This week’s guest judge is the super talented Leslie Savage!  Leslie is a photographer in Ohio who specializes in senior portraits and loves to capture each senior’s personality with her camera.  Leslie loves the relationships she builds with her clients as well as the boost in confidence her photos give them.

Check out Leslie’s interview below and be sure to check out her work on her website as well as following her on her social media channels!  Thank you Leslie for being our guest judge this week!

If you are a photographer that captures seniors, be sure to post your photos on our Facebook wall and/or Instagram by tagging us @seniorologie and using the #seniorologiespotlight.  Leslie will few all the photos entered by Friday and pick a top three which will be announced on our blog Saturday!  The winner will be our Facebook Timeline cover next week!!

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Website:  http://www.lesliesavage.com

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/lesliesavagephotography

Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/lesliesavagephotography

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Tell us a little about yourself…With faith and love defining life, Leslie is fueled by relationships and opportunities. Out of her determination to create and positively influence, she is proud yet humbled at the businesses she has built, all receiving top honors or high acclaim. She’s privileged to have some of the most talented artists and biggest hearts on her team. As she is given opportunities to build relationships with students, her goal is to capture their personalities and spirit in bright, stunning, well-styled portraiture. Leslie is above all else a mother, wife, and opportunity seeker. She spent her twenties traveling the globe, leading teams of students on life-defining trips, and making her reality one of great adventure and intention. Now into her thirties she’s married to her musician/set designing husband, mother to their two boys and beagle, and a bit more settled, but always chasing new ideas.

She is the proudest mother, a passionate dreamer, motivated doer, and relaxed artist. When not with her family or building her businesses, you can find her at her clothing boutique that she co-owns with her best friend, or spending time amongst a community of friends, driving her Jeep with the top off, and probably drinking coffee.

How long have you been in business?  7 years

What do you love most about photographing seniors?  The relationships built with the Seniors and giving them an incredible experience that boosts their confidence… The styling and fashion involved in their sessions… Capturing their personalities on camera and truly holding this moment in time captive for them.

What’s in your camera bag?  Kelly Moore “Jude” bag
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 85mm 1.2L
Canon 50mm 1.2L
Canon 135mm 2.0L
Fuji Instax Mini 90 NEO CLASSIC Instant Film Camera

Favorite type of location to shoot?  Sunny wheat fields and pretty, natural landscapes

What is one tip you can share regarding senior photography?  To remember two things… you need to know yourself as an artist first and not just going out and recreating what you have seen others shoot. As you are creating a life, a career, and your artist style, your goal should always be to create the life that you have always wanted… to be an original… which leads to greater respect for yourself and from others. Also to remember that the Seniors’ are counting on you to capture images that will define one of the biggest turning points of their lives. This year in their lives they are finding themselves and are highly influenced by others and through their experiences. We have been given the huge opportunity to leave a lasting impression on their lives – to help see themselves as beautiful and with confidence in who they are. I don’t want images that help girls feel “hot” but rather are full of life, personality, and are inspiringly stunning.

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Guest Judge – {Leslie Savage}

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heck, yes i do!

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