"LOOKING AT LEA'S PICTURES OF ME, AND WORKING WITH HER TO GET THE PICTURES, IS HEALING HOW I SEE MYSELf.

HOW I SEE MYSELF DETERMINES WHAT I TELL MYSELF, WHICH DETERMINES WHAT I DO!"

-ANDREA GRIGSBY-
ASHIATSU MASSAGE THERAPIST

"LEA IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND REMEMBER ONLY THE SHINING BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF THE PEOPLE SHE MEETS.

​She IS SKILLED, LIKE MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS, HOWEVER SHE IS DEEPLY SENSITIVE, SHE LISTENS TO YOUR WANTS AND THEN SHE FINDS A WAY TO GIVE YOU EVEN MORE."


-KRISTINE PETTERSON-
MAMAPRENUER & SLEEP CONSULTANT, PORTLAND, OR

"It was such a joy to work with Lea! She has a keen eye for capturing incredible shots and has the ability to bring out your true essence in the images.

​She is a talented photographer, marketing maven, and heart-centered community leader. I would highly recommend working with her to anyone looking for high quality content."

-Heidi Demars-
Social Entrepreneur
and Founder of Mindful You, Mindful Me
bismarck, nd

"I CANNOT RECOMMEND LEA HIGHLY ENOUGH. NEVER HAVING PARTICIPATED IN A PHOTO SHOOT BEFORE, WE WERE NERVOUS ABOUT HOW WE WOULD LOOK ON CAMERA AND HOW WE SHOULD BEHAVE TO GET THE PERFECT SHOT. BUT LEA IMMEDIATELY PUT OUR FEARS AT EASE.

HER EASY GOING DEMEANOR AND BRIGHT SMILE MADE US FEEL CALM AND FREE, AND THE PICTURES REFLECT OUR COMFORT. WE'RE THRILLED WITH THE FINISHED PRODUCT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HER PHOTOGRAPHING US AGAIN IN THE FUTURE."
​-ERIN JAMES- 
MOSCOW, ID

"She captured not only our posed smiles, but our candid faces behind the scenes. The results are stunning. I can't wait to work with her again and see what she can capture with both of our boys!"

-bethany bernhardt-
bismarck, ND

"IN MY YEARS AS THE DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS AT A LARGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, I WORKED WITH A LOT OF PHOTOGRAPHERS.

​LEA BLACK IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED, GIFTED AND FUN PHOTO/ARTISTS I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH!" 

-SCOTT WILBURN-
SANDPOINT, ID

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"LEA'S TALENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY REALLY SHINES THROUGH HER PHOTOS! MY FAVORITE PICTURES WERE THE ONES SHE WAS ABLE TO CAPTURE THAT WEREN'T POSED FOR. REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES. THE MOMENTS SHE WAS ABLE TO CAPTURE IN HER PHOTOGRAPHS WILL HELP ME TO HOLD THOSE MEMORIES IN MY HEART FOR A LIFETIME."
-ABBIE BELGARDE-
​SANDPOINT, ID

"Lea was so very skilled in capturing the sweetness of my children and the love in our family, all in an artful and beautiful way! She is also a complete delight to work with.

​I would give my highest recommendations to be photographed by Lea Black, her pictures will perfectly preserve the times in life that one never wants to forget!"

-Achala aull-
Bismarck, nd

"LEA HAS THE UNIQUE ABILITY OF CAPTURING POWERFUL HUMAN TO HUMAN EXPERIENCES WHILE NOT LOSING THE ESSENCE OF THE LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT. SHE CAN SHOOT PICTURES THAT SHARE THE RAW EMOTIONS OF THE HUMAN HEART AND IT'S SPIRIT, WHILE LETTING  THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ENVIRONMENT SHINE THROUGH AS WELL."

- KEVIN DUGAN-
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF FIELDS OF GROWTH INTERNATIONAL & JAMAICA LACROSSE​
kingston, jamaica

"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LEA BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY! OUR FAMILY HAD SUCH A LOVELY TIME BEING PHOTOGRAPHED BY LEA. SHE MADE US FEEL COMFORTABLE AND NATURAL. OUR TIME WITH HER WAS AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. SCHEDULE HER TO CAPTURE YOUR ENDEARING MEMORIES. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. THANK YOU LEA."
​-DAWN WILBURN-
SANDPOINT, ID

"WE WERE REALLY LUCKY TO HAVE LEA EMBEDDED IN OUR WORK TO CAPTURE THE START OF OUR PROGRAM IN JAMAICA.

​THE SINCERE GOODNESS of HER OWN SPIRIT, LENDS TO MAKE THOSE AROUND HER FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED, ENABLING HER TO CATCH THE AUTHENTIC OF THE MOMENT WITH EASE." 

​- KEVIN DUGAN-
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF FIELDS OF GROWTH INTERNATIONAL ​& JAMAICA LACROSSE
kingston, jamaica

"I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW MUCH WE LOVED LEA'S PHOTOS. I USUALLY FIND HAVING MY PICTURE TAKEN REALLY AWKWARD, BUT SHE MADE THE PROCESS RELAXED AND FUN AND THAT CAME OUT IN OUR PHOTOS. SHE CAPTURED MY CHILDREN'S ESSENCE AND THE SPIRIT OF OUR FAMILY AND I TREASURE THE PHOTOS SHE TOOK!"

​-RYANNE PILGERAM- 
MOSCOW, ID

"LEA'S PHOTOGRAPHY IS INTUITIVE AND HONEST! LEA MADE ME FEEL SECURE TO BE MYSELF WHILE TAKING MY PORTRAITS THROUGH HER BUOYANT DEMEANOR AND SENSE OF HUMOR. I WOULD RECOMMEND LEA BECAUSE SHE HOLDS A PASSION AND KNACK FOR CAPTURING UNIQUE MOMENTS OF BEAUTY."
-BELLE BAGGS- 
PROFESSOR OF DANCE, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
​MOSCOW, IDAHO

"Working with Lea to bring a creative vision to life was pure bliss.

I felt like I was taking a walk with an old friend. Her keen eye and gentle suggestions are easy and fun to work with. And the end result we just love!"

-molly mclain-
bismarck, nd