Leah Miessler Photography

oot (our first time meeting face to face!) and it was the perfect foundation for an amazing wedding day. Leah felt like one of our friends getting ready with us and throughout the whole wedding day and then we were absolutely blown away with the photo results. They felt warm, vibrant, and full of love which is just what the day felt like for us. I’m so grateful we stumbled upon Leah and booked her as soon as we met her. Her work speaks for itself and it’s a HUGE bonus that she’s such a wonderful human too. On top of it all, two weeks after our wedding we lost our best friend and Leah was right there - checking in and making sure we had every single possible photo of her from the wedding day. Thanks for capturing our day, making us feel gorgeous, and for being such an intuitive soul. Xx, Nick & Emma 

ductory call where Leah gave us the full run down on everything possible and we couldn't wait for more. The engagement photo shoot we started with was so fun! Leah made it super easy, scoped out places prior to our pictures, and made sure that we felt at ease in front of the camera. The pics turned out great and we got them so fast! Then came the day of our elopement which was everything we could have asked for and more. Leah got a list of pictures that we definitely wanted beforehand and made sure to get all of those pictures and then some! The turn around time on our pictures was incredible and everyone is obsessed with how good they look. Leah's professionalism coupled with her ability to make us feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera is AMAZING and I would highly highly highly recommend her!

guiding us through the typical wedding photos but also listened to our ideas!

and timing but also how we envisioned our special day being captured. She brought professionalism, advice and a positive attitude to every conversation and made us feel so reassured that we were aligned in our vision. When the day came, she managed her own time according to our scheduling but at the same time was adaptable at a moments notice! From the formal ceremony shots to the whimsical reception photos, she positioned herself to document our day perfectly. When we received the photos back we were elated. Memories of our wedding start flowing in as if the pictures brought us back to those very moments. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out and can’t recommend Leah enough. We really enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to work with her!

ot when the sun was rising and the lighting was gorgeous. She gave us great direction when we didn’t know what to do but also let us be silly and do what felt right for us. We love how the photos turned out and would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, talented photographer

feel extremely comfortable and therefore captured the most authentic and personalized moments. She truly brought out the best in us, and therefore we got the best pictures!! Her artistic, creative perspective and bubbly personality are hard to beat. Out of all our wedding vendors, Leah has become one of our favorites. We adore her and highly, highly recommend her!!

phy is exactly what we were looking for—candid, natural, and full of emotion. She has an incredible eye for creating and capturing the quiet in-between moments that feel the most genuine. Leah went above and beyond for us. She trekked through the woods braving ticks, humidity, and heat without missing a beat. Her dedication to getting the perfect shot is nothing short of impressive. What stood out the most was how easy and comfortable she made the whole process feel. I appreciated how effortlessly she coached us through poses while still allowing space for us to just be ourselves. It never felt forced—just fun, relaxed, and natural. If you're looking for someone who’s not only an incredibly talented photographer but also warm, professional, and up for an adventure, Leah is your person. We’re so grateful for the memories she captured and can’t wait to work with her again!

photos are both breathtakingly beautiful but also natural. We wanted photos that didn’t feel forced or posed, and Leah was the perfect choice. Neither of us had done professional photos before, but Leah’s fun and outgoing personality relaxed us immediately during our engagement shoot. The entire morning felt like a date between me and my fiance instead of a photoshoot, and Leah captured it perfectly. Anytime we look at the photos we smile and remember how much fun we had taking them. We can’t wait to have Leah with us on our wedding day!

blew me away from start to finish! I may be a *little* biased since Leah is an old college friend... but I'm confident any bride will become fast friends with Leah and genuinely trust her to capture every precious moment. Her positivity, creativity, and professionalism truly shined on our wedding day! What I didn't expect I needed as a bride was the support I got from Leah on the day of the wedding. Your photographer is spending every intimate moment with you and your partner. Leah makes you feel safe and beautiful and exudes joy for your love! Now, for the photos... it's hard to put into words! Leah and her team were like flies on the wall. Somehow capturing every candor and precious moment. Leah's editing prowess is what sets her apart! The photos appear hardly edited, but the quality and intention behind every picture reveals her advanced skills as a photographer. I was amazed at the number of photos we received from the teasers to the full gallery. I was SOOO happy with how every detail and moment was captured! Lastly, Leah went above and beyond for us as a couple in ways we never expected. After losing our dear friend, Jack, who was in the wedding, Leah developed a special album with numerous photos of him. She gave us and our community a priceless gift to relive these cherished moments with Jack. PS: Shoutout to Leah's second photographer who excelled as a professional and a bonus hype woman for the bride! I fully trust anyone on Leah's team :)

and we absolutely adore the final results. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish!

he perfect location and made us feel completely at ease, turning the experience into something truly enjoyable. Leah strikes the perfect balance between being highly professional and incredibly fun, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. She’s also extremely communicative, going above and beyond to provide helpful guidance—not just for photography but for wedding-related details as well. Her photos are absolutely excellent, and she delivered them in under a week, which was amazing. On top of all this, Leah offers great value for her exceptional work. We can’t wait to have her capturing all the unforgettable moments on our wedding day, especially on the dance floor!

flexible through many rescheduled engagement shoots, an impromptu boudoir session, and a very busy (and unfortunately behind schedule) wedding day. She captured every single photo that we asked for. The quality of her photos is staggering. And most importantly, she immersed herself so fully into our day that it felt like we were just running around with our best friend. Our guests still comment on how amazing, accommodating, and fun she was. Please, please do yourself a favor and hire Leah for your wedding!!!

ing day with tips and tricks from her experience, she has a rare ability to capture the essence of you and your partner as a couple and style photos that fit that essence. We absolutely adored working with her and wish we could do it again! (Anniversary shoot?)

e courthouse elopement, we knew it was a long shot, but we wouldn’t be able to rest if we didn’t at least try... Leah got back to us immediately saying - and I quote - “IM IN!”. We were shocked! In hindsight, this makes absolute sense knowing even a fraction of the person that Leah is. I am certain that anyone who gets the chance to work with her would feel just as special with the care and attention that she puts forth. As a couple whose comfort levels in front of the camera are on opposite ends of the spectrum, she made us both feel confident, beautiful and safe to be ourselves with her. The moments she captured are beyond our wildest dreams – The photos feel authentic and so effortlessly us! We didn’t only gain stunning photos from Leah; we also gained a friend. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. There is no doubt in my mind that we will be reaching out to work with her again in the future.

turn around photos back to us and we could not be happier with the final package. We look forward to booking her again for our celebration with family! Her editorial style and attention to detail is what we loved about her work and it was such a bonus that she was a LOVELY and fun person to capture memories with!

able expertise on the wedding planning and cadence. The last thing you want is added stress - Leah crushed it with her affability and flexibility and we had a fantastic night. Everybody in the wedding appreciated it all!

mily continue to reach out to mention how fun she was. Leah is an obvious talent, outside of her skill she is truly an amazing human and you will not regret having her as an addition to your day.

to mention very talented! Leah was communicative throughout the entire planning process, and delivered our whole gallery in what felt like record speed (three days!). We are going to cherish these photos forever, and are so grateful to have had Leah there to capture our big day!

wedding there is no one else I would have rather had there behind the camera. Her personality is infectious, her ability to make you comfortable in front of the camera is unreal, and her photos are THE BEST OF THE BEST. Seriously, look no further for your photographer!! She is thoughtful, thorough, talented, organized, and an amazing human to top it all off. Everything about the process with Leah was easy breezy and she takes the time to get to know you as a couple to best serve you when she's snapping pics! People still compliment my engagement photos over a year later (she was stopped at my wedding to ask if she was the same photographer cause people loved them so much!!!!) and I want to print and frame EVERY picture from my wedding. Her packages are reasonable and she has something to fit everyone's needs. She's up for an adventure and her travel fees are WORTH EVERY PENNY (she's based in VA and I got married in MA)!

he would be amazing. Little did we know that we couldn’t imagine having anyone else be our photographer for both our engagement and wedding!! Her bright, fun, and genuine spirit makes couples feel comfortable being themselves. She makes them feel at ease and truly makes magic happen so that she can capture the natural chemistry on camera. She brought out the best in us, and therefore we got the best pictures!! She is such a great listener, and captured everything we wanted. Her experience and artistic perspective are hard to beat! Trust her process because you will be left with everything you could have ever imagined and more. Out of all our wedding vendors, Leah has become one of our favorites. We adore her and highly, highly recommend her!!

ur engagement :) we wouldn’t even sign for venue until we knew she was available for that date, thats how badly we wanted her! Not only does she take stunning photos, but she has a way of making EVERYONE feel so comfortable. All of our guests, family, and party noted how much fun she was. She brings the energy needed to keep everyone smiling and giggling for the best photos. I highly suggest working with Leah. After the wedding the only thing left to remember that day are your photos, and she will make sure you can relive it over and over.

which made the photos come out so well. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and brought an ease to the whole day. She has such a good eye for a good photo in both our engagement and wedding day just pulling aside on the road for a vision she had in mind. On wedding day you spend a lot of time with your photographer so it’s so important that it’s someone fun and joyful and Leah brings that to every interaction with her. Cannot recommend Leah enough!!

oyable presence and all of our guests loved her as well. She is so talented at highlighting what makes you special as a couple through her photographs. In addition to the amazing staged photos, Leah did such an incredible job at capturing so many special candid moments throughout the day. She makes you feel so at ease and comfortable; after the engagement shoot, I can't count how many times my wife and I talked about how excited we were that she would be there for our wedding. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!

ble! We loved our engagement session and are so excited to work with her on our wedding day!

tive, thoughtful, and makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Although she was there to capture our day, she was truly such a joy to celebrate with - which was also reiterated by many of our guests! Additionally, her work is exceptional. She beautifully captured every detail of our day, allowing us to relive such a special moment in our lives. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding photographer and we wholeheartedly recommend her for future couples!

from day one. Even our guests kept telling us about how great Leah was during the wedding day - so engaging, so in sync with our planner, and so efficient during big family pictures! To sum it all up - Leah will build your confidence, have you laughing, be an endless professional, and deliver stunning photos from your day. She’s the BEST!

t like a life long friend not just someone we worked with during our wedding. You can tell she puts her all into her work and It shows. We’ve gotten so many compliments on every single photo we’ve gotten back from her. I can’t thank Leah enough on how much fun she made taking photos feel. She truly deserves a million stars!!!

call with Leah, my husband and I knew we wanted to have her with us on our big day! We had some definite nerves about being in front of the camera, but Leah put us at ease when she explained her philosophy of incorporating movement into photographs to help people loosen up and express their true selves in a more comfortable, less posed way. It was clear from speaking to her that she put a lot of thought and intention into making the experience as comfortable, and as natural as possible. Her work really speaks for itself, and especially as 2 people who are pretty camera shy, I was amazed at how she was able to truly capture the love that we share for each other in a way that felt so genuine and authentic! We had such a wonderful time with her during our engagement shoot that I even commented to my (now) husband that the only thing I regretted about hiring her as our wedding photographer was that she couldn’t attend as a guest at our wedding! When we started to share our wedding pictures with family and friends, we all agreed that Leah’s photographs truly allowed us to relive the whole experience all over again - and really, what more could you want from someone who is capturing one of the absolute happiest moments of your life!

nd. The photos, delivered within 24 hours, surpassed all expectations, capturing the joy and love of that unforgettable day. Everyone who sees the photos cannot stop commenting on what a phenomenal job she did, the photos are just that good! Leah's thoughtful positioning and guidance added depth to each shot, creating timeless memories. Her ability to seamlessly direct and capture beautiful moments sets her apart. Leah not only delivered stunning photos but also made the entire shoot an absolute blast. Her energy and vibrant personality added an extra layer of joy to the experience, making it far more enjoyable than we could've imagined. Working with her was not just professional but genuinely fun, and her enthusiasm elevated the entire atmosphere. We highly recommend her not just for her photographic skills, but also for the fantastic energy she brings to every moment!

ven commented on how great she was in engaging with them for pics on our wedding day!

ating. It’s so easy to feel immediately comfortable with her and she’s so talented at getting genuine moments, smiles, and laughter with your partner. We were blown away by the expansive engagement photo library and had such a hard time picking one for the Save the Date. We can’t imagine going with anyone else!

g and the photos looked so flowy and natural. Then comes the wedding photos, and oh my gosh!! She captured the emotion and the fun, and I can re-live our wedding through our photos. She is absolutely amazing and a delight to have around. I felt like she was a part of our friend group. I will forever recommend her for any photography need!

my wedding day with another great friend. Not only is she very professional, but she made Abram my husband and me so comfortable! I have never taken professional photos before and I was a bit nervous about being awkward. Still, she had the best prompts for us to follow and made me feel so confident and comfortable that if I need other professional photos taken, I will be coming to her. Overall she is so kind, friendly, a great communicator, and a freaking pro at her job!

that her and her second shooter felt like part of the party! The photos turned out unbelievable, including the wedding album that she made for us afterwards. From the detail shots to the final dance moves, she nailed it. Hire her!!

xible, fun, outgoing and truly knows how to make people feel comfortable. It honestly felt like we’ve known her for years! She’s extremely fast and diligent with editing, listens to requests and above all, has such a creative eye! We wanted her as our photographer due to her open mindedness, expertise of photography and how she captures moments. Even our initial call with her felt professional, yet as though we were having a conversation with a childhood friend. She’s extremely tentative to details, super witty and truly one of the greatest people we have ever met! We are SOOOO excited to have her at our wedding. We have been boasting about her since we met her. We can not wait to introduce her to our friends and family, as they, too, are extremely impressed with her work! I remember when we met her in person and thanked her for meeting us and she said, “no, thank you! Doing photo shoots feels like Christmas to me” I 100% recommend Leah, her passion and abilities are impeccable and it’s amazing just how comfortable she makes you doing your shoots! She suggests things to do, where to go, seeks out spots before even getting there. She is just amazing, I can’t say enough about her!!!

xible, fun, outgoing and truly knows how to make people feel comfortable. It honestly felt like we’ve known her for years! She’s extremely fast and diligent with editing, listens to requests and above all, has such a creative eye! We wanted her as our photographer due to her open mindedness, expertise of photography and how she captures moments. Even our initial call with her felt professional, yet as though we were having a conversation with a childhood friend. She’s extremely tentative to details, super witty and truly one of the greatest people we have ever met! We are SOOOO excited to have her at our wedding. We have been boasting about her since we met her. We can not wait to introduce her to our friends and family, as they, too, are extremely impressed with her work! I remember when we met her in person and thanked her for meeting us and she said, “no, thank you! Doing photo shoots feels like Christmas to me” I 100% recommend Leah, her passion and abilities are impeccable and it’s amazing just how comfortable she makes you doing your shoots! She suggests things to do, where to go, seeks out spots before even getting there. She is just amazing, I can’t say enough about her!!!

right away that she was the only one I trusted to capture our engagement and wedding photos. She did not disappoint at all! Instead she’s continually exceeded our expectations! She is kind, flexible, dependable, and the quality of her photographs are everything I have dreamed of and more. I could not recommend her more highly!

plan as it began raining when we were all on our way to the agreed upon outdoor location! We were able to do some indoor shots and some rain shots that day and revisited the original spot on a nicer day. The experience and the photos are amazing. Her humor and chill nature put us both at ease and we truly had the best time. We could not be happier and are so looking forward to taking our wedding photos with Leah as well!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!

prompts for us during our engagement session that worked for us as two women. This extended into a lot of our planning: how would we do our first look, who would walk down the aisle first, how could we both get bridal portraits done? We fell in love with her photography style, but we were blown away by her intrinsic artistry. So many times she'd tell us "Okay, this is a little out there, but what if we tried..." and we'd end up with the most beautiful shot imaginable. I was initially really nervous to do an engagement session but it was a blast! We enjoyed it so much and because we had a long engagement (2+ years) , we did a second couples session with her about 6 months before the wedding. On wedding day, she and Susan were both so collected and professional it made the whole day run more smoothly, and she effortlessly rolled with the punches when we wanted to stay on the dance floor a little longer or search for fireflies during our sunset photos. Each time we've done a session with her, she has returned absolutely gorgeous photos, and gone above and beyond every step of the way. Some of our guests are still talking about how sweet and wonderful she is months after the wedding! Having a good relationship with any vendor is important, but Leah truly feels like a friend and connects with her couples on such a personal level. We can't recommend her enough!

the planning process run SO smoothly and the wedding day extremely fun. She is super thoughtful and captured all of our special moments with ease. Leah has an incredible talent of being able to direct groups of 20+ people to follow instructions and, ultimately, get the perfect shot. It's easy to say that she exceeded all expectations. Overall, Leah is amazing to work with -- she's professional, personable, and truly cares about her clients. Not to mention she shared our preview gallery with us almost immediately after the wedding. If you're considering Leah, I highly recommend reaching out to her!

y we met in NYC for the wedding. Leah is a dream photographer. She got photos of us at the first look, ceremony, reception, & after party that my family & friends were like “whaaat?! How did she get that photo?” Like when my mom handed me my vow book. So candid and so unique. She captured seconds throughout that day that will forever be our life-long memories - all because we chose her as our photographer. Leah is an honest, imaginative & creative artist and someone who I would hire again and again to take our photos. She knows how to make you FEEL in your photos…how to make the real moments come alive. She’s a one-of-a-kind human and I don’t know what I would have done without her on my wedding day and prior. She had our photos PROMPTLY and although we agreed on a # of photos, she gave us more than what we had originally requested. That meant so much to us because it truly showed her authenticity when working with clients. She had SO MANY amazing photos of our wedding that I will cherish forever. Pulling off a destination wedding is not easy way but hiring Leah made it 1000 times more memorable.

ly Leah became more like our friend than our photographer, and that's how it should be especially having someone as a photographer and capturing our most precious moments. So that's just her personality, her photos are bomb! I found her on Instagram and instantly fell in love with the way she takes photos. The photos all very candid and real. It doesn't look staged or fake, you can see the actual couples. I 100% not only love her photos but love her!

like ourselves during our engagement shoot. Waking up early for a sunrise shoot was so worth it! Leah is very responsive and has a wealth of knowledge she shares with her clients. We cannot wait to see our wedding photos!

agine having anyone else capture our wedding! She has a bubbly and excitable personality that could make anyone enjoy a photo shoot, including people like me who normally hate being in photos. Leah makes each experience we’ve had with her joyous and fun, which is often necessary for creating a quality photo. People obviously tend to look better when they are comfortable, confident, and having fun, all of which Leah naturally facilitates. Along with creating a comfortable environment, Leah is a master of helping people pose in ways that look and feel natural for them and help show them in their best possible light. Our guests and family loved her as well, and several asked for her contact after seeing the photos from the wedding. The photos themselves turned out perfect - we got plenty of great candid photos taken alongside all of our planned photos that Leah efficiently guided us and our families into with ease. The end result was gorgeous - not overly edited but enough so that lighting is tailored to the photo and who is in it so as to bring out their best look. Leah certainly has her own style that is evident in her work, but is accommodating to requests from couples as well. She is very easy to work with and we are so grateful to her for capturing our wedding and other life moments so beautifully.