Bold Joy Photography

Bold Joy Photography by Elizabeth Leland specializes in portrait and commercial photography for clie

Bold Joy Photography by Elizabeth Leland specializes in portrait and commercial photography for clients searching for positive, colorful images. Her emphasis on high quality photography with a bold impact, combined with outstanding customer service makes her the perfect choice for you and your business.

04/07/2026

Stop waiting for the "perfect" moment to take photos. The mess, the snacks, the hobbies, your pets!! That’s where the real memories live. I’m looking for families, couples, and singles in NB who are ready to ditch the posing for something more honest.
Apply here: www.boldjoyphotography.com/portfolio-revamp-application 🤍

04/02/2026

📸 2026 Portfolio Refresh: Now Seeking Families, Couples, Singles & Entrepreneurs
I am adding more lifestyle sessions to my portfolio to capture the genuine, raw heartbeat of your life or your business. No need for matching outfits and forced smiles, I am looking for the beautiful, chaotic, and gritty stories of the everyday.

I’m looking for a select group of collaborators between April 6th-May 14th to help me bring this vision to life.

The Vision: Real Life > Posing
I want to be the "fly on the wall" in your natural element.
- For the "Real Life" Sessions: I want to capture the soul of your family, your relationship, and your pets, not just your outfits. Whether it’s a messy Saturday morning breakfast in pajamas, a heated board game night, or the high-energy grit of a sideline at the athletic park, I want the beauty in your "usual."
- For the Authentic Entrepreneur: Static headshots aren’t the only way to brand your business; storytelling is in. I want to document you in the weeds of your craft, the grease on your hands, the relationships made with clients, or the behind-the-scenes of your baked goods. Let’s start a "content bank" for your Reels and website that builds genuine trust with your clients.

The Logistics
- Timeline: Sessions must take place between April 6th-May 14th, weekday sessions will be prioritized.
- Location: Your home, your workshop, your go-to date night spot, or the local park, etc!
- The Goods: You will receive an unlimited gallery of edited, high-resolution images with a guaranteed 2-week turnaround.

The Investment
I am offering a special, one-time portfolio rate for those who want to help me build this new direction. While my standard session rates typically range between $300–$500, these documentary sessions are deeply discounted* for new clients only:
- $150 | Weekday Session (90 minutes)
- $250 | Weekend Session (90 minutes)
*Taxes and fees apply, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking date.

Are we a fit?
If you’re ready to ditch the "cheese" and document the process, please fill out the brief application below.
https://boldjoyphotography.com/portfolio-revamp-application

03/05/2026

I love creating a grad session that’s completely custom to what my clients LOVE! With me, your session won’t feel like just any photoshoot, it will feel like a celebration and time capsule of who you are, what you love, and how you feel joy. ❤️

01/15/2026

One of my best friends had an engagement party that was, ✨SURPRISE✨, actually a wedding! I love my friends. Cheers to forever, Alyssa and Eddie. 💖💖💖💖

01/13/2026

I have known and photographed Emery for well over a decade now. To see her grow, meet Forest, and start the most ADORABLE lil family is a blessing on it's own, but their trust in me to document every season truly makes my heart warm. I loved our time playing and laughing in downtown New Braunfels. 🥹💖

01/10/2026

Hip, Hip, Huzzah for having the coolest clients!! I've been a long-time attendee at the Texas Renaissance Festival and it's been a dream of mine to photograph a wedding there. When Sarah and Evan reached out, I was READY to help guide them through their day. Laced into costumes, with some rain for good luck, it was a wonderful day.

Some fun behind-the-scenes for this one: After driving 3 hours to get to the festival, my glasses broke in the parking lot while I was getting ready. Luckily, I had some museum putty in my kit (I use it for ring shots) that was able to hold my glasses together for the rest of the day. (See last slide) The show must always go on!

01/07/2026

If there's one thing I will insist upon for my grads, it's that your photo should match YOU!! I want to create art for you that reflects the things you're interested in, your personality, and places that are important to you!!
I photographed Matthew's senior photos and got to capture him in the outdoors, his passion for acting, and documented his senior job working with bow and arrows. These sessions were done over a course of two days, but the time was 100000% worth it.

01/06/2026

Still thinking about the love and details that went into S&W's wedding day. I love the big, joyous moments of a wedding day, but my favorite parts of the day are the quiet details. The labors of love found in your loved ones helping you look your best, communities making space to host, the efforts made to support small, local businesses. I could go on for days. 🥹 Enjoy this small peek at S&W's beautiful day. 💖

06/08/2025

Thinking of the thought and love put into every detail for Ashley & Tyrone’s wedding 🥹

04/23/2025

GIVEAWAY in honor of World Book Day today and Library Appreciation Week that happened earlier this month, I've decided to celebrate our local libraries and all of the amazing services and resources they offer.

I will be doing a random drawing giveaway for for one mini portrait session to any client local to the San Antonio/New Braunfels/Austin area.
How to enter:
1. like this post
2. With a public profile, tag in a story or post of you going to your local library and using their services (getting a card, loaning a book, visiting a program, using a study space, etc).
Each unique post highlighting your library activity qualifies as 1 entry.

I will announce the giveaway winner next week, Wednesday, April 30th.

For the rest of 2025, all clients new and returning get 10% off any portrait session with proof of a library card, and any library employee gets 25% off any portrait session.

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193 1/2 W San Antonio St Suite 216
Downtown New Braunfels, TX
78130

Website

http://www.boldjoyphotography.com/

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