There are not enough words to describe how immensely grateful we are for everything Avery brought to our wedding day photos: dedication, care, kindness, skill, and above all, love. When I picked Avery to be our wedding photographer, I knew she saw the world through a lens of joy and would capture every second of our day with the utmost professionalism and creativity. Avery went above and beyond, with a wonderful mix of posed and candid shots, and I'm still crying looking at all the photos. I will find another reason to hire Avery again to document another day in our lives down the road. Avery is simply amazing and wholly devoted to the craft of photography; a master storyteller wielding a camera = magic. read more

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If we could give above a 5 star, we would! We fell in love with Avery's candid photography style while looking through her website and profiles. Equally impressive was her personality, professionalism, communication, and attention to detail! Avery worked within our budget, something we are forever grateful for as we badly wanted her to be our photographer. We never waited more than 24 hours for an email response and text replies came fast, this was extremely comforting as two people from out of town. What we couldn't believe was AFTER our wedding, how many people asked about her! Avery made an impression on everyone! From the initial phone conversation on our planning stages, Avery went over and noted with us key shots we wanted as well as people, timelines, and the route of the Second Line band- she even collected contact information for the other vendors (Ceremony location, Reception, First Look location) in case of questions for lighting, spacing, etc. Our wedding pictures we will cherish always due to her talent! All expectations will be exceeded if you are lucky enough to book with Avery Leigh Photography. read more

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Avery was the perfect choice to photograph our family. My husband gifted me the session as a birthday gift, and Avery was quick to respond and very communicative while scheduling. During the shoot, Avery was patient and kind, and knew exactly how to direct us to get the best shots. Even while navigating the sweltering New Orleans heat and a sleepy 9 month old, the pictures came out great. Avery shared and edited the pictures quickly and was overall a delight to work with. I would highly recommend Avery for anyone looking for family portraits. read more

Pick Avery!!!!! So so glad I found her and I had an excellent photo shoot with her today. She is friendly, very accommodating and KNOWS what she's doing!! Cannot wait to see all of my pictures! read more

Avery was helpful wonderful amazing 11/10 would hire her again for our wedding shoot she went the extra mile and took us to a local park after our wedding read more

Loved our experience with Avery! She made us feel very comfortable, listened to our vision and did a perfect job executing our gender reveal. We had so much fun with her! Our pictures were ready within 2 days and came out beautifully! Thank you so much! read more

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Avery was extremely responsive when we wanted a last minute shoot (a week and a half before the fact!) She was very knowledgeable about all of the sites to take some amazing shots. She was a personable and spectacular individual to work with and so good with my two year old daughter. Toddlers aren't the easiest to work with in a photoshoot, but she put my husband and I at ease with her personality, her playfulness with Lara and her ability to get my little cadet to smile. She was also very flexible with payment issues and accommodating to our needs. Thank you for some amazing pictures and for taking us to that greenroom!! read more

Finally getting around to typing this up, but WOW am I so glad that I chose Avery to capture the magical moment of my surprise engagement to my girlfriend. She worked with me from day 1, ironing out every detail and answering every question I had, while simultaneously providing her expert opinion. On the day of the event, she kept in constant contact with me, and everything went perfectly. Although it rained, she was able to capture so many fantastic moments, and was very easy to work with. So pleased with the whole experience, and so glad that I chose Avery. 10/10 would recommend her to anyone else looking to hire a photographer read more

Avery and her team did my headshots and it was a super fun shoot! Not only did I have a great time at the shoot but I am so pleased with the results! I was afraid I'd be so awkward - but it didn't even matter because Avery knows how to bring out your best for the camera! read more

If there is anything to take away from this review I am leaving- it is that Avery Leigh Photography was the best choice for my wedding photographer. Avery went above and beyond for my destination wedding in New Orleans. She is also based in NYC, where we live, so meeting up was easy. When you meet Avery, you will be warmed by her large smile, and within her photography, you can see her eye for detail and composition. As an artist myself, I was very picky about what kind of artist I wanted to use for my wedding photography- Avery specializes in street photography, which means she can catch beautiful candid moments all through your special day. Even those family members or those shy friends who are not photogenic- Avery will catch them smiling and smiling well! The day of my wedding was hectic, and Avery was as cool as a cucumber and quick as a tiger. We had this cool eye contact across rooms and it was like she could read my mind while trying to take family portraits and traditional wedding photos. I has even been meticulous in typing out a photography want list- this list got caught in my email inbox and we pulled it up on my cell phone IN THE MOMENT DAY OF and she was able to get every single shot that I dreamed of, and more. We also asked for a second photographer to cover spaces where Avery cannot be- and Avery's judgement was, once again, magnificent. Our second photographer was Chelsea Caldwell, and we loved having two artist's aesthetics and different views of our wedding. The turn around time for the sneak peek and the full set were quick, even though Avery had other wedding albums to edit as well. My family is obsessed with the photos, my friends keep changing their profile pictures to the beautiful shots she captured of them, and my husband and I are blissfully happy that our special day was captured so deeply and intimately. I highly recommend Avery Leigh Photography. I take no hesitation to recommending her to anyone who asks, "Know a good photographer?" Because I really, really do. read more

We are so happy to have had the privilege of working with Avery. She photographed our wedding and exceeded all expectations. Having looked through one portfolio after another of different photographers, we noted how many were indistinguishable from the last, with the same pink-hued haze and washed out, ethereal background. Avery's on the other hand, was unique, authentic and bold, punchy and exactly what we were looking for. We had a good feeling when we decided to request Avery's services after viewing her phenomenal work. She was quick to respond to our initial inquiry and in no time we had a signed contract in hand. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we finally met in person to discuss the day-of plans to which we were further pleased with our decision. We felt as if we were meeting up with an old friend rather a stranger we had only corresponded with by e-mail. She was accommodating and prepared with questions about what we were looking for on our big day and contacted our other vendors to best scout out the venues we chose. If we forgot anything, she was accessible and easy to reach at all times. From our initial meeting, through the ceremony and days that followed, Avery was focused, knowledgeable, helpful and wonderfully easygoing. Avery went above and beyond to capture so many unique moments during our wonderful day. For example, we hired a Checker Cab to bring us to our reception; Avery led the driver to a number of spots along the way that she had previously scouted to take photos with both NYC icons as well as quaint, quintessential West Village streets, all while evading street traffic! Her experience as a street photographer (where she works primarily) is a testament to the high quality of her non-traditional, but exceptionally composed photos where she must work in a tight timeframe. She never stopped moving and often, we forgot she was there. 795 photos would suggest otherwise. Our reception was a small dinner in a historic restaurant, but it did not stop her from covering all of the bases to the food, our guests, favors, scenery, etc. She was also a huge hit with our families. Who could ask for anything more? We are happy to add another wholly positive review of Avery's inspired and beautiful photography. We cannot say enough times how great she was to work with and how beautiful our photos were. ​ read more

My, now, fiancé planned a surprise proposal during a trip to New Orleans and hired Avery to capture our day. Avery was very communicative with him prior to, during, and after our session. She sent us pictures within 24 hours of the proposal and they were of very high quality. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to capture a special day. I am so pleased to have pictures of our proposal to look at forever. Thanks so much, Avery!! read more

We had a great time and a blast working with Avery. She is very friendly and sweet. We loved the pictures she took, and she was very professional and fun to work with. We had no idea what to do beforehand as we've never done a photo shoot before, but she was extremely helpful in giving us advice and tips before and during the shoot. We took our pictures in Dumbo, Brooklyn and on the Brooklyn bridge, and they look amazing. We highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Avery is magical and absolutely exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding! And not just the photos, either! All the research and prep work she did beforehand, taking charge of the situation so we didn't have to worry about it, choosing a fantastic second, and just being a real pro. She was consistently at the right place at the right time, so much so that we didn't even notice her at times (which is a good thing!). We got all of our photos within a week, which was way faster than expected. There were a lot of them, and, no exaggeration, every single one of them was fantastic! The life, color, depth, composition, movement and joy in every single shot is absolutely wonderful. She's a true artist! read more

Avery is a remarkable photographer. I found her through thumbtack and I am so happy that I did. From the beginning she was helpful, and would respond almost immediately to any question that I had. Last week she took my engagement photos and every single picture takes my breath away. The quality is beautiful! Definitely book Avery! She is worth it! read more

Avery did a beautiful job capturing our wedding. Before the big day, we discussed all the ins and outs of the ceremony and photos we wanted captured. Avery did a great job of capturing all of those moments that we asked for, and we were amazed at how beautiful the photos turned out, as well as the candid moments she was able to capture . Avery was very professional and polite and we really enjoyed working with her. Thank you Avery for preserving one of the best days of our lives! read more

Avery was wonderful to work with. I had an enjoyable experience and she was very professional, patient and gave great direction. Highly recommend! read more

Avery shot our wedding two days ago; our photos haven't even arrived yet and I knew I wanted to review her right away. She was so flexible, and accommodating that we knew we were getting great service in this department long before she even set foot in the venue. We did very few posed portraits, but I know that her direction will result in good shots. Any photos that I was able to peek at over her shoulder also looked fantastic, and I can't wait to see the finished results. Avery was also willing to follow us a few blocks down the street to our after-party, which was truly appreciated. She was so laid back and fun to be around that she almost blended in as a guest, which I imagine will result in some remarkable candid shots. In fact, several people commented that they assumed she was a friend who had agreed to shoot our wedding because that's the feeling everyone got off of her. Who can ask for more than that? Photos will be added when they arrive. read more

Avery not only is an espectacular photographer but also an amazing person. Our wedding was arranged relatively fast and she was so great at being flexible and working with us. She took the time to get to know us before the event and understand what we were really looking for. She visited the location days before and the day of the event arrived early to optimize the light and the setting, which was probably part of the magic recipe that allowed her to capture the most wonderful moments. Our photographs have the perfect balance between "casual" and "formal", and the editing was simply beautiful (and also fast!). She is friendly, professional, and her work is impeccable.. you can't really go wrong with her. (and if you have time and want a good laugh, listen to some of her stories about her many trips in South America!) read more

Avery has amazing technical skill, an artist's eye, and a warm, friendly demeanor. She is also very professional, prompt, swift, and a joy to be around. She took my headshots and put me at ease in front of the camera. I am SO pleased with how the photos turned out-- they are more than just straightforward headshots. She captured my personality and created beautiful images. I cannot recommend Avery enough! read more