Chef Maha ~ Le Zu Photography

**WARNING!! THIS POST MAY CAUSE HUNGER!!**Gorgeous Chef Maha is one talented lady! She cooked up a storm for this shoot! She made fish with rice topped with slivered almonds and parsley, lamb chops with mixed vegetables and couscous AND dessert!!! I had to refrain from picking at the food while we were shooting! We definitely devoured it afterwards though and yes it taste's just as amazing as it looks! I do have to thank her amazing dad for being her su-chef, he was pretty awesome for being around a bunch of girls helping us. :) Without further ado, the gorgeous Chef Maha!!

My trip to Puerto Rico ~ Le Zu Photography ~

A little while back my family & I took a trip to Puerto Rico and it was amazing!! I actually didn't want to leave! The water was so blue, the atmosphere was so relaxing and the people were wonderful! Instead of taking my regular camera that I use on most sessions, I decided to grab my 35mm film camera and go back to basics. I have to say I wish I would have taken full advantage of my trip and taken a lot more photos, oh well hopefully next trip. :) Most of you probably don't know but I actually learned on a 35mm film camera and eventually switched over to digital, at first I didn't like the switch but of course everyone ends up loving the instant gratification of seeing work but I loved the anticipation of waiting to see what came out. It took me forever & a day to get these images developed but I have to say that I am 100% happy I waited. I will definitely be using my film camera more often now because I have greatly missed the texture and quality the cameras produce. These images have very little post-production involved and are basically straight from my negatives. I hope you enjoy and hopefully the next trip I take I will pull out my camera more and share all the wonderful things I get to see. :)

Enjoy! ~xo Layla

               Around the city

El castillo del Moro

I hope you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving!! Don't forget about the Black Friday Sale going on, it ends on Monday the 26th. Book your session before there are no more dates left!!! ~xo Layla

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Jessica & Eugene, Engagement Session ~ Le Zu Photography, Galveston, TX. ~

I absolutely love everything about beach sessions! To me, the beach is one of the most romantic places to take photographs and I love that my past few clients have all opted for beach sessions! This sweet couple and I had such a great time capturing their love and I can't wait to capture their big day as well!!

Jessica & Eugene you guys are absolutely adorable and I am so happy you chose me to photograph you guys! Much love! ~xo Layla

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Jordan & Will, Engagement Session ~ Le Zu Photography, Houston, TX ~

I had the hardest time picking out the images for this next session because Jordan & Will are fabulous!! I loved every minute with you guys! Will you've got yourself an amazing girl there and Jordan you have a great guy who adores you!

I am so happy you guys chose me to capture your love!! Much love! ~xo Layla

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Melissa & Jack, Engagement Session ~ Le Zu Photography, Houston. TX ~

I adore these two!! They have so much love and its just so darn cute!! We had a great time photographing their love and sharing a lot of laughs. One of my favorite sessions to date.

Melissa & Jack you guys are two peas in a pod and I can't wait to photograph your big day, its getting close!! xoxo ~Layla

~ The lovely couple ~

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Bridal Session with Image Lifestyle ~ Le Zu Photography, Houston, TX ~

I have to say this was one of my favorite sessions, the light was perfect, the models were gorgeous and the girls with Image Lifestyle are fabulous!!! I want to thank the ladies with Image Lifestyle for choosing me to help build their portfolio! I had such a great time working with you ladies!!!

Enjoy these gorgeous faces!! xoxo~Layla

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Cha-cha-cha-changes!!!!!! ~ Le Zu Photography, Houston Lifestyle & Fashion Photographer ~

Hello beautiful people!!

Its been way too long since I've written a blog for you guys. Fair warning...its going to be a little long. :)

Now I know I've been a little MIA lately and just been teasing with photos here & there but I promise that's all about to change! Im going back to blogging and  sharing all of the goodness that is Le Zu Photography! So expect to see a lot more blog posts from me in the near future!

I am also adding a few things to my company! Im super excited about the new additions!

Biggest news is..... I am adding CUSTOM PHOTO BOOTHS!!! That's right! You can now book me for any upcoming event you may be having, put yourself in front of my camera & act a complete fool with feather boas, extra large sunglass and tiny hats and not be made fun of because everyone is going to be doing it! Go spread the word, gather some friends, throw a party & book a photo booth with me! I promise you wont regret it! :)

Secondly, I am going to be doing a lot more fashion/editorial shoots! I am really excited about this one! If you don't already know I have an extreme amount of passion for fashion photography. I live and breathe it more than most people know, I have an addiction for fashion magazines...its pretty bad. It has always been a dream of mine to have my photos featured in a magazine, you'll see one day I'll be posting about it. I love doing different collaborations and expanding my portfolio, if only there were enough hours in the day to photograph gorgeous faces. If anyone wants to get behind my camera & be a model for me let me know, I am pouring with ideas right now!

Now that the holidays are coming up its time to start booking holiday portraits! I am going to start opening up more days to do sessions. Right now, due to my full-time job, I only shoot on the weekends. That's all changing, I am now opening up a few days a week for sessions along with shooting on the weekends. :) This time of the year is one of my favorites to do shoots because it has the most amazing light and the weather is often pretty nice outside so no one gets all sweaty and sticky from the wonderful Houston heat. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT WHILE IT LASTS!!

There are going to be a few more additions and subtractions along the way, but everything is for the better. Owning a business is pretty tough, its a constant learning process and I have to say I have learned so much in the last two years with running my company. I'm still learning what works & what doesn't and how things could be improved. It has been such a dream to capture the moments I have and I can't wait to capture so many more. I have a lot of goals for my company and I am hoping to share them with you all soon! I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch!

I do have to thank all of the secret lovers of my work out there. I am constantly receiving praises of my work when I see people face-to-face and I absolutely love it!!! Now if only the secret lovers would share my work, I'd be even more grateful!! Hint, hint..when you "Like" something on Facebook it shows up in the news feed & ticker, so when people go to stalk you they'll see you stalking my work and then they'll go stalk my work...its a never ending vicious cycle that rocks!! So don't be shy share & hit the "Like" button, I promise the people in the picture will love it as well! ;)

I think that's enough ranting for one blog....more to come soon I promise! And, just to give you a sneak peek a what's coming here's a few images from the past few months that will be hitting the blog very soon!

For now- bear hugs, smiles & best wishes!! Until next time! :)

xo~Layla

Amirah & Mai Senior Pictures ~ Le Zu Photography ~

Oh, what to say about these next fabulous sisters!! Well first off they are extremely dear to me, our families are great family friends and I've seen these girls grow up so it was bitter sweet taking their senior pictures. I can't believe how fast time fly's! I am so proud of you girlies!!! I wish you two all the best of luck in college!! Go and rock the nursing program!!!

Love you both!!! xoxo Layla Ladies & Gents please meet the fabulous Amirah (dark hair) & the lovely Mai (lighter hair). Please show them some love!!

Concert @ Café Byblos ~ Le Zu Photography ~

Hello my darlings!!!

A little over a week ago, I had the esteemed pleasure of photographing a fabulous concert!! Café Byblos, in Houston always host's the best events!! This particular event was a concert with some Arabic superstars!! The super stars were Elie Massaad, Dina Hayek & Mr. Ramy Ayach, these artists put on an amazing show! I want to thank Café Byblos, Mr. Maroun & Ms. Rula for hosting such an amazing event! I can't wait until the next one!

xoxo ~ Layla

Smith Family Photos ~ Le Zu Photography

Hello my darlings!!!

I have a very special family for you on the blog today! Ms. Melissa was my chemistry partner way back when and now her, her hubby and their beautiful baby girl Aubrey are expecting their second baby!!! Congratulations beautiful Smith family!! I can't wait to meet your new bundle of joy!

Much love!!

~Layla xoxo

Ladies & Gents without further ado please meet the Smith family!!!