Leslie Andrews Photography

10/31/2026

Your work is beautiful. Congratulations.
So is everyone else’s. 😈

You know your light. You know your angles. You can make a gorgeous portrait.

But somewhere between the familiar posing, the reliable lighting, and the client saying, “OMG, I love these!” you’ve started making photographs you’ve already made a hundred times.

And girl…you’re bored.

How inconvenient.

On November 14, Cat Ford-Coates and I are inviting you to EVOLVE—a three-hour live editorial portrait masterclass for photographers ready to push beyond beautiful and create work that actually has something to SAY.

We’re talking concept. Mood. Light. Direction. And the delicious audacity to trust your own vision.

We’ll walk through the decisions behind our work—using portfolio images, before-and-after comparisons, and lighting diagrams to help you see beyond a setup and start creating with intention.

Bring your questions, your creative restlessness, and perhaps a mild disregard for the rules.

🖤 EVOLVE: An Editorial Portrait Masterclass
November 14 | 3 hours | $47

Details and registration: link in bio.
https://catfordcoates.com/evolve

Pretty is not a point of view. 🖤

10/30/2026

Your work is beautiful. Congratulations.
So is everyone else’s. 😈

Cat Ford-Coates and I are going LIVE on Instagram **TODAY at 3 PM Eastern / 12 PM Pacific**, and we’re having a little conversation about what happens when being *good* at photography starts getting in the way of making something extraordinary.

You know your light. You know your angles. You can make a gorgeous portrait.

But somewhere between the familiar posing, the reliable lighting, and the client saying, “OMG, I love these!” you’ve started making photographs you’ve already made a hundred times...girl, you’re bored.

How inconvenient.

We’re talking about **EVOLVE**, our upcoming editorial portrait masterclass on November 14, and what it takes to stop making pretty pictures and start creating work that actually has something to SAY.

Concept. Mood. Light. Direction. And the delicious audacity to trust your own vision.

Come hang with us LIVE today. Bring your questions, your creative restlessness, and perhaps a mild disregard for the rules.

**TODAY | 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT**
Live on Instagram with Cat Ford-Coates & Leslie Andrews.

And if you want to join us for EVOLVE on November 7, the three-hour live masterclass is just **$47**.

Details and registration: in Bio

**Pretty is not a point of view.** 🖤

10/27/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining an incredible lineup of photographers for The Signature Light Show! ✨

On Thursday, November 12, I’ll be sharing one of my signature lighting setups and walking you through the creative decisions behind it—from where I place the light to the adjustments that bring the final portrait to life.

If you’ve ever wanted a closer look at how photographers think and create in the studio, this is for you! You’ll get to watch 15 photographers share 15 different lighting setups during five hours of free online instruction. 📸

I’m honored to be featured alongside Sue Bryce, Meg Loeks, Chloe Ramirez, Miguel Quiles, Sandra Coan, Scott Robert Lim, and so many other talented photographers.

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 12–5 PM ET / 9 AM–2 PM PT
💻 Online, hosted by Jason Vinson
🎟️ Registration is FREE

There’s also a chance to win a Sony α7R V camera! Eligible U.S. participants are automatically entered when they register. 🙌🏾

Whether you’re just getting started or have been photographing for years, I hope you’ll join us for a day full of inspiration, creativity, and lighting education.

Save your free seat at the link in my bio! 🔗

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No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., ages 18+ (19 in AL/NE; 21 in MS). Void where prohibited. Official Rules⁠. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook.

10/24/2026

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10/18/2026

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10/16/2026

The people you love. A moment worth keeping. 🤎✨

My Holiday Portrait Collection is here! Join me at Park Studios for beautifully styled portraits to share on holiday cards, give as gifts, and treasure for years.

💚 November 8 — Green Set
🤎 November 14 — Brown Set
❤️ November 21 — Red Set

A classic gray backdrop is available on every date.

Each session includes 30 minutes, 5 fully retouched digital images, and up to 5 immediate family members.

Bring your loved ones and let me take care of the posing and lighting. ✨ Reserve your session through the link in my bio!

10/12/2026

Behind the scenes, where the magic happens! Model: Aria Celeste Castillo video: Tony Cash

Beauty photography is about more than capturing a pretty face. It’s about the details—the lighting, the angles, the connection, and the creative vision that brings it all together.

After 20+ years behind the lens, I still get excited every time I step into the studio. There’s nothing quite like watching a vision come to life.

The beauty is in the details. The magic is in the process. ✨

10/11/2026

Twenty years of friendship. One iconic reference. A vision brought to life.

Atlanta designer and longtime friend Reco Chapple came to me wanting to recreate the iconic Yves Saint Laurent curtain portrait. Let me know what you think of the final result.

And please mark your calendar for A RUNWAY SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!

📍 Atlanta, GA
🗓 November 7, 2026
Follow House Of Chapple for ticket info

Muse: Reco Chapple RecoChapple
Inspired by the iconic Yves Saint Laurent portrait

09/15/2026

Good morning! I'm nominated for best Photograher please vote for me.

Legitimate Awards. Legitimate Winners. Let your voice be heard today!

07/23/2026

Suspended between motion and stillness. Model: camryn 🖤 Mua: Candice

Created in-studio with a slow shutter speed and strobe lighting, these portraits capture movement as a visible trace. The flash freezes selected moments while the longer exposure allows the body, fabric, and light to blur across the frame—creating ghosted layers, streaks, and a sense of emotional movement.

A study in tension, release, and the beauty of not standing still. Lighting: Profoto camera: Canon USA