WELCOME

We are a small but mighty photography studio, lead by our Creative Director, Leah J. Rundblad. 

Throughout her career working in New York City's Fashion Industry, Leah has become well accustomed to working with clients that value meticulous attention to detail and persistence to excellence (DKNY, Vanity Fair, CHANEL, Victoria's Secret, WACOAL International). Leah understands and values refined and powerful aesthetics.

Leah is a Professional Photographer, Master Retoucher, R&D Adviser as well as former Intimate Apparel Designer / Merchandiser. Her key training and work experience in the intimate apparel industry began in New York City in 2004. She continues to work with the intimate apparel industry to date.

Leah is a constant student, staying up to date on emerging technologies, post production techniques, as well as securing the latest available equipment and software. 

We are uncomplicated but knowledgeable, down to earth, but sharp, simple but relentless about high standards.

Dalea Studios serves Manhattan | New Jersey

HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL!

• 2008 - Present: Creative Director | Dalea Studios. Overseeing all aspects of Photography and Post Production. Expert Intimate Apparel fit assistance for clients having their own in-house photo-shoots or social media campaign shoots. R&D Advisor for the Intimate Apparel Industry.

• 2007-2008 VP of Merchandising/design for the  DKNY Intimate Apparel brand label. Lead product innovation, product development, marketing photo-shoots and fit. Garment fit and function were key to successful product launches. 

• 2004 - 2007 Associate  Merchandiser/Designer for Vanity Fair Incorporated. Leah was involved in product development, conducting National focus groups, marketing photo-shoots and model casting. Leah was also charged with fit sessions and communicating fit corrections for optimal fit. Leah was also an honorary member of the Vanity Fair's research and development team, affectionately known as 'The Idea Girl'. 

• As a child, Leah begun sewing and learning pattern making from her Technical Designer Grandmother, this sparked her long life love for fashion, fit and form. In her teens, Leah studied fine art, oil painting as well as human anatomy; key in all aspects of Fit, Design and Photography.