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We are Leroy Jr. and Chelsea Tademy – a husband and wife duo who fuse our creative talents into one small business that is making big moves. Leroy is the main photographer and technical guru who knows his camera, gear, and business, both backward and forward. Chelsea puts her graphic design degree to good use creating custom designed products for our clients, while also managing the social media, design work, and promotional work behind the scenes.
Created and creative, by him and for him.
In 2010, we were a newly-wed couple learning the basics of photography and enjoying many “photo adventures” as we worked together to complete assignments for a photography course at McNeese State University. Over time we began to realize that photography was something we really enjoyed doing together. In early 2011, we welcomed our first child into the world and found ourselves investing in a camera to document her first milestones.
By July (of that same year) we decided to take Chelsea’s graphic design degree, and our mutual passion for photography, and merge it into Tademy Design and Photography LLC. We dug our boots in and started learning everything we could about photography and running a business. Back then we wrote a 5 year plan that included both of us running this business full time at Year 5, but the Lord's plan is always better than our own and by 2013 (only 2 years later), we were both working from home full-time!
Fast-forward 10 years and we have watched the Lord bless and grow our business to what it is today! As of 2023, we have celebrated 12 years in business, our 13 year wedding anniversary, and are the proud parents to 6 beautiful children. We have photographed places as far away as Israel, Boston and Washington D.C. We have worked with countless families, sports organizations, local businesses, as well as national businesses and brands.
We are thankful for the many opportunities God has blessed us with to meet new people, develop new friendships, and grow and learn together. We are slowly watching our small (but mighty) team grow, and we look forward to sharing special memories with both our team and our clients, for as long as the Lord leads us to do so.
about tademy photography
the beginning to now
Owner/Lead Graphic Designer - Chelsea Tademy
Chelsea has over 14 years of experience working in graphic design, but her favorite work involves designing things with the beautiful images Leroy takes. Chelsea does a lot more behind the scenes work these days as she juggles raising 6 kids, homeschool, and work. You can visit her personal blog, Create Trust Daily, where she shares a peek into the day to day of learning to trust God while juggling marriage, motherhood, and running a creative business. Follow Chelsea on Instagram at: instagram.com/createtrustdaily
Owner/Lead Photographer - Leroy Tademy Jr.
Leroy has over 13 years of photography experience, but still enjoys learning new things about his craft. He is outgoing, kind, and just the guy you want around if you need to brainstorm ideas or need a hype man! If he isn't working, you will probably find him - 1) at the gym working out or 2) hanging out with his kids doing some kind of outdoor activity or sport. Follow Leroy on Instagram at: instagram.com/photoleroyt and visit his YouTube for photography tips & behind the scenes of the life of a photographer: Leroy's YouTube
Best photographer in Lake Charles!! I love the way all of my wedding photos turned out!! Thank you so much for everything! All of your special touches mean so much and made me feel so special through the entire process!
Hannah Ackels
Fantastic experience!!!! Excellent photographer, gets to know the personalities of his clients to make the best photo shoot possible. Photos are amazing!!!!
Tracee Hebert
This is a testament of living your calling. Just being around them makes you smile from the inside out. (Oh yeah, and the mad skills!)
Talent + Spirit = Tademy Design and Photography
Melanie Jemison
Heather Widcamp
There are many things I can say about Leroy and Chelsea’s work, but I will start with the things that our family can not put a monetary value on. Everyone knows that pictures are how we capture moments forever and you can’t really put a price on that, but what our family loves most about the Tademys is the connection they make with their clients, or should I say friends? Because that’s how they have made us feel, like we are lifelong friends and not just a family who loves their photography.
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