Leah B Photography

dane {1 year}

Leah Bockelman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:06:31 +0000

So much can change in a year. Especially if that year is from the time you were born to when you turn one. I first met Arica, Ryan and their son, Dane, when he was just a newborn, and boy has he grown since then! He now makes the cutest faces, including a need to stick out his tongue when a camera is present. His hair is much more full (and wild:), he has a ton of energy which recently led to crawling, and he’s got a huge appetite — since he ate almost his whole birthday cake! I had a lot of fun celebrating his first birthday and seeing him surrounded by friends and family. Arica and Ryan, you’ve got one handsome little man, and I thank you for having me capture this special time in your life!

leila jade {1 year}

Leah Bockelman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:42:59 +0000

Leila just keeps getting more precious every time I see her. And now, she’s developing her own little personality which is absolutely adorable! She is also on a roll with her crawling capabilities, so our shoots are getting a little more complex, as, one minute I’ll be taking photos of her crawling towards me, the next, she is sitting on my lap! I won’t complain though. It doesn’t hurt to fit in a little snuggle time with your subjects. And how about that owl hat? TOO CUTE! She is all set for her 1st birthday party coming up this month, and I can’t wait to celebrate it with everyone!

genna & dave {engaged}

Leah Bockelman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:06 +0000

I first met Genna back in 2009 after my cousin sent me her way when looking for a hair salon for our wedding. Genna works at The Grove and did an amazing job with my hair, as well as others within our party. She was so sweet and easy to talk to, that I ended up going back to her consistently for haircuts and such over the years. I would always bug her asking her if she had a ring yet, and to my surprise, one day she said yes! Not only that, she wanted me to be her wedding photographer! I was so excited for them, and for the opportunity to be a part of their big day. She and Dave are a stunning couple and I couldn’t be more happy with the way their engagement session turned out. I’m having such a hard time editing down the photos from this session because they all turned out so beautiful in their own way! Their adorableness, our surroundings and lighting all added up to a beautiful session that I hope they can cherish forever. I’m very much looking forward to their big day!

rowley {family}

Leah Bockelman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:11 +0000

I’m finding it amazing to have taken family photos in the middle of January and have it feel like a beautiful Fall day! Besides being a little windy, it was a great day to be outside. I enjoyed capturing some photos of our good friends, as they were really up for anything, including charging a huge group of geese…which were everywhere! Again.. in JANUARY? A great looking family and beautiful lighting made it an overall fun shoot!

lindsey {newborn}

Leah Bockelman — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:23:46 +0000

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby… well, you know. I recently captured one of my first wedding couple’s newborn baby girl, Lindsey. It was a joy to have gotten to know them during their engagement session, and then to capture their wedding day, and now, seeing them in this new chapter of their lives brings a smile to my face. Lindsey is an absolute sweetie and was not afraid to get her snooze on during our session. Joyce and Jeff seem like natural parents already, and I hope they enjoy every moment with their new little one. I can’t wait to capture her throughout her first year!

Emily {6 months}

Leah Bockelman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:12:26 +0000

About 6 months ago, Emily Toland came into this world, beautiful as ever. It has been so much fun capturing the milestones of her life, starting with just before she was born. You can see the other sessions here:

Maternity

Newborn

Emily is growing up to be a classy little lady, just like her momma. The outfits just keep getting more adorable too. And how about those blue eyes? Precious. I am so excited for her 1 year photos, as I can only imagine the cuteness that will be involved!

Leo & Parker {9 months}

Leah Bockelman — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:54:22 +0000

Last time, Leo and Parker weren’t too thrilled with their Halloween costume shoot, and although this time I didn’t get a lot of smiles, I sure got a whole lot of personality and overall cuteness. It has been so much fun watching these little guys grow up, and I can’t wait to take their 1 year photos in a few months!

second shooting {wedding}

Leah Bockelman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:12:07 +0000

This last summer, I had the chance to second shoot a wedding again with my friend, Julie Branyan, here in Omaha. It was a lovely day filled with lots of love between the adorable couple, Stephanie and Matt. My favorite part was when we took the golf carts out and stopped at a place just as the sun was setting. Stephanie and Matt practiced their first dance moves, and it was so cute! We got a preview, and they had a chance to warm up. Here are just a few shots from the day.

Ava {3 months}

Leah Bockelman — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:29:25 +0000

Awhile back, I photographed Kara and Daren when they were expecting their first child. –>

http://www.leahbphoto.com/blog/2011/06/26/kara-daren-maternity/

Time sure flies, as little Ava is now 3 months old, and I was so happy to finally meet her! What a cutie she is. Of course Kara came prepared with all kinds of cute clothing and accessories. One piece in particular was a little white hairpiece that I clearly remember since I shot details of it at Kara’s sister, Kim’s wedding. It was a fun idea to use it again, and it complimented Ava’s outfit beautifully. She was wonderful during her shoot, cried only once and even propped her head up, which is a work in progress for her. What a joy little girls bring to this world. I can now relate since we just found out we are having our first girl as well! You can’t deny the beauty they emit in photographs. Maybe I’m being a little biased now….

Thank you for coming to our home for the shoot Kara, Sandi and Ava! Enjoy every moment with your little one.

schmidt {family}

Leah Bockelman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:45:44 +0000

This week, I had a fun-filled shoot with the Schmidt family. It was a highly energetic time with much laughter. The kids are adorable and are excited to be welcoming their baby sister or brother (which they find out today!) into the world come April! Janet is actually due just days before I am, and we recently discovered that we even share the same doctor! It’s a small world. I am very excited for them and hope to possibly see them back again once baby is born!