Welcome to my journal where I share the beautiful memories from my favorite weddings and engagements. Find inspiration for your wedding and fall in love with the romantic stories of my couples. Here I share tips and advice for making your wedding day amazing, and photography education and knowledge from my more than 15 years as a master level wedding photographer. 

A collection of some of my favorite moments captured, wedding inspo, photograpahy education and wedding tips.

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To help you out if your planning a Courthouse wedding or elopement and need to know how to reserve your ceremony and what to bring, here is a straightforward Guide to Getting Married at The Santa Barbara Courthouse. Hopefully this is better than going to the website for the Courthouse and trying to make sense of all that!

Easy Guide to Getting Married at The Santa Barbara Courthouse


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Searching for a California wedding photographer? Discover how to find the perfect photographer for your style, budget, and vision—with tips from a San Luis Obispo photographer who’s captured 400+ weddings.

10 steps to Choosing the Perfect Candid Photographer for Your Wedding

"Bride and groom embracing at sunset in a California vineyard, captured by Leana Myra Photography"

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For couples who want more than just pretty pictures... If you’re dreaming of editorial portraits, joyful candids, and photos that feel deeply, beautifully you, I’d love to connect.