about
the girl behind the lens ChristinaLeigh
Hi friends! I’m Christina :)
My goal in starting my journey into photography has never been centered around making money or having the most followers on Instagram. I started this because as I got so caught up in my day to day, I found myself missing two very important things: a creative outlet and connecting with my community.
Since turning my passion into more than just a hobby at the start of 2023, I already feel so fulfilled in ways I never could have imagined. I have met so many kind and beautiful people and learned of their stories. I have ventured deeper into my community in ways I didn’t even know existed. I have learned to see the beauty in the everyday, the simple things & that EVERYTHING is worth capturing. THIS is why I chose to pursue photography, and what keeps me going everyday.
I once had a friend say to me,
“I love the way you see the world.”
& it was the best compliment I have ever received.
I have come to realize how truly blessed I am in this life. I have a phenomenal support system & I owe a lot of my success to them. I think when it comes to art, surrounding yourself with inspiring people & cultivating a healthy environment are so important. Everything is intertwined in the most complicated, beautiful way.
Charleston is such a unique, alluring city with so much charm. I feel so blessed to not only live in this city but to also create art in it. Growing up in California & then moving here to the south in 2018 has defined not only me but also my style. I like to call it California Southern: Laid Back & Adventurous yet Comforting & Timeless.
what inspires me
nature
EVERYTHING FROM SUNLIGHT TO WILDFLOWERS, WAVES TO MOUNTAINS, THE COLORS OF THE SUNSET TO THE WIND IN THE TREES
music
WHETHER I AM PLAYING OR LISTENING, I AM ALWAYS INSPIRED! CLICK HERE FOR MY CURRENT FAVORITE PLAYLIST :)
travel
SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TO 13 COUNTRIES AND 25 STATES, WITH SO MANY FUTURE TRAVEL PLANS :)
loved ones
FEELING SO LUCKY TO HAVE PHOTOS LIKE THESE TO LOOK BACK ON! VERY THANKFUL FOR THE POWER OF A PHOTOGRAPH
travel dates 2025
APRIL
TBD
MAY
Savannah, G e o r g i a
JUNE
Charlotte, N o r t h C a r o l i n a
JULY
New York, N e w Y o r k
Washington
AUGUST
California & Oregon
Oahu, H a w a i i
SEPTEMBER
Blue Ridge Mountains, N o r t h C a r o l i n a
New E n g l a n d
OCTOBER
Costa Rica
NOVEMBER
Seattle, W a s h i n g t o n
DECEMBER
TBD
book in any of these places while I am there for waived travel fees***
“Christina's photography is truly impressive, and her talent in capturing the best of her subjects is evident in every shot. I was initially nervous about posing for photos, but Christina's professionalism and guidance made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. The final photos were of exceptional quality, and I would not hesitate to hire her again for any future photography needs.”
-THE SIMONS