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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 […]

Hi there! Are you newly engaged or in full wedding planning mode? Yes? DeaLea is happy to announce we are opening our dates for the 2019 wedding season. DeaLea Photography provides a full service photography experience to each and every one of our bridal couples. We will be there for you in every way possible […]

    Sarah’s senior portraits started off on the outer harbor near a light house that Sarah holds dear. This light house has a stunning view of the city so I can see why she loves it there. Sarah isn’t a fussy senior, her hair flew wild and she didn’t feel the need to change […]

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 […]

We have officially announced our Spring Open Session will be held at Chestnut Ridge this year! We have photographed so many families at The Ridge and every time they are adorable! It’s a great place for all portraits! We are so excited to get this spring and summer season off to a great start.   […]

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 […]