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Appleton, WI Portrait Experiences | Sessions for Every Milestone

Life moves quickly, but professional photography allows us to preserve the moments that matter most. As an Appleton photographer serving the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin, I offer a range of thoughtfully curated sessions including newborn photography, maternity photography, family portraits, pet photography, senior portraits, and branding sessions. Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, celebrating a milestone, gathering your family, honoring a beloved pet, or elevating your business, each session is designed with care to create timeless images you’ll treasure for years to come.

A pregnant woman in a black dress stands outdoors, smiling and holding her belly, with pink flowers in the background.

THE FULL MATERNITY EXPERIENCE

A relaxed, thoughtfully styled session celebrating your pregnancy with time for multiple looks, gentle posing, and meaningful connection.

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Pregnant woman in a flowing white lace dress, standing on a woven rug against a beige background.

THE PETITE MATERNITY EXPERIENCE

A shorter session designed to capture beautiful, timeless maternity images in a simple and stress-free way.

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Adult hands gently holding a newborn's foot, with a hospital bracelet visible.

THE FRESH.48 EXPERIENCE

A lifestyle session within the first 48 hours after birth, documenting your baby’s earliest moments in a natural, heartfelt way.

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Mother and newborn baby wrapped in soft blue fabric, peacefully resting together.

THE FULL NEWBORN EXPERIENCE

A calm, unhurried session focused on your newborn’s delicate details, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and a variety of poses.

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Newborn baby wrapped in a brown blanket, sleeping in a wooden basket on a dark textured background.

THE PETITE NEWBORN EXPERIENCE

A shorter newborn session ideal for capturing sweet, simple images in less time while still preserving those early memories.

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Smiling baby in a beige outfit sitting on a bed, holding a small woven ball.

THE FULL 6-MONTH SITTER EXPERIENCE

A milestone session celebrating your baby’s growing personality, expressions, and sitter stage with time for variety and connection.

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Baby smiling while sitting in a large blue wooden box against a blue background.

THE PETITE 6-MONTH SITTER EXPERIENCE

A quick and joyful session focused on capturing your baby’s smiles and sweet sitter moments.

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A baby in a floral dress sits on a wooden toy bike against a lavender background.

THE FULL 1ST BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE

A fun and meaningful session celebrating your baby’s first year, with time for portraits and milestone memories.

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A baby smashing a cake in a woodland-themed setting with forest animal decorations.

THE PETITE 1ST YEAR SMASH & SPLASH EXPERIENCE

A cake smash and bath-only session designed to capture playful, messy, and joy-filled first birthday moments.

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A young woman with long hair, in a white dress, sits on a bench surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.

THE FULL SENIOR EXPERIENCE

A personalized session designed to showcase your senior’s personality, style, and confidence with time for multiple outfits and locations.

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Teen boy in a maroon polo sitting outdoors, smiling.

THE PETITE SENIOR EXPERIENCE

A shorter senior session focused on capturing classic, polished portraits in a relaxed setting.

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A couple stands in a field, the woman in a green dress and the man in a gray shirt, surrounded by greenery.

OUTDOOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY SESSION

A relaxed outdoor session capturing genuine connection and moments between parents, children & family.

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A group of smiling adults and children posing together in a garden setting. Trees and flowers in the background.

OUTDOOR EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION

A session designed for larger family groups, allowing time to capture both group portraits and smaller family combinations.

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Brown and white dog wearing a plaid bandana, sitting on a wooden deck with a railing and autumn foliage in the background.

OUTDOOR PET SESSION

A fun and relaxed session focused on capturing your pet’s personality, energy, and bond with you.

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Golden horse with bridle against a black background.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE PET SESSION

A gentle, meaningful session honoring the love and connection you share with your pet during their final season of life.

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A family of five poses in a studio setting; two adults and three children, one on a raised platform.

THE FULL STUDIO EXPERIENCE

A thoughtfully guided studio session offering time for multiple looks and portraits in a clean, timeless setting.

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Young girl in a light green dress and brown boots standing against a gray background.

THE PETITE STUDIO EXPERIENCE

A shorter studio session designed for simple, polished portraits with minimal setup.

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A tricolor dog sits on a white cube, posing against a plain white background.

THE PET STUDIO EXPERIENCE

A studio session focused on capturing your pet in a calm, controlled environment with timeless results.

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Smiling person with curly hair and glasses wearing a blue sweater indoors.

INDIVIDUAL HEADSHOT PORTRAITS

Professional headshots designed to reflect your personality and elevate your personal or business brand.

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Woman in beige top displaying smartphone with app on screen.

FULL BRANDING EXPERIENCE

A storytelling-focused branding experience designed to visually communicate your brand’s personality, professionalism, and purpose.

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Two people smiling, wearing matching black t-shirts with a headphone design, standing in front of a white background.

LARGE GROUP HEADSHOT PORTRAITS

Efficient, consistent headshots for teams or organizations, designed to keep a cohesive and professional look.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Once your contract is filled in & your retainer is paid then your session is considered officially booked. That is when we discuss the vision you have for your session, from colors & props to outfits & locations.

 

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On the day of your session, I'll guide you through natural poses and expressions, so you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera.

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After your session, I will go home and choose all of the best images for your private, online gallery. Once finished, I will send you an email with your password to view your images, along with instructions on how to select them.

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Finally, all of the images you have chosen to keep will be beautifully retouched and delivered either on a custom USB or electronically via an online file transfer service, whichever option was included in your session type.

If you have chosen to order additional prints or products those items will be finalized and sent to their professional labs for printing. You will be contacted for pick up when your entire order is ready. 

 

Pregnant woman in sheer white clothing lying on a bed, hands on belly, softly lit.
Two sleeping babies in knitted outfits on a miniature bunk bed against a rustic wooden backdrop.
Baby in a wooden crate with lemons and limes, floral background, rustic decor.
A woman in a white dress walks along a sandy beach with gentle waves. Trees line the shoreline in the background.

BOOK YOUR SESSION WITH LEAH ISLINGER PHOTOGRAPHY

Book Your Photography Session in Appleton & the Fox Valley

Your most meaningful moments deserve to be preserved. As an Appleton photographer serving the Fox Valley, I specialize in creating timeless images for newborns, maternity, families, pets, and seniors. Book your session today and let’s create photographs you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR LEAH?

Questions? Contact Leah Islinger Photography

Planning your newborn, maternity, family, pet, or senior session? I’m here to help! Serving Appleton, Little Chute, Neenah, Menasha, Kimberly, Oshkosh, and Green Bay, I’ll make sure you have all the information you need before your session. Click the button to reach out today.

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