Leigh Skaggs Photography

I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Hampton Roads Virginia.

Norfolk Teen Photographer -The Giving Tree…-

When Morgan was a little girl, we used to read every night before bed.  We read lots of Junie B. Jones books, some Roald Dahl, too...but her favorite thing to read together was Shel Silverstein poetry.  We read the Light in the Attic, Where the Sidewalk Ends, even Runny Babbit.  One night I pulled ... VIEW POST

Virginia Beach Engagement Photographer -Ashley & Taylor are Getting Married!!-

When Ashley & Taylor met, on Match.com, Taylor was overseas in the Philippines. Since he had about 3 weeks before he could meet her, he knew he had to keep her interested while they emailed back and forth. He really wanted to meet her! When he finally got home they met at Starbucks, in Virginia ... VIEW POST

Throwback Thursday -How far we have come-

I was compelled to go back and look at my first few years in business, today.  A few things really stuck out to me.  1. Is how far I have come as a photographer.  When I decided to follow my dream, I really only had 2 photography classes under my belt (both film) and a hope that I could do something ... VIEW POST

Virginia Beach Children’s Photographer -Jacob is 1 Year OLD!!!-

I have known Grace for quite a long time now.  We used to work together back when I was a Nurse at St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children.  I truly LOVED working there...and loved working with Grace.  She is an amazing Nurse and a wonderful person.  I was so thrilled to be able to photograph her ... VIEW POST

Norfolk Engagement Photographer -Katie & Eric are getting Married!!-

I was so excited to shoot Katie & Eric's Engagement session at the Smartmouth Brewery in downtown Norfolk Virginia, last weekend.  They met through Match.com and had their first date at the Taphouse.  Eric says "Beer has always been central to our relationship!"  :-)  I LOVE it!!   Katie told me ... VIEW POST

Norfolk Teen Photographer ~Morgan is 15!!!…Did I just say that outloud??~

WOW!!  15!?!?!?  That is just...WOW!  15 years ago today, I was scared to death!  I can honestly recall that day like it was yesterday.  Morgan was a breech baby and refused to flip.  My Dr. did everything he could to coax her, but being a girl who has ALWAYS marched to the beat of her own ... VIEW POST