Hiya. My name is Lea, and I’m the eye behind Elle O Studio. I’m a music loving, coffee drinking introvert who loves to dance and act crazy. When I’m not mommin’ it to my 3 wild kiddos, or looking through a lens, I’m working with my sister for her jewelry business- Sigfus Designs. I’m married to the most amazing and supportive man ever, and he pushes me everyday to be a better me. San Diego is our favorite place and you will probably see quite a few photos from our journeys there.
I learned to use a film camera from my mama when I was 14 years old. She was a watercolor artist who took photos to paint. She felt it was the perfect creative outlet for me, and she was right. But it took me having kids to really appreciate a camera. It took me being able to capture the little in-between moments that really spoke to my soul. I value the ability to look through photos and go back into time; to smell the salty sea air, to feel a babies soft skin on mine, to hear loud giggles and soft cries. Capturing those little moments are what fuel me. Watching you brush her hair off her face, wiping his boogers, seeing the way you look at each other when no one is watching. Those are the moments.