Hi, I'm Kia!
Thanks for checking out my work! I'm the one behind the camera at Kia Leigh Photography, LLC. I specialize in newborn, children, family and senior portrait photography.
I grew up around this area and currently live in Brandon, SD with my husband Rod, our three amazing children Nyjah, Ezrah, Rayah and our adorable fur babies Gigi and Georgie.
In 2021, after spending the previous ten years teaching 1st grade and Pre-K, I decided to turn my passion of photography into a full-time business. I am intrigued by the love and beauty in people's lives, and I passionately strive to capture those artistic stories that will last a lifetime.
Location, Location, Location!
I am a proud member of the amazing Studio 1912 in Sioux Falls!
This studio is located in the Olde School Apartment building, which was previously the South Dakota School for the Deaf. This large, incredible space has very unique, beautiful brick walls that are original to the building, and the versatility of this studio is accommodating to any type of session!
I absolutely love the golden hour glow of outdoor sessions, capturing real and relaxed lifestyle moments at a client's home and traveling to favorite locations... but Studio 1912 is the perfect indoor studio space when the weather doesn't cooperate or you're just looking for
something truly unique!
Click below to learn more about Studio 1912!
Doing What I Love
Photography has been an important part of my life ever since was a little girl "posing" in front of my mom's camera. I've always cherished my family's photos and quickly learned to appreciate the art at an early age.
During college, I really started to take an interest in photography, especially while traveling with my little Pomeranian fur-baby, Guku. Telling a story with unique and meaningful images was a love of mine that continued to grow.
After having my own children, and endlessly trying to capture every.single.moment, I realized that my passion for photography was something I just had to pursue. Thank you, to my amazing clients: new and returning, for allowing me to do what I love!