Welcome! I’m Leigh Essig and am so happy you have stopped by to see my passion for people and photography. I am a portrait photographer because I love people and I have a strong devotion for documenting their lives.

There is so much we miss in the fog of new motherhood, whether it’s your first or your fifth. This baby that you’ve been waiting and planning for has finally arrived! And you’re so sleep deprived that it’s easy to forget all the amazing little things that happen each day.

Contemporary newborn portraiture is what I specialize in, but I also shoot maternity, milestone, and family sessions. Seeing friends, hearing their stories, and documenting where they are in life is such a privilege. My work gives me the chance to meet new people all the time and I enjoy getting to know them and staying in touch after their session. Photography is the art of capturing a moment, creating a memory, and preserving that for someone. That’s what I want to do for you.