Leah Stafford Photography
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To the people who have stumbled, the ones who have stalk and anyone in between:


Welcome to my journal. A day to day writing of my life, my rants, my passions and my love for photography. My job takes me all over the world, throws me into new situations, new challenges. It's always interesting and never dull. It's given me new friendships and adventures I could have never dreamed of.


Make sure to check back on a daily basis for wedding updates, portraits, randomness and anything I have gotten myself into.


To contact me: leah@leahstaffordphotography.com


New Album Packaging

November 9, 2009 – 4:51 pm

Recently I had scoured Etsy for a seller who could work on a very special product for me. I was sick of wrapping client albums in bubble wrap and a nice mailer. I think after spending a couple hundred on an album the least we can do is give them a great presentation of the album. So bubble wrap is out and these new beauties are in!

I ordered 4 different fabrics in 4 different styles so I can find a style that I liked the best. All are made from Etsy seller GracieDesigns

The black stripes fits a 5×5 but I could also fit my 4×6 and 5×7 album in there. Next time I am going to order with a pink tie :)

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This one fits a 5×5 album.albumcovers2

Something to match the boudoir side :) This is about a 7×7albumcovers4

5×5 album cover. When I first contacted Kelley (the brain behind GracieDesigns) this is what she made. I’m not good at explaining things so it’s not what I was going for when I meant slipcover. HOWEVER, I bought it and am so glad I did. It’s my favorite of them all and definitely going to be a staple with my 5×5’s.albumcovers1

The following fits an 8×8 20 side finao. I’m excited to pick fabrics that match my clients album design and wedding colors!albumcovers

Be sure to check out Kelley on Etsy! She is fast and so fabulous to work with!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GracieDesigns

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Cindy and Bob’s Wedding Album

November 2, 2009 – 12:21 pm

Just a couple spreads as I finish up Cindy and Bob’s wedding album. They ordered a 10×10 and I cannot wait to place the order. It’s definitely going to be amazing!cindyalbum001 copy

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I need a vacation from my workation.

October 30, 2009 – 11:23 pm

Yes, workation. Work + vacation=workation. Eric and I flew into Punta Cana on Monday to photograph an amazing wedding. After the wedding on Tuesday we officially enjoyed the rest of our time laying poolside. I also learned the term, “banana hammock.” I found this picture I took which basically explains it all.

Happy Weekend to you all.

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Ohio Portrait Photography | Lauren Session

October 29, 2009 – 8:43 am

Lauren and her spiffy clean converses. Lauren has been around the blog before when we did a little winter trash the dress. I think this winter we’ll do round 2 as I still have that dress. :) We headed over to Molly Stark since she wanted to see if and of course, since I heard talk of it I became intrigued. I was there 2 days in a row so I think I am good until next fall….or until they tear it down :( I surely hope they don’t it’s a beautiful place for pictures.
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MMMMMMMM Tilt shift, I never want to leave you. I love this area the sun was hitting perfectly. cantonportraitscantonphotography

I need a pair of these….in 3 different colors!akronportraits

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Ohio Portrait Photography | Jen Williams

October 28, 2009 – 10:27 pm

Here is a couple more shots of Jen and our little road trip down to Columbus. I rented a tilt shift so some of these are a very different feel and edit to my normal work. It’s always good to step outside your comfort zone though and it’s even more fun to practice on another photographer :)

When Jen was leaving she told me she was going to leave these shoes @ my place. She bought so much stuff when here that she had no where to put them. Usually, I wouldn’t mind my friends leaving stuff at my house, especially a cute new purse(which she did) or a cool scarf. BUT, a size 6 shoe? What the heck am I going to do with a shoe that small? Yeah, definitely told her to take them. Plus they are cute and cute shoes can’t go to waste.

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Some random Columbus alley way. columbusohioportraitscolumbusphotographyakronportraitphotographyohioportaitscolumbusphotographerakronphotography

oh don’t mind my spastic name siggy change. just testing out some new stuff. :)

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Ohio Landscape Photography | Molly Stark Property

October 24, 2009 – 6:35 pm

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Hungry?mollystarkgroundsmollystarklouisville

Just combined a bunch of images into one.mollystarkcantonohiomollystarkcantonmollystarklandscapeimagesohiocantonmollystark

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Ohio Portrait Photography | Jen and the Molly Stark Park

October 24, 2009 – 5:03 pm

My fabulous friend Jen Williams was in town visiting and for the past 3 days we have been playing cameras and exploring nonstop. Before I took her to the airport today I figured this would be a good stop. I have never been but have recently been hearing of it. Beforehand I did a little research online to find out more about this place I’ve never heard of. There didn’t seem to be too much info but I think just looking at this gorgeous property tells a story. Mother nature has taken over the building but underneath the vines is a beautiful building with very amazing details. I think I’ll return in the winter, I’m sure it’s beautiful with a fresh snow.

And of course after our 2 hours of just photographing the building we snapped some images of each other. :-) ohioportraitphotosclevelandportraitsfallportraitscantonportraitsakronportraitphotographyohioportraits

Here are 2 Jen took of me and I edited them :)   meleah

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Columbus Wedding Photographer | Adam + Kristin

October 19, 2009 – 8:25 pm

Kristin and Adam had a wedding I had been waiting for, for a very very long time. A chance to shot all day in downtown Columbus and of course a Ceremony and Reception at the ACC. It was really a photographers dream. Stellar flowers, amazing style, a beautiful Columbus day and fun people. Oh and the most amazing candy buffet my sweet tooth loving self has ever seen.

Boys Getting Ready: Renaissance Downtown
Ceremony + Reception: Columbus Athletic Club
Makeup: Alison Feamster
Flowers: Flowers on Orchard Lane
 DJ:Mobile DJ Entertainment

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The ACC is beautiful for not only ceremonies but hanging wedding dresses from the chandeliers! columbusweddingphotographer

The reception aka a dream for a columbus wedding photographer or any photographer! athleticclubcolumbuswedding

Please do not look if hungry you will regret it….columbusweddingcolumbusweddingportraitsweddingphotographyohioohioathleticclubweddingcolumbusaccportraitsOHIOWEDDINGPHOTOGRAPHERweddingphotographerohioohioweddingreception

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Columbus Wedding Photographer- Jenn + Tony

October 6, 2009 – 11:21 am

Jenn and Tony had a rooftop ceremony on a perfect Columbus day. After getting ready we headed all over Columbus for their wedding portraits. No matter how many times i visit these places they never get old. There is always something new and exciting to discover. Jenn and Tony, thank you for having me. I had such a good time and would do it 20x over!

Ceremony + Reception: Renaissance
Reception Music: Capital City Sound
Cake: Melizabeth’s Cakes
Photo Booth: The Columbus Photobooth Co.
Makeup: Allison Poulton-Novak
Ceremony Music: Bagpiper Jeff Linn

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I love me a birdcage. Simple, timeless and oh so fun!

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While Jenn was looking amazing, Tony was looking pretty good himself! ohioweddingphotography

Pretty awesome taste, right? columbusweddingphotographer

Yes, we had to. weddingphotoscolumbuscolumbusweddingphotoscolumbusportraitphotographyweddingformalsohioceremonyphotoscolumbusceremonyphotoscolumbusceremonycolumbusphotosweddingcolumbusweddingportraitsreceptionwedding

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Cleveland Wedding Photography- Carolyn and Jim

October 2, 2009 – 11:44 am

Ahh the joys of being behind on blogging. Only about 5 more weddings to blog before I’m caught up ;)

Carolyn and Jim were the winners of my free wedding photography contest and ever since they submitted I knew what a blast they would be. They proved nothing else and there wedding day was filled with love and lots of laughter. I wish you all the best in your journey as husband and wife.

Ceremony: St. Francis of Assisi

Reception: St. Noel Banquet Center

DJ: Hats off Entertainment

Transportation: A1 Mr. Limo

Coordinator: Heidzillas

How gorgeous are these moss letters? I think door letters so absolutely adorable.

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If you LOVE detail shots, I am your girl. I could shot details for hours on end.weddingphotosclevelandweddingdetailsohio

I LOVE these first dances. Carolyn is just all smiles and so radiant. The other is so adorable. How can you not smile?!firstdances

The many faces of the speeches :) ohioweddingreception

Congrats to the both of you! clevelandweddingreception

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