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There are moments in life. The moments that are so significant that time seems to slow, stop even. Jordan and Michelle’s entire wedding day felt like several of these moments place into a jar to be tucked away forever.         These two were married under an oak tree on their personal property […]

You guys! Do you remember combing through your moms photo drawers, her bins, her albums looking for that certain portrait. A portrait that you were dying to see! I certainly do. The smell of glue, the crinkle of the plastic protecting the images. My mother used to yell at me EVERY time I would go […]

Elopement turns into beautiful cocktail reception! Rachel and Matt, if you didn’t know, eloped while visiting Florida to attend the Buffalo Bills game in Miami. What could be more exciting than a pop up wedding, beer and the Bills? If you don’t know than you are not from Buffalo, NY. Clearly. This adorable couple flew […]

There is nothing I love more than driving along the side of back roads and finding a portrait location that I NEED to use. This location has been on my radar for a few years now and I am so happy that I finally got a chance to use it! What a dream it was. […]

DeaLea Photography is looking for 2019 and 2020 Seniors to participate in a creative senior portrait session. If you fall into either of the following categories, please EMAIL us at DeaLeaSeniors@gmail.com with a snapshot. I will forward an application and details. Please DO NOT message via Facebook, Instagram or our website. -2019 Senior in the […]

Celebrate the lady in your life! Schedule a portrait session to document the fun and the laughter she keeps in your lives! DeaLea has 3 times available on Sunday, April 29th. The location will be determined by the 3 participating families. The session fee is $150.00. This is not limited to mothers! All women are […]

Meet my neighbors!!   Three years ago we moved into a sweet little neighborhood where children ride their bikes in the streets, families walk to the park, and parents relax at outdoor concerts. A neighborhood where people talk to each other and help each other.   What a breath of fresh air it was to […]

There is no doubt in my mind that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing.  Being able to meet new families, like Laura and her family, just makes me happy. Laura, Eric and their 3 beautiful children spent time in front of my camera at Chestnut Ridge before the weather turned! While […]

We took advantage of the cherry blossoms at the Japanese Gardens a few weekends ago and I am so happy we did! They didn’t last long due to a rainstorm just days later.   Look at those faces! How can you not smile while looking at them! These three have stolen my heart, over and […]