Melissa Leathers Photography

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! I am excited to be back this year to serve so many that I have connected with in the years past and to gain new friends along the way as I step back into this world behind the camera!

PM me for details on pricing and availability. I will only be doing weekend sessions, and some weekends will be unavailable due to how much we travel. Keep that in mind and book quickly as weekends will be limited!

Excited for 2023!
🖤Melissa

12/06/2022

Dusts off the keyboard…”Hello? Is this thing on?”🤪

Shew! It’s been a while! 4 years ago, I took a step back and decided to hang up my camera. It was one of the hardest decisions, as I had met so many amazing families and made life long friends during the 10 years that I was working as a photographer. I honestly just got in over my head to the point that I was no longer enjoying it. I would get overwhelmed and frustrated and it just wasn't fair to me or my clients/friends. In these 4 years, I have enjoyed watching my boy grow up(he is 10 now!), I have travelled with my husband and our boy a LOT. It's something we enjoy and love doing together. It has been a wonderful 4 years, but I think it's time to start this journey once again.(And honestly, I am a bit nervous🫣)

So, I have decided to dust off the camera(don't worry, I kept her safe and she's working just like I remember!😉), and I am excited to start offering my services once again! BUT, this time it will be on a much smaller scale.🤏🏼 And if you haven’t noticed, I have rebranded and will no longer be Leathers Photography. Decided to just throw my whole name up in there to change the vibe and start fresh!😂

📸I will only be offering mini sessions and full sessions. 👉🏻I will NOT be doing weddings or events.👈🏻 I have had friends reach out even recently asking for me to photograph their weddings, and while that is such an honor, I just cannot put that much into this if I want to keep loving it. While I did love most of my weddings, it's really where I started to slip away mentally and lost my joy.

So, I do hope you all understand, and I hope you can welcome me back with open arms and ✨grace.✨ So so much grace.🥹 I sure will need it!

Feel free to share this post to let everyone know. I may just give one person who shares a free mini session!🤩

I will post more on the details of when my availability will be, and what my mini/full sessions will include. But for now, I am just excited to say I AM BACK! And I have missed each one of you!❤️

12/05/2022

07/04/2018

I have been without internet here at home for what seems like ages(well, few weeks anyways). Now that we have gotten it fixed, I can upload some quick sneak peeks of some sessions that I have been unable to upload!

I had SO much fun at BJ & Beth's wedding! I am so excited that I can finally share some photos from their amazing day. These two are such a fun loving couple and there is no doubt the love they have for each other. I hope for nothing but the best for these two as they live their lives as one!

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07/04/2018

I have been without internet here at home for what seems like ages(well, few weeks anyways). Now that we have gotten it fixed, I can upload some quick sneak peeks of some sessions that I have been unable to upload!

This family was super fun to work with. So much love could be felt between them! I was excited to be able to hang out and capture some amazing shots of their family!

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02/20/2018

Hey everyone! I know it’s been quiet for me on here but the past 2 months have been super busy! My household has battled sickness, a death in my husbands family, and we just got back from a family trip to Disney! So now that I feel things are going back to normal, I will be working on finishing up sessions and weddings! Thank you everyone for being so patient and understanding! Hoping the rest of the year is much less crazy!

01/29/2018

I have a few people waiting on their CDs from either their wedding or regular sessions. I was supposed to finish everything up this last weekend but my husbands Granny passed away Friday so we had to go out of town. So my plan now is to finish up during the evenings this week. I apologize for the delay and hope you all understand! ❤️

12/17/2017

Lewis/Davis Wedding
11.18.17

11/11/2017

BHS Homecoming 2017

10/08/2017

I capture almost every milestone for this family. I am so excited for Emily and Josue as they wait for the arrival of their baby girl! I feel like their family is my family and I cannot wait for her to get here soon!

09/03/2017

Seriously...how are these kids so grown? I have been taking their photos since they were little boys! Crazy how time flies. They are turning into some handsome young men, that's for sure!

09/03/2017

For those waiting on CDs or sneak peeks, thank you for being patient! Some know that my husband farms and peanut season has started. Which means things get crazy for me doing most stuff alone after work and weekends with our son. I'm going to try to knock some photos out today while he finally is home so I will have everything done soon for y'all!

08/10/2017

This family y'all!😍 They are the sweetest family I have ever worked with. This was my first time working with little Grady(not counting the announcement and maternity photos for his mommy and daddy before he was born!).

He has the best smile, and was one of the easiest little ones to work with! Such a beautiful family, and there is no doubt the bond that Lindsay and Russell have with their sweet boy Grady!

07/29/2017

Happy FIRST birthday to this little lady right here! Miss Ady Laine is a doll and so fun to work with. She is full of energy and such a happy girl! From being born a bit too early, to now being a one year old!

Happy birthday Ady Laine! I hope today is all about YOU!

06/26/2017

Danny & Amy||Engagement Session

Finally had a chance to share this beautiful couples engagement session that we did a few weeks back. Seriously though, are they not the cutest?

I cannot wait to work with them on their wedding day! They were so easy to work with, laid back, and tons of fun despite the South Ga humidity and gnats attacking us the entire time ;)

05/14/2017

It was so hard to narrow down the sneak peeks for this session. There were just too many that were my favorites! This family was so super sweet! They are from Illinois and come down to PCB each year for vacation. I jumped on the opportunity to capture them on the beautiful beach there.

I have known Haley for about 5 years, but this was our first time finally meeting in person. She is just as sweet as I knew she would be. Her boys were a blast to hang with, and I hope in the future I can make my trip down there last a little longer!