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Welcome to the all-new Olivia Leigh Photographie blog! Here you can find photos from recent shoots in Chicago and abroad. If you’re looking for a particular wedding or a certain venue, just search below. Use the navigation at the top to see the best work in the portfolio, learn more about services, or send an email to learn more about working together.
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Amy & David
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- 07 December 2010
I first met with Amy a few months ago, and at our initial meeting, I just knew we were the perfect match. We talked about our similar views on family and legacy, and both were excited about the possibility of working with one another. Amy also talked about how her fiance, David, whom she met in kindergarten (!), proposed at the beach around their homes in the North Shore. We decided to start there for a very, very early morning session, and I woke up in pitch darkness to make the trek up the lake. It was so stunning though—magical, peaceful, quiet, and I am always surprised by how different the shoreline is up north than down in the city.
During the consultation, Amy also mentioned how she and her fiance, David, were in the process of gutting a two-flat in Roscoe Village and turning it into their dream home. The wheels started turning in my head, and I became so interested in the idea of creating a set of images in the very beginnings of their family’s home. One of my biggest motivations in my work is children—imagining how I would like my children to see me in pictures (for me, looking beautiful, in love, and having a great, fun time). I thought it would be so neat for Amy and David to have some photographs of them inside the house in it’s rubble state, to be able to show their children as they are growing up in the home. After a quick session at the beach, we headed over to their new home and brought this to life. I was so pleased with how these came out—I would just die for a picture of my parents laughing in the house I grew up in, before I was born, a la the second to last photo.
Overall, this was one of my favourite sessions, with beautiful and unique locations and also so much personal meaning built into it. Amy and David are also just the kindest couple, and I only wish their wedding were later in 2011 so I had more time to spend with them. That said, I can’t wait for their celebration this winter at the beautiful Cafe Brauer!
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Emily + Jack :: Logan Square engagement session
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- 04 November 2010
Emily and Jack are such a cool and stylish couple. Jack is a hairstylist at a hot beauty salon where a bunch of my friends get their haircuts, Emily works in fashion, and together they have the most amazing house in Logan Square (seriously, I have never seen something better decorated or styled—just amazing!). They are also friends with Sarah and John (whose amazing wedding is coming up soon here), which is how I was able to be connected with them. This was a great shoot—I loved Emily and Jack’s style and incredibly tattoos, and we found many cool, urban spots around their home to complement, though I certainly couldn’t pass up the insane patches of leaves just waiting to be photographed.
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Diana + Mike
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- 02 November 2010
I’ve been so lucky to work with many couples involved in the local improv or acting scene here in Chicago, so when Diana and Mike, a couple that met at Second City, hired me for their wedding, I knew we’d be a great match. They are both so hilarious and quick-witted; I don’t think I’ve laughed more at a session! Despite a late start, we were also able to capture some of the gorgeous fall colours against the sunset of this beautiful day. Can’t wait for their wedding next summer at Salvage One!
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Ami + Eric :: Engagement connection session
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- 27 October 2010
Ami and I had emailed for months about different possibilities of working together. We were first planning to possibly shoot at intimate wedding at the Cultural Center, but Ami + Eric decided to marry in New Zealand this winter, I was asked to shoot some engagement photos of them here in their home of Chicago. Given how much they miss the warmth of their home state, California, I was so happy that a beautiful day transpired for their session. I had such a great time with them and their adorable pup Mika (seriously, the cutest ever!), and just loved capturing the romantic and light energy between them!
Stay tuned for a Modern Wing wedding tomorrow!
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Megan + Sundeep :: Less than three
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- 28 September 2010
Ah, Megan and Sundeep! My affection for these two knows no bounds. They were the first couple to book me for 2011, and I could not be more happy that it was them. Megan and Sundeep are just the loveliest people, radiating joy and laughter, and lighting up the room when they walk in. Sounds cheesy, but as I think you’ll see below, pretty much the truth!
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