Catherine Leo Photography in Adelaide, South Australia | Photography and videography
Catherine Leo Photography
Locality: Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: +61 420 281 929
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25.01.2022 When the email enquiry says Have your way with me and surprise me... at first you blush, but then you realise its in relation to choosing a mystery pack of 10 cards to send to Leanne! And because she made me laugh she gets a freebie! Heres your pack of a random selection, as per the a bit beachy and not too florally brief! I put in a few favourites some from my local bush too... just for fun! And you know Im passionate about drips too! #KeepItClean Anyone wanting some beautiful gift cards featuring local SA images can check out the Products page on my website, choose a pack, or ask for a mixture from a few! I love to do custom selections
25.01.2022 Coastal textures at West Beach while my boy warmed up for his soccer match... Such a beautiful morning to be wandering, with plenty of dogs coming up to say hi!
25.01.2022 Thanks so much to Sarah for organising a photo shoot voucher last Christmas for her brother Andrew and family! It was such a pleasure to work with them... and despite, or perhaps, because of a few emotional moments during our hour together, I was able to see a truly connected and nurturing family. Beautiful. I love what we were able to capture. Hope they enjoy this sneak peek and 'Auntie Sarah' and 'Uncle Dan' do too! xx
24.01.2022 I warmly encourage foothills locals to spend some time at the Eden Hills Kindy Art Exhibition today (open till 6pm) or tomorrow (sat 9am - 3pm) to see the creative beauty that comes out of this place each year. Ive just enjoyed done beautiful moments wandering around, purchased some pottery and enjoyed some Jen Lush live tunes on a Friday arvo! Perfect! Eugenia Neave
23.01.2022 Oh it was such a delight to work with this little golden girl at a 30min session just for her! Capturing her beautiful baby-ness just on the verge of turning 2. Thanks to Nanna Deb and Grandpa Kym for the wonderful entertainment, not just for Lulu but for me as well! Heres a sneak peek for the family with plenty more to come! x
23.01.2022 Oh Dads! Very occasionally you are the organiser of the family photo session... and many times you arrive prepared to tolerate it for the sake of others... but most times you leave with a smile on your face having cuddled, piggy-backed or laughed your way through the session. Pre-Covid you might have been lucky enough to get a cuddle from me too... those days will return! Sometimes you even skate-boarded, or were picked up by your 20 year old son! Happy Fathers Day to the n...ew dads and the not-so-new and the Grandpas who I havent been able to photograph quite so much this year but thankfully many are booked in in the months ahead! Have a wonderful day! *these are some of the dads Ive photographed in the last six months or so... some great times! Thank you!
21.01.2022 So wonderful to photograph a man today who worked as a photographer for the Messenger paper back in 1958! Oh the stories he could tell... And he watched with envy as I was able to check my photos on the back of the camera - he wished that technology existed back in the day. What talent you would have to have to just trust in your skills! I couldnt do that Lovely people to capture (& chat to) for Uniting SA
21.01.2022 Spent most of today preparing a sample pack for parents to peruse at my local kindy, in readiness for portraits to commence in September. My little friend Bobby was a brilliant participant and the prints, presented in recycled card folder and envelope (in-keeping with the kindys sustainable practices) were very well received by the staff. Only 39 more to produce next month! Thanks Lydia for allowing me to share this x BuyEcoGreen Australia
20.01.2022 Sending out some custom card sets today.. one for my friend Lucy from Lowan Park Produce who commissioned a set from the ‘chicken and landscape’ photos from our shoot at her beautiful property last year, and another for someone who was keen to share some Adelaide Festival Centre cards with fellow creatives.. (thanks Renae for being out middle-man) Hope all their recipients love receiving something special and handwritten in the post!
20.01.2022 Do you have friends or family in lockdown in Victoria who could use a special gift of love in the mail? If yes, then check out the offer below... For the month of August I will cover the postage on any pack of beautiful gift cards featuring SA images, sent to Victoria, and also pop in a FREE CARD with your own message handwritten on it. We can do it all online and theyll receive the special parcel in the post, and hold them in their hand knowing you thought of them! ... Also for the first time Im offering a smaller pack of 5, so you might be able to spread the love to a few friends. Choose your own selection or let me know florals or beach or native plants etc and I can put together a pack! Id love to see lots crossing the border in these times when we cant, so please share, or tag any friends who might be interested. Thinking of all our special friends in Victoria - it must be intensely challenging right now xx
19.01.2022 Announcing this years Pre-Christmas Family Photo Session Weekend Days! Three sites chosen for their beauty and lovely light, where you can come with your family, or groups of friends, for relaxed and fun photos. This is the first year Ill be using the beautiful play space at Eden Hills Kindy for a great option if you have little ones, as well as my favourite parks for photos - Heywood Park and Wittunga Botanic Gardens. Outside of these weekend days Ill also be offering ...after school sessions when daylight savings starts. I also have some days booking up in September at Heywood and Wittunga, that arent on this flyer if you are interested in getting in early. Looking forward to capturing lots of happy smiles in Spring and Summer! *$50 deposit required at the time of booking *A very hot forecast, or predicted heavy rain may result in postponement of the sessions. If a suitable time cannot be found before Christmas a deposit refund will be offered. *Cath jokes used during sessions may not guarantee laughter however its pretty likely *The End
19.01.2022 Some coastal explorations before and after some lovely catch ups today... thanks to National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia for organising the rainbow to land on the Hallett Cove Amphitheatre while I was there!
19.01.2022 Our 'Dune Hideaway' is nearly filled for the Summer Holidays but a few shorter options available (normally 7 day minimum in the peak time) - dive in if you're keen! And please 'like' the page if you haven't already and might be interested down the track
18.01.2022 Given I love shooting in the great outdoors, I still take bookings in Winter for rugged up, cosy family shoots, but usually only about a week in advance so we can check the forecast. My Spring/Summer family shoot days will be announced soon though! Heres some happy pics I took earlier this month for the Keogh Family! Lukes windmill arms kept me on my toes but I loved his natural smile that shone through while he was on the move! Thanks to the Knight family for the referral! And thanks to J, P & L for allowing me to share some x
18.01.2022 With the Sept/Oct school holidays booked out, look ahead to one of our last weeks left in the Summer holidays if you want some super relaxing Dune Hideaway action!
18.01.2022 Probably the wrong editing job to be doing leading up to lunchtime!! I keep having flashbacks to the best polenta chips Ive ever tasted... Discover Natures Providores Natures @ Night menu now on Thursdays to Saturdays... AMAAAZING! So creative and fresh...and awesome subject matter. I didnt have to try and make the gnocchi smile which was something different! Thanks Jess and Darren for having me x
18.01.2022 Visited a site along the Torrens today to scout it out for a shoot at the end of October and have decided to open it up as a weekend day for my north-eastern friends! Stay tuned for the flyer tomorrow.. its a beautiful shady spot with lots of logs, creek play options and trees! And Ill probably be in the creek myself taking photos like this in between sessions! Thanks Jamie Gill for the suggestion!
18.01.2022 Only two boob-related cards so far but the Festival of Cath (FOC) has only just kicked off! How did my sister manage to find a card so accurately depicting my running action, hairstyle and legs?! And I love that one of the givers tried hard to actively avoid a cath Leo card... while another selected one of my favourites, the Donkey Orchid from Belair. Both choices were winner as I love my Peter Rabbit getting stuck card, mum! Cards are the best! From your friendly Card Advocate - Cath! Happy Sunday!
18.01.2022 Thanks to my new card client Tash for the purchase of three of my card packs! She checked out my website to see which ones sung to her and chose Native Flowers of Belair, Sturt Gorge and SA Coastal Favourites. I threw in a few extras because I know the fungi pack came a close 4th, and because she liked the aquatics too and there were some from Belair and Shepherds Hill Rec Park that sing to me too but are yet to make it into a collection. Check out my site if you want... to choose your own collection... you can mix and match between the packs too! Thanks again Tash, they are waiting in my secret hiding spot in my yard in the rosellas hole in the grey box gumtree below the furry-necked koala!
17.01.2022 When I say to smile, do as I say... not what I necessarily did when I was little! Clearly seriously loving that guinea pig..
17.01.2022 These beautiful blooms on their way to Bloom Town in Blackwood! Next time youre picking up a bouquet make sure you request a Cath Leo card... with most photographed within a few kilometres of the shop! Thanks Camilla for the continued support! X
16.01.2022 So proud of my friend and client Alice as her new business - Petit Bakes ADL - continues to grow with a new website! It's filled with the beautiful mouth-watering imagery we captured a couple of weeks ago and all her incredibly reasonable prices are included. Check it out for when you next need some DELICIOUS sweet catering, or want to send a gift, like a bunch of (biscuit) flowers. There's so many great ideas so have a look at her website at https://www.petitbakesadl.com.au and like her page!
16.01.2022 Flowing creeks in Winter.. such fun photographic fodder for me! This one from a couple of weeks back in the Sturt River in Coro Valley.
15.01.2022 Just dropped off my card rack and gave it a lucky spin, ready for the Eden Hills Lindy Art Show! Its open to the public tomorrow and Saturday, to view some exquisite works by the students of the kindy, as well as some adults with special connections to the place. Details in the comments section! Thanks for having me back again EHK! X
12.01.2022 Using the hot day to ‘relax’ and fill a 100 (!) card order for the team at Healthy Environs Pty Ltd who will be using my designs for Christmas cards this year! And as a thank you to Sally I’m popping in a bonus set of 10 ‘Cath choice’ ones featuring some of my other favourite nature-based images that might also come in handy throughout the year. I hope all the recipients enjoy their piece if SA that lands in their mailbox, rather than their inbox! Who else needs some??!
12.01.2022 Pretty excited to be dropping off more than 40 kindy photo packs to the Eden Hills Kindergarten. Im so happy with the photos.. now fingers crossed some parents buy them! *No pressure Jodie!
11.01.2022 Wow - SO NICE to be back photographing an event! Brain Injury SA launched Brain Injury Awareness Week with a perfect, socially-distanced event this morning, live streamed to over 300 others registered at home. Such a special morning, as it is each year, and I always learn something new about what people with acquired brain injury live with. Some brilliant videos shared too by the Lifetime Support Authority - LSA. Thanks for having me there again BISA!... #BIAW2020
11.01.2022 Relieved to know all my Victorian post-outs arrived... eventually! Glad you enjoyed them Mark! And thanks Renae and Jason for joining in on the offer! X
11.01.2022 So pleased to see my client Catlin Wine Co. new website in action! Great use of the images I took of winemaker Darryl and his dog Harvey in the beautiful landscape in Nairne. A photographic investment that will live on for years... Great work Darryl (and no doubt Georgie as well!)... Check it out at www.catlinwines.com.au and buy some incredible Adelaide Hills wine!
10.01.2022 Congratulations to Nigel and Lijun on the birth of your little man Aiden! They were gifted a 1/2 hour photo session with me and we had a lovely time in Belair... Heres a few samples while they wait for the whole batch. Thanks to Mandy for organising the voucher!
09.01.2022 Last night I worked up until 7pm, my first shoot with a face mask, with a family squeezing in a pre-chemo/hair loss experience for Mum, using a voucher gifted by her special friends. (Thank you Victoria for organising!) If I needed a lesson in accepting the wider turmoil in South Australia at the momemt, it was witnessing just a bit of their micro turmoil. We had a beautiful time with lots of laughs, and the mum stayed amazingly committed to what we were doing despite a day o...f treatment, and I can’t wait to work on their photos.. what a connected family! Now this morning, first day of lockdown, I may or may not have uttered the words hmmm, I guess there’s a chance the tooth fairy is in lockdown too? Whoops! Guess I have all day to try and rectify that situation! Good luck friends x
09.01.2022 Thanks to the brilliant response to my Pre-Christmas Family Photo Session Weekend Days, Ive added TWO NEW DATES including a beautiful north-eastern location along Linear Park! These sites have been chosen for their beauty and lovely light, where you can come with your family, or groups of friends, for relaxed and fun photos. Outside of these weekend days Ill also be offering after school sessions when daylight savings starts but limited other weekend spots. I also have s...ome days booking up in September at Heywood and Wittunga, that arent on this flyer if you are interested in getting in early although they are nearly booked too. . Looking forward to capturing lots of happy smiles in Spring and Summer! The Fine Print! *$50 deposit required at the time of booking *A very hot forecast, or predicted heavy rain may result in postponement of the sessions. If a suitable time cannot be found before Christmas a deposit refund will be offered. *Cath jokes used during sessions may not guarantee laughter however its pretty likely *The End
09.01.2022 Test shots for some upcoming kindy kid portraits at the beautiful Eden Hills Kindergarten... Sunny Moon was quite content to be in a few photos and had a relatively natural smile which was great!
08.01.2022 A brilliant backyard (& frontyard) shoot with my repeat clients, the Lovedays! Such a beautiful space to work in (and yes Jason.. your lawn is incredible!) for our hour together. Hope they enjoy this little collection while their full set coming soon. Thanks Jennifer for organising, was so good to meet child no 2 and see 'baby' Matilda so grown up!
08.01.2022 Oh sheesh - I left my Fathers Day Special a little late but OF COURSE I will give you the FREE CARD to write in for your Dad (or childs Dad!) too! FREE PICK UP from Eden Hills or I can deliver in the Eden Hills/Belair/Bellevue Heights area (and even down to Goodwood/Unley) for free this week if you get your order in soon! So many designs available on my website so check it out to find the collection that fits with the special man!
08.01.2022 I took a quick snap of some of my ‘Australian/South Aust’ themed cards for my friend Cheryl to peruse.. didn’t mean to do it, but realised afterwards that the thongs added to the Aussie feel! By the way, she took the lit but if anyone else wants the same custom set, I’ll do then 11 for the price of 10! $30 collected from Eden Hills or $4 extra for postage
07.01.2022 Thanks to the 6 family groups who joined me today on a super 26 degree day! So many laughs.. ok - an occasional tear too but mostly smiles! I appreciate you all coming to the one spot during these busy months and I’m sure I captured some beautiful photos for you all! Thanks to Melissa for the pic and also for sharing some of their birthday picnic with me during the arvo too! Yum! New dress courtesy of Nature’s Living on Duthy Street, bra straps courtesy of the photographer
05.01.2022 Gee its been nice to capture three generations together again after the months of grandparents needing to keep their distance. This family had a voucher given as a Christmas gift and we landed a beautiful Spring day to capture them all together. The young boys were PERFECT (but did insist on breaking up the cuddles with a wrestle... scroll through to the end to see their energetic action! ) and the grown ups were super well behaved too. Thanks Valda for organising the voucher - it was SO lovely to photograph you all again x
05.01.2022 Heres an idea - Grab your best friends together and share a big family photo shoot! Each of these 5 families got 20 mins each, with the left over time in the 2 hour block allowing for some friendship groupings and playground shots! Great value for each family and there was also abundant talent for me to have junior (or senior!) dancers entertaining the subjects while I was photographing them! Such a great time - I felt truly energised by the experience and am now ready to ...take on the peak pre-Christmas period, starting with a group of sessions this Saturday. Be in touch if you want to add on to those at Wittunga Botanic Gardens... Thanks Alice for organising your primary school friends for this big session - they were very well-behaved and did you proud!
05.01.2022 Fortunately no golf balls were harmed in the creation of this beautiful profile photo for Amy of Ray White Flagstaff Hill / Blackwood... though it was possibly close! So glad to have a continued connection to this office and their super friendly staff. Nothing to do with being related to the owner, Im sure!
04.01.2022 My session with Karen and Tayah was a celebration of their super special bond, but I also loved capturing individual photos of each of them too. I love to take opportunities to capture beautiful photos of women on their own, especially in such a pretty dress! There were some cute photos of Tayah photobombing those moments, which is kind of fitting too! Thanks Karen for organising the shoot, I hope you love these samples... many more to come!
04.01.2022 Hi folks! Confirming one of my days is booked out (Linear Park - Oct 31st), and another couple are one booking away... be in touch ASAP if you wanted a weekend booking before Christmas as these may be your only option left with me, or alternatively Ill be offering after school sessions during Daylight Savings. Of course weekdays are always a possibility too - take that day off work! ... Thanks for all the bookings so far, I cant wait to capture your happy faces during Spring and Summer!
03.01.2022 Here I am at Eden Hills Kindy - and yes, I have a dinosaur tucked in my jumper - shes called Scalene and today shes bounced on my camera, whacked me on the head and tickled me while I worked. And now Im a bit exhausted! After doing all the kindy student portraits Ive decided to hold at least one of my pre-Christmas family session days at this beautiful location - a haven for kids, with lots of spots in nice light all through the day. I promise Ill be setting those dates as soon as I can!
03.01.2022 Working at home editing LOTS of photos from last weeks mini-session days at UniSA. So many nice memories of the chats had in between photos (the conversations are VERY important in this game) and I was especially glad to have a canine participant in service dog Alba. What a handsome client! Thanks everyone for allowing me to share some - these days are perfect work experiences for me, with all the lovely folk to capture!
03.01.2022 So nice to have the opportunity to capture live music again - especially when its my brilliant friend Jen Lush and her band of amazing merry men at The Wheaty. Heres some of my favourites, creeping around with a new camera to test out... And thanks for being my date Fiona!
02.01.2022 I love curating a custom set of cards... this customer said A mix of coastal, a couple of natives, a leaf or two and whatever youd think compliments the collection... - so I put these together and theyve become a bit of a Bush to Beach set! Hints of red/orange along with some greens, flowing through to the blues of the coast. Hope you enjoy these Lisa! And Ill pop in a surprise freebie because you trusted me to choose x
02.01.2022 I love to try and know all the names in family groups before a shoot but when theres more than 20 at a session it takes a bit of practice! Heres this mornings memory testing session with one of my junior coaches, in prep for a fabulous group photo shoot featuring 5 different families.... and the rain held out! Thanks Alice for being a brilliant liaison officer - we did it!
02.01.2022 Im finding these images from the dunes at West Beach so calming! A few might one day make it into a coastal dunes collection but I wanted to see how they printed, so these are mine to use for now, or feel free to choose some for yourself if they speak to you too $4 each, or $3 each when purchased with any choice of 10 or more from my card range...
01.01.2022 Im loving putting together card packs that people in Victoria will receive in the mail! Handwriting the messages of support and encouragement is just beautiful, and in the case of one of my friends, I am including every single exclamation mark as if she was handwriting it herself! See the offer at the end of this post... Im covering the postage during August, and including a FREE CARD that Ill write your message on. X
