contact information may be placed in a spreadsheet database for a maximum of 12 months.
She has worked with the likes of the RSPB, the Royal Opera House and Pink Lady Apples and is always willing to explore new ideas.
She would love to hear from you!
Additionally, your contact information may be placed in a spreadsheet database for a maximum of 12 months.
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