August 06, 2019

Let the Party Start: Mojito Cake.

August 06, 2019/ Leah Conti

Celebrating is a big deal in our family. Whether it is a holiday, a birthday or just a random Tuesday, we try to be intentional about creating space to celebrate the big and little things in life together. And it just seems to be innately wired in us Southern folk that a good celebration should always revolve around food..

And is there really any food more centered on celebration than a cake? Its very presence is a cue to everyone to get ready to party. If you are looking for a fresh and tangy cake for a summer celebration, then I do believe you have found it. This Mojito Cake is perfect for a poolside party or a Tuesday-night “just because.” It is everything a cake should be: moist, dense and full of zesty lime and fresh mint to create a party on your palate. So go ahead and celebrate—just don’t forget the cake!

November 29, 2018

Holiday Cheese Board How-To

November 29, 2018/ Leah Conti

Ready or not, it is the end of November, Thanksgiving is past us and the joyous and fullness of the holiday season is upon us. It is the time of the year for family get-togethers, parties, and guests packing into homes. I love entertaining, but don’t like being caught off guard with someone stopping by. That is why the charcuterie board or a simple yet elegant cheese board is my go-to holiday entertaining hack. My goal is to have simple things in my pantry or refrigerator that make that last minute guest less stressful and give me more time to enjoy the company of those I love.

Well hello, friend.

I am Leah. An adventurous soul in a homebody. My husband, Patrick, and I live in Eswatini (a tiny country in Southern Africa) with our two little boys, but I travel back to good ol’ south Louisiana each Fall to photograph families and weddings!

I photograph families and weddings just as they are, because that is enough. I love to capture warm, joyful, and comfortable images and look forward to the chance to photograph you and your people!

I spend most my time figuring out how to cheer people on in the good work they are up to with the Good News. As much as I love to adventure, I deeply love being cozy at HOME. You can usually find me making delicious things happen in the kitchen to gather people around our table. I believe REAL food is the tastiest.

Here you will find images I have taken, words I share + maybe a few favorite recipes. Thanks for stopping by!