Leila Alexander Beauty Portraits

07/27/2016

After Dark sessions are launching this week. Ladies, find out about it first.

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07/26/2016

I'm just going to leave this right here.

"It is OK if you don't find loving yourself as easy as others. It is OK if you don't think loving yourself as simple as it sounds. You still deserve that self love, and it's waiting for you when you are ready."

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06/29/2016

Thanks so much to these beautiful ladies for coming up to my first monthly Girls Night Out at my studio last month and being game for having their pictures taken!! Stay tuned for info on the next one in July. =)

Ladies, feel free to share on your page! Message me for your high-resolution file.

06/27/2016

Thanks so much, ladies, for allowing me to test out my new equipment on you! I appreciate each of you so much!

Feel free to share on your page! Message me for your high-resolution file. =)

06/27/2016

I've been out and about all around town lately taking headshots with my slick new ring light system! Thanks to TWIST Salon OPEN house for letting me come by and hang out! And thanks to these lovely ladies for allowing me to photograph them!!

Ladies, feel free to tag yourself and share on your page! Message me for the high-resolution image. =)

03/29/2016

Dear Momma,

This is going to be an “I told you so moment,” so please don’t rub it in TOO much.

Thank you for teaching me that there’s always a nice way to say anything…it’s made a lot of situations MUCH easier and better!

Thank you for always being so open with your love for your kids….my kids are growing up without any doubt as to how much I love them. Just like I always knew how much you loved us.

But mostly, thank you for being an amazing mom and always being there for me (even when I was being an unbearable teenager).

I’m a better mom because of it.

Your daughter, Leila (or “Leila Alexander” when you’re mad!)

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As a way of saying thanks to ALL moms, we’ll be announcing a new project in the upcoming weeks. STAY TUNED!

06/01/2015

May's Model Call was so much fun that I've decided to do another!!

I'm doing a model call for both beauty sessions AND bo***ir! I would like more beauty sessions in my portfolio and I would like some sessions in the new studio to show off the space. In fact, we can do a little of both! And no, I don't mean professional models! I want everyday women, just like you, so I can show you that YOU (yes, you!!) are model-beautiful! There are no limits on age, body type, weight, anything. If you're female and would love to feel gorgeous and sexy again, I'm talking to you.

$100 for all of this:
– email, phone or in-person consultation for planning your dream photo shoot
– wardrobe styling assistance, including my brand new beauty session style guide and/or my lingerie style guide
– full makeover with professional hair styling and makeup
– 60 minute photo session
– several wardrobe changes
– expert coaching on posing and expressions
– beautiful lighting and a professional studio
– 20-30 images for viewing and ordering
– in-person portrait reveal and ordering session
– $100 credit towards your favorite images/products

A model release is required, including a “before” picture. No exceptions. I'm happy to work with you on which images you're comfortable sharing, but at least some that show your face are required. Products are available a la carte and are not included in the $100 session fee. The full product guide will be sent to you before booking.

Sessions available from now until June 30th.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or are ready to find the perfect date for your model session! [email protected]

05/28/2015

I was lucky to meet so many beautiful ladies at our Arbonne Makeover & Minis!

"I loved the whole experience. Leila made it fun, easy, and relaxing. You did a great job telling me what to do to make the picture better, while having fun, too. I also loved Markia, who was helping with make-up! AMAZING! She was so much fun to work with and she had great pointers as well. Loved learning about make-up from her. I need her at my house every morning when I'm getting ready! I told her that! :)" -- Ms. Emily

RSVP for our next Makeover and Mini, which is this Friday: http://www.leilaalexanderportraits.com/makeovermini

05/27/2015

This really spoke to me so much so that I made my husband take a picture of me at the beach this weekend. Something our kids can look at later in life. Something that showed I was there. Am I excited about how I look in it? Nope. But it's me. =)

http://www.scarymommy.com/the-day-i-made-my-son-take-my-picture-and-why-you-should-too/

The last picture of me I could find of myself lying alone in the sun, appearing carefree, with a face not scrunched up and impatiently thinking “Oh honestly just hurry up and take it!” is a picture of me on a beach on my honeymoon. There was no offspring to capture making cute sandcastles, or runnin…

05/25/2015

Another of our gorgeous ladies from our Arbonne Makeover & Minis!

"Honestly, I was feeling really worried and insecure that day, especially not wearing any makeup, but I walked out feeling like a princess. I loved the whole experience!" -- Ms. Bethany

RSVP for our next Makeover and Mini: http://www.leilaalexanderportraits.com/makeovermini

Hair styling and cosmetics instruction by Crystal Myers of Hair by Crystal M. & Natural Image Salon

05/24/2015

The first of the many ladies I was able to photograph at our Arbonne Makeover & Mini events this past week! We have another on Friday, May 29th, so let me know if you want to have this fun, pampering experience, too! =)

Ms. Jan just couldn't even TAKE a bad shot! I loved being able to photograph her!

RSVP for our next Makeover and Mini: http://www.leilaalexanderportraits.com/makeovermini

05/20/2015

Are you ready for the ultimate girls' day out? How about taking a little "me time" with an Arbonne makeover and a before & after mini photo shoot?! You will experience a hydrating and exfoliating facial along with personalized cosmetics instruction. Bring your mom, sisters, best friends, anyone with whom you want to have a fun, pampering day! And don't forget to make plans to go out that evening because you're going to look and feel amazing!

I will be available for anyone who wishes to have a professional portrait taken after their makeover. I specialize in modern female beauty portraiture and posing.

Plus it's ALL COMPLIMENTARY, including the photo shoot and one digital image. We can't wait to show you how incredible you are! RSVP here: http://www.leilaalexanderportraits.com/makeovermini

May 21st at 10am and 12pm
May 29th at 10am and 12pm

Let me know if you have any questions!