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Let’s do this…

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I had the BEST time shooting new portrait/head shots for Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean last week. Not only is this an easy face to love, it’s a damn fine one to photograph (also, she made her amazing Italian sausage soup and broccolini paninis for our lunch and totally spoiled me)! Later, when I forwarded her the best of the bunch, her kind reply was “I loooooooove the photos!!!! Ahhh! It’s so hard to pick (the finals). THANK YOU.” A happy (and gifted-in-the-kitchen) friend is a very good thing…
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Then, the next day (and quite unexpectedly), the most wonderful Wendy MacNaughton posted the following on Facebook:
“Every time I submit my photo for a magazine’s contributors page, someone at the magazine inevitably says, “what a fantastic photo – a great photographer.” thank you amazing portrait taker Leslie Sophia Lindell!!” And then, “point being: if you need a good picture taken, call her.”
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I got all blushy and then got to thinking… I’ve never “officially” offered head shots as a service. I’ve shot plenty though it has always been by request or word of mouth. And you know what? I really enjoy doing them.

When I asked the dear Lisa Congdon if she would share a little something of what it was like to work with me on her portraits this is what she said,
“Working with Leslie Lindell was a dream. She is a true artist. It was important to me that my head shots look natural, and Leslie caught the very best sides of me. She took a great range of shots and I’ve got what I need now, whether it’s something serious or something silly. She’s smart, intuitive and relaxed and she has a great eye. I highly recommend her services!”
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So I think it’s about time to let you all know that this is part of what I do. And I have decided to run a little promotion while I am at it…

The Details
What: We spend an hour together at a location of your choice gathering images of your loveliness.
When: Book by Midnight, Friday, March 14th ~ Shoot by Midnight, Friday May 2nd (for this promo price).
How much: $350 (normally $500). As an added bonus, you will receive a $25 credit towards your session for every person that you refer who books their own session!
You get: Three final, post processed images of your beautiful/serious/silly/intense mug in digital form (each image will be provided in color and also in black & white)
Fine Print:
50% of fee due at time of booking ($175), remainder due on day of shoot ($175).
This offer is for individuals only.
Our shoot location must be within 40 miles of San Francisco (not for locals only, though – come visit!).

Please email me at me@lesliesophialindell.com or call 415.488.3885 to set up a time for us to gather (sausage soup and broccolini paninis not required)!

February 14, 2014 by leslie
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waiting for light.

waiting for light

February 5, 2014 by leslie
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the website, she is NEW!

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There is plenty of food, life, and travel to catch up on …
and an opportunity to see a sampling of my work in context, to tell you a bit about me, and finally this very blog.

I invite you to leave a comment letting me know what you think of the site or just to say hello.

Thank you for stopping by. I wish you love and joy and the happiest of holiday seasons!

December 16, 2013 by leslie
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twenty minutes in an empty austin, texas parking lot with one of my dearest longest loveliest friends, a camera, and an iphone (also some hay bales and a makeshift stage).

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November 12, 2013 by leslie
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for reals.

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THIS PLACE, go to it.
Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico – October 2013.

October 12, 2013 by leslie
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No. 2 in my mini-series titled “I Don’t Unless I Do”

I Don’t Shoot Family Sessions Unless My Wonderful Friends Want Me To.

The Sebastianis
9 . 1 . 2013

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September 18, 2013 by leslie
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No. 1 in my mini-series titled “I Don’t Unless I Do”

I Don’t Shoot Weddings Unless My Lovely Friends Want Me To.

Michelle Fajardo + Anthony Little
8 . 20 . 2013

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September 16, 2013 by leslie
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Esalen.



… the place …

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morning eucalyptus

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icy fresh water leading to the sea

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goodnight, sun.

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the sea, the sea, the sea



… the people…

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the ever-positive and sparkling and generous Oxana

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Rishi, I mean goodness gracious.

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Piers, the oh-so-dashing and boisterous Australian.

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delightful Ellen, who glows from the inside and the out.

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Eli, oh Eli… we should all be so blessed to have someone like Eli in our lives. And the funny? SO much funny.

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and Rebecca, soul-filled kind-hearted and also so much of the funny, bless her.

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Go to Esalen in Big Sur, mid-coast California, go for five days if you can, longer even, let it sink into your bones…
do it for yourself and then tuck it into your pockets, weave it through your hair,
and bring as much of it as you can home and into your
every day.

September 11, 2013 by leslie
Posted in DO IT., everywhere, humility, inspiration, leslie sophia lindell photography, people, travel, water, what a wonderful world · 5 Replies ·

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vroom.

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DSC_4095sm… another few for the ‘unconventional car photos’ file (well, the first four at least).
1961 Mercedes 300 Adenhauer – only 65 made.

July 31, 2013 by leslie
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Wendy MacNaughton for Never Underdressed.

Wendy MacNaughton and I recently met through our mutual and very talented friend Lisa Congdon and hit it off immediately. Soon after our meeting, the UK publication Never Underdressed asked for shots of Wendy and her studio for their Artist in Residence column. Kismet!!

Following are a selection of my most favorite shots from our time together… there are more and a MOST wonderful article on Wendy here (though I would refer to her as an Illustrator rather than a Cartoonist – is that a UK thing?). It matters not! Talent is talent, says me…

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watercolors.
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detail from her ongoing ‘everyone I’ve ever met and through whom’ piece.
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self explanatory (and she admits not all-inclusive ha!).
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her old timer portrait (I love love love him).
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her “always dirty windows” with a view.
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(perfect) random detail.
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the floors, the shoes, the rug… sigh.
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It was supposed to be a quick hour, it turned into three. We were so busy sharing our stories we almost forgot why we were there (we had to make and continuously check our shot list to keep from completely sidetracking). It was supposed to be a few photos, it turned into lots and lots.

And I was reminded, yet again, how blessed I am to have the opportunity to do this work… and to have a life filled with such interesting, talented, exquisite humans.

Blessed I tell you.
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July 22, 2013 by leslie
Posted in details, inspiration, leslie sophia lindell photography, people, portrait, what a wonderful world · 2 Replies ·
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