About

I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend among other things. :)  I LOVE LOVE LOVE taking pictures . . . especially of people.  I had a friend in college who took her camera everywhere she went. She captured memories of everything!  It was awesome and I was inspired. Since then, my camera has almost always gone wherever I go.


I had the opportunity of living in Vietnam for a year. I was a volunteer English teacher and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.  The memories that were made and the relationships that were developed are priceless.   The photos of places and people that I captured on film ignited a passion in me to continue capturing those special moments and the beauty in people and places at home in America.  


I'm working at developing my passion and even starting my own photography business, "Leona Snyder Photography" which I also call "Portraits by Leona." It's hard but very exciting!  


I think if there's anything I want you to know about me and for yourself is that I believe that when God created us, He made each of us uniquely beautiful.  It took me many years to really believe that in my heart and at times I still struggle with it but ultimately, I know it's true and am free to be me because of it.  The beauty shows in who we are . . . our interests, passions, personality, even that crooked eyebrow, or the playfulness or pensiveness we carry with us.  Whoever you are, God made you beautiful, His personal work of art.  I'm sure that's one of the reasons why I'm passionate about taking pictures of people.  


If you would like to give me the chance to capture a glimpse of that beauty with my art and be able to share it with others, please contact me.  I would love to photograph you!  I'm just getting the business started so my fees are very affordable. Check out my 2010 Fall and Winter Special!


I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you!