based in San Luis Obispo +
Santa Barbara, CA.
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about me
Behind the lens
Hello, I'm Leana! When I'm not photographing some of the most amazing souls on the planet, you can find me hanging out with my two adorable teenagers and my very spoiled cats.
I'm a reformed 90's grunge girl, lover of 1970's clothing and shoes, horoscope reading connoisseur of cheese. I am obsessed with scary movies, collect vintage cameras and antique kitchen gadgets. I like to buy houseplants and never water them.
I am the type who will go in for a hug and get your whole life story over coffee. I love to connect with my couples, support them and build trust. I am warm, always laughing, and I wear my heart on my sleeve.
I have been a photographer for 14 years and I never get tired of telling people's stories. I am a die hard romantic and creative, lover of all things artistic, stylish and pretty- I get as excited as you do about a shoot or to see the photos after your wedding, knowing how magical they will be.
I care so much about how my couple's enjoy their wedding day and how they will remember it. This work comes from my heart, and there is nothing I love more than to support my couples before, during, and after this amazing day in their lives.
COUPLES SAY I HAVE A CALMING, SUPPORTIVE ENERGY- I AM VERY ORGANIZED AND HELPFUL AT KEEPING THINGS ON TRACK.
depending on what is happening, I will guide
things in order to get the best shots or step back
and allow events to happen organically.
I interact with guests, MINGLING AND CHATTING, ASKING them to pose for PICTURES AND CAPTURING ALL THE important candid MOMENTS OF THE DAY- even the ones you didn't notice. with my years of EXPERIENCE, I know to ANTICIPATE
moments before they happen.
DEVELOPING A MInI FRIENDSHIP WITH YOU IS ALSO
IMPORTANT TO ME- IT HELPS HELPS YOU BE MORE
RELAXED ABOUT HAVING ME THERE ON YOUR DAY.
I want you TO FEEL AS IF I AM JUST ANOTHER FRIEND COMING TO
YOUR WEDDING- BUT WITH A VERY SPECIAL JOB TO DO.
ON THE DAY OF
MY KIDS + OUR TWO CATS
SCARY MOVIES + HOROSCOPES + AMAZON DELIVERIES
BOOKS + TRUE CRIME docs + vintage cameras
Years I've been a
photographer
Weddings I have
captured
OVER 300+
Life loves
14
i have the EXPERIENCE to help you have the most incredible day
on the day of
COUPLES SAY I HAVE A CALMING, SUPPORTIVE ENERGY- I AM VERY ORGANIZED AND HELPFUL AT KEEPING THINGS ON TRACK.
DEPENDING ON WHAT IS
HAPPENING, I WILL GUIDE
THINGS IN ORDER TO GET THE BEST SHOTS OR STEP BACK
AND ALLOW EVENTS TO HAPPEN ORGANICALLY.
I INTERACT WITH GUESTS, MINGLING AND CHATTING, ASKING THEM TO POSE FOR PICTURES AND CAPTURING ALL THE IMPORTANT CANDID MOMENTS OF THE DAY- EVEN THE ONES YOU DIDN'T NOTICE.
WITH MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, I KNOW TO ANTICIPATE MOMENTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN.
My couples FEEL AS IF I AM JUST ANOTHER FRIEND COMING TO
YOUR WEDDING- BUT WITH A VERY SPECIAL JOB TO DO. My goal is to make sure you have the best day ever, and are able to relax and live in the moemnt.
about me
PROFESSIONALLY
After so many years shooting weddings, my experience and knowledge of how events flow and timelines work, my connections with other wedding vendors on the central coast, and my experience working at venues of every size and type makes me able to deliver consistently beautiful work in any situation.
I have been the recipient of Wedding Wires "Best Of" awards years in a row, have had my weddings published on countless online and print wedding publications, and several well known venues use my photos for their websites. I am very well known in the community and have a network of amazing second shooters at my disposal.
I am a combination of creativity in the craft, skilled in the mechanics, directional in the posing, organized in the schedule, laid back in the approach, and fun in the experience. Of course, there is no perfect photographer but I strive to give my couples the best experience possible each and every time.
My style is warm, natural, joyful, and overwhelmingly people focused. I am one of the most experienced photographers in the area and my couple's can relax knowing I have their day covered.
quick facts
for the skimmers
favorite people
Favorite TV show
to relax
Favorite Holiday
zombie apocalypse plan
Favorite Date
color
astrological sign
favorite movie
listening to
Spirit Animal
i collect
Forensic
Files
Cat
Read a book
Princess Bride
Lana Del
Rey
My kids
White
Cancer
Vintage
cameras
See a
movie
Halloween
Live on a boat
We are so in love with the photos, you are truly incredible! As two people who are camera shy and have never taken pictures together like this before, we are amazed at how fun and easy it was. I have never liked myself in photos until now, Leana. You really made me love having my picture taken!
You managed to capture so many emotional moments and given us the gift of being able to relive these moments again and again.
You are my amazing wedding photographer angel and everyone loved you- we cannot thank you enough!
-Anne and Jackson
we are obsessed!
