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Welcome to the Almond Leaf Blog!

I (Elizabeth) am a photographer who loves to see people relax, laugh and enjoy life. I thoroughly enjoy the simple delights of life, and love having the opportunity to capture them through my lens.

I see my camera as a means to reveal the beauty I see in people, objects, and Light that usually go unnoticed. While I adore children, weddings, and families enjoying life together, the driving force behind Almond Leaf Studios is a deep desire to see that same freedom and joy realized in the lives of women and children suffering injustice throughout the world. Photographing your family, your engagement, or your wedding day directly contributes to my ability to help in the fight against human trafficking and other social injustices throughout the world. 

In this blog you'll find professional posts about what we're doing at Almond Leaf Studios, silly details about my quirky little life, and hopefully a funny story or two that'll put a smile on your face. Check back regularly for the latest happenings, and don't forget to leave a comment! 

Category Archives: baby bellies

steps of faith

The world would often consider a person crazy for quitting their job and all seeming security in order to pursue something deep in their hearts … especially something that doesn’t promise being lucrative. Matt and Lana recently took a big step of faith and are in the process of starting Speak Up, a grassroots ministry...

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a christmas present

Lauren and John are some of the most stylish and down-to-earth people I know, and I personally think that Lauren is just one of the cutest little pregnant women in the world! This little one was an unexpected surprise and has already brought about many prayers. I love the journey they’ve been on! They’ve nicknamed...

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emma

The lovely Emma and her husband, Michael (or “Mickey,” as she calls him), are about to have their first baby boy. I can hardly wait to meet the mr. littles! Michael and Emma have spent time all over the world, and I just adore their accents. I confess that I secretly dream of how cute...

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emma’s belly

You know the extra measure of joy that comes from celebrating something that’s been long awaited for? Well, I feel that way about this little one that Emma is carrying, and I know she does too. It’s been a long journey and theirs is a crazy story, which makes this beautiful belly all the more...

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rachael and chris

Can we just brag on these two for a minute? Rachael spotted us during our little contest for a free belly shoot, and we were thrilled to announce her as the winner when the results came in. She impressed us from the beginning, suggesting a shoot location of her home because that would be where...

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one hot momma

If you ever wondered with the term “one hot momma” came from … wonder no more. In the middle of editing, I came across this show-stopper and thought, “I’ve GOT to post this right away!” She’s so stunning and perfectly poised … I just love it! I couldn’t wait, so here’s a second little sneak...

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Rachael – contest winner

I just couldn’t resist sharing a little sneak peek of this amazing mom-to-be. Rachael was the winner of our contest and even though she won for her indoor suggestion of location, the light was just so gorgeous out when we arrived that we headed down the road to get her and her husband, Chris, in front...

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and the winner is…

Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful entries from our baby belly contest! We wanted to announce our winner last week, but we had some delays in our judging. We appreciate your patience! So, without further ado… The winner is… Rachael! She wants to have shots taken at her house because that’s where she’s going...

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baby belly contest!

It’s time for a contest on the Almond Leaf Blog! Calling all pregnant ladies: we want to give away a belly shoot, and here is how we’re going to do it. Email your most creative shoot location idea to info@almondleafstudios.com. Whether it’s your favorite field, or your favorite ice cream shop, a run-down building or...

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