About Leah

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.)

  • Testimonials

    I had a dream for a website, but I didn't have the tools to bring that dream to life. With her web design magic, Leah Creates was able to give shape to that dream in the most supportive, creative, and friendly way I could imagine. She was amazing to work with, fast, responsive, and helpful. If she weren't a web designer, she could teach classes in customer service - she really is that good!

    Heather Plett
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