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Hi! Welcome to the official Olivia Leigh Photography blog. This blog was created for several reasons: First of all, for my eager clients to preview their pictures. Secondly, for prospective clients to get to know me and my style better. Thirdly, any blog stalkers out there? I'm one of them. Here's one more blog for you to stalk! And finally, for my own enjoyment. I absolutely love what I do and treasure the opportunity to "journal" about it on here.

Olivia is a photojournalistic, on-location photographer serving the Atlanta, GA and Chattanooga, TN areas. She photographs engagements, high school seniors, children, and various portrait sessions.

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Hargrove Family Circus: Details

“Birthdays at this age just aren’t as big of a deal as they used to be,” I stated in a conversation with my roommate. “I don’t mind celebrating over lunch or something, but I don’t think we should make a big deal about it.” “What if we did something super fun?” Cassi questioned. “It’s so soon and I can’t come up with any cool ideas,” I replied. After bouncing around few ideas, Cassi struck a goldmine. “What about a murder mystery?” My interest was immediately piqued and google was quickly consulted. Before long, we’d stumbled upon nightofmystery.com and there was no turning back. At first, we decided to go with the 80’s theme because that would be the easiest to find costumes for, but the circus theme was the one that really intrigued me. Just before I purchased the 80’s packet, Mom called me and said she voted for the circus. “Everyone is doing 80’s themed parties lately,” she said. “Circus would be a blast and I think we can pull it off.” So in 10 days we brainstormed, planned, distributed character descriptions, painted letters and posters, and planned some more. It was CRAZY and a little bad for my academics, but we had an absolute BLAST. More than glad that we went with the circus theme. The details were better than I ever hoped or dreamed they would be, and the costumes were outrageous fun. First off, here are the details…

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My amazing roommate decorated my cake. She thought it would be so cool to make a cake with a circus tent on top, but I shot that idea down, thinking she was crazy. “I can do it,” she told me. And, boy, did she ever! It turned out fantastic! Here she is beginning her masterpiece… (and thanks, Mom, for baking the tasty cake)

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Have I mentioned that I have the world’s best roommate? Not only did she decorate my cake and stay up until nearly 2:00 AM helping me with invitations, she also helped me shop for decorations and paint these adorable letters…
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Yes, I am surrounded by wonderful, creative people. My mother had a hay day with the details and turned our house into a legit circus. She made these animal collars out of cupcake holders!

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Notice the details in the white cabinet…

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A yummy collage of detail eye-candy…

(The painting in the top left corner was done by talented mother)

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It took a team to turn our house into a Big Top. My lovely cousin, Whitney, and her boyfriend (and my good friend) Justin, came early to help hang decorations…

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While we finished details, Justin turned to one of his favorite hobbies…

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And the finished masterpiece…

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The Master Decorator herself after completing her masterpiece

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Thanks again to everyone who helped with party prep craziness!! Special thanks to Karie for printing gobs of stuff for us, Dad for indulging our craziness, Mom for all her hard work and creativity, Cassi for all her time and creativity, Whit and J for pitching the tent and hanging streamers, Whit for teardown, and all the other people I have failed to mention. The party was a smashing success and I am so thankful to have each of you in my life. And special thanks to Cassi for convincing me I needed a 22nd birthday party.

Will be blogging more about the party when school allows…

Fall 2011: Semester Highlights 1

This past semester was one filled with fantastic memories. I have several blog posts I’ve been wanting to work on for months, but have let other things get in the way. Now that Christmas break is almost over, I am finally getting around to posting the first of a few blogs, highlighting special memories from last semester.

One Sabbath while Mom was out of town, Dad treated us to a day on the lake. It was a little chilly, but sunny and beautiful. Without further ado, here is a recap of our wonderful trip to Carter’s lake…

They really were more excited than they look…

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So blessed to have this lovely lady for a roommate
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I’m a big fan of this match
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The swimmers who braved the cold

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Soaking up the sun in our various ways…

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Yep, he’s my Daddy. Yeah. I’m blessed.

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Thanks again, Daddy, for the fantastic day at the lake. Thanks for a 21 years (and counting) of fantastic memories like this.

More Fall 2011 Blogs to come!


Joni and Evan

Finally! School has been wild and Joni and Evan have been patient, but I am finally ready to post their pictures. Their shoot was so much fun! Every shoot with them is a blast. The pictures are fantastic and I am so excited to share them with you.

Feast your eyes:
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You guys are a blast! Thanks again for letting me take these photos.

Kaleb Stock Band

Kaleb Stock is known around Southern for his musical talent. He has also played at several local venues. Kaleb is pursuing a career in music and is currently forming a band, as well. Right now the only solidified band members are Kaleb and my brother, David Weber. These guys have some crazy talent and were fun to shoot. Here are a few favorites from our shoot:

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This is but one of the kajillion shots I got of them cracking up…
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Mr. Kaleb Stock himself

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Thanks for asking me to do the pictures, Kaleb. Good luck with your musical future!

The Owens: Teaser

One to tide you over until Midterms are finished…
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