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Natural Breezy and Heartfelt Photographs
Welcome to Leslie Renee Photography where photographs are more than just shots or pics. I create legacy portraits in my well known natural breezy and heartfelt style. Let's create gorgeous photographs of you and the people you love most for all time. And let's have some good fun while we are at it.
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Making a Photography Bucket List
Have you ever heard of a bucket list? I have a casual one that I love checking things off of, such as places to travel to, or things I have always wanted to do. It helps me prioritize my time, and be more efficient with the things I do when we travel or spend our vacation days. I encourage parents to create a similar bucket list of their own, especially during then summertime or other seasons
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Baby Milk Bath | Fine art children’s photographer
I became a photographer when my kids were five and eight, and I started booking with my cherished family clients right away. I feel so grateful things went so well, but I kinda missed the baby train! I get to photograph a few babies a year, but I’ve realized that just isn’t enough for me! I love babies, and the cuteness is practically unbearable. Babies are also a really fun way to
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Hempstead Lake State Park Family Photos
Every once in awhile, I come across a family who explains that they have wanted a portrait session for quite some time, but needed to save up and budget for it. What a high compliment and honor. There are plenty of other photographers in our area that are at lower price points, so when I hear that someone has their heart set on my work, it means so much. I could cry! Of course, this knowledge
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Studio Family Portraits | NY and Long Island Photographer
Last year on Black Friday, I ran a special offer where I let people “name their price” for a studio session in January. I got a few takers, including this very smart family that took me up on my offer (I bet you’re regretting not claiming the offer yourself, so stay tuned for more special offers this year). Mom is amazing, and put together coordinating blue and yellow outfits,
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Pre Bar Mitzvah Portraits
Thirteen: It’s a big year for kids. The official title of “teenager” arrives, and everything that comes with that kicks in. You hear all kinds of horror stories about how the teenage years are so hard, but I feel that’s a bit unfair. I work with many teenagers, and some are outgoing, some are shy, some come ready to participate and others want to be told what to do, but
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Classic Long Island Family Photos
I like creating portraits in a few different lighting situations. Sometimes, I have control over the light but often I don’t. This is why when you call to book your session, I am very deliberate about what time of day we meet, in order to maximize our time together. This session for instance, was scheduled in the afternoon late into fall at trusty Hempstead Lake State Park. This is one
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Long Island Laid Back Engagement Photos
As you know, my signature style is heartfelt and breezy. I love the natural and candid moments between my clients, whether they are family members, little ones, or couples. For me, the significance of the emotion and feelings in the images is not lost on me. I knew that was the feel I wanted for these laid-back engagement portraits with this beautiful couple. They have recently gotten engaged,
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Best of 2018- Leslie Renee Photography
Every new year, I always take time to reflect. It is always worthwhile to look back at my work from the previous year, how the year went for the business aspect of things, and the wonderful people I have met along the journey. Whether they are new clients or families I have photographed for years, I love poring over the images from the last twelve months and smiling over the beautiful memories I
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Modern Headshots for Realtors
I don’t know about you, but I have been surprised at some of the realtor headshots I have seen around recently. Many are outdate, cheesy, and even downright unflattering. I don’t want to be mean spirited, but I do want to emphasize how important a first impression can be for someone shopping for a new home. A new home is a major investment, and trusting your realtor is often step
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Manhattan Family Photos at World Trade Center
As a veteran photographer, I know every client comes to me at a different place in their life. Some need total guidance, which I am happy to provide, on their outfits, setting, location, styling and posing. Others have worked with me before and simply want me to help guide them. Still others bring in their own inspiration and ideas to me, with a fresh vision that they’ve dreamt up. I love
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Family Photos with Cousins
I’ve always said that when you have cousins, you always have friends. Family gatherings are like one big party, and holidays are a mix of hilarious and hectic. Having cousins close in age to you, is like having more siblings, but without that sibling baggage! I always loved hanging out with my cousins when I was growing up, and I looked forward to every time we got together. They really
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Fall Colors Family Session in Woodbury
It is rare that I find a brand new gem of a location, but this one was perfection. This is Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, located in Woodbury, and although I had never been there, I fell right in love. It has a pretty children’s area, some picnic areas, and more, so I know I will be back when the weather is warmer, too! The park had tons of gorgeous foliage, with yellows and oranges mixed
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Oceanside Family & Engagement Fall Colors Session
Remember when the Brady Bunch was an anomaly? These days, blending families is a pretty normal event. Regardless of the frequency, two families coming together to make one big family is a very special thing that is filled with challenges, but also opportunities. More family means more love, more friendship, and more kindred spirits. And who doesn’t want that?! It’s simply growing
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Family Session on the Beach
When I received this call, I was thrilled. A family wanted to get their whole clan together for a large family shoot, in honor of the patriarch’s 80th birthday. I couldn’t think of a more thoughtful gift, and was in awe of the time and dedication it took to pull this session off. All the adult children came from across the country, and settled in Long Island with the grandkids.
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Baseball Themed Family Photos
Now that I’ve been a professional photographer for quite some time (six years, to be exact), I find that these days, I get more opportunities to flex my creative muscles. Especially when families come to me for years, I always get the feeling to “top” each session, every year! I’ve gotten to photograph this family not two, not three, but four times now. Each time, mom and
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Long Beach Engagement Photos
Somehow, this was only six weeks ago! The seasons are changing fast, and we are already heading towards the holidays at what feels like a fever pitch. How quickly we go from summer and fall right into the crisp cool season here in our part of the country. As the days pass, this gorgeous couple will be getting closer and closer to their big day. I’ve only just met them, and I cannot wait for
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What to Wear for Fall Photos
The hardest part of family photos (besides choosing a photographer) is figuring out what everyone will wear. When you book a session with me, I give you a personalized what to wear board that you can use as inspiration or copy down to the very last detail. Either way, I do my best to make the the process simple. I mean who wants more work, am I right?! The keys for fall photo outfits versus
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Oceanside Family Photos | New York Family Photography
I have a definite soft spot for the sessions where there are sweet little ones to play with! I am totally a kid person, and I adore helping families find the beauty in what I refer to as “the little years”. It can be hard, because as a parent, you are very tired and it’s hard to enjoy the moments you are living. These two cuties are all over the place, and they were having a
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A Yellow Rain Coat
Most people see a rainy forecast and a few sprinkles, and they get bummed out, because they have to cancel their plans. I see an opportunity to play in the puddles and do something different! I believe you don’t have to frown at the gloom, you can brighten the grey with some bright yellow, and go splash in the puddles. There is no better opportunity to capture true-to-life moments from
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Sweet Sixteen Portraits
Those famous lyrics from the Stevie Wonder hit are going through my head as I look at these images of Angelica…isn’t she lovely, indeed! She is a true Long Beach girl, so of course, she wanted her big bash at the beach. The Landing at Jones beach is right on the beach and all you see is sand, ocean, and blue sky. It’s also a great place for some pretty photos to remember this
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An Open Letter to Moms
Dear Mom, I see you. I see you hovering over laundry, the sink full of dishes, and your tired eyes from staying up helping with homework every single night. I see you heading into board meetings and driving the carpool, and boarding the flights for business trips. I see you potty training tiny toddlers and snuggling teeny babies into Ergo carriers or slings. I can see you planning your next
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Cheerleader Photos in Long Island
I’m sure there are still a few folks left on the planet who think cheer isn’t a real sport. I hope once they see these images, they will realize they couldn’t be more wrong! Cheerleaders have amazing strength, elegance, and coordination; not to mention POWER! This amazing girl showed all of that in her session below. Katie is a competitive cheerleader, who wanted beautiful
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Plainview Family Photos on the Beach
Isn’t it funny how life keeps moving? It refuses to slow down, no matter how we beg it to. What I wouldn’t give to have just one more day with my little babies again…they are now 11 and 14, which is hard to believe. Although I will of course never hold my children as nine months olds, or newborns, I feel so lucky to have a job that lets me be in those moments with my
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Long Beach Family Photos | New York Family Photographer
This gorgeous family of six has come to me year after year for family photos, and every time we meet up, I feel so lucky. It is a joy to watch their family grow and change, and to have the privilege to catch up on all the happenings of their little ones and family life. I look forward to all of it! For this session, we headed to the beach, where we made these breezy, heartfelt images that I hope
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How to have a Stress Free Family Session
If you’re preparing for a family photoshoot (or if you’ve done one in the past), you may be wondering if it’s truly worth it! It’s a ton of work to prepare for such a big day, especially if you’re a parent of young children. I wanted to put together some tips, to make things smoother for my clients, and they may even inspire you to book a session of your very own! A
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Manhattan Flat Iron District Family Photos
Although I’ve been a New Yorker for quite some time, I’m still a midwest transplant. I still am in awe of the skyscrapers, the hustle and bustle of the big city, and the tourist spots that make me smile. For this session, my Manhattan based clients wanted to include some of their favorite parts of the city. We started their session on their family’s personal terrace, which
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Long Beach Beach Wedding
I have the best job, you guys. I truly do. If you’ve been following my work for any length of time, you’ll surely recognize this precious mama and daughter. I’ve been photographing them for five years, and their shoots are always some of my favorites, because they are so full of love and laughter. Much to my delight, I had the pleasure of following them right into a new chapter
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Long Island Beach Family Photos
Here we are, smack dab in the middle of beach season! It’s always one of my favorite times of year, with dreamy skies and sandy stretches of shoreline, and so many families eager to have their annual photos done. Locally, we have so many beaches to choose from, that I really can’t go wrong with any of them, and I enjoy choosing the ones that best suit my clients and their needs. For
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