Just a country girl living in the big city.
My name is Leah Rempel and I am not going to lie, one day I just decided I wanted to be a photographer. I tend to do things like that. But ever since I have picked up the camera, I have been obsessed. I am in love with creating images that represent my clients in a way that is true to who they are: their connections and story. I love empowering my clients to have the confidence to be themselves in front of the camera.
Some of my Confessions:
1. I am a wife, mother and follower of Jesus.
2. I am passionate about living in connection and community with others.
3. I taught junior high for 2.5 years before taking time off to be with my son (and spend time with my sweet clients!).
4. Simple pleasures dear to my heart include a drinking delectable cup of coffee, reading inspiring non-fiction books, eating copious amounts of donuts, and having heart-to-hearts.
FAQ's
What is lifestyle photography?
What does this mean? Essentially, this means that I lightly curate my photos will trying to capture who YOU are or YOUR family or YOU as a couple. When your children or your children's children see these photographs they will see you as you are. Maybe its the way your husband holds you or the way your daughter smiles when she see is playing with her siblings. I do slightly curate it so I am not a documentary photographer. I will ask you to do something but NEVER in an overly posed fashion. I do apply this to my wedding photography but it also applies to newborn, family, maternity and engagement photography.
What does this mean? Essentially, this means that I lightly curate my photos will trying to capture who YOU are or YOUR family or YOU as a couple. When your children or your children's children see these photographs they will see you as you are. Maybe its the way your husband holds you or the way your daughter smiles when she see is playing with her siblings. I do slightly curate it so I am not a documentary photographer. I will ask you to do something but NEVER in an overly posed fashion. I do apply this to my wedding photography but it also applies to newborn, family, maternity and engagement photography.
What if I have never been photographed before?
My favorite thing to do when I am shooting is to ask you questions that will really pull authenticity into the photograph. Once you get talking, you won't even realize I am there. I am simply on the outskirts of your own little world. We like to laugh, keep it light and relaxed. I have made believers from the greatest skeptics!
My favorite thing to do when I am shooting is to ask you questions that will really pull authenticity into the photograph. Once you get talking, you won't even realize I am there. I am simply on the outskirts of your own little world. We like to laugh, keep it light and relaxed. I have made believers from the greatest skeptics!
Do you have any locations in mind?
Honestly, I LOVE when you choose the location. I want it to be personal, reflective of your character and relationship. That is something that I can not choose for you. I can, of course, give my insight but I do like to leave it in your hands.
Honestly, I LOVE when you choose the location. I want it to be personal, reflective of your character and relationship. That is something that I can not choose for you. I can, of course, give my insight but I do like to leave it in your hands.
How many images will we receive?
I can never guarantee the number of images I give at the end of a session. It really depends on so many things, mainly that I never want to hand over images just to meet a quota. I only want to give my best work.
Can we have the RAW files?
No. The images I have given you have been retouched with care and are in the form that best reflect my vision for them. The images that I have not given you do not reflect my best work or my business, so I do not want those to be circulating.
If we do not want a complimentary service, can this be deducted off of our total cost?
No, engagement sessions and 1st anniversary sessions are complimentary because I want to offer you beautiful photographs as my personal gift.
Why do you include engagement sessions and consultations?
I spend a lot of time with the wedding couples on the actual day. So, it is SO important that we are compatible personality wise and stylistically. These meetings give us that time to get to know each other personally and you get to see me in action behind the camera.
I can never guarantee the number of images I give at the end of a session. It really depends on so many things, mainly that I never want to hand over images just to meet a quota. I only want to give my best work.
Can we have the RAW files?
No. The images I have given you have been retouched with care and are in the form that best reflect my vision for them. The images that I have not given you do not reflect my best work or my business, so I do not want those to be circulating.
If we do not want a complimentary service, can this be deducted off of our total cost?
No, engagement sessions and 1st anniversary sessions are complimentary because I want to offer you beautiful photographs as my personal gift.
Why do you include engagement sessions and consultations?
I spend a lot of time with the wedding couples on the actual day. So, it is SO important that we are compatible personality wise and stylistically. These meetings give us that time to get to know each other personally and you get to see me in action behind the camera.