I love a good year-in-review! An Ultimate Favorite Photos List makes me think back to my start. As a teenager, I coveted a creative career and I wanted to do something fun and interesting. My go to was National Geographic Photographer but college was not in my cards, and I started making my way through life.
Once I started dabbling in photography again, I realized that I love people as my subjects. Portraits felt very meaningful. This was back in the aughts before the whole selfie thing, but I would argue that a well crafted portrait is still quite meaningful.
Today
Now, here I am with over 10 years of my career as a portrait photography and still loving it. January is the perfect time to look back and examine what was great and what was well, not-so-great. Here and now we are focusing on my favorite photos that I took in 2022. So basically a best-of. Most of them are my professional work but there are some personal things peppered in. This is my first best of since 2019 which you can see here. Of course best of is subjective but I find that my favorite photos from a session are occasionally not my clients’ favorite. Sometimes I love a photo because the light is gorgeous and sometimes it’s because of what the photo makes me feel.
My Faves
Here it is. A collection of my ultimate favorite images from 2022. It was not easy to pick but it was fun. This process made me pretty nostalgic. The years are passing by so quickly but I have my photography to lead me back through the good times. What a blessing this is.
Do you ever wonder why moms make such a big deal about family photos?
It's because we know how fast it all goes. One day they're tiny and the next they're off to kindergarten. I started photographing my own kids for that exact reason, and it turned into a full career.
Now with 13 years of experience, I help families get photos that feel like them, not a stock image.
If you want photos that actually feel like your family, comment "INFO" and I'll walk you through how a session works🤍
POV: I have no idea how to pose my family.
Good news, neither do most of my clients, and it's never a problem.
I don't hand out poses on my sessions. I guide you into moments that feel natural, a hand on a shoulder, a real laugh, kids just being kids.
After 13 years photographing families, I've learned the best photos happen when nobody is trying too hard.
My job is to make you comfortable so the connection shows up on its own.
Follow for more family photography tips🤍
My non negotiables as a family photographer👇
Kids get to be themselves, no forced smiles here. Connection always comes before perfection.
And what you wear matters more than people think.
I have spent 13 years learning how to help families relax in front of the camera and just be themselves.
That is how you get photos that actually feel like you.
If you want a laid back, heartfelt session for your family, comment BOOK and let's talk🤍
30 poses for your next shoot? I promise you don't need a list.
What matters more is feeling relaxed enough to just be your family.
My job is to guide you into moments that feel natural, not stiff or forced.
Thirteen years in, I still believe connection beats a perfect pose every time.
Want my real tips for a relaxed, natural session instead of a pose list?
Comment PREP and I'll send them your way📸
If we haven't met yet, hi! My name is Leslie.
I'm the photographer behind Leslie Levine Photography, and for the past 13 years I've been helping families capture the fast, precious days of raising kids.
What started as photographing my own kids turned into a business helping other families do the same.
My goal is simple:
✨ keep things natural and breezy
✨ let your kids be themselves
✨ create real connection, not stiff poses
✨ give you a fun, laid back experience
✨ deliver photographs that feel like art for your walls
You don't have to be a "perfect" family for perfect photos. Your kids don't have to sit still and smile on cue. And it's never too late (or too early) to capture this season before it's gone.
If you're a mom who wants to hold onto these years, here's what you'll find here:
• session prep tips
• what to wear guidance
• photography tips
• location ideas
• ways to display your photos
Follow along for more family photography tips and a behind the scenes look at sessions.
And if you've been thinking about booking a session for your family, comment SESSION and I'll send you the details.🤍
