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A more laid back approach to wedding photography

HI I'M LEANNE! YOUR LAID BACK FINGER LAKES ITHACA NEW YORK WEDDING AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Chances are these people will never all be in the same room with you again.
Take that in

You want to make sure it’s captured the best and most honest way possible.
In a world of “ do it for the gram” Pinterest perfection I want your kids, your nieces and nephews, or even complete strangers to look at these images and see the crazy the real and the un planned. Who the people in the photographs really are. The belly laughs, the tears fogging up glasses, the slow quiet moments, the ones truly worth remembering.

I don't want your wedding photographs to be the most important part of your day. I want your connections experiences and your marriage to be that. I want photos to just be the icing on the cake. I strive to create work that shows what your day was truly like. Your personal time machine to look back on years later when your hair is grey and your faces are filled with wrinkles. Heirlooms to pass down long past our time on earth.


I hope your day is messy and filled with happy tears. I always encourage messy dresses and rolled up sleeves. Let's put away that shot list, and instead collaborate on being present instead of performing.

MY WORK IS GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT

YOUR WEDDING DAY SHOULDN'T FEEL LIKE A PHOTOSHOOT.

I AM JUST HERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU INTO THE BEST LIGHT AND DOCUMENT AS LIFE UNFOLDS

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Leanne Rose Photography

Carleena
Carleena Sent on 07/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best there ever was

Leanne not only is super creative and laid back but igcognito in the best way. We want a photographer to capture the moments and nothing too staged. Leanne's direction and vision made us so happy that we went with her. We were amazed at how quick and direct she was. She knew what we wanted and made sure she got it without any pressure. Our photo's are beyond anything we could have asked for. Also Leanne is a great time! I highly recommend getting a second shooter because while leanna was capturing the direct photos while Lindsay captured the moments and between and what a pair they are!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Detail-Oriented and Story Driven!

As a professional event and wedding planner, I cannot recommend Leanne enough! She brings an incredible blend of creativity, professionalism, and emotional insight to every event she captures. Leanne’s attention to detail and natural storytelling ability shine through in every photo. She builds trust with her clients and vendors alike, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. She’s someone I’m always excited to refer to my clients!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 02/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Leanne was a dream to work with for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. She managed to get the photojournalistic pictures we wanted and truly captured the love of all the events. She was also chill and easy to work with. Would highly recommend!
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Olivia Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

She is the best!

If I could give her 10 stars I would! For the past decade, I have dreamt of working with Leanne, and when I say it was worth the wait...I mean it! We booked her for an engagement shoot and were on a tight schedule. The date we set was rainy and windy(which was perfect for my vision) she was completely flexible and made sure we were comfortable shooting in that environment. Which to me was no problem at all because I had full faith in her abilities and she did not disappoint! With Leanne you truly get the full package, she's so professional, kind, honest, and absolutely talented. You really can't find a better photographer. She has everything going for her and I can't WAIT for her to shoot our wedding! If you're in between choosing a photographer, choose Leanne.
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Benjamin Sent on 02/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely happy!

Leanne was easy to work with and provides a wonderful end result! We are extremely pleased with the pictures we ended up with. The whole experience was great!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream of a Photographer

Leanne is truly a dream to work with! She is so relaxed and makes what can be a stressful day stress free. Leanne came to NYC for our engagement pics and we wanted to take them in Central Park but she offered to also do photos on the Brooklyn Bridge and of course those were the ones we loved the most! For our wedding she helped us structure our schedule so we could get first dance photos outside in natural light and it was absolutely the right call. I wanted a sparkler photo but we were staying at our venue so an exit didn't make sense and she suggested we do a sparkler dance later at night and the photos are stunning. My advice for your wedding: listen to your photographer. Book Leanne now!
J
Josephine Sent on 09/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

Leanne traveled to Yosemite National Park with us for our 2020 elopement. She went above and beyond our expectations. She was extremely flexible and was easy to communicate with. I know she had her work cut out for her, as there was a large wildfire that started a few days before we arrived. There was smoke and a haze that I figured would affect the quality of the photos. When we received our photos however, you could hardly tell! They turned out amazing! I know she spent hours of time editing and producing the highest quality of work.

I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Not only is her work absolutely wonderful, but she is easy going and fun to work with and makes the whole process comfortable, even if you consider yourself to be camera shy.
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Pennino Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photos from the Best Photographer

My wife and I cannot recommend Leanne Rose photography enough. Leanne was an absolute joy to work with and did everything possible to make sure we captured all the key moments we cared about most at our wedding. Her photos always turn out well lit, rich, and meaningful. We also worked with her on our engagement shoot and she was amazing for that too. By the end of our wedding we felt like she was a friend, that's how warm, helpful, and amazing she was. Definitely suggest you work with Leanne for all your photography needs!
R
Robert Sent on 08/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Over the Moon happy

Leanne was the perfect photographer for our ceremony. My wife and I eloped with just the two of us, and had a very intimate ceremony at a waterfall. Leanne was the perfect choice for our atmospheric and moody vision. She understood our wants and needs, and seemed to really enjoy taking our photos. We could not recommend her enough!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 06/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Phenomenal, focus on lighting and emotions

Leanne is an absolute dream to work and coordinate with. My husband and I got engaged in 2018 and booking leanne was one of the first things I took care of as a new bride. We set our sights on 2020…. Flash forward to becoming a Covid bride, Leanne was the first of all my vendors to reach out, offer support and free rescheduling due to covid. With all the planning and unknowns Leanne was present, and so flexible. Leanne has a laser focus and her attention to detail is impeccable, but is always looking to be better. I’ve been following her for a few years now and she invests herself in training seminars, and is a military wife allowing her shooting style and network is extensive! I was fortunate to have Leanne shoot my actual wedding ceremony on my family farm on 2020, and our full reception in our venue in 2021. She is able to capture raw moments between loved ones, and focuses on pure Emotion. While able to capture the best light. She fits right in to any crowd and will over delivery with the final gallery!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Leanne Rose Photography frequently asked questions

Leanne Rose Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Leanne Rose Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Leanne Rose Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Leanne Rose Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Leanne Rose Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Leanne Rose Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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