Recent Blog Posts from Leah Islinger Photography in Appleton, WI

a close up of an expectant mom's belly. she is wearing a tulle olive green dress and standing with her hand on her hip.

Mar
30
2026

Preparing for Your Maternity Session in Appleton, WI - Tips for a Stress-Free, Beautiful Experience

How to Prepare for Your Maternity Session in Appleton, WI, Fox CitiesPlanning your maternity session should feel exciting, not overwhelming. With the right preparation, your photos will feel natural, beautiful, and truly reflective of this special ...

a three photo collage featuring outdoor photo sessions with Leah Islinger Photography during golden hour

Mar
26
2026

Choosing The Perfect Outdoor Location For Your Session

How to Choose the Perfect Outdoor Location for Your Photo Session There’s a moment at the beginning of almost every outdoor photography session, the quiet pause before anything really starts, while the camera is in your hand, your ...

a collage of a young womans branding photoshoot for her cosmetology career

Mar
23
2026

Headshots vs. Branding vs. Business Sessions: What’s Right for You?

Headshots vs. Branding vs. Business Sessions: What’s Right for You?In today’s digital world, your online presence is often your first impression, and professional photography plays a key role in how your brand is perceived. Whether ...

a baby boy wearing a knit white romper snuggled up next to a light brown teddy bear on a cream fluffy rug

Mar
22
2026

When Is the Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Photography Session?

I often get asked "When Is the Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Session?"Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most meaningful milestones and capturing those early days with professional newborn photography ensures that those precious moments ...

a senior boy lying on a high school football field tossing a football in the air

Mar
4
2026

My Favorite Props - Senior Edition

My Favorite Props For Seniors & Why I Love ThemWhen people hear the word props, they sometimes think cheesy. but I promise, that’s not what we’re doing here.For senior sessions, props aren’t about distracting from you. ...

a newborn baby wearing a knit astronaut outfit lying on a backdrop with a colorful space design

Feb
28
2026

My Favorite Props - Newborn Edition

My Favorite Newborn Photography Props and Why I Love ThemThere’s nothing quite like those first tiny yawns, wrinkly fingers & toes, and the sleepy stretches of a newborn. These moments pass so quickly, and with the right props, we ...

Little Chute WI baby photographer showcases baby in a green romper and white knee high socks sitting happily on a white wooden trike on a light green backdrop

Feb
8
2025

Understanding Your Print Sizes and the Importance of Aspect Ratios

A common question I get from clients after they receive their photos is why do their images seem to crop differently depending on the print sizes they choose. It’s a great question, and understanding the reasoning behind it can help when ...

Dec
2
2024

The Paradox of Photographing My Own Family: Why It's More Stressful Than Working with Clients

When I work with clients, I pride myself on my patience and understanding. If your baby isn't having any of it and your toddler is throwing a fit - when you see me laugh and say "Really, it's ok, I understand, let's take a break" My laughter is ...

a sleeping newborn baby boy swaddled in blue fabric holding a cream teddy bear

Feb
19
2023

Nathan's Newborn Session With Leah Islinger Photography

A few years ago I took family photos of Nathan's mom & dad with their new puppy and just a few months ago mom brought Nathan in for his own newborn session! He was what I call an 'older newborn' at (if I recall correctly) 7 weeks old. This is ...