I am a Arkansas based photographer who specializes in families, newborn, teen portraits + lifestyle.

I'M LELA

Hello

Oh Hello there, I'm so glad you made it to my page! My name is Lela and honestly however you pronounce it, i'll probably respond. The perks of having such a unique name is that it matches my personality and my brand! 

Outside of being a photographer I am a wife, mom, and lover of books/records. When i'm not behind the camera you can catch me at a kid or community function, drive in theater in Poteau, OR somewhere in another state exploring! 

With two kids myself, I have found time really does go by way too fast!! Every chance I get I love to capture their stages in life even if my preteen would rather be doing anything else. 

I've been working with some type of camera, whether it be film or digital, since the age of eleven. That was when I got my first camera. Back then I was posing with peace signs and duck lips with my friends but i'd like to think i've gotten quite a bit better since then. If you see me around town, say hello. I promise my face isn't as mean as it looks sometimes, queen RBF here, and if you're new let me show you around and show you how beautiful Mena, AR can truly be!!

a glimpse behind the camera

wife to zachary. mom to peyton + ashton. passion for creating.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Capturing emotion. The good, the bad, all of it. My dad passed away when I was young, and it always broke my heart that we only had a handful of photos of him. I take pride in knowing what I know, and hope that I capture the faces and emotion of your loved ones while they're in front of the camera

favorite place

Home. Home is where the heart is, and my heart lies within my children and my husband.

Fun Fact

I have SIX siblings. Making 7 in total.I am the eldest daughter, and the middle child. It's like I was born to capture the craziness that is "family."

sECRET TALENT

I can mimic pretty much anyones mannerisms and accent once given the chance.

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

DRIVE-IN MOVIES. Repeat after me, drive-in movies! It's something my dad always did with us growing up - and now we do it with our kids any chance we get. 

LATEST OBSESSIONS

The show "New Girl." & morning runs with my husband Zack. Oh... and our new puppy, Daisy. :)

My approach

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Candid

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HONEST

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HEARTFELT

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