With over 17 years of experience, I’ve built Leeann Marie Photography around the values of timeless style, genuine connection, and intentional storytelling. Whether I’m photographing a wedding day, a sleepy newborn, or a growing family on my wooded studio property, my goal is always the same—to create beautiful, lasting images that feel true to you.
these images are not just for today - they're your LEGACY
about LEEANN
inspired by FAMILY, STYLE, and the stories that make each client unique,
I see photography as a way to PRESERVE life’s most important chapters.
I bring a calm, organized presence to every session and believe in treating everyone—from your VIP guests to the catering team—with kindness and respect. I’ll guide you through your experience with care, keep things running smoothly, and make sure every meaningful moment is documented with heart and attention to detail.
preserving memories through photography MATTERS DEEPLY to me—because I’ve loved, I’ve lost, and I know just how PRICELESS a photograph can be.
My husband and I were engaged in Sandbridge Beach, VA and we continue to spend lots of time at this special vacation spot year after year.
Lately, we have been vacationing over the July 4th holiday week and we really enjoy the fireworks on the beach and the boat parade in the area!
My mom was my best friend.
She was supportive, encouraging, and the best ear to listen to all of my random thoughts at any time of the day. She called me every New Year’s at midnight to wish me a Happy New Year, and she snuggled me on the couch as a teenager when life was hard.
She passed away in October 2022 and I miss her more than anything. The grief of her loss is always with me, but the experience of having and then losing her has shaped me as an individual. I value family and children with lots of wisdom.
My husband, Brad, and I met at the University of Pittsburgh in the Industrial Engineering department. He was the handsome, older PhD student, and I was the wild undergrad. After graduating, our careers went in different directions from our education – I started a wedding photography business and he worked for the USPS for 10 years and now does property management. Our education and time at PITT really shaped us as entrepreneurial problem-solvers.
Non-PITT clients: I still love you no matter what.
A secret: We actually cheer for Alabama football now, because Brad wanted a ‘winning team‘ – ha!
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland holds a special place in our hearts. We have a log cabin on the lake and love to spend time there when we are able to venture south.
We enjoy boating, swinging in the hammock, eating s’mores, and enjoying a glass of wine in the hot tub once the evening winds down.
Our cabin is also available for rent through Railey Vacations if you’re looking for a place to stay in the Deep Creek area!
Some of my favorite travel includes:
- Argentina: so beautiful and cultured!
- Italy: give me all of the food
- South East Asia: I spent 3 months in Asia in college traveling South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Japan.
- Utah: Bringing it back to the US, I will go hiking in Utah any day.
Fun fact: After each of my first three pregnancies, I photographed events within 2 weeks time.
With the last guy, I photographed weddings up until 38 weeks of pregnancy. I love my kids to no end, but I also value my work and find a way to juggle and prioritize both.
