My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Maria for our May 2025 wedding, and she absolutely…read morecrushed it. From our very first introduction call, Maria was kind, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful, walking us through the process and talking through all our options with ease and care. A few months later, we had our engagement session, which was such a fun and memorable experience! Maria was open to all of our ideas, even when that meant hopping onto a sailboat in Newport Harbor (highly recommend)! She made both of us, two camera-shy people, feel totally at ease, and we had a blast. As our wedding approached, Maria created a detailed and organized photo timeline that was incredibly helpful, not just for us, but for all of our vendors. She worked closely with us to understand which moments and shots mattered most, helping us maximize our time on the big day. On the wedding day itself, Maria was nothing short of amazing. She arrived early, captured every moment beautifully, and somehow managed to organize our big families for group photos without a hitch. Because Maria was so well-prepared and in control of the schedule, we were able to relax and truly enjoy our day knowing we were in great hands. One of the most meaningful moments came just before our outdoor ceremony when the weather turned, pouring rain and heavy wind. As venue staff asked me to make a last-minute call about moving the ceremony indoors, I looked to Maria. Her calm, reassuring presence made all the difference. She told me it would be beautiful either way and was ready to shoot rain or shine. We stuck with our outdoor plan, and just in time, the rain cleared for a stunning ceremony and first look. I'll never forget how comforting and reassuring she was in that moment. Shortly after the wedding Maria sent us a sneak peek of our photos, and they are absolutely breathtaking. Our friends and family can't stop talking about how stunning they are. Her style is classic and timeless, yet bright and joyful. We truly couldn't have asked for anything more. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, kind, organized, and an all-around joy to work with, look no further. We are beyond grateful to Maria for capturing the best day of our lives so beautifully. Book her. You won't regret it.

Maria is great! She took our wedding photos and newborn family photos. LOVE her photography and…read moreediting. Worked well with young kids.

I had my wedding almost 3 years ago and I still have people asking me who did my photos. Jennifer…read moreLeatherwood and her team are amazing! All of the photos that I got are interesting and not your typical wedding photos which is exactly what I was looking for! Although Jennifer Leatherwood photography is a little expensive, they are well worth it! If I could go back I would have gotten a package that included a couple of albums!

I can't believe that I almost forgot about yelp and giving you a review. You photographed my…read moredaugther Jessica for her senior pics last fall at Borderland State Park. We had a wonderful experience working with you and the girls already have their "next" sessions planned (those being family beach sessions, college grad sessions, wedding sessions, future grandchild sessions - LOL). You were extremely creative, suggestions were great for unique poses and backgrounds, you put the girls at ease by guiding them through the process. Also, the nice, quick pace was exciting (we weren't rushed, but we weren't stagnant and "posey") and we ended up with so many options that we really felt that we had more than enough to choose from, and all of them interesting and different than the last. You were obviously excited, too and really seemed to enjoy yourself - in other words, your passion showed and I knew without seeing any of the photos that they were going to be great - fun and natural. When we did get the proofs, they were amazing! Not one in the bunch was bad, and there were a lot! And the colors were amazing - you really have an eye for bringing that out in a picture, even before retouching! Regarding the creativity of the session/photos, you are definitely not a "cookie cutter" photographer. You posed each of my daughters uniquely and captured their spirit. You tried things and didn't seem to have a canned routine - no stiff poses that you see all the time. You are very artistic and spirited, and balance that well with your professionalism - that's a great combo! We went to place an order for prints, and then the next great thing was the a'la carte print options. I could put together my own "package" and get exactly what I needed, unlike other photogs that have preset packages (many of which I have had to purchase additional prints to get what I needed but still have tons of extras I didn't need hanging around). You also passed on the 50% off special that your print company was extending to you that month - who does that? You could have very easily not said a word about it and made a nice, tidy 50% extra profit without anyone knowing. That to me speaks volumes about your integrity and honesty as a professional. I trust that everything you offer as a service will be exactly as you say it will be. I have never had a problem reaching you at any point via phone, just thought I'd put that out there... We will see you soon for a family portrait and I have passed your name along to many people that are in need of a great photographer, including some grandmas that have a few first grandchildren in the making. And my daughter has received many inquiries from Bridgewater students. I'm hoping that they are all smart enough to make their way to you.

Hilary (and her super cute pup) met us at the beach for some family photography with my parents…read more She was able to capture some really gorgeous photos of kids, grandparents, siblings, boyfriends, etc. The lighting is so beautiful and she made us all look great! I'm so happy I splurged to get these beautiful memories recorded of my family. Would definitely recommend getting in touch with her.

Working with Hillary was a dream from beginning to end! She is endlessly creative, accommodating,…read moreinspiring, and just a lovely human being! If you are ever in Newport or in need of a Photographer who knows the BEST SPOTS for taking incredible photos, snap Hillary up! We could not love our photos more and we plan to use her again on our next anniversary trip!

f you're looking for a supportive, positive photographer on your wedding day, I strongly advise…read morelooking elsewhere. My experience with Jennifer Neves was the one significant source of stress in an otherwise perfect celebration. As a calm, organized person, I took every effort to plan thoroughly and communicate clearly. Unfortunately, Jennifer's negativity turned this into an unnecessarily stressful experience. Leading up to the wedding, Jennifer consistently expressed doubts about our timeline and criticized my plans in ways that felt discouraging. During our pre-wedding call, I provided a well-organized list of requested shots--simple family photos and individual shots with my bridesmaids. Despite my reassurances that we were a straightforward group, she insisted we wouldn't have time, remarking that "we're only as quick as the slowest link." She also commented that attending cocktail hour would be "unrealistic" due to my photo requests, despite my flexibility about missing it if necessary. Despite repeated assurances that my bridal party was prompt and prepared, she continued to doubt our plans, even discussing with my wedding planner how "unrealistic" my expectations were. Instead of being helpful, her approach added unnecessary stress, making me feel that she was setting us up to fail rather than offering solutions. Jennifer also fixated on Newport traffic, frequently reminding us how "horrible" it would be on the Fourth of July. This only added unnecessary stress over an aspect I had no control over. On the day itself, traffic was smooth, and she arrived nearly an hour early. However, instead of making use of the extra time calmly, she immediately started questioning whether everything was ready and seemed irritated that the flowers weren't set up--all despite her arriving ahead of schedule. Her negative energy was noticeable, creating tension for my bridal party, to the point that my matron of honor had to pull her aside and ask her to be more positive. Ironically, everything Jennifer had stressed about went smoothly. We finished hair and makeup early, had plenty of time to capture all the requested photos, and wrapped up over an hour ahead of schedule. She even acknowledged, "I typically don't believe most brides when they say they're organized, but I was wrong." While somewhat gratifying, this did little to erase the anxiety and tension she had created leading up to the wedding. After the ceremony, we even made it to cocktail hour--another point she had doubted. In hindsight, I deeply regret how much stress her pessimism added to what should have been a joyful experience. After the wedding, Jennifer's dismissive attitude continued. Upon receiving the photos, I was heartbroken to find that she hadn't captured the individual photos with my mother that I had requested and emphasized as being very important. Instead, there were plenty of individual shots with other family members, but only two with my mother. As a bride managing countless details, I trusted that my photographer would prioritize the key shots I had specified. When I reached out to ask if additional photos were available or edits could be made, Jennifer was unapologetic, blaming the sunlight and putting responsibility back on us. When I asked if any retouching was possible, her response was curt and unhelpful. If I could change one thing about my wedding, it would be choosing a photographer who could bring positivity, professionalism, and flexibility. Jennifer added more stress than any vendor should. If you want someone who will enhance your wedding day and make it feel special, I recommend looking elsewhere.

Jen was such a pleasure to work with every step of the way! She really helped me map out the…read moretimeline of my day, gave me amazing advice when I asked her for it, and even went above and beyond in several incidents on my wedding day. Her expertise and professionalism is exactly what any bride would dream to have on her wedding day. Jen knows exactly how to lead and guide the wedding party and family to capture amazing shots in a fun and enjoyable way. With Jen as your photographer, you'll instantly know you made the right decision.