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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! 

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Jennifer {bridal}

Jennifer Gladden is no longer Jennifer Gladden. She’s a married girl! … and I think I have been among the most anxious to see her wedding day come. I’ve been antsy about it for weeks! One of the most difficult things about bridal shoots is having to wait weeks (6 weeks to be exact, in...

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Gallery Opening & Reception

I am excited to announce a gallery opening and reception of my international work with Silent Images! Ken Beebe of Kugler Studio contacted me a while back about his interest in what I have been doing abroad in regard to this fight against human trafficking. With his help, and the help of my friend, Cori,...

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michael {infant}

Meet baby Michael and his big brother, Dylan. I had the privilege of photographing Dylan for his first Christmas a few years ago, which made this photo shoot even more precious. Michael and Dylan are only a few years apart, similar to my sister and I, so I can’t help but wonder about the different...

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Baby Chase

There’s nothing like holding a sweet newborn in your arms … especially when there’s a heartfelt story behind it. Little baby Chase was born premature after a bit of a scare. He had to stay in the hospital far longer than any parent wants his/her child to be, but Ellen and Mike had the best...

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bridal shoot

I’ve had this bridal shoot in the works for a while, and I have to say that all the planning and preparing was totally worth it! I asked three lovely ladies to model for me so that we could capture a specific ‘looks’ and help promote the work of friends and fellow wedding industry business...

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I’m in India!

I just landed in Calcutta (or Kolkata if you want to be proper) last night and I’ll be here on an assignment for Silent Images until the 25th. I appreciate your understanding if my email responses are delayed. Pics and stories to come soon on the Silent Images blog, so be sure to stay connected. Until...

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roof with a view

Congrats to the lovely Rosemary and her new husband, Tripp, who were married tonight! Here’s a shot of the amazing view from their reception at Roof With A View. More of the lovely couple and their wedding to come soon!

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david & andrea —engagement

I have had the amazing privilege of working with David Johnson of Silent Images and David Johnson Photography over the past year and he has quickly become not only a colleague but a good friend as well. When I first met Andrea (they had been dating about 5 months at that point), I had tears...

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sweet baby ames

There are some moments in life when time seems to stand still while hearts full of love seem to recognize all the goodness that is in this world. Those moments are rarely sweeter than when new parents gaze at their newborn sleeping peacefully. Sweet little baby Ames has been born into a beautiful, loving family...

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tickles, tears, and lollipops

The thing about photographing good friends is that you can ask them to try new things … that’s beauty of them being friends, not just clients. Daniel and Meredith have two adorable little girls, and I’ve had the privilege of photographing them a number of times already. It’s hard to believe that Caroline is not...

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