Wedding Photographer based in
Upstate South Carolina
Hey, Friend!
I'm your photographer, Mara. I'm SO glad that you're here, and I can't wait to share a little part of me with you.
Few fun facts: I love SWEET iced coffee, sweet tea, singing, playing piano, and my heart... my passion is to serve couples.
Not only do I love love, but I believe that love between a man and woman is sacred. That God has designed marriage to be the most important kind of commitment (second to our salvation).
I am here to cheer you on, be a friend, a shoulder, in some of your most important moments. Making a split second last a lifetime.
Taking moments in time, expanding them for a lifetime
From dating to growing old together, I believe, as a Christian, we are to love each other as Christ loves the church. This ringing even more true in a marriage. Pouring into relationships, whether it's dating, marriage, or even family/friendships, is important to me. My business is personal to me. When you book with me, you not only get a photographer for the day, you get a new friend :)
Documentary & Editorial Style
What does "LBK" stand for?
"LBK" stands for "Leighbuck". This business actually started off as "Leighbuck2 Photography" in 2020, when I was 19 years old. Growing up my Papa called me Leighbuck2 after my Mom who is Leighbuck. When I was trying to decide what to name my business, my Papa made a joke, and I ran with it. Jumping into 2024, I decided that I wanted to keep the sentimentality behind the name, but move in a more elegant direction. So, here we are now with "LBK Photo Co."
"Built on God's Faithfulness"
My business slogan is "Built on God's Faithfulness" because I have not gotten to this place in my business on my own. It's taken prayer, lots of faith, tears, money, and support from some important people in my life. I'm so thankful to the Lord for the path He has put me on in this life. I truly do believe that He has big things for this business. I give God all the glory for where I am today and praise Him for where He will take me in the future. It's not easy, but it's worth it!
Your most important moments in life should be remembered vividly. The day you make a declaration to love someone for as long as time will allow you. The day you say "I DO" in front of your loved ones, or intimately between the two of you and a minister (and me - "hi" from the corner). The day you find out you have the pleasure of bringing another soul into the world. These are all moments that should be cherished, and I want to help you do so.
Modern Photography
My absolute favorite thing about photography today is that it isn't only a photo taken of a family, or person sitting and smiling. But instead, it captures the movement of everyday life. Life moves so fast at times, and slower at others. To capture the moment, not in solidarity, but a moment that, in a way, looks like two. Snapping shots of genuine smiles, laughter, joy, playfulness, and sometimes even sadness. Life is a rollercoaster. Emotion after emotion comes, but in 100 years from now, your family will be able to look back on you, your spouse, your children, and see what was. And what can be for them.
3-step process:
I. Book the date.
A lot of times we think of a "date" as nothing special, but this is YOUR day. YOU are special. Start easy; pick a season, a month, and then a day.
II. Take photos.
YOUR day is made special not by the decorations or venue, but by the memories you make with the people you choose to make them with. All captured with love.
III. Deliver memories.
I always love the satisfaction of sending a gallery. The "share" button is my FAVORITE. The gratitude when a couple clicks the link warms my heart. All for you. All for YOUR day.
What people are saying:
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