Where to begin with Leah Marie Photography......first off throughout the wedding planning process we had so many questions about photography and Marcella was so incredibly helpful answering all our silly questions. With each call and email she eased our nerves and we felt more prepared for our wedding day. The helpful little emails they sent out the few weeks and days before the wedding served as amazing reminders for things we would have forgotten to bring for some good pictures. When our big day came Tiffany and Marcella were beyond AMAZING! From getting ready to the very last dance they captured it all and did so much more than just capture the day. They eased nerves with the first look, eased nerves with the ceremony, and even helped us find a place to hide during the reception when we were feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of people. They were a pleasure to work with and we would highly highly recommend them for any event as they will do an amazing job and make the whole process so much fun! read more

Leah Marie Photography was one of the four vendors offered when the hubby and I found our wedding venue. I had seen some of their work before so when I discovered that we had the opportunity to work with them I was completely ecstatic! Consultation: When we walked into their shabby chic little office, Marcella welcomed us with open arms. She was very detailed in explaining the packages they offered, what to expect during our engagement session, what to expect the day of our wedding, etc. She made us feel very comfortable and we (particularly me) was looking forward to the whole process. Engagement Session: Marcella was our photographer and our shoot was in Old Town Temecula. At first the hubby and I felt a little awkward and nervous since we've never done something like this before, but we eventually eased into it. Marcella was always so sweet and patient. Her instructions were easy to follow and she gave us a lot of pointers on how to pose. The end result: amazingly awesome photos =) Wedding: Since Marcella did our engagement session, our assumption was that she would do our wedding as well. Vicki ended up being our head photographer but you know what? She was a complete sweetheart! Both her and her assistant were awesome. They were so easy to talk to, never made us feel cornered or uncomfortable, and they made sure we took the photos we wanted. We even commend them for putting up with our crazy and heavily intoxicated family and friends. The end result: absolutely breathtaking photos! Vicki captured everything we wanted--romanticism, whimsical, and showing the world the beauty and blessing of being in love. She captured it all! The hubby and I couldn't have asked for a better team of photographers. Even the correspondence throughout our wedding planning was spot-on. Every question and concern we had was promptly answered by somebody from their office--no issue was ever left unresolved. I can't thank Vicki, Marcella, and the rest of the Leah Marie team enough for making our experience incredibly worthwhile. Their professionalism, brilliance and keen eye for detail are the reasons why they are who they are. You simply can't go wrong with them. They're the best! =) read more

I could not express how much I loved having them there at my wedding. Although very professional I felt like they were there as my friends and were so beyond genuine and nice and attentive. They took every crazy photo I wanted and really made it feel like my special day! There work is amazing and they really took the edge of when I was so nervous. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

I just got married on September 15th at Wilson Creek winery. Leah and her team were amazing. Leah has such a great outgoing fun personality and a great eye for detail. I have not even seen the proofs but I am looking forward to all the amazing photos. I am so happy in my decision to choose Leah Marie Photography. I definitely feel like Leah captured our personalities and the spirit of our wedding. read more

We did both our engagement session and wedding photography with The Studio and were incredibly happy. The photographers were very talented and helped us feel totally comfortable and ourselves in front of the camera. Highly recommend! read more

We had our wedding photos finished 8 wks after the wedding as promised. Diane was our photographer and worked well with her assistant. However, working well with our videographer was another story. She didnt seem to give him time to take the shots he needed. overall family and friends thought the photos were beautiful. The experience was a bit different on our wedding day vs engagement bc we were obviously more rushed. I kinda wished we took more time at less settings vs trying to jam as many settings in as possible bc the poses feel more rushed, posed and less natural than the engagement photos with Marcella. But of course I'm more critical of my photos than someone else would be. I still highly recommend Leah Marie photography but would suggest less settings and having the photographer help take the time to help pose you as naturally as possible. There were a few awkward looking poses that couldve been adjusted had we known it looked awkward such as dipping the bride photos,etc. read more

Beautiful photos and such great service! Both photographers were great, and our main photographer Beth was so nice and helpful. She helped keep the wedding schedule on time, made sure everything ran smoothly and even helped with small errands. I had no idea how to pose for photos and Beth knew exactly how to help. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

My husband (fiance at the time) immediately knew he wanted Leah Marie Photography to photograph our wedding when he saw her sample book. What a great decision. Leah was our lead photographer, along with Marcella and John. All 3 made us both feel comfortable, special, and glamorous. (I felt like a million bucks and have never felt that way before.) When I wasn't ready in my dress, Leah didn't flinch. She went to photograph the guys and came back for me later. John and Marcella were fantastic and kept me calm before the ceremony. John acted as a buffer between me and guests who were trying to get a peek before the ceremony. I really appreciated that because I didn't know how to tell people that I didn't want to be seen ahead of time. I will always remember him for that. My husband and I were amazed at the details that went into the styling of the 3 scenes...from the tin cans strung together with burlap that hung from his classic motorcycle to the placement of a perfectly opened sunflower sitting beside a stack of vintage books. Everything was just perfect. I remember thinking, "Wow, this is all for us?" It made for the most beautiful and fun pictures and memories. We had so much fun on our wedding day, and the majority of it was due to Leah and her photographers. They were so sweet and I felt as if they were just enjoying their time with us. It was a blessing to have them with us. I have never felt so beautiful in my entire life. Thank you, Leah, Marcella, and John! read more

5 stars all the way! Ashley was the lead photographer and she made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The whole team worked so hard and got all the right shots . The lead videographer was so easy going and new what he was doing ! I couldn't of asked for more. It rained on my wedding day and nothing fazed them! I would recommend 100% read more

We had our wedding on December 8th 2013 at Villa de Amore and we received our photos after 6 weeks. Leah and Marcella did such an amazing job with our wedding photos. The pictures turned out so beautiful and we are just in love with it. They are the sweetest people to work with and really just makes you feel comfortable. We also used them for our engagement photos which turned out beautiful as well. It also gives us a little practice on how to pose so that on our wedding day, we already knew which pose to do when they direct us. I'm so glad we had them as our photographers. Honestly they are one of the best out there and you won't regret it. read more

I wished I had written this review sooner, but better late than never. We got Leah's name from my husband's past co workers. She had shot his wedding. We set up a meeting with her and asked her a bunch of questions, she answered them all and explained how she worked. We asked her if traveling was an issue, our wedding was in LA and she said that wasn't an issue at all. I can't remember but I think we gave her a deposit at that time and booked our engagement photos. Leah took our engagement photos in downtown Temecula about 5 and a half years ago. We had no idea what to expect, but Leah made the photo session fun and took our lead, but gave great suggestions for shots if we didn't have any ideas. About 6 months after our engagement photos Leah shot our wedding photos. She showed up early with an assistant, and they got all of the "bride getting ready ready shots". She took some great shots of me with my mom and sister and MIL and well as with my bridesmaids. They got the shots the first time I saw my husband, right before we walked down the isle. They got a bunch of shots of the ceremony, Leah and her assistant didn't interfere at all with the ceremony, yet there are some great shots, close ups and everything. I have been to other weddings were the photographers take away from the vows and ceremony, because they are in the way, trying to get good shots. That wasn't the case at all with Leah, I didn't even notice her during the ceremony. After the ceremony the guests went to cocktail hour and the bridal party and immediate family (parents, siblings, and grandparents) got pictures done. You could tell Leah and her assistant had done this a bunch of times before, because the way she had everyone groups together to get all the combination of shots, siblings, grandparents, brides parents, grooms parents, siblings, etc. It went really quick (and painless). I had mentioned to her beforehand that the cocktail hour was only going to be an hour, at the most and needed these photos done by the time cocktail hour was over. She did just that. She got the rest of the standard photos, first dance, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss. I think she was there for about 4 hours total, and that was plenty of time to get everything. The only minor issue I remember was waiting longer then she had originally told us to get the pictures back. I would recommend Leah Marie for anyone looking for a wedding photographer. read more

Our venue recommended the studio (Leah Marie Photography) with our package. I got to see a few of their albums and I loved how they captured everything! We planned from abroad, and let me tell you, they were so easy to work with! They were never late to a meeting, and always responded within 24 hours. We spoke on the phone prior to the wedding, and we actually requested a couple of their photographers based on their wedding album (we had Vicki and Katy). They are incredible human beings. So kind and so thoughtful, just so much fun to work with! I had made a Pinterest board of all the photo ideas and they delivered all of them! ALL. OF. THEM. and then some!! Our bridal group was quite spontaneous and all of our photos came out amazing. As a bride who is obsessed with the show FRIENDS, after we finished one of the sofa in front of the fountain shots, I decided to jump on in. They all thought I was crazy, but my MOHs and bridesmaids followed me in! (the boys didn't come in though haha). Those photos came out absolutely incredible. One of my other favorite shots was our wedding cake photo, its hilarious and they caught the moment just right. They truly captured our love for one another and the romance of that whole day. I am beyond thankful! read more

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My Fiance and I just took our Engagement pictures with John from The Studio with Leah Marie...we were so nervous, because it was going to be our first time meeting him (he is also going to be doing our wedding), and we had never been in a photo shoot before. Needless to say, John was amazing! He was very creative, funny, patient, and continuously gave us pointers to put us at ease during the whole shoot. We had soo much fun, that we were sad when it was over. We loved being "models!" Also, our photos turned out great, and we got them back very quickly. We were so happy with our experience, and are very excited that John will be doing our wedding. Thank you!!!! read more

I had the great pleasure of accompanying two of my best friends [Vanessa + Carlos: Don't Wake Us from Our Dream via Leah Marie Photography Blog] on their e-session with the Leah Marie Photography team. Marcella & Leah did a FANTASTIC job of setting up, directing, and photographing the entire session. Both photographers were able to make Vanessa & Carlos feel very comfortable allowing them to be themselves. The couple was going for a very vintage but modern feel to their e-session -- with the help of Re-New'd Styling, the Leah Marie team was able to mix up vintage props with a sprinkle of high-fashion poses to hit Carlos' & Vanessa's vision to a TEE. With pillow fights, jumping up and down on a bed in the outdoors, & feathers everywhere -- the Leah Marie team captured some of the best moments the couple shared during the e-session. Aside from their outstanding ability to communicate with the couple...Leah & Marcella had an incredible way of communicating creative ideas with one another that could only be called a sort of "magically synergy." I, personally, appreciated that because their confidence in each other gave the couple piece of mind, allowing them to fully trust the team and their artistic ability. So with that said, I highly recommend the Leah Marie Photography team! read more

All I can say is I echo all of the other great reviews. We used Leah Marie for both our engagement and wedding at Villa de Amore. They are great and made us feel more than comfortable each time they were taking our picture or meeting with us! Their work speaks for itself really.. you can tell that they truly care about each and every couple or event. They are really sweet and accommodating, they capture all the amazing moments so you have them forever! I would really recommend them for any event! read more

As a photographer myself, I couldn't be happier with the teams professionalism and diligence. My wife and I were impressed initially with her portfolio when we met up wither months before our actual wedding. We chose her for her style and the ability to capture moments. After working with her team, the best attribute is their ability to make things run smoothly. Leah had her team know exactly what to do, when, and where to do it. Their experience goes a long way and made our wedding night go smoothly. We were able to even bring our ideas of what we wanted to do. The final product was great. I was hoping they would stylize and edit the photos a bit more for I was expecting a lot more from the examples we were originally shown from her sample book Other than that, I would highly recommend Leah Marie Photography, just based on how nice they were and their experience. read more

Leah and Marcella did an incredible job during my June 14, 2015 wedding at villa de amore. They got very beautiful and also adorable pictures of me, my husband and my 2 year old son (per my request). They called me before my wedding to ask what special poses we want, who we want to be in particular pictures and other questions. Everything I had asked for they took pictures of and so much more. They were both very sweet and professional during my wedding. I can not recommend them enough. They are very good at what they do.. read more

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My wedding was postponed 3 times because of Covid... this wonderful team assured me they would still be there every step of the way... they sent check up emails.... Texted me and called me back when I was having jitters for my wedding and calmly talked me through it and even sent me a list of items to remember on my day down to every simple item detail! Above and beyond is an understatement of how amazing they treated us! On the day of my wedding which was 8/19/21 the team showed up and wow did they blow me away! Their team was professional and incredible! They exceeded my expectations! I saw a few raw images and the talent they possess is beyond incredible! This team made sure to capture every moment of my beautiful day and made me feel like family I cannot begin to express my gratitude for choosing them for my wedding photographers...they became part of my wedding day and made sure not to miss a beat! I cannot wait to see my final product! read more

We absolutely loved working with the Studio by Leah Marie! These ladies are so talented, patient, and fun to work with it. They are professional and their work is of excellent quality. We considered ourselves shy and awkward behind the camera but the team helped us feel comfortable, beautiful and calmed our nerves. From the beginning, they paid attention to every detail and made the process stress-free. They went above and beyond our expectations and we highly recommend this sweet and hard-working team!! read more

Leah and Jill were our photographers for our Villa de Amore DREAM wedding this month, and they were the most sweet and personable photographers we could have asked for! They are incredibly professional but also fun, and they made our whole wedding photo experience wonderful! My friends and I have more experience taking pictures, so we were "easy to shoot" (I imagine..) The challenge, one would think, would be getting all the groomsmen (some who have short attention span) together and getting them to focus on their photos. Leah and Jill did a great job working with everyone, our families, and all the different personalities, and were so much fun all the while! We were laughing and having a great time, and I felt like we were long-time friends, even though we had just met that wedding day! A bride and groom are away taking pictures during the wedding for a good amount of time... but we feel if we couldn't be with our guests, at least we were with wonderful people like Leah and Jill who were so pleasant and lovely to be around. Not to mention, the photos are BEAUTIFUL. I've only seen their previous work and a sneak peek of mine so far, but I know their work is quality and the pictures they capture are AMAZING. I would love to hire Leah Marie Photographer again in the future! read more

We had our engagement shoot with Marcella of Leah Marie Photography and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. My fiancé and I never take photos so she made us feel so at ease. She also has a great personality! We got stuck in some nasty traffic and ended up running late and Marcella was so accommodating. Our original location was supposed to be in Old Town Temecula but she was able to find us a location in Murrieta that turned out to be perfect and more us. The pictures turned out phenomenal so far.. who knew we could look that good! Haha. Can't wait to see them again for our wedding in March! read more

Great photographers, great photos, great experience. They made our wedding extra special and made sure the memories were preserved with maximum love and attention. read more

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Marcella and her team were absolutely amazing!! From the first time I talked to her it was so professional and great communication. We used them for our wedding day photos. Marcella was so great at going over what was most important to be captured on our wedding day. We filled out a questionnaire and filled out exactly what moments we wanted captured and all the wedding day information. She also called to check in the week of the wedding. The day of the wedding Marcella and her team literally captured every moment. She has amazing talent to visualize photos and I loved all the direction she gave us. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She worked so hard the day of our wedding. I am forever grateful!! If you want a company to trust on your wedding day chose Leah Marie Photography. I can't say enough good things. read more

We met Leah at a Starbucks about a year before our wedding in Longshadow winery, and I have to say she was incredible. She's super fun and friendly and will bend over backwards to make sure you have everything you can hope for. On our wedding day she was super patient with all my groomsmen horsing around and got some amazing shots from it. She played along like she'd known us forever. After the ceremony my bride and I went out for pictures and Leah helped us feel as relaxed as possible while we took our photos, which came out amazing. She was even willing to lend a helping hand here and there, such as pinning up my bride's skirt and finding our coordinator. Most importantly, she made my bride happy, and that's what it's about right? If I have another wedding (hopefully not) I'd totally hire her all over again! read more

LOVE Leah Marie Photography! I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding that Marcella shot. I loved her and the pictures turned out great, so when I got engaged, I had to see if they could come to San Diego to do our wedding! We went with The Studio package and Marcella did our engagement and wedding photos. We love them all! The style is perfect and she captured our favorite moments and details. From the moment we arrived in the limo on our wedding day Marcella was there to direct us and capture every moment. It was even pouring rain that day and she helped keep everything calm and moving forward. The rain timed it perfectly and the photos were amazing. The whole experience was seamless and everything from correspondence to the photos to the just whole thing was amazing and I'm so glad we chose Leah Marie Photography!! I highly recommend them!! read more

We chose The Studio/Leah Marie Photography as our wedding photographer and we are so happy we booked them! We had so much fun taking our photos! Beth and Mandy were so great- They were so fun to work with and provided great direction for their shots. We can't wait to see the final product! The entire team behind the scenes is amazing as well- they keep in touch with you throughout the wedding process (and afterwards as well!), make sure all of your questions are answered, and are very professional. If you're looking for a photographer, book The Studio! read more

I can't say enough about how wonderful Leah is!!! I was so nervous going into our engagement shoot because I've never done any photo shoot before and I get nervous in front of the camera! But Leah helped me feel so relaxed and gave great direction on what to do for the photos! She kept things light and fun which I absolutely loved. Right away I feel like she was able to connect with us and things went so smooth. And to top it off my photos came back STUNNING! I love the lightness of the photos and I feel like they are timeless. I am beyond excited to have picked her for our photos and can't wait for our wedding read more

Leah and the Leah Marie team made our wedding!! We did an engagement session with Leah and Marcella shot our wedding day. We looove our photos and they did such a fabulous job. Both Leah and Marcella were amazing, very professional and provided just the right amount of direction. We felt totally at ease and trusted them with every shot. We even did a third stylized shoot with them the day after our wedding - so fun!! I still love all of our photos even after 8 years. I will definitely book Leah and her team again for our next life milestone or even just fun family photos! read more

All I can say is Marcella was my favorite person from our wedding day. First and foremost our wedding photos are gorgeous. Marcella was very, very sweet, a delight to work with, she gave excellent direction and made me feel beautiful. We have incredible photos. From meeting with them, creating photo needs and day of shooting it was easy. I was really nervous going into it because I don't like to be the center of attention but they made me feel really comfortable the day of our wedding. Bonus: while changing into my second dress the clasp came off and she sewed it in seconds for me. They were highly recommended and I can totally see why. Professional and personable. Hope to use them again for future photos :) read more

Thank you Leah Marie Photography, for helping to make my wedding day a memorable one. I'll admit that I was nervous throughout our first photo shoot in Balboa Park. I've never had a professional photo shoot. Leah and her team helped us prepare for my wedding day shoot. Which I can't wait to see. read more

My fiancé and I hired Leah and Marcella for our engagement photos and our up coming wedding this fall. We just did our engagement session and had a blast! We did three separate stylized scenes and could not be any happier with the quality of work. They are absolutely AMAZING and on top of things and very professional. They are quick to response and well-organized, which is a huge plus in my book. Us brides have a million different things going on so it's nice when someone gives you updates and reminders without having to reach out first. We are super excited to have them shoot our up-coming wedding! I would HIGHLY recommend these ladies for your wedding, engagement shoot or any shoot that you have in mind. You will fall in love with their work!!! p.s. they were also able to give us our engagement photos within a week's time!!! read more

We can't tell you how much we loved working with Marcella from Leah Marie Photography. The pictures came out great and they made us feel comfortable all day long. If your looking for an awesome photographer to capture your special day look no further. read more

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We cannot get enough of our photos we absolutely love them! Our wedding day was beautiful, but it went by way too fast looking through the pictures has allowed us to relive all the moments that made it so special. Marcella did an amazing job capturing every moment and creating them. We have nothing but great things to say about Leah Marie Photography they worked close with us, our venue, and our vendors to make sure that everything we wanted was achieved the day of our wedding. We have received many compliments on the quality and professionalism of the photography team and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a worry free photography experience and high quality product. -The Beabouts read more

My pictures turned out lovely! I am overall very happy with the photos that I received from my wedding back in October. After my initial review, expressing many concerns I had, Leah and Marcella personally emailed me about the issues and explained why certain things happened the way they did. Thank you ladies for addressing those concerns up front and honestly! read more

Marcella not only shot our wedding with Kelsey, but Marcella also shot our engagement photos. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and to make sure we were having fun. I could not recommend them more! Such amazing people to work with, very organized and informative! Beautiful pictures that we will cherish forever! read more

Can't say enough good things about Leah Marie Photography. Katie and Mandy were the photographers at our wedding. They were both amazing!! Katie understood exactly what I was looking to capture at our wedding. She was fun, professional and had a great sense of photography. I had a list of photos I wanted to capture at our wedding and she accomplished all of this. I was also relieved to see how well she worked with our videographer to make sure they both captured all the details of our event. Thank you Katie and Mandy for capturing our amazing day and making us feel comfortable. We had a great time and would recommend Leah Marie Photography to anyone looking for a professional, experienced and fun photography company! read more

The Studio by Leah Marie is absolutely amazing. Both of our photographers and videographers helped make our day perfect. They were all so easy to work with before the wedding as well as the day of. Their quality of work is unmatched and we cannot wait to get our photos back! We also used Captured for our photo booth which turned out beautifully! We used their rose gold sequin backdrop which was stunning as well as their hedge wall with their custom laser cutouts and paper flowers for a backdrop for our dessert bar. Everything turned out beautifully, our guests loved the photo booth, and our attendant was great! read more

Marcella and her team are amazing! From start to finish, they were efficient and detailed with communication which made my wedding day enjoyable and flawless. Marcella's positive energy is electric and contagious. This made our engagement photos and wedding day photos so much fun! I would highly recommend The Studio for any photography needs! read more

My fiancé Shannon and I are getting married Sept 14th of this year and we just completed our engagement photos with Leah Marie Photography. We scheduled our photo shoot on a Sunday with Leah's assistant Marcella. Everything was set but I came down with a cold the day of and we were pleasantly surprised, Marcella was very accommodating in rescheduling for the following Sunday. We started our photo shoot at California State University San Marcos and hit up Lake San Marcos as well as our wedding site, St. Mark Golf Club. I'm not the most camera friendly person but Marcella was able to relaxe both of us and we were laughing with wide smiles in no time. She represented a truly professional company and now that we have our engagement photos, we can't wait until our wedding to take more! read more

Marcella with Leah Marie photography was amazing. We had the privilege of using her for the wedding as well as the engagement session. She is so FUN and makes you feel like a super model! I've never had professional pictures but once I got them back she was able to capture my husband and I personality in every picture. Nothing was faked or uncomfortably posed, it flowed so well. I've had so many compliments how classy, natural and timeless our pictures where and it is all thanks to Marcella and villa de amore ! read more

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