Seasons "in-between"

As we come to the close of another year I reflect on the numerous "moments" I've been privileged to capture. Senior year pictures, engagements, weddings, mommies-to-be and newborn babies, anniversaries and special occasions. And I'm blessed to have been an intimate part of all of this. Yet, i doubt any of us would deny there's more to life than these milestone moments, there's all the "in-between" moments that we don't capture.

"in-between we’ve learned more about ourselves

about God, and His love for us

in-between we’ve learned more about love

that it is not a feeling, but an action

a journey

in-between we’ve grown up

we’ve made friends

lost friends

brought together friends

in-between we’ve tested ourselves

been tested by others

that we may be found worthy of

all and who God’s given

in-between we’ve laughed

we’ve cried, we’ve smiled

we’ve fallen and stood up again

while others may not celebrate

every calendar-day we live, we know

there is life, there is love

there is growth, there is change

that is still worthy to be captured

. . . in-between . . ." (lpw 12/26/08)

I'd be honored to capture your "In-Between" moments. lesliewallacephoto@gmail.com

Tis the Season for Children

Though Christmas day has come and gone, it did not leave without a few smiles of children awaiting Santa Clause and all the joy and laughter that Christmas brings. I love photographing children no matter what time of year, and catching the pure and total innocence in their eyes.

Merry Christmas!!

COCA's - Celebrate Me Home

I had the amazing privilege to recently shoot Celebrate Me Home - COCA's Fall Fundraiser. As detailed from COCA's website (www.cocastl.org), this was an evening of song and dance featuring celebrated St. Louisans Antonio Douthit and Denise Thimes. Douthit, a COCA alum, returned to St. Louis and performed with other members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater where he was the principal dancer. You can read more about him here. The proceeds benefited COCA’s Urban Arts and Scholarship Programs.

I was beyond amazed at the incredible talent and strength of these dancers - their bodies were like works of art and their poise and elegance was phenomenal. They kept the crowd in a state of awe for the entire performance. I was also able to see some of the up and coming talent of the students that currently train at COCA. All I can say is I left out of there singing "Celebrate Me Home" and trying to do split leaps all the way down the hall. I was moved! Check out the song here - I warn you it will be in your head a while.


I must say that this was my most challenging photo shoot to date - dark theater, not permitted to use flash and constant movement. I truly enjoyed the experience. I made a fun little preview of some of the images. Enjoy!

Leslie