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Leah Miessler Photography

Leah Miessler Photography

Richmond, VA
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    Just book her!

    If you are looking for a highly talented photographer, who will look out for you, and make you feel like a best friend through the entire experience, then look no further than Leah Miessler for your wedding. We had so much fun with Leah at our 6am engagement shoot in DC and have shots that will be appreciated in our home for the rest of our lives. Not to mention memories with her, her beautiful fiancee, and our pup that will last a lifetime.

    Our wedding day was seamless and beautifully photographed, with all the key moments included. Leah worked with Perscilla as a second shooter who was equally as fun and dedicated. You can tell every step of the way that Leah cares about her business and her work. And wants to make sure YOU are happy with every detail. Our wedding teaser album came out incredibly, and is perfect to hold us over as we look forward to the rest of the album when the photos are ready.
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    DC wedding with perfect photos!

    Leah is amazing and we would recommend her highly. She is responsive and talented, and she captured many special moments on our wedding day. What stands out most with Leah is her ability to connect with her clients on a personal level and put people at ease during her shoots - this led to many memorable photos for us. Her day-of team was also excellent.
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    Book her now

    Leah is awesome. We couldn’t have had a better person on our team for our wedding. Even leading up to the day, Leah called us, texted us, and got to know us as well as our desires for the wedding day. She is funny, laid back, great at improvising and problem-solving on the spot, and doing it all with a smile. She gives a sense of professionalism that made all our family and friends feel comfortable and have fun while we “wrangled cats” getting them all together for group pictures. The style, aesthetic, and composition of her photos are all such a vibe! We had so many special little moments that she captured even when we had no idea she was looking. She also sent us teasers before our full gallery was ready so we could give people wedding photos as holiday and birthday presents! Leah truly went above and beyond, and was like a long-time friend at our event who also happened to be our photographer. This is the type of person you want to entrust with capturing beautiful memories on your special day!
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    The Best Photographer!

    Leah was such a gift to our wedding day! Her super generous offer to shoot our local elopement put us at ease during an uneasy time in the world, and the energy brought to celebrate us was contagious!

    Leah was incredibly flexible as we faced some unplanned chaos and weather. Our photos turned out SO beautifully and were such a gift to us! She captured every special moment, and it is a life-long gift being able to look back on them.

    We would recommend Leah to anyone looking for a photographer. Kind, understanding, positive and fun, Leah 100% added to the joy of our wedding day, and we are lucky to consider her a friend now!
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    I will never get over how amazing Leah made our day.

    Leah is the actual BEST. She is an insanely talented photographer and artist, and she is also an amazing human. She collaborated so well with all our other vendors throughout the wedding and captured a beautiful mix of classic portraits (that still didn’t look stiff) and meaningful candid moments. When she sent us our previews, I immediately was transported to my favorite moments of our day- because she was quietly by my side the entire time and captured every special interaction. Leah is fun and an easy presence- our whole family loved her! She was also efficient with a series of family photos and squeezing in golden hour shots so we could still enjoy happy hour. She listened to our requests, collaborated with me on our shot list, and delivered images that were lit and composed perfectly. Hire her!  Your day will be so much better with Leah there.
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    10's Across the Board

    Leah was nothing short of amazing. We knew Leah through some friends and after looking at her portfolio, we knew she was the one for our elopement. We started with an awesome introductory call where Leah gave us the full run down on everything possible and we couldn't wait for more. The engagement photo shoot we started with was so fun! Leah made it super easy, scoped out places prior to our pictures, and made sure that we felt at ease in front of the camera. The pics turned out great and we got them so fast! Then came the day of our elopement which was everything we could have asked for and more. Leah got a list of pictures that we definitely wanted beforehand and made sure to get all of those pictures and then some! The turn around time on our pictures was incredible and everyone is obsessed with how good they look. Leah's professionalism coupled with her ability to make us feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera is AMAZING and I would highly highly highly recommend her!
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    Leah is a STAR

    Leah was an absolute dream to work with for our Richmond wedding. From first reach-out through the editing process, Leah has been warm and transparent in our conversations and made us feel extremely confident going into our wedding day. She works hard to build trust not just with detailed preference forms & itineraries, but with an upbeat attitude. And the photos turned out phenomenal! We felt like celebrities looking through our album. Leah is a rockstar — book now!
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    Do not hesitate! Boom Leah ASAP!

    Leah is such a brilliant photographer and exactly the right vibe you want for your wedding (and probably all other important events). She made us feel at ease for our engagement shoot (our first time meeting face to face!) and it was the perfect foundation for an amazing wedding day. Leah felt like one of our friends getting ready with us and throughout the whole wedding day and then we were absolutely blown away with the photo results. They felt warm, vibrant, and full of love which is just what the day felt like for us. I’m so grateful we stumbled upon Leah and booked her as soon as we met her. Her work speaks for itself and it’s a HUGE bonus that she’s such a wonderful human too. On top of it all, two weeks after our wedding we lost our best friend and Leah was right there - checking in and making sure we had every single possible photo of her from the wedding day. Thanks for capturing our day, making us feel gorgeous, and for being such an intuitive soul. Xx, Nick & Emma
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    Awesome to work with!

    We loved working with Leah, she made photos fun and comfortable. The pictures were all beautiful & she really paid attention to detail. I would definitely work with her again if I was doing everything all over. She listened to our ideas for photos and made sure to guide us through the “planned” wedding photos.
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    Leah was amazing!

    We hired Leah to photograph our backyard wedding in 2023. From the beginning she was such a pleasure to work with. We spoke several times beforehand to not only discuss logistics and timing but also how we envisioned our special day being captured. She brought professionalism, advice and a positive attitude to every conversation and made us feel so reassured that we were aligned in our vision.

    When the day came, she managed her own time according to our scheduling but at the same time was adaptable at a moments notice! From the formal ceremony shots to the whimsical reception photos, she positioned herself to document our day perfectly.

    When we received the photos back we were elated. Memories of our wedding start flowing in as if the pictures brought us back to those very moments. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out and can’t recommend Leah enough. We really enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to work with her!
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    Lovely Lesbian Engagement Shoot

    Leah is absolutely incredible! During our engagement photoshoot she made us feel so comfortable. She met us early in the morning down by the Lincoln memorial so we could do our shoot with the sun rising and the lighting was gorgeous. She gave us great direction when we didn’t know what to do but also let us be silly and do what felt right for us. We love how the photos turned out and would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, talented photographer
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    Our Vogue Moment—Made Possible by Leah

    We were lucky enough to be recommended Leah through a friend, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our engagement shoot. Leah’s documentary-style photography is exactly what we were looking for—candid, natural, and full of emotion. She has an incredible eye for creating and capturing the quiet in-between moments that feel the most genuine.

    Leah went above and beyond for us. She trekked through the woods braving ticks, humidity, and heat without missing a beat. Her dedication to getting the perfect shot is nothing short of impressive.

    What stood out the most was how easy and comfortable she made the whole process feel. I appreciated how effortlessly she coached us through poses while still allowing space for us to just be ourselves. It never felt forced—just fun, relaxed, and natural.

    If you're looking for someone who’s not only an incredibly talented photographer but also warm, professional, and up for an adventure, Leah is your person. We’re so grateful for the memories she captured and can’t wait to work with her again!
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    If you want more than a photographer on your wedding... HIRE Leah!

    My expectations for Leah's photography were already high - considering she came highly recommended from fellow brides. And still, Leah's passion and talent for wedding photography blew me away from start to finish!

    I may be a *little* biased since Leah is an old college friend... but I'm confident any bride will become fast friends with Leah and genuinely trust her to capture every precious moment. Her positivity, creativity, and professionalism truly shined on our wedding day!

    What I didn't expect I needed as a bride was the support I got from Leah on the day of the wedding. Your photographer is spending every intimate moment with you and your partner. Leah makes you feel safe and beautiful and exudes joy for your love!

    Now, for the photos... it's hard to put into words! Leah and her team were like flies on the wall. Somehow capturing every candor and precious moment. Leah's editing prowess is what sets her apart! The photos appear hardly edited, but the quality and intention behind every picture reveals her advanced skills as a photographer. I was amazed at the number of photos we received from the teasers to the full gallery. I was SOOO happy with how every detail and moment was captured!

    Lastly, Leah went above and beyond for us as a couple in ways we never expected. After losing our dear friend, Jack, who was in the wedding, Leah developed a special album with numerous photos of him. She gave us and our community a priceless gift to relive these cherished moments with Jack.

    PS: Shoutout to Leah's second photographer who excelled as a professional and a bonus hype woman for the bride! I fully trust anyone on Leah's team :)
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    Couldn't be happier!

    We couldn't be happier with our wedding announcement photos! Leah was incredibly flexible, kind, and thoughtful throughout the process. She took such a beautiful variety of shots, and we absolutely adore the final results. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish!
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    Leah is exceptional!

    We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Leah as our photographer. Her eye for capturing stunning, meaningful shots is incredible. For our engagement shoot, she found the perfect location and made us feel completely at ease, turning the experience into something truly enjoyable. Leah strikes the perfect balance between being highly professional and incredibly fun, making the entire process seamless and stress-free.

    She’s also extremely communicative, going above and beyond to provide helpful guidance—not just for photography but for wedding-related details as well. Her photos are absolutely excellent, and she delivered them in under a week, which was amazing. On top of all this, Leah offers great value for her exceptional work. We can’t wait to have her capturing all the unforgettable moments on our wedding day, especially on the dance floor!
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    Worth every penny and more

    I’m so blessed to call Leah a vendor-turned-friend and I heartily recommend her to anyone considering booking her services for their wedding day. Leah was timely, professional, and flexible through many rescheduled engagement shoots, an impromptu boudoir session, and a very busy (and unfortunately behind schedule) wedding day. She captured every single photo that we asked for. The quality of her photos is staggering. And most importantly, she immersed herself so fully into our day that it felt like we were just running around with our best friend. Our guests still comment on how amazing, accommodating, and fun she was. Please, please do yourself a favor and hire Leah for your wedding!!!
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    The Best Day!

    From our first phone call to the delivery of our gallery, we had the most incredible experience with Leah! Not only is she incredibly helpful with planning the timeline of the wedding day with tips and tricks from her experience, she has a rare ability to capture the essence of you and your partner as a couple and style photos that fit that essence. We absolutely adored working with her and wish we could do it again! (Anniversary shoot?)
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    We didn’t only gain stunning photos from Leah; we also gained a friend.

    We found Leah through an online post regarding elopement photos. After looking through her portfolio, we JUMPED into her inquiry link. With only days to spare before our last-minute courthouse elopement, we knew it was a long shot, but we wouldn’t be able to rest if we didn’t at least try... Leah got back to us immediately saying - and I quote - “IM IN!”. We were shocked! In hindsight, this makes absolute sense knowing even a fraction of the person that Leah is. I am certain that anyone who gets the chance to work with her would feel just as special with the care and attention that she puts forth.
    As a couple whose comfort levels in front of the camera are on opposite ends of the spectrum, she made us both feel confident, beautiful and safe to be ourselves with her. The moments she captured are beyond our wildest dreams – The photos feel authentic and so effortlessly us! We didn’t only gain stunning photos from Leah; we also gained a friend. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. There is no doubt in my mind that we will be reaching out to work with her again in the future.
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    A talented and fun photographer

    Leah was wonderful to work with. She took the time to get to know me and my wife prior to shooting our elopement. She made the whole experience fun and natural. She was so quick to turn around photos back to us and we could not be happier with the final package. We look forward to booking her again for our celebration with family! Her editorial style and attention to detail is what we loved about her work and it was such a bonus that she was a LOVELY and fun person to capture memories with!
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    Outstanding photography, friendly, affordable, and very supportive & easy to work with!

    We evaluated several photographers and immediately clicked with Leah. Her style is sharp and crisp, but more importantly she was super easy to talk to and plan things out with valuable expertise on the wedding planning and cadence. The last thing you want is added stress - Leah crushed it with her affability and flexibility and we had a fantastic night. Everybody in the wedding appreciated it all!
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    Everyone needs a Leah!

    Leah was more than a photographer - she immersed herself into our wedding and brought the energy! She is committed to capturing THE moments. Months after the wedding friends and family continue to reach out to mention how fun she was. Leah is an obvious talent, outside of her skill she is truly an amazing human and you will not regret having her as an addition to your day.
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    Leah is the best of the best!

    My wife and I have nothing but great things to say about Leah! She was incredibly friendly, professional, fun to work with, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, not to mention very talented! Leah was communicative throughout the entire planning process, and delivered our whole gallery in what felt like record speed (three days!). We are going to cherish these photos forever, and are so grateful to have had Leah there to capture our big day!
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    Give Leah the sun & moon, stars aren't enough!!!

    I wish I could give Leah all the stars in the sky she is that amazing!! Leah has been my photographer for some of the biggest moments in my life - from university graduation to my wedding there is no one else I would have rather had there behind the camera. Her personality is infectious, her ability to make you comfortable in front of the camera is unreal, and her photos are THE BEST OF THE BEST. Seriously, look no further for your photographer!! She is thoughtful, thorough, talented, organized, and an amazing human to top it all off. Everything about the process with Leah was easy breezy and she takes the time to get to know you as a couple to best serve you when she's snapping pics! People still compliment my engagement photos over a year later (she was stopped at my wedding to ask if she was the same photographer cause people loved them so much!!!!) and I want to print and frame EVERY picture from my wedding. Her packages are reasonable and she has something to fit everyone's needs. She's up for an adventure and her travel fees are WORTH EVERY PENNY (she's based in VA and I got married in MA)
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    Best Decision We Ever Made


    I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled we are that we chose Leah!! Leah was recommended to us by our wedding planner. Already being vetted by our professional planner, we assumed she would be amazing. Little did we know that we couldn’t imagine having anyone else be our photographer for both our engagement and wedding!!

    Her bright, fun, and genuine spirit makes couples feel comfortable being themselves. She makes them feel at ease and truly makes magic happen so that she can capture the natural chemistry on camera. She brought out the best in us, and therefore we got the best pictures!! She is such a great listener, and captured everything we wanted. Her experience and artistic perspective are hard to beat! Trust her process because you will be left with everything you could have ever imagined and more. Out of all our wedding vendors, Leah has become one of our favorites. We adore her and highly, highly recommend her!!
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    Best. Photos. Ever.

    When it came to planning our wedding, the first vendor we knew we would be hiring is Leah. We have worked with her numerous times in the past for holiday photos and she even shot our engagement :) we wouldn’t even sign for venue until we knew she was available for that date, thats how badly we wanted her! Not only does she take stunning photos, but she has a way of making EVERYONE feel so comfortable. All of our guests, family, and party noted how much fun she was. She brings the energy needed to keep everyone smiling and giggling for the best photos. I highly suggest working with Leah. After the wedding the only thing left to remember that day are your photos, and she will make sure you can relive it over and over.
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    Couldn't recommend enough!

    This is such an easy 5 stars, wish we could give more! Leah was such a fantastic photographer and an all-around top-notch professional to work with. She was such a positive and enjoyable presence and all of our guests loved her as well. She is so talented at highlighting what makes you special as a couple through her photographs. In addition to the amazing staged photos, Leah did such an incredible job at capturing so many special candid moments throughout the day. She makes you feel so at ease and comfortable; after the engagement shoot, I can't count how many times my wife and I talked about how excited we were that she would be there for our wedding. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!
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    Leah has always been incredible to work with and we’ve even got to experience her when we were simply guests at another friend’s big day!
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    Truly outstanding to work with!

    Leah was phenomenal to work with. Throughout the entire process, she went out of her way to make everything as smooth and easy as possible while ensuring our happiness. She is creative, thoughtful, and makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Although she was there to capture our day, she was truly such a joy to celebrate with - which was also reiterated by many of our guests! Additionally, her work is exceptional. She beautifully captured every detail of our day, allowing us to relive such a special moment in our lives. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding photographer and we wholeheartedly recommend her for future couples!
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    Leah is the BEST!!

    Leah is everything you need in a photographer!! She made our engagement session & our wedding day so easy & incredibly fun! She was prompt, wonderfully kind, and easy to work with from day one. Even our guests kept telling us about how great Leah was during the wedding day - so engaging, so in sync with our planner, and so efficient during big family pictures! To sum it all up - Leah will build your confidence, have you laughing, be an endless professional, and deliver stunning photos from your day. She’s the BEST!
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    Best Wedding Photographer EVER!

    Leah was the most pleasant and communicative vendor we worked with throughout our entire wedding. From the moment we had our first phone call to meeting her in person she truly felt like a life long friend not just someone we worked with during our wedding. You can tell she puts her all into her work and It shows. We’ve gotten so many compliments on every single photo we’ve gotten back from her. I can’t thank Leah enough on how much fun she made taking photos feel. She truly deserve a million stars!!!
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    Leah appreciation post!!!!

    I am going to force myself to keep this brief, because otherwise I could write a whole dissertation on why Leah is the most amazing wedding photographer!

    From our very first phone call with Leah, my husband and I knew we wanted to have her with us on our big day! We had some definite nerves about being in front of the camera, but Leah put us at ease when she explained her philosophy of incorporating movement into photographs to help people loosen up and express their true selves in a more comfortable, less posed way. It was clear from speaking to her that she put a lot of thought and intention into making the experience as comfortable, and as natural as possible.

    Her work really speaks for itself, and especially as 2 people who are pretty camera shy, I was amazed at how she was able to truly capture the love that we share for each other in a way that felt so genuine and authentic! We had such a wonderful time with her during our engagement shoot that I even commented to my (now) husband that the only thing I regretted about hiring her as our wedding photographer was that she couldn’t attend as a guest at our wedding! When we started to share our wedding pictures with family and friends, we all agreed that Leah’s photographs truly allowed us to relive the whole experience all over again - and really, what more could you want from someone who is capturing one of the absolute happiest moments of your life!
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    Great elopement photographer!

    Leah traveled to us in DC to shoot our elopement. We loved our photos and she made us feel so comfortable during our shoot. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
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    Liz Sent on 12/24/2023
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    Awesome photographer!!

    We loved working with Leah- she was SO friendly and professional. She did a great job of helping us pose in a comfortable and flattering way. Many of our guests and wedding party even commented on how great she was in engaging with them for pics on our wedding day!
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    Best and most comfortable photography session

    We’ve never gotten our photos taken before and Leah made us feel so comfortable. She makes an experience that can seem daunting, so easy, and more importantly, so much fun. We felt like we were playing the whole time while Leah laughed and celebrated our engagement with us. Best part of all, the results were absolutely amazing and so much more than we could’ve asked for. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are beyond excited to have her be our wedding photographer later this year. Thank you Leah!!
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    The Best, Memorable Engagement Shoot with Leah Capturing Love and Joy

    Leah's dedication to making our engagement memorable was truly exceptional! From pre-scouting locations with my new fiancé(!) to offering valuable insights, she went above and beyond. The photos, delivered within 24 hours, surpassed all expectations, capturing the joy and love of that unforgettable day. Everyone who sees the photos cannot stop commenting on what a phenomenal job she did, the photos are just that good! Leah's thoughtful positioning and guidance added depth to each shot, creating timeless memories. Her ability to seamlessly direct and capture beautiful moments sets her apart. Leah not only delivered stunning photos but also made the entire shoot an absolute blast. Her energy and vibrant personality added an extra layer of joy to the experience, making it far more enjoyable than we could've imagined. Working with her was not just professional but genuinely fun, and her enthusiasm elevated the entire atmosphere. We highly recommend her not just for her photographic skills, but also for the fantastic energy she brings to every moment!
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    Engagement photos of my dreams

    Where do I even begin…Leah is an actual SAINT. She moved her entire schedule around to get some last minute engagement photos for my husband and I before he deployed. Not to mention…waking up for a SUNRISE photo shoot at the crack of dawn to capture our vision in the mountains. The photos were BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we envisioned. Leah is so down to earth and easy to work with. We felt incredibly comfortable and laughed for about 90% of our session. I’ve used her now for college grad photos and hopefully a future wedding reception’s . COULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BETTER 💕
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    Photos captured the joy of the wedding

    Hiring Leah was one of the very best decisions we made about our wedding. Not only did she capture the fun and joy of the day itself, but everyone kept coming up to me and saying that her and her second shooter felt like part of the party! The photos turned out unbelievable, including the wedding album that she made for us afterwards. From the detail shots to the final dance moves, she nailed it. Hire her!!
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    Perfect photographer for large & intimate weddings!

    Working with Leah was by far the best decision we made planning our intimate wedding on the parkway. She is so easy to work with, the first time we met if felt as if we knew her already. She is a gifted photographer and truly captured all the feels on our wedding day. We feel so lucky to have met her and had her as our wedding photographer! Couldn’t recommend her more.
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    Jenna Sent on 12/31/2022
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    Beyond Impressive!

    Leah has been absolutely amazing as our photographer! Our wedding hasn’t happened yet, but she did do our engagement photos and I am beyond impressed with her! She is extremely flexible, fun, outgoing and truly knows how to make people feel comfortable. It honestly felt like we’ve known her for years! She’s extremely fast and diligent with editing, listens to requests and above all, has such a creative eye! We wanted her as our photographer due to her open mindedness, expertise of photography and how she captures moments.

    Even our initial call with her felt professional, yet as though we were having a conversation with a childhood friend. She’s extremely tentative to details, super witty and truly one of the greatest people we have ever met!

    We are SOOOO excited to have her at our wedding. We have been boasting about her since we met her. We can not wait to introduce her to our friends and family, as they, too, are extremely impressed with her work!

    I remember when we met her in person and thanked her for meeting us and she said, “no, thank you! Doing photo shoots feels like Christmas to me”

    I 100% recommend Leah, her passion and abilities are impeccable and it’s amazing just how comfortable she makes you doing your shoots! She suggests things to do, where to go, seeks out spots before even getting there.

    She is just amazing, I can’t say enough about her!!!


    Update- we just got out sneak peak photos from Leah for our wedding and we are OBSESSED. Truly believe is the most amazing wedding photographer out there. Our family and friends loved working with her day off and are beyond impressed with the results. COULD NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!!
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    Karrie Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Leah is the best!!!

    I’ve known Leah since my sophomore year of college at JMU. She was always a great friend and when my husband and I got engaged right around when Leah was moving to Richmond I knew right away that she was the only one I trusted to capture our engagement and wedding photos. She did not disappoint at all! Instead she’s continually exceeded our expectations! She is kind, flexible, dependable, and the quality of her photographs are everything I have dreamed of and more. I could not recommend her more highly!
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    Allison Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Awesome engagement photos! Flexible and FUN

    Leah was AMAZING for our engagement photo session! We are both healthcare students with weird schedules but Leah went above and beyond to make it happen for us - even pivoting the plan as it began raining when we were all on our way to the agreed upon outdoor location! We were able to do some indoor shots and some rain shots that day and revisited the original spot on a nicer day. The experience and the photos are amazing. Her humor and chill nature put us both at ease and we truly had the best time. We could not be happier and are so looking forward to taking our wedding photos with Leah as well!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!
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    Meghann Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Leah truly does it all!

    Working with Leah was one of the best wedding decisions we made! We booked her about 18 months in advance of our wedding. She is responsive, passionate, and energetic, which made the planning process run SO smoothly and the wedding day extremely fun. She is super thoughtful and captured all of our special moments with ease. Leah has an incredible talent of being able to direct groups of 20+ people to follow instructions and, ultimately, get the perfect shot. It's easy to say that she exceeded all expectations. Overall, Leah is amazing to work with -- she's professional, personable, and truly cares about her clients. Not to mention she shared our preview gallery with us almost immediately after the wedding. If you're considering Leah, I highly recommend reaching out to her!
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    Kimberly Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Best decision I made for our wedding 🥲

    Leah was the first vendor I booked for our wedding & it was the BEST decision I made. We connected instantly - from the moment we talked on the phone for our consultation to the day we met in NYC for the wedding.

    Leah is a dream photographer. She got photos of us at the first look, ceremony, reception, & after party that my family & friends were like “whaaat?! How did she get that photo?” Like when my mom handed me my vow book. So candid and so unique. She captured seconds throughout that day that will forever be our life-long memories - all because we chose her as our photographer.

    Leah is an honest, imaginative & creative artist and someone who I would hire again and again to take our photos. She knows how to make you FEEL in your photos…how to make the real moments come alive. She’s a one-of-a-kind human and I don’t know what I would have done without her on my wedding day and prior.

    She had our photos PROMPTLY and although we agreed on a # of photos, she gave us more than what we had originally requested. That meant so much to us because it truly showed her authenticity when working with clients. She had SO MANY amazing photos of our wedding that I will cherish forever.

    Pulling off a destination wedding is not easy way but hiring Leah made it 1000 times more memorable.
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    Tatiana Sent on 12/29/2022
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    GOAT - Truly the Best!

    Leah was awesome and I'm not just saying that! My husband is not a fan of taking pictures but Leah made it easy! Leah was always on time and always made us feel comfortable! Honestly Leah became more like our friend than our photographer, and that's how it should be especially having someone as a photographer and capturing our most precious moments. So that's just her personality, her photos are bomb! I found her on Instagram and instantly fell in love with the way she takes photos. The photos all very candid and real. It doesn't look staged or fake, you can see the actual couples. I 100% not only love her photos but love her!
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    Rachel Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Leah is amazing!

    Leah has been such a joy to work with! My fiancé and I had never had professional photos taken of us before, but Leah put all our worries to bed! She made us feel comfortable and like ourselves during our engagement shoot. Waking up early for a sunrise shoot was so worth it! Leah is very responsive and has a wealth of knowledge she shares with her clients. We cannot wait to see our wedding photos!
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    Kristen Sent on 12/29/2022
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    We love Leah!!

    We were thrilled to have Leah photograph our wedding, and are obsessed with the photos we now get to cherish forever. We have hired her for other events in the past and couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture our wedding! She has a bubbly and excitable personality that could make anyone enjoy a photo shoot, including people like me who normally hate being in photos. Leah makes each experience we’ve had with her joyous and fun, which is often necessary for creating a quality photo. People obviously tend to look better when they are comfortable, confident, and having fun, all of which Leah naturally facilitates. Along with creating a comfortable environment, Leah is a master of helping people pose in ways that look and feel natural for them and help show them in their best possible light. Our guests and family loved her as well, and several asked for her contact after seeing the photos from the wedding. The photos themselves turned out perfect - we got plenty of great candid photos taken alongside all of our planned photos that Leah efficiently guided us and our families into with ease. The end result was gorgeous - not overly edited but enough so that lighting is tailored to the photo and who is in it so as to bring out their best look. Leah certainly has her own style that is evident in her work, but is accommodating to requests from couples as well. She is very easy to work with and we are so grateful to her for capturing our wedding and other life moments so beautifully.
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    Ashley Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Just the best!

    So we eloped, but had a little party of around 65 people for a party and wanted to commemorate the occasion. We chose Leah for her *artistic flair* and we’re not disappointed. She perfectly hit our vision- which was fun and artsy. She scouted the locations, handled our messy families, and just did an overall great job in an unusual situation. Cannot recommend her more!
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    Leah is amazing!

    Leah was so amazing through every step of our wedding planning process. She went above and beyond to make sure everything from our engagement session to our wedding planning went smoothly. We get constant compliments from our guests about how engaged Leah was and how she having fun with everyone out on the dance floor to get the best pictures possible! Most importantly, everyone can’t stop talking about how much they LOVE our wedding photos!! Every time we look through our photos we notice something new and we will cherish her work for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend Leah enough! Our day wouldn’t have been the same without working with her.
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    Simply the Best

    Where do we begin -- choosing Leah as our photographer was easily one of the best decisions we made during this entire process. Her work speaks for itself, but hiring her went so beyond just the beautiful photos. She is such a kind and genuine person. She made the entire experience feel so fun and effortless (and this is coming from people who do not often get their photos taken, so this was sort of an uncomfortable thing for us at first). But Leah made us laugh right from the start, and some of my favorite photos are the ones where you can just so clearly see the love she captured between us. She is so talented and worth the investment in every way. This was one of the biggest days of our lives and I am so beyond thrilled with how it was documented for us to cherish for the rest of our lives.
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    Olivia Sent on 12/28/2022
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    Amazing- incredible- kind- creative- captivating!

    Leah is just perfection! I can’t express enough how happy she made us! The entire experience was positive- she was kind, warm, supportive, and she made me look incredible!! She captured our day perfectly and made me feel 0 stress. I will have these pictures to remember the day that was such a blur and help remind me of all the sweet beautiful moments and I cannot express enough what that means to me. When I say perfection I mean it. If you want someone who will make the best day of your life last an eternity- she’s the one!
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    Chris Sent on 12/28/2022
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    Leah is the best!

    Leah is the best! She was super easy to work with, fun to talk to, and she somehow managed to make getting photographed comfortable for us despite our longstanding prowess at being awkward in front of a lens... She's the real deal. Her photography is unique and stylish, but still very natural compared to so many we've seen. Both our engagement and wedding shots were incredible--we have too many favorites to count. Would absolutely hire her again!
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    Jessie Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Look no further

    Leah is THE photographer you want for your wedding. She is so passionate, professional, and genuine. She will go above and beyond to capture your perfect day with all the angles and ideas and detail. I seriously can go on forever to talk about how fantastic she is. She delivered and then some. She did our engagement photos and wedding pictures every single one is just *chef kiss*. I got SO many compliments on my pictures. She’s also just great company on a hectic day. She know exactly how to lead the charge and make sure you day goes as planned. TEN OUT TEN recommend booking Leah as your photographer. I promise you won’t be disappointed. She truly cares about her clients and she will end up becoming a photographer you use for life.
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    Incredible Experience!

    Leah was so phenomenal to work with. From our very first contact, she made me feel so comfortable and so excited to work with her. We met in person the day of the wedding and it felt like she had been a friend for years. She seamlessly folded into my friend group while we were getting ready, and months after our wedding I am still having friends tell me how much they liked interacting with Leah at our wedding. The photos were just INCREDIBLE. Leah really listened to what we were looking for and captured all of the joy and laughter so perfectly and so authentically. My dad, a former wedding photographer, commented on how her work was the quality he used to dream about in his days of being a wedding photographer. I could go on and on singing her praises!!
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    Derek Sent on 06/08/2022
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    Phenomenal!

    Leah Meissler was PHENOMENAL! We hired her for our engagement photos and as our wedding photographer. Leah is a seasoned photographer. She coordinated with us on all the standard “Engagement” & “Wedding” BUT went above and beyond to take shots that we hadn’t even thought of. Some of my favorite photos are those random ones where we had no idea what she was doing. As a photographer she is down to earth and personable. Our engagement and wedding was planned through the COVID-19 pandemic and even though a year and a half had passed by between our shoots, our experience was as if no time had passed at all. She made us feel relaxed during each shoot so we weren’t stiff and self-conscious. We were impressed with how quickly she could provide us teaser photos of the event. That allowed us to quickly order “Thank You” cards with a photo from the wedding. I know this isn’t typical, but our wedding didn’t include a wedding party, however we had quickly realized that a wedding party is helpful in calming your nerves and last minute stress before the big moment, Leah as our dedicated photographer went above and beyond and was that shoulder and the rock we needed while getting ready for our big moment. She absolutely didn’t have to do anything more than take photos, but she ended up providing so much more. I 100% would have passed out from the stress and the record high heat of the day if not for Leah distracting my brain and calming me down.


    P.S. My absolute favorite shot of the entire wedding is a candid shot she took while I thought we were taking a break to let an elderly man pass by the glass enclosed hallway. As he passed by, he let out the loudest fart, which echoed through the small glass hallway corridor. Our reactions were priceless and she managed to catch them in a shot.
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    Hiring Leah is one of the best decisions you can make

    If you are searching for the best wedding/engagement photographer in the game, look no further - it's Leah! Leah took our engagement pictures in Charlotte in late 2021, and to say we were ecstatic with the results and overall experience is an understatement. We were a little nervous going into the engagement shoot, but Leah made us feel so comfortable and completely calmed any nerves we had. She truly goes the extra mile to create a safe, comfortable and fun atmosphere. We ended up having the time of our lives shooting with her! She even helped me out with picking outfits for the photos. I don't know how she does it, but she perfectly captured the love my future husband and I share. We will treasure the photos Leah took of us for the rest of our lives. Leah is passionate, professional, fun, and a truly amazing human being. My only regret is not hiring her for our wedding day. The bottom line is, she is the BEST!
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    Last minute elopement

    Our experiences with Leah were nothing short of incredible. Not only is she a talented photographer in creating/capturing such romantic, ethereal and emotional moments, but she went above and beyond for us. We had her booked for our original large wedding, however after 2 unexpected family tragedies back to back we ended up planning a last minute elopement. And when I say last minute, I mean literally 48 hours. We reached out to Leah and she changed around her schedule to be there at the elopement and gave us the incredible gift of her photography skills. I cannot emphasize how much of a blessing both Leah and her photos were/are for us. Our wedding day wasn’t at all what we originally pictured, and lacked some very special people to us, but it was also a beautiful moment for my husband and me, and Leah captured every single emotion we felt. Leah is a gift and incredibly talented, and will capture your wedding in such an authentic and beautiful way. BOOK HER!!!
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    Meg R. Sent on 12/30/2021
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    If you are lucky enough to be getting married on a weekend that she is available, RUN DON’T WALK!

    Leah is everything you could ask for in a photographer - extremely talented + a trusted partner matched with a personality that will turn even the most camera shy in to their best and most relaxed selves. You can’t help but smile when Leah is behind the camera and I’m forever jealous of anyone who gets to work with her on their special day.

    Leah was booked during my 2022 wedding date, so we hired her instead for a standalone engagement shoot in Charleston, SC. Leah was flexible with the travel (1000/10 recommend booking her for a travel shoot!) and adjusted quickly to the unfamiliar location. Our photos turned out incredible and primarily because they reflected who we really are as a couple. Now, I just want to shout her name from the mountain tops because the whole world needs Leah Miessler’s photos lining the walls in their home.

    Like I said, if you have an opportunity to work with her - RUN, don’t walk!
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    Harley Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Love our photos!!!

    Leah is SO FUN! My fiancé and I were looking for natural photos that were full of movement, spontaneity, and authenticity — Leah delivered on all fronts!!! Working with her has been a blast and we LOVE our engagement photos. Leah truly helped us be ourselves in front of the camera and created photos that look and feel like us. Leah’s creativity and artistic talent shine through every photo she takes, and she was willing to entertain our ideas and think outside the box to capture the perfect moment. Leah is the photographer for our wedding day as well and I have no doubt we will be even more in love with those photos! Cannot say enough about Leah and her commitment to her clients!!
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    Leah - Wedding Photography Extraordinaire

    After having an amazing engagement session with Leah, we decided to book her as our photographer for our big day! Leah went above and beyond, and even assisted with creating our day of timeline. Our ceremony venue was booked at our orginal desired time, and Leah helped us decide what other time option would be best for lighting, photos, and the overall flow of the wedding. She also found us a beautiful, yet still private, spot in town for our first look! When it came to our photos, she understood that we really wanted to capture pictures with our loved ones, but also snuck us a few lovely detail shots. I couldn't imagine having our wedding photos turn out as beautiful as they did without Leah as our photographer. She makes everyone so comfortable in front of the camera. Her patience, compassion, and style are also what really what make her such a great photographer for once in a lifetime moments. Thanks Leah!
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    Daniel Sent on 12/27/2021
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    101/100!!!

    Where do we start?!?! Let us emphasize this.... Don't hesitate and just go with Leah for all your photography needs....

    First, let's highlight how great of a person she is. She is sweet, kind, and REALLY cares about her clients. Everything about her is very genuine. We worked with her for both our Engagement shoot and our Wedding ceremony and she went the extra mile every time to make us feel comfortable and reminded us to have FUN! We personally can be pretty camera shy, but she made it feel so natural for us throughout both the engagement and wedding shoot. Please schedule a phone call with her and you will find out how great of a person she is with a quick 5 minute phone call!
    She was also very engaged during the wedding. Making sure we ate our food, we were emotionally feeling okay, and if we needed help setting anything up. She went above and beyond than just taking photos. She was an emotional support for both us during our special day.

    Second, HER TALENT! Not only is she a great/genuine person, she is SO TALENTED!!! We were blown away for both our Engagement and Wedding photos. She knows exactly what angles to capture from, while considering every little detail from our posture, our hand placement, the background, etc. She really sets the mood within the photos with her excellent editing skills. The photos bring us back to the actual moment every time we view them.

    Lastly, Leah's service and professionalism. She promises excellence and over delivers. She sent us extra photos than what was on our contract. She sent us over 50 teaser photos from our wedding 1 week later. She provided all of our engagement and wedding photos on time. Leah stayed connected with us from engagement shoot to the wedding day. Phone meeting with us for a pre-engagement and wedding shoot to ensure she knew exactly what we wanted. Lastly, she was very accommodating to our privacy requests as well. She cares for her clients and this is why her service is excellent.

    Thank you, Leah for capturing our special day!
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    The best ever!

    I honestly cannot say enough great things about Leah and her talent for photography. When Leah Miessler comes into your life it is not just for a day, or a moment in time, it is forever. My husband and I had the "COVID cursed" wedding and in the process of rescheduling (four) times, we needed to find a new photographer. In walks Leah, I stumbled upon a photo of her's on Instagram and just KNEW we had to have her for our wedding. From the initial phone call, to the Christmas photos she just took of my family, she has been an absolute dream to work with. Leah and her amazing sister shot our wedding this past June and ever since they have both be a part of our lives. Every single guest complimented their professionalism, their talent, and most importantly their friendliness and warm personalities. Hire her, you will not regret it at all. Leah isn't just a friend, or a photographer, she is family to us and I am forever grateful.
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    Wonderful Photographer

    Leah helped us choose a wonderful location for our engagement shoot and helped us bring our best side. She worked with our wedding location to ensure we had fantastic memories of our day. She is a consummate professional and artist. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Absolutely amazing

    We reached out to Leah for an October 2020 wedding, and had to postpone our wedding to July 2021. From the informative phone consultation, to the amazing engagement photo shoot, to the beautiful day of wedding photos, Leah's photography skills and amazingly fun and friendly personality made my super nervous, Type A bride self know that I was in great hands. She walked me through the process and kept in contact with me even though we had to postpone the wedding 9 months due to COVID.

    During the engagement and wedding shoots, Leah knew how to make my husband and me crazy comfortable and able to focus on the love and fun we feel with each other, which is a feat because we were all nerves and checklist-y the days leading up to the events.

    All our wedding party and multiple guests commented on how great Leah and her sister were during the wedding and absolutely gushed about them when the photos were made available to us.

    Leah was the very first vendor we reached out to and she was honestly the only vendor I absolutely had to have when we postponed our wedding! I have recommended her to every friend I know, and she is for sure my husband and my first call when we have any future events we want to memorialize.
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    11/10 for Leah!!

    We hired Leah to do our engagement photos and then ultimately hired her for our upcoming wedding day! Leah is amazing at capturing personality in her photos and creating a comfortable and really fun setting during her shoots. We felt like she really got to know us as a couple and provided some general guidance beforehand (like what to wear and what to avoid!) that made our pictures turn out even better. We used our engagement photos to create our guest book and wedding website and can't wait for her to capture the big day!
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    Best wedding photographer ever!

    Leah was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. She was responsive, passionate, creative, and personable. My husband and I don’t love being in front of the camera, but she always had ideas to make us laugh and act natural. Highly recommend!
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    Hire this woman!

    Leah is the most phenomenal photographer. When we initially reached out, she scheduled a phone call with us and we immediately knew we were in the right place. It is so clear how much passion and pure talent she has and I instantly felt connected to her. It was important for us to have our engagement and wedding photos to be snapshots of beautiful moments rather than traditional poses and that’s exactly what we got. My husband and I are not people who seek out the spotlight, by any means, but Leah made us both feel so comfortable and the shots she created are perfection. On top of that, she has such a quick turn around, even in the middle of wedding season, and sent our sneak peak within just a couple days. I truly cannot recommend her enough, she’s the coolest.
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    Leah is the best wedding decision we made

    Choosing Leah as our wedding photographer was probably the best decision we made when wedding planning. She’s great to work with, communicative, and creates such a relaxing atmosphere. 5 minutes in our first photo shoot and it felt like we’ve known her for years. She also has this remarkable ability to know when to be active and direct photos, and when to fade into the background and capture what’s happening around her. Go with Leah, you won’t regret it.
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    Leah is a dream come true!

    Leah was an absolute DREAM COME TRUE! I had been following Leah on instagram for MONTHS just dreaming of one day working with her. My now fiancé planned a surprise proposal at a lantern festival that included Leah camouflaging in a group of people pretending to just be another attendee. When my fiancé got down on one knee and asked me to do forever it was truly magic but what really made the night even more special was when I realized that Leah was there to capture the entire moment. My fiancé and I had never done a couples photoshoot before nor had we even been professionally photographed and as a same sex couple it was something we were both nervous about but Leah was a dream to work with! She made us feel so comfortable and beautiful and magical and was just the sweetest person to ever be around. The photos she captured were STUNNNIG and something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. We hired her as our photographer but I truly consider her my new friend. 10/10 would recommend in a heartbeat and I cannot wait to have her capture our special day!!
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    Gabriel Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Stop your search, drop your worries, roll with Leah as your photographer!

    Where do I begin with Leah?

    First, if her pictures don’t take your breath away and instantly sell you on her ability to photograph, don’t worry, her personality will.

    We organized an initial consultation with Leah, and during the call, my wife and I felt like we were talking to a friend the whole time. Such an incredibly easy going, authentic, smart person. We were sold by her work before speaking to her, but invested in her confidently after the consultation.

    From there, and incredible friendship was born. So professionally punctual, Leah delivered our engagement shoot photos almost immediately after our shoot it felt like lol. That’s how excited she was to get the teaser photos back to us. Flawlessly edited and all.

    We booked her for another session before our wedding, to do some graduation pictures for my wife and I. We were so happy we had another life event to share with Leah so she could capture. We wish we could hire her as our personal every day photographer. That’s how much we love her and her work.

    Wedding day came and went, as if our best friend was photographing our wedding, she fit in flawlessly with our family and friends to capture the most perfect pictures we’ve ever seen captured at a wedding.

    We can’t wait for our next life event or just a random session with Leah to photograph.

    Your search ends here, book the greatest photographer you’ll ever come across.
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    Couldn’t have asked for better!

    Leah was absolutely amazing! She was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and made sure everything was taken care of before hand so we didn’t have to worry on our big day. Leah was great getting everyone lined up for family and group photos and made sure we got all the special moments that were important to us. Leah is so easy to work with and I couldn’t recommend her more!
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    Ian E. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Professional Corky and Fun Photographer!

    Can’t express how easy getting our elopement shoot set up with Leah was. She answered all of our questions and more. She was the absolute best the day of the shoot. She eased our nervousness with her corky attitude. Leah was very professional and would 10/10 work with her again. Got a ton of our photos back the same day! Couldn’t ask for a better situation.

    Thank you for capturing our special moment!
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    Leah is incredible

    First things first, Leah is amazing. We hired her for our micro wedding in Shenandoah National Park in August, and would hire her again for any photography needs we ever have. Her "a la carte" micro wedding menu is amazing, and allows clients to specify exactly what they want for their day. She's also very responsive and happy to answer questions and help you build out your timeline to make sure you're getting what you want! We came down from NYC, so really appreciated Leah walking us through how long driving somewhere, etc. might take so we could account for it appropriately.

    Leah is professional and courteous, and is also fantastic at calming nerves and somehow being everywhere at once. One day after the wedding, Leah sent me some first look photos, and had half our gallery done soon after. Leah loves her job, and it shows in the photos she takes. We wanted effortless and candid photos of our day, and we got so many photos that we will cherish forever.

    I really can't recommend Leah enough - she's incredibly talented and just so much fun to hang out with!
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    Amazing Photographer

    Leah is a truly amazing photographer. She communicated with me every step of the way. Having a wedding during a pandemic comes with lots of challenges. But Leah was amazing through it all. Including when we had to change our venue. Leah got to know is and really captured our authentic relationship in our pictures. Leah made taking pictures fun and natural. When I look at our pictures I see how in love and happy we look.
    Leah helped create beautiful moments and we now get to have forever.
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    Leah is incredible

    We love Leah! She was so easy to work with and very flexible during the craziness of COVID wedding season. We are so grateful for her kindness and talent!
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    Monica Sent on 04/07/2021
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    Wonderful!

    Time flies when you’re having fun and our session with Leah was great!! She was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process from dates and time to even helping us with parking in a busy area like Washington DC! Leah made our session really fun and did a great job at capturing such a special day for us!
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    Fantastic!

    Leah was incredible! We loved working with her and she made the experience a ton of fun. She did a great job with the photos and had some ready for us that same day! I would highly recommend Leah to anyone. I have nothing but great things to say about the experience and working with Leah.
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    Meredith Sent on 03/20/2021
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    Can’t recommend highly enough!!!

    I knew Leah from high school and within the last several years I knew she had gotten into photography. When my fiancé and I got engaged, Leah reached out to congratulate us but I didn’t think she’d be able to do the photography since we no longer lived in VA and the wedding would be in NC. What a great surprise when Leah said she travels and was more than willing to do our photography! We were only home for a week during Christmas and Leah was incredibly flexible with us and made time to get our engagement session done while we were home. Neither of us had done a photo shoot like that and we were a little nervous and awkward. But Leah made us feel totally comfortable and made the experience so much fun! The photos turned out perfectly and she got them back to us so quickly.

    I can’t recommend Leah enough and we can’t wait for her to capture all the big moments at our wedding in June!
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    Maegan Sent on 03/18/2021
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    Leah is the BEST!

    We decided to elope, so our session with Leah was our way of sharing our experience with our friends and family. I (the bride) am absolutely not photogenic at all and my husband is an absolute ham for the camera. We came with no ideas, no poses in mind, and had never worked with a professional photographer before. Even though we met Leah for the very first time for our session, she immediately made both of us feel comfortable and the experience was genuinely fun! She put us in a variety of poses with different backdrops so we had a lot to choose from. We had such a hard time selecting our pictures for our announcement, she really brought out the best in the both of us. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and I know we plan to work with her more in the future. If you are unsure about anything in your planning process, Leah is the best decision you can make!
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    Peter Sent on 03/15/2021
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    Excellent Professional

    Leah was an amazing photographer who was able to bring out the best in my fiancé. She recommended situation and settings for the photos that made photos I treasure.
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    Beyond amazing.

    Leah is AWESOME! She was transparent and communicative from the start. My fiancée and I spoke to many photographers before booking with Leah, but when we had our initial conversation, WE KNEW she was the right fit for us! Very friendly, kind and informative. Answered all our questions and made us feel very comfortable from the start. Now... Her photos... WOW! She has MAJOR skill!!!! Looking through her portfolio, we were blown away. The style and the way she edit her photos were amazing. For our engagement shoot, I was very nervous as I am not used to taking photos, but she made us feel comfortable with her fun and cheerful personality. We received our teaser photos within a week and our full gallery within a month and we were blown away once again!! She's a beast to say the least. Super excited for her to shoot on our special day.
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    It was a blast!

    Leah was so easy to work with! We had some scheduling issues at the beginning but she handled it with such professionalism. Our photoshoot was a blast - we laughed almost the entire time. Our photos were gorgeous and really captured our genuine expressions. We look forward to working with her again in the future!
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    Christina Sent on 12/06/2020
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    book her, you won't regret it

    Where do I start? I'm not your traditional bride. I didn't want the Pinterest photos where the bridal party was posed or shots of makeup palettes that I used for my look. I wanted someone who could capture my husband and I in the moment. I wanted someone to capture the love between us. I wanted photos to show our love and not look cold. I just happened to scroll IG and came upon Leah's page. BRIDES and GROOMS, look no further because Leah is the real deal. Looking through her portfolio you can just sense the love and happiness between couples. I reached out to her and got a response and she offered to call so we can both get an idea of expectations. I think we must have spent almost a hour on the phone just brainstorming and talking ideas-mind you we didn't officially hire her yet. After I hung up and spoke with my husband, we decided to book her immediately. Oh did I mention her pricing is also amazing?! The day of the shoot, she texted me 2 hours before our meet time and said she was already on site and scouting out locations to shoot. Leah listens and DELIVERS. I wish I could get married again so that we could have another session. I can't recommend her enough!
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    Laurel Sent on 11/16/2020
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    The perfect choice

    We had such a wonderful experience with Leah. Picking a wedding photographer is so tough these days -- there seems to be one million google results! Where to begin?? We began and ended with Leah, because her portfolio looked beautiful and her prices were reasonable, but it still felt like a gamble, you know? You don't know if you made the right choice until it's all done. Well, it turns out we absolutely made the right choice. Leah was a pleasure to work with. I didn't know exactly how to describe what I wanted other than to say, "I don't want a lot of posed shots," and she totally got it. The candid shots of our loved ones are pictures we will cherish forever. They are truly beautiful. She did encourage us to do a few "posed" shots, and I'm so glad she did, because those are beautiful too. I genuinely have only good things to say about Leah and her work. 10/10 would recommend.
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    Ryan Sent on 10/30/2020
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    She made the day so much better

    Working with Leah on our wedding day was absolutely a dream. She was the most patient and kind photographer we could have worked with, and she dealt with every scheduling change. We corresponded with her for over five months prior to the shoot, because COVID changed so many things, and she had the best attitude and spirit. She talked us through nerves, ideas, attire, and even family drama. The day of the shoot finally came, and she made us feel so comfortable and confident. She clearly knew what she was doing, and made us feel like movie stars or top models—never did she expect us to know what to do or make us feel like it was our job to make things go right. She talked us through everything and explained the why behind her directions. It honestly felt like we were old friends, and it felt like she cared about us as people. As a Black Lesbian couple, it meant the world to us to have a skilled photographer capture such a special day, and affirm and validate our relationship so clearly. Leah went above and beyond for us—she even paid for a parking ticket we got during the shoot. She’s an all around great person, and getting to have her as our photographer was really special. We hope you get the same opportunity. You will be glad you chose her.
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    Chelsea Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Great Experience!

    Leah has been an absolute joy to work with. From the start of the planning process she has been responsive and professional. During our engagement photo shoot she was fun to work with and made the entire experience so enjoyable. She got pictures back to us very quickly (even giving a teaser BEFORE the teaser gallery) and her work is incredible. We are so happy with Leah and highly recommend her!
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    Julie Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Hiring Leah was the best decision for our wedding

    Leah is amazing. Her photography is gorgeous, and she brings such a fun, light hearted atmosphere to photo sessions. I have never been comfortable in front of a camera, but Leah brought this relaxed environment. There were no static, super posed photos, just my fiancé and I, being our normal goofy selves. Leah's photos showed our personality, and reflected who we are as a couple. On top of her amazing photography skills, her turn around time is so quick! We had a handful of beautiful photos within 48 hours. She is talented, professional, and I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Emily Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Excellent!

    We found Leah’s portfolio online and were immediately interested. Her talent for picking optimal lighting situations to capture intimate moments was readily apparent, and her flexibility with our desire to stage photo shoots in two separate locations for our engagement photos was enough for us to book her. We did our first shoot at our home with our dogs and Leah did a fantastic job guiding us through shots and poses. We have zero photo skills but she was able to make us look great. Leah jumped at the opportunity to explore a location she had never shot before based on our enthusiasm for a natural setting and was brave enough to traverse difficult terrain to get us some amazing pictures. She went above and beyond and her fun and easy going personality made the experience a blast! We can’t wait for Leah to capture our wedding!
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    Melanie Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Look no further!!

    Leah is INCREDIBLE! I can't recommend her enough! She's extremely professional and accommodating. From the first introduction phone call to our engagement shoot, my fiancée and I felt so comfortable talking and engaging with Leah. She makes you forget you're posing for pictures which is a huge plus for anyone worried about being shy in front of the camera. She has such a wonderful and easy-going personality. There was never an awkward or dull moment. Not to mention, her talent speaks for itself, it's breathtaking! We've loved every photograph from our engagement shoot, they look so natural and full of love. We are overjoyed to be working with her and looking forward to the memories we'll have of our wedding day next year.
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    Patrick Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Easy, Comfortable, and Flexible

    My wife and I truly had an amazing experience with Leah. The only thing more appreciated then her flexibility and professionalism during these crazy COVID times was how comfortable and relaxed she made us during such a stressful day. She is a truly gifted photographer who was able to truly capture how fun and special the event was for our family and us. We loved working with her and couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Leah is amazing

    It was such a blessing to have Leah film our wedding! We had phone interviews with several photographers in the MD/DC/VA area, but after speaking with Leah, we knew that we wanted to work with her! From our first conversation we had together, she was very professional, friendly, responsive, and most importantly understanding of our concerns with COVID. She got COVID tested for us, after we had expressed our concern for our mom’s health, and she even accommodated her schedule so that she would not expose herself before the wedding. We were so appreciative of her transparency and professionalism to ensure that we felt safe and comfortable. On our wedding day, she came early and was super flexible in willing to film an extra hour for us. We could see her passion and excitement for filming and it was really exciting for us as well! She really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable in from of the camera, so that she could capture us being genuinely happy. And most of all, we LOVED LOVED LOVED the end result of her work. The photos came out beautifully and she delivered the teaser photos back to us so quickly. She really captured our special day so magically and we were so impressed by her! We would definitely recommend Leah, to any couple looking for a passionate, professional, and warm photographer.
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    Natalia Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Amazing!!!

    I can’t remember exactly how I stumbled upon Leah as a photographer, but I am SO glad that I did!!! I filled out the form on her website, and soon after my fiancé and I had a phone conversation with her to get to know each other a little bit better. My fiancé lives out of town and decided to visit last minute one weekend, but she was able to squeeze us in between the other shoots she had! We greatly appreciated how flexible she was with us, and how helpful she was with selecting a location. This is the first time we had professional pictures done, but Leah was so easy going and it seemed like we were just having a fun photoshoot with one of our friends. The pictures turned out AMAZING, and I’ve received many compliments from family and friends. We look forward to having her capture more beautiful moments for our big day!!!
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    James Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Leah rocks! Best photos ever!

    Leah was such a pleasure to work with for our wedding. First of all, she made us feel so comfortable while taking all of our photos. She's hilarious and had us at ease when we were nervous about our first look. She was organized and had our family portraits go smoothly. Leah played into our quirky vibes and encouraged some more sillier shots to mix with our sweet and serious pictures, too. No detail was overlooked when we got to our venue to have our ceremony and reception. I felt like Leah and/or her second shooter were always near (or far) grabbing pictures of us (but not in a way that felt too overbearing or overwhelming). We loved her engagement pictures of us so much we had huge prints of her work on display at our wedding- 12 to be exact. Leah takes COVID seriously to ensure her safety along with the safety of the couple she's working with and their guests. She got our teaser gallery to us sooo quickly dispite having loads of other jobs shortly after our special day. Leah was such a professional and we are obsessed with our pictures from her. Love you, Leah! We are so grateful!
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    Bryan Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Her photographs come to life!

    It has been now been 17 days since I married my high school sweetheart, my best friend, the love of my life. Bryan and I have already dubbed that day the best of our lives (yet at least). In fact, it took a while for the post-wedding blues to subside. Lucky for us, Leah was unsurprisingly able to capture every feeling, moment, and memory from our most beloved day.

    Bryan and I look through her pictures often (okay...often meaning every night) and each shot Leah took brings back ALL of the feels! We perused them again just last night and her photographs had us teary-eyed, belly laughing, and simply in awe (and often all of those emotions were felt from a SINGLE photograph). Leah knows exactly which photos/moments to capture and for our special day, she even asked if I had any ideas or shots I wanted captured, knowing how us brides can be. Being well aware of the amount of talent Leah Miessler has in her pinky finger, I didn't feel the need to chime in. Wow...was I right. Leah, thank you for capturing the most special day of my life and more importantly, giving Bryan and I the ability to be and feel completely present at our wedding...we never once worried about a moment being lost because we knew you'd catch it on the other end of your camera. Our families, Bryan and I (and especially our vendors) worked extremely hard on every single detail of that wedding and she 100% captured everything in the most brilliant, memorable, and utterly magical way possible.

    My favorite thing about wedding photographs is being able to reminisce or imagine what that day was like if you weren't really there (or if it has been a very long time). I've spent countless hours peering over my own parents' wedding pictures and they had very few (and a lot of them were too formal or blurry), making it challenging to imagine those moments. Well, it makes me smile to imagine the day (way, WAY down the road) that my little boy or girl will get to pour over the pictures Leah took of Bryan and I, knowing that they will be able to feel all of those emotions we felt and experience the day as close to reality as possible. Leah captured our love and being able to share that with family is what it's all about.

    Leah. I can't express our gratitude enough. I have said it once and I will say it over and over again, any significant/photo-worthy milestone in our lives will be captured by you. Your work brings our home to life and I can't wait for the next time I am picking up the phone to request your talent again.
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    Brenna Sent on 10/16/2020
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    Talented, Fun, Professional--Our Best Choice!!!

    Leah was a JOY to work with. We are so thankful to have chosen her for our engagement (and wedding!) photos. She delivered us images in such a short turn around time for our engagement shoot. During the shoot, she made us feel so comfortable. I've never been a huge photo person, but I never felt that way when taking the photos and we had a BLAST. She has a wonderful and natural eye for the photos, editing, and getting a gorgeous background. Not to mention, she met us super early for a sunrise shoot and was so flexible to find a time that worked for us. Leah, thank you SO much for giving us these wonderful memories that we will cherish forever!
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    Coreen Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Beyond anything we could have ever imagined

    Let me begin by saying that Leah is the sweetest human being. She made our experience stress free and enjoyable. My husband and I are both shy infront of the camera, but she was able to guide us in EVERY single shot that was taken. We didn't have any expectations when it came to the ceremony photos, family shots, and couples shots, but Leah captured every emotion possible and we didn't even see her lurking with her camera! She even snapped the most beautiful photos of our wedding location! Leah was great when it came to guidance/support before and during our wedding day. She was very quick to answer texts/emails. It was supposed to rain on our wedding day and I messaged her the night before expressing my concern. Leah made me feel SO much better. She gave me all these great photo ideas we could do in the rain and reminded me that the most important thing is that my husband and I were getting married and that she would take care of making the photos look wonderful. She did exactly that! We received sneak peaks the day after our wedding and they were UNBELIEVABLE. They were everything we could have ever imagined and more and those were just the sneak peaks. When we received the full gallery, we were in disbelief. My husband and I were so emotional reliving our wedding day. I am continually impressed with Leah as an individual. Her professionalism, work ethic, relational capabilities, attitude, and commitment to her work shines through in her photography. HIRE HER! She is the best and easiest decision we made for our wedding day.
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    Nora Sent on 07/29/2020
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    Unbelievable!!

    I couldn't have imagined feeling so relaxed and having so much fun during our engagement shoot with Leah. She was so professional, gave us great guidance, and had us laughing the entire time. Our pictures look so natural, are beautifully edited, and capture our personalities perfectly. She was our first call after booking our venue, because we knew she would capture our big day so wonderfully. She provided a huge sample of preview pics in less than a week, and the final package was also such a fast turn around. I cannot recommend Leah enough!!
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    Caitlyn Sent on 07/14/2020
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    Pick Leah Miessler Photography!!

    We absolutely loved everything about having Leah take our engagement photos! From her helping us find a place to take photos, and with how fast her turnaround time for photo delivery was, we were so impressed! We scheduled our date before the pandemic, but do to the lockdowns, we were forced to reschedule several times. Leah was so flexible with us! I also have to mention that we maintained social distancing during our photo shoot, but you could NEVER tell with the way the pictures came out. We are absolutely in love with the pictures, and will definitely be calling on Leah for our photo needs from now on!
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    Monique Sent on 07/05/2020
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    Leah's got skills!!!

    Very happy with Leah's photography skills and the final product. Great framing and lighting, couldn't have asked for more on our big day. Trust me, you won't be disappointed ;) Also very punctual and easy to accommodate to exactly what you want.
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    Perry Sent on 06/24/2020
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    So fun and incredibly professional!

    We had the absolute best time with Leah! Not only was she completely professional, she also made the photoshoot really fun! My fiance and I didn't know how to pose and he can be camera shy, but Leah was great at giving directions and making us look totally natural on camera. She always made an effort to ask our opinions and work with what we wanted. Our photos turned out incredibly dreamy, everything was edited to the right balance to staying natural and not overdone. We could not recommend Leah anymore, and we can't wait to have her photograph our wedding!
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