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and welcome to the leah kua image journal. This is where I share not just my art, but also the personal and visual journey of my passions, inspirations, thoughts, my life. All these things are entwined and help me to create images that bring incredible joy, excitement and fulfilment to my spirit. It is my deepest wish that you find these things for yourself when you spend time here. Enjoy looking through my recent work and if you would like to talk to me about capturing your wedding or lifestyle portraits please use the contact page here or on my portfolio website

new (penrith photography)

This morning I woke up to a day literally buzzing with possibilities. Granted, the buzzing was from the swarm of bees as they enjoyed my cherry blossom tree in the early morning light, but it warmed my heart to know that Spring was finally here (and clearly the bee’s are pretty happy about it too).

I welcome Spring with a fresh perspective on God and my life, with an open heart, ready to embrace the possibilities of new adventures and dreams. We don’t need a new day to start again, but the beginning of Spring, full of new births, new life, new hope, is a beautiful gift to us – a chance to look around us and remember that we can always start anew, that anything is possible and that our future of freedom is right in front of us for the taking.

Praying for myself, my family, my friends and for you that your mind will be still so you can hear God whisper to your heart exactly what he is unfolding in your life and that you will have the fire to run after it with everything you’ve got to see it blossom and bloom. This is a new day!

“It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving kindness that we are not consumed, because His tender compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3: 22-23

an open invitation | blessed (sydney children’s photographer)

I arrived in the early morning sunlight and was welcomed inside to a family relaxed in pyjamas, watching cartoons, jumping on lounges, eating toast while making the regular weekend skype to family overseas who surely can’t get enough of the two sweet babies pictured below. I was offered a coffee and we sat and talked while they went about their Saturday morning routine and was occasionally flashed with an impish grin from the lounge jumpers. By the time I pulled out the camera I was being told all about big school next year and getting the grand tour of a room fit for a princess and shown every toy and every book with excitement. It was then that I knew there was definitely not going to be any problem capturing the real in this family. And what a beautiful real it was!

I could not have asked for a more perfect morning. A family being real. Not rushed, not worried (not even when little Mr M fell over and scraped his elbow in the first 2 minutes) and by the end of the session Miss E had given me an open invitation to come over to her house any time. It made me smile, knowing that the experience had been joyful for them and I was honoured to have made such special new friends. I love that photography has opened up a world of lovely connections with people, big and little, I would not have had otherwise. Enjoy the overload of precious that follows.

by Leah

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2010 christmas sessions | to give is to receive


I am very excited to share my very special 2010 Christmas Sessions with you. These sessions are valued at over $1000 each ($2000 if you purchase the digital and print packages together) and are for immediate family members (up to 6 people) only. They will be held in Penrith and Picton during late September/early October, with only 8 spots available at each location. Not only do I hope to bless the families who book these packages with pricing and exquisite products that are perfect for gift giving and not available at any other time of year, but in the event that all sessions are booked I will also be taking nominations for a special family to receive a Christmas Session for FREE! So….. I need your help :)

I know you all know of someone who really needs a lift and I need you to tell me who they are. They need a break and huge blessing to fall into their lap. If we can raise enough funds together through the Christmas Sessions by booking all available spots I will select one nominated family to be gifted with a full Christmas Collection (that’s everything listed, both print and digital) and just to make it even sweeter for them, a $300 Coles Myer gift card so they can take care of the rest of their Christmas Shopping as well. Please don’t put off nominating a family because you think there is no way they can win this. Be their voice and lift them up so I can find them and give them something truly special and let them know they are loved. To nominate a family all you need to do is email me at mail@leahkua.com and tell me why you would love to see this special family win. Be sure to also include your email address and phone number so I can contact you if the family you nominate wins.

I cannot wait to start receiving your messages so if you wish to book one of the Christmas Session spots or nominate a lovely family who needs this truly special gift please email me at mail@leahkua.com NOW!

Bookings for Christmas Sessions open until all spots filled. $100 retainer required to secure your spot.
Nominations for special families open between August 15th, 2010 and October 3rd, 2010.

*Exact location within Penrith/Picton is selected by Leah Kua and will be confirmed with you at time of booking.