I cannot say enough great things about Heather and her photography!Most recently, I asked her to do my personal headshots, and she absolutely killed it!! I was a bit uncomfortable being the only person in the photos, but Heather made sure to make me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. And the end result came with a great photo! Flash back to a few years ago she did all of the photos for my fathers 60th birthday party, we are a family of 7(not including spouses), so its pretty hard to get a picture that captures everyone well, but somehow Heather managed to do it, and quite well I might add. We have hired Heather multiple times and are always impressed with the quality of her work!! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather. I was extremely nervous going into the shoot, as these were my first headshots. From our first conversation, Heather put me at ease and promised we would have fun. And we did! Heather was high energy, encouraging, and professional. I highly recommend Heather Leyse Photography! read more

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So lucky to find a local talented photographer . Heather put us at ease with her warm and easy going nature . The photo shoot was on the beach and Heather made it so much fun . Impressive photographs ! read more

Heather has done numerous corporate events for me - including event photos, professional headshots, lifestyle photos, etc. you name it and Heather will make it happen! She is easy to communicate with, organized, timely, and most important makes everyone feel comfortable while she is shooting. I highly recommend Heather for any type of event! read more

We chose to use Heather for our professional headshots and we are so glad we did! We are a group of three with very different ideas and approaches - Heather handled us well with flexibility, fun, and creativity. She got SO MANY great shots of our group as well as our individual headshots. Most importantly for me (as the person responsible for scheduling, etc) she is a GREAT communicator via both text and email. I will be recommending her to everyone! read more

I just had the pleasure of working with Heather for my personal business as well as pictures with my family. Heather is very creative and professional. She takes her time researching different photo locations as well as she will tell you what will work best, in terms of clothes, colors, props etc. She makes the whole experience fun and easy and the pictures turned out way better than expected. I'm so happy I decided to work with Heather for my photography needs. I highly recommend her. read more

Heather made me feel so comfortable during my photo shoot for my book cover. She put me at ease, made the experience fun, and the pictures turned out gorgeous. Highly recommend this photographer and plan to use her again! read more

I hired Heather for a professional head shot photoshoot and was very happy with the result. She gave me the best headshots I have had in years. The lighting and background was just perfect and exactly what we spoke about pre photoshoot. She is super easy to work with and the location she chose was great. I highly recommend her for professional photos and I am sure she would rock the personal as well. Well done Heather! read more

I do not have enough MAGNIFICENT things to say about Heather. Not only did she wake up super early to fit us in after we decided last minute that we wanted photos before we moved but she was so kind and wonderful with our baby and us that it made the whole process seamless. She gave us direction but didn't specifically pose us so it still felt organic which made our pictures feel polished but not fake. And the photos came out AMAZING!! Some of them legitimately brought tears to my eyes they are so good. She was responsive and kind and you should hire her IMMEDIATELY! She is a gem and a genuinely good human. Thank you heather for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!!! read more

I gotta say, I'm a photographer myself and I know what I'm looking at. Heather is as amazing a photographer as she is a person. My family was in town visiting and I thought I'd surprise them with family photos before they left. I had very limited time and was unfortunately only able to schedule a shoot that would start 2 hours before having to drop my family off at LAX. Heather said, no worries, we'd be fine if we shot at Docweller. She felt confident and genuinely excited to shoot us, so I went with it. I should also say my family isn't the easiest to tame. We met Heather at the beach and it was almost like watching a show. Heather was super friendly and extremely easy to work with, but her efficiency to get so many shots and so many combinations just blew me away. I still had to see the finished product, but I was already impressed how she got every combination of my family against different backgrounds. She shot my parents, my parents and me, me and my sister, my niece and me, my brother and me, and on and on. If you can't tell, I was blown away. The last and ever so crucial element of a photographer work...their finished product. Heather, your shots and edits are truly gorgeous. I can't believe what you packed in, with such limited time. Your ability to work as quickly as you did and still connect and have fun with us all was truly special. You deserve a 10 star review. Thank you so much. My family now has your work hanging in each of our houses. You created an experience, you captured it, and we're forever grateful. Best of luck to you with your business. You know I only have one photograph in the South Bay Area, and that's you from here forward. Thanks again. I look forward to our next shoot! read more

Heather is an extremely talented and accommodating photographer. We purchased a package that included both maternity and newborn photos and we truly loved both so much. She was flexible and had an eye for some amazing shots. I highly recommend her for your maternity/family photos!! read more

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My fiancee and I chose Heather for our engagement photos. We are so happy with our photos! Heather was very helpful in answering any questions we had beforehand and giving us suggestions. We also told her what environment we were looking for and she provided several locations that matched perfectly with what we wanted. During the photoshoot, she made us feel comfortable and captured a variety of shots, giving us so many options! It was such a great experience working with Heather, I would recommend her to everyone!! read more

Heather is a great photographer and a delightful person. My fiancé and I enjoyed the photo shoot and love the photos.

I found Heather thru her yelp reviews and they certainly didn't steer me wrong! I'm so glad I connected with her to do our family photoshoot. There were 7 of us (including my parents and brother) and the whole shoot lasted 40 minutes. It was glorious! We got all of the shots we wanted and they turned out fantastic. Heather has the friendliest, easy going attitude and was particularly great with my 3 and 6 year old girls. I highly recommend her! read more

My fiancee, Jack, and I chose to have our engagement photos taken by Heather Leyse in Hermosa Beach in the beginning of October and we could NOT be HAPPIER with the results!! From the initial introductory emails, I knew Heather would be perfect for us. She was extremely flexible with her schedule, very easy to talk to and extremely patient and helpful in answering all of our questions! She sent us tons of tips to get ready for the day of the shoot and asked us to send her our favorite pictures in order to get ideas of what we wanted our prints to look like. On the day of the shoot, she was simply amazing. Jack and I felt so comfortable during our 2 hour session as Heather made the shoot super easy and fun! We were able to be ourselves and shared lots of laughs throughout. We would absolutely recommend Heather for engagement photos or anything else that you are looking to create lasting memories of!! Thanks again to you, Heather! read more

We hired Heather for a multi day corporate event (Yardi Marketing Forum) and she was one of the best event photographers we've ever hired. She mixed and blended well with all of our clients and made them very comfortable being photographed. She correctly identified the spirit of the event and captured it perfectly. The final product was a large gallery of high quality photos that completely met our needs and exceeded our expectations. read more

As a first-time mom, I wanted the perfect pictures of my family and Heather delivered! She turned our vision into reality so beautifully. She was punctual, professional and fun. My son loved her, and so did we :) read more

Wow, Heather is a true professional and a talented artist. Her approach to photography and results are amazing. She was able to fit my schedule, take a set of great photos, and completed the project in less time than expected. Definitely having you shoot our family pictures this yearThanks Heather!!! read more

We've had such a great shooting experience with Heather today. She is above and beyond with everything. Great planning on locations, communications about the weather at the beach, instructions during the shoot, and she was so beyond our expectations with interacting with our 3 year old. She is highly skilled on handling family dynamics and a perfectionist photographer. She is always aiming for the best angles no matter it's shooting from the water or from a carry on ladder. I'm a perfectionist myself and it feels so good to work with someone who gets on top of everything. Definitely would recommend Heather to everyone. Thank you Heather for all the nice little details that you have offered for our shooting experience today! read more

Heather has such a special way of making you comfortable and taking such naturally beautiful photos.

I have hired many photographers and Heather is at the top of my list. A perfectionist that nails it and gets all the shots I need, from jewelry to romping puppies....all with a great sense of humor and a more then reasonable price. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've worked with Heather several times on a variety of different photo shoots, which I have needed for my business. Every time she has exceeded my needs. Not only are her photo shoots efficient, but they're also quite fun. She worked within my budget and provided me with a finished product that exceeded my expectations. She has a vision, but shares the creative process so it is collaborative and fluid. I highly recommend Heather for any kind of photography job. read more

Heather was a joy to work with. She worked hard to make me feel relaxed and comfortable. We went to two separate locations to complete the shoot. Her pricing was very reasonable. Best of all, my wife was happy with the shots! read more

Heather was truly fantastic. Honestly, I am very uneasy in front of the camera, but Heather was great at creating a relaxed session. I can see myself getting more relaxed in the photos as the shoot went on, which was all Heather. I will be recommending her to other colleagues and I won't be going elsewhere. I have found my photographer. THANKS HEATHER ! read more

I was in need of some casual headshots for my business and marketing. Personally, I'm not a fan of being photographed because it just feels awkward to me. Heather did a great job of making me feel comfortable and making the photoshoot fun which made the whole process a lot easier. Not only that, but I'm extremely happy with the photos and have already started using them! Thank you Heather! read more

Heather did such an amazing job for our family photos. Considering our "family" involves two cats, it was a little tricky and she had the best ideas to get really cute photos. Her personality really made us feel comfortable and relaxed during the shoot. We enjoyed working with her and plan on getting our holiday card photos this year as well! read more

My husband and I hired Heather to take photos at our Rehearsal Dinner and it came with a few requirements that Heather didn't hesitate to accommodate. She was so excited for us and willing to participate. It happened to be all the way in Palm Springs, and on Halloween, and we had a costume theme and asked if she would follow suit. Heather was extremely professional and helped capture the special moments that we were hoping for. She even arrived early to take beautiful shots of our venue. The pictures turned out magnificently and now my husband and I have her to thank for that. We will continue to hire Heather in the future for all our special family moments- babies, children, etc. She's the best the South Bay has to offer when it comes to family photography. Thanks again, Heather! read more

Heather was amazing. Not only did she make sure I was comfortable on the shoot, but she also made sure I had photos that I loved. She made the whole process easy and fun. I can't recommend Heather enough. I have worked with several photographers and Heather is the best. Love my photos and would use Heather again in a hear beat! read more

Heather was recommended by a associate of mine. I needed photos taken for my business. I was very impressed. She is professional and easy to work with. The pictures taken were great. I will use her services in the future. read more

Heather Leyse has a gift for turning photo shoot fear into fun. I was a nervous nelly without direction from the start. With Heather's guidance, I developed a better sense of what I wanted for my head shots. Then we brainstormed locations, and she was very accommodating when I had to juggle the day and time. On photo day, Heather's calm demeanor and professionalism melted away my anxiety as she worked her magic behind the camera. Thank you for an awesome experience! read more

Heather is great! She makes you feel at ease and makes it fun. Our first experience with Heather was our maternity photos. We have beautifully documented our babies first year thanks to Heather. I love that our kiddo runs up to her like one of her aunties :) I definitely recommend her! read more

Heather did an amazing job catching some great shots of my fiancee and I for our engagement pics. I was impressed with how much time she spent with us, trying lots of different poses and different locations. Also, we have two energetic kids and Heather knew just how to get them to pose for the camera! She made the whole experience fun for everyone, we had a blast doing the shoot together as a family. The pictures turned out incredible! We have so many great shots, I can't even choose my favorite. We are all so pleased with the results, and will definitely hire Heather again in the future! read more

Heather did a session with my granddaughter and me and was absolutely wonderful. We loved being with her and she was fantastic with my granddaughter who is not quite two. Pictures came out gorgeous and I can't wait to have them all around my house. Our family will be using Heather again. Can't recommend her highly enough! read more

We highly recommend Heather! She was such a fun photographer to work with. Heather was easy to coordinate with, a strong communicator, and was overall such a pleasure. Heather had the perfect balance of letting our family be ourselves and directing us to be our best selves. My husband and I were so impressed with all her tricks to keep our baby and toddler engaged during the shoot. She was incredible! I cannot say enough positive things about Heather, you'll be so happy with her as your photographer! read more

Heather Leyse is absolutely great to work with!!! She photographed my one year old daughter outside, and the pictures came out incredible!!! She is very experienced - entertained her and photographed her all at once! Highly recommend her for family photos. read more

I have to give 5 stars for Heather. Her photos of my family were fantastic. She is very professional and so affable. If you are searching for photographer just contact her. You will be more than satisfied. read more

We loooove these photos!! They are amazing and we can't wait to use them in our save the dates, put some on our walls, and share them with everyone ;) read more

Having photos taken can be very stressful. My daughter was leaving to live in France for a year and I decided we needed family photos. She was very stressed the week before she left and I had scheduled a photo shoot with Heather during that week. Despite the adverse weather conditions--higher than normal winds which wreaked havoc with our hair at the beach, Heather made us feel completely at ease and even made it fun! Heather seemed totally fine with whatever was going on and helped us to relax and get in the mood. The result--fantastic memories captured in photos of a time before our lives changed. read more

Heather was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn't be more pleased with her work. As a new mom I was very nervous and unsure of how my toddler would take to a photo shoot. However, heather was warm, friend and very professional bringing out my daughters many faces. A huge success! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer with a creative eye. read more