Morgan Leigh Photography

02/25/2026

STOP ✋🏻 🛑.

This is your sign to book the studio session with me.

Minimal setup.
Maximum confidence.🩷

02/18/2026

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02/15/2026

You posted yesterday. So we’re posting today.

POV: V-Day… but it’s the 90s. 🫶🏻

02/09/2026

I love media days. 🏀🔥
I’m truly excited to be able to work with another athletic program at Smith Cotton.
Big energy with both basketball teams, & I’m so here for it…LET’S GOOOO👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

🐯Tag your teammates + repost your favorites!

01/26/2026

When it rains, it pours… right? ☔️

Well, it has been pouring over here at the Nelson house the last few days.
2 out of 3 Nelsons have been hit with the plague🤒and let me tell you… it has been SO fun.

Honestly, if it had to happen, I guess the “Great Snow-pocalypse” of January 2026 was the perfect time. Weather predictions may have shifted just a tad though. 🌨️

Unlike this day, when we took Sam’s 2nd round of photos, the forecast called for 100% rain all day, with a maybe 30-minute break in the afternoon. I texted his mom and said it was totally up to her—but if they trusted me, we could make it happen.

And we did. 🌧️✨

What do you think? Was it worth it?

01/15/2026

When you walk into a session, it’s NEVER just photos.

The vibe.
The glow.
The “wait… is that really me?” moment. ✨

The secret? Winter is where the magic happens.
Winter is officially studio season.

This is why I LOVE studio sessions—endless possibilities. 🩷

If you’ve been thinking about fresh headshots or branding photos, now is your moment. 🙌🏻
Same studio.
Same intention.
Completely different magic for everyone who walks through the door.

Future seniors… consider this your sign.

01/12/2026

✨ Another Magical Monday ✨

Another chance to start the week strong — and I’m kicking it off by sharing a few favorites from Vanessa’s second session ❤️

Did it rain that entire weekend? Yep.
Did we let that stop us? Absolutely not. 😎

I’m so incredibly thankful for the trust they placed in me, because sometimes the most beautiful moments come from leaning into the unexpected. And let me tell you… it was SO worth it 🌧️

Proof that a little rain can still create a whole lot of magic . 🙌🏻🫶🏻

01/09/2026

Asher | Senior 2026

The coldest day of the year. Naturally. 🙄

Missouri: One day it’s summer, the next my camera and I are fighting for our lives 🥶 Can’t even tell if my fingers are actually clicking the button. 😂

Worth it? Absolutely. 🫶🏻

01/05/2026

Hello, January — okay, now you can officially say welcome back.

I know, I know… we’re already 5 days in. OLD NEWS.
But today is Rey’s first day back to school and my first day back to the fabulous virtual world, so we’re calling this the real start. 🤓

I spent 99 straight days working sessions.
And honestly? I’ll never regret choosing creativity. I may regret an edit or two later (future me can deal with that), but the love I have for creating will always be worth it.

That said… after pouring that much into work and not enough into myself or my family, I promised I’d take a clock tick (if you know, you know🫧) and truly disconnect.

Rey’s favorite word lately is “detox” — and that’s exactly what I did.
A full-on social detox. Phone down. Presence up.

Just a little reminder for all of us: step away when you need to. The work will wait. The moments won’t. 🩷

I’ll be popping back in this week catching up on sessions — so don’t let Mother Nature fool you when you see posts roll through. Until then, enjoy some Thanksgiving throwbacks featuring my niece, nephews, and Rey.

Here’s to balance, boundaries, and a fresh start. 🫶🏻

11/19/2025

11/05/2025

An animal lover through and through — she feels for everyone and everything she meets. But it’s always been the horses that have had her heart. 🐴
Fiercely competitive. A total social butterfly. Endlessly curious. The bravest little empath I know.
She went to bed 4 and woke up a whole handful! ✋🏼
Happy 5th Birthday, Boog! We love you so very much. 🩷This is your year — SHINE BRIGHT, little love. ✨
Huge thanks to the Arnett family for helping make Rey’s birthday photos come to life this year — and to “Gary-Crystal-Pistol” for being a total champ in front of the camera! 🫶🏻

11/01/2025

Sam | Class of 2026

Part 1 of 2 from Sam’s fall sessions — where we brought together two of his favorite things: CrossFit (a secret family talent, by the way 💪🏻) and football. 🏈 I could have posted every image honestly.

And before anyone asks… no, those CrossFit shots weren’t just for show. I made him earn every single one. 😂

He skipped his nap (yes, that’s a thing), powered through like a champ, and never complained once. Huge shoutout to the parents who come along — you’re the real MVPs when it comes to getting those genuine smiles at the end of a long shoot.

We wrapped up under the stadium lights with the perfect sunset — the kind of finish everyone dreams of.

Thank you to our friends at and for letting us bring Sam’s story to life.