I’m Leah Creates. Wait — no, that’s not my real name. (I get asked that all the time!) My real name is Leah-Dawn Shaver. You can call me Leah. I kindly (but firmly) request that you not put “Princess” in front of my name. kthnx.
I am a web designer/developer, graphic designer, photographer, and mixed-media artist. I also play the role of part-time college student but I’m forever changing my mind about “what I want to be when I grow up”. (I think the truth is that I’m already there!)
I’ve been designing and building websites since 1999. I worked for a New Hampshire web development agency for two years, and then took the leap to freelancing. I am a Photoshop diva, CSS ninja and WordPress whiz. I’m also pretty great at personal branding – business cards, resumes, letterhead, etc.
I take photos with a Canon 40D, Canon 350D, or if I’m really desperate, the camera on my iPhone. I’ve been taking photos passionately since high school, but only started shooting on a professional level last year. I’m a digital photographer and absolutely do not know my way around a dark room.
My art can best be categorized as messy.
I grew up in the Midwest and moved to New England just before turning 18, back when I knew everything about everything. Yes, I talk like I’m from the Midwest. I no longer say “pop”, however. I also don’t say the word “aunt” because I don’t like the East Coast way (I’d get made fun of at home), and I know the Midwest way isn’t right. (An ant is a bug – I get it!)
I’ve lived on the seacoast of New Hampshire since 2005. I currently reside in Newmarket with my boyfriend, Noah, and a fun assortment of creatures. Elijah is a retriever/pyrenees mutt who stole my heart the moment I saw him at the shelter. Chloe is my blue merle great dane. She’s the biggest cuddlebug ever and really longs to be a lapdog. I have an african grey parrot, Zeusi, who speaks mostly german, and two resident cats, Carlie and Harriet. I also have a pet Starbucks barista/college student named Alicia.
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I really like rock climbing, yoga, hoop dancing, instrumental music, photo adventures, spoken word poetry, and living compassionately.
I really dislike the phrase “happy as a clam”, winter, baby corn, and sleeping later than 8am. (True story.)
