Where do we even begin?!?! We had very specific and important needs from a wedding photographer for our Indian-American ceremonies. We needed someone who was not only flexible in photographing the various ceremonies that were a part of our day,... but also someone who took the time to understand how the ceremonies were unique. We spoke with a few photographers, but the vibe and connection with Leigh was instant. She was so positive and open to listening to our needs, understanding the cultural aspects that would be needed, willing to do the research and customized a package for us that would include our multiple event wedding weekend!
Leigh has sooo many qualities that we could go on and on about. Right from the time we connected, Leigh’s positive attitude and inclusive personality put us at ease for our big day(s). From taking our engagement pictures, sharing research and inspiration pics, discussing our timelines, to the actual wedding weekend, she was always quick to respond, lend a helping hand or advice (even cleaning up our hotel suite so we can come back to a neat place), but also - go with the flow! Planning a multicultural ceremony in Charleston in the middle of a pandemic was really tough - but Leigh never once skipped a beat! Her photography skills and attention to details are evident in our pictures - this was super important to us as Indian weddings are very colorful and we wanted the vibrancy to shine through.
Leigh’s personality makes it easy to click with her right from the start - this is EXTREMELY important when trying to take and “fake” pictures. Her directions and ideas never made us feel uncomfortable or awkward. Furthermore, Leigh is ALWAYS up for a challenge - one of the locations we wanted to take our engagement pictures at was a bar/restaurant where we had our first date. Leigh loved the idea, IMMEDIATELY contacted the restaurant and set everything up...so our engagement shoot went smoothly. Similarly, she was in regular communication with us about potential photoshoot ideas, wedding timeline, things needed, and was very patient as we threw many different needs and ideas at her. We appreciated her questionnaires and regular emails as it came in handy when wrangling all involved parties on the day of in a seamless manner!
Last but not least, we could not be more thrilled with our galleries!!! The photos that Leigh takes not only exhibit every detail that we would want, but also bring out the love and happiness we felt and continue to feel when we look at them! With the many ceremonies we had, it’s important to know what’s going on in order to capture the right moments, and Leigh took the time to learn in order to get the best shots possible. As we want to use our photos and our wedding to increase the diversity and inclusivity scene in Charleston, we are thrilled to have Leigh be a part of this journey! 100% would recommend her over and over again!