Business Details
15 Years
experience
Empowering Portrait Photography Services in Wilmington, NC
Founded in 2012, Lesley Veronika Photography empowers women through boudoir, family, and senior portrait sessions that celebrate body positivity and self-confidence. As a mother of two, I experienced postpartum struggles with self-image and discovered the transformative power of photography to reclaim personal strength. Our studio specializes in creating safe, judgment-free spaces where clients feel celebrated for who they are, not just how they look. We focus on capturing authentic moments that highlight inner beauty and resilience, helping clients see themselves through the eyes of loved ones. With over a decade of experience, we combine technical expertise with compassionate guidance to deliver artful portraits that tell meaningful stories. Our services include curated wardrobe assistance, professional styling, and personalized keepsake options to ensure every clients journey is seamless and uplifting. We prioritize client comfort throughout the entire process, from consultation to final delivery, ensuring every session feels empowering and joyful. Our investment packages are designed to accommodate diverse needs while maintaining artistic integrity and professional quality. By focusing on emotional storytelling and confidence-building, we help clients create lasting visual legacies theyll cherish for generations.
Services
Boudoir Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Keepsake Books
Print Services
Served areas
- Wilmington NC and up to 30 miles outside of Wilmington NC
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We specialize in body-positive photography with 12+ years of experience
- Our sessions focus on emotional storytelling and confidence-building
- We offer personalized keepsake options with professional printing services
- Our studio provides judgment-free environment for all body types
- We combine technical expertise with compassionate client guidance
Services
Boudoir Photography
Our boudoir sessions create empowering experiences that help women embrace body positivity through professional photography. We focus on capturing authentic confidence while celebrating personal strength and resilience. Clients receive expert guidance to ensure they feel comfortable and celebrated throughout the process.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions document meaningful connections while helping parents feel confident in their own skin. We specialize in creating natural, joyful memories that highlight family bonds. Our approach prioritizes client comfort while delivering timeless images that celebrate real moments.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions help graduates build confidence while commemorating academic achievements. We create personalized experiences that highlight individuality and personal growth. Our sessions focus on capturing authentic self-expression during this important life transition.
Keepsake Books
Professional keepsake books preserve memories in elegant, tangible formats with custom design options. We handle all production details to ensure high-quality presentation. These coffee table books showcase your favorite portraits in beautifully curated layouts.
Print Services
Print credit options allow customization of portraits in various formats including canvases and wall art. We handle production to maintain professional quality standards. Clients can choose physical prints or digital files based on their display preferences.
People
Lesley Frank
Owner & Photographer
Lesley Frank is an award-winning photographer specializing in body-positive portraiture with 12 years of experience. She founded Lesley Veronika Photography in 2012 after discovering photography's power to rebuild self-confidence postpartum. Her work focuses on empowering women through authentic storytelling and artistic expression.
Questions
What should I wear for my boudoir session?
Choose outfits that make you feel confident – we provide wardrobe guidance and can suggest flattering options during consultation.
How do you help clients feel comfortable during sessions?
We create judgment-free environments with personalized guidance, focusing on natural poses that highlight your best features and personality.
What's included in the investment packages?
Packages include session time, professional styling, and print/digital credit options with premium keepsake book options available.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions range from 40 minutes for basic packages to 2 hours for comprehensive sessions with multiple outfit changes.
Can family members join portrait sessions?
Yes! We specialize in inclusive sessions that celebrate family connections while making every participant feel comfortable and celebrated.
Reviews (8)
David Lezette
Jul 19, 2023
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Lesley did a fantastic job with our large extended family portraits at the beach. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied.
Madison Yousey
Jan 27, 2023
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Lesley is truly the sweetest and most amazing photographer in our area! She goes above and beyond to spread body positivity and to make every person feel loved! She was so helpful when it came to scheduling sessions for my senior pictures, figuring out marketing credits, having a very easy payment process where we could pay in full or in pieces, and going above and beyond on making sure we had every picture we need to complete my senior year and the memories that come with it. I truly cannot recommend Lesley and her photography enough, especially her Senior Model Program that makes young ladies feel so loved.
Emilie Paiva
Aug 22, 2021
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I worked with Lesley on a boudoir shoot for my husband for our 10 year wedding anniversary. I was so nervous, but Leslie really put me at ease. She made me feel so comfortable in my skin and the final product was more than I expected!
Jennifer Nauss Schira
Mar 07, 2021
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Lesley is so great with kids! She is incredibly patient and isnt afraid to be silly to get those sweet smiles. We loved all our images and feel like she really captured our kids personalities.
Cori Govind
Dec 25, 2020
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Such a positive and easy experience! We wanted quick and easy photos (with good outcomes) especially with small kiddos and Lesley worked with us on our location and timing to make everything convenient! The pictures turned out beautiful and we had so many choices to choose from! Thanks for an easy and pleasant photo session!
Keri Wray
Aug 24, 2020
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Lesley is professional, personable and her photos are beautiful! Ive worked with her for preschool portraits as well as personal family & group photos! She is excellent and you wont be disappointed with the quality of her work!
Marlena Pigford
May 10, 2019
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Lesley made me feel so beautiful and so comfortable during our recent shoot. The photos were a surprise for my man and he is in total awe I couldn't have received a better reaction and, a huge bonus, I've never felt more confident. The hardcover book is of amazing quality, I couldn't be more pleased. Her talent is obvious but to top it off, Lesley Frank is just an amazingly kind woman and I feel honored to know her
Brianna Diggs
Mar 30, 2017
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Lesley is such a sweet person! Being a mother and a wife, she really understands families and that's her specialty! She makes you feel so beautiful throughout your photoshoot with her and nonetheless her photography skills are amazing! I have worked with Lesley for several months now as an intern, and it is so awesome to see what it is like owning your own business first hand. She truly is such a great photographer and would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!