Husband & Wife Award Winning Wedding Photographer
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Leniel Velazquez
PHOTOGRAPHER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Leniel V. Photography is a husband-and-wife team of wedding photographers based in Riverside, California. The creative couple behind this business absolutely loves capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. To them, sharing their talents with couples is an incredible gift, and they are forever grateful that their career allows them to do so. This dynamic duo won't just document your day in a journalistic manner but rather aims to turn your most precious moments into art. They endeavor to create timeless images that couples can cherish for years to come.
Services Offered
Leniel V. Photography offers a number of services to meet the needs and budgets of those celebrating in the Southern California area. To ensure that each newly wedded couple and event receives the undivided attention they deserve, this husband-and-wife team has a one-event-per-day policy. They are available to photograph at multiple locations and for additional hours to turn their clients' visions into dazzling realities. These photographers are also happy to arrange engagement, boudoir, and trash-the-dress sessions.
What You'll Love About Leniel V. Photography
Couples love how personable the team is and how they make them feel at ease, particularly those who are a little camera shy. They also rave about their breathtaking wedding photos and how much they loved the results of the hard work of the photography team.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Leniel Velazquez
Photographer
We are Leniel and Ayah, a husband-and-wife team based in Southern California with a passion for storytelling through photography.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Leniel and Ayah are a highly praised husband and wife photography team for weddings. Reviewers were extremely satisfied with their professionalism, creativity, organizational skills, and ability to capture meaningful and beautiful moments. The couple's communication, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable resulted in stunning photos that exceeded expectations. They were described as a joy to work with, able to bring calm and positive energy to the day, and were appreciated for creating a seamless and enjoyable photography experience for the wedding party. Customers highly recommended Leniel and Ayah for their outstanding work and dedication to capturing the magic of weddings.Review photos
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Lesya B
Highlighted review.
5.0
6/17/2025
Ayah and Lenny were hands down the MVPs of the night. They are sooooo good at what they do, super professional, yet they bring lots of fun and humor. Exactly what we wanted- especi...
ally having TWO photographers (it was so needed for the small details in the photos). They did a stellar job, far exceeded our expectations. We loved their positivity, energy, and just overall direction during the event. They stayed on top of the photoshoot list and made everything so easy and light. The photos came out PERFECT. We were so pleased with their service.
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 06/17/2025
Wow! Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! It truly means the world to us.
W...
e had such a great time with you and your crew — the energy, the love, and the laughter made everything flow so naturally. Hearing that we exceeded your expectations and made the experience fun and easy is exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for trusting us to document such a special day. We’re honored to have been a part of it!
With gratitude,
Ayah & Lenny
Carlos V
5.0
1/14/2026
After a stressful cancellation from another vendor only weeks before our big day, finding Leniel and Ayah was a true blessing. Despite the short notice, they took the time to under...
stand our vision and the shots that mattered most to us. They were incredibly organized, punctual, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the lens. The final gallery exceeded all our expectations, the emotions captured are just beautiful. We highly recommend them for their talent and their incredible work ethic."
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 01/14/2026
Thank you so much for these kind words. It truly means a lot to us. We know how stressful ...
that situation could have been, and we’re really grateful you trusted us with something so important, especially on short notice. Getting to know your vision and being there for you on your wedding day was an absolute honor. We’re so happy the final gallery brought those emotions back for you. Wishing you both nothing but love and happiness, and thank you again for recommending us.
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Chelsea B
5.0
11/22/2025
Lenny and Ayah absolutely surpassed our expectations for the day of and the photos we received back from our wedding day. We were so fortunate to book them and work with them. Thei...
r communication before, during, and after our big day was amazing. They listened to our ideas and the vision of our special day. They clearly have a passion for what they do and work incredibly well together. If we could give them more than five stars, we would do it in a heartbeat! Thank you, THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts for bringing our day back to life every time we look at our wedding photos. Y'all were an absolute JOY. We wish you nothing but success and to bring more stunning photos and memories to so many more people in the future. Love y'all!!
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 11/22/2025
Thank you so much for your amazing words. We loved being part of your day and capturing th...
ose special moments for you. It makes us so happy to know the photos bring your day back to life each time you see them. We’re grateful for your trust and wish you both all the love and joy in the world. Thank you again.
Elizabeth L
5.0
11/03/2025
We loved this husband and wife team! They were kind, caring, supportive, and guided the wedding party through the photography (and wedding) process seamlessly. What really amazed m...
e was the beauty of their photography. They captured our beautiful ceremony, the gardens, the families, the Bride and Groom and made it into art! I cannot praise them enough.
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 11/03/2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It was such a joy working with your family and...
being part of such a meaningful day. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and we truly loved capturing all the special moments throughout the celebration. We’re so happy you loved the photos—your kind words mean so much to us!
— Leniel & Ayah | Leniel V. Photography
Samantha C
5.0
10/24/2025
Leniel and Ayah were one of my best vendors at my wedding! They are very professional and know what angles to capture. They are a super sweet and easy to get along with power coupl...
e! From our engagement shoot to our wedding shoot they were amazing and worth it 🫶🏼
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 10/25/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a joy capturing both your engagement an...
d wedding day. You two were so easy to work with and made everything feel natural in front of the camera. We’re so grateful to have been part of your celebration and are so happy you love your photos! ❤️
– Leniel & Ayah
Melissa D
5.0
10/14/2025
Honest review… I can’t say enough about these incredible photographers! From the moment they arrived — right on time and ready to go — they brought such calm, positive energy to th...
e entire day. They were professional, organized, and so much fun, and honestly felt like part of our family by the end of the night. They didn’t just capture moments, they helped create them. They posed everyone beautifully, kept us on schedule, and somehow managed to make even the most camera-shy people feel completely at ease. They were part photographers, part wedding coordinators, and all-around LIFE SAVERS!! When we got our photos back, we were blown away. Every single image was stunning, thoughtful, natural, and full of emotion. They truly captured the magic of our day. We’ll treasure these photos forever, and we’re so grateful for everything they did to make our day perfect.
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 10/25/2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so happy you loved your photos and that w...
e could help make your day stress-free and unforgettable. It was such a joy celebrating with you and your loved ones — couples like you make what we do so rewarding! ❤️
– Leniel & Ayah
Andrew S
5.0
9/09/2025
Leniel and Ayah were amazing and we loved them for our wedding in Vista, CA! They were very accommodating when we wanted to shoot at multiple locations, and were amazing communicat...
ors. They wanted to get to know us a bit before our wedding and we thought that was very sweet! They chose the best locations at our venue to take pictures at because we didn’t really have any ideas on that haha. They are so creative and the pictures turned out amazing! They also weren’t annoying or always in our faces when taking pictures of all the big moments, but still captured everything we wanted them too! Also, as people they were very encouraging and kind and helped us to relax and have fun when we were nervous haha! Our families loved them as well. I would recommend them for any event!
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 09/09/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved being part of your wedding and getting to k...
now you both. We’re so glad you felt comfortable and loved the photos—it means the world to us. Wishing you both endless happiness together!
Lisette G
5.0
4/11/2025
This is a power couple you want handling the photography at your wedding. Great communication, professionalism, on time etc. Highly recommend.
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 06/17/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was so much fun documenting your beautiful weddin...
g!
Sincerely,
Leniel & Ayah
Katie W
5.0
1/09/2025
We loved working with Leniel V Photo! They are extremely professional, punctual and organized! We shared our vision
For our wedding and they went above and beyond to capture all th...
e special moments. Through out the night they were approachable if we wanted to snag any additional photos with guests etc. We provided a shot list and they were able to execute beyond what we even planned. Leniel has an incredible eye and really blew us away with the photos of the family, bridal party and reception! We will definitely hire them for future events! We also had them complete our engagement photos which were also incredible! After receiving the gallery, they offer options for prints and albums if desired!
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 01/09/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It...
was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your special day and bring your vision to life. We're thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations and captured all the moments that were meaningful to you. Thank you for trusting us with your memories – it means the world to us. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Aydn G
5.0
12/21/2024
An absolute dream to work with. We went with Leniel for our engagement pictures after a failed first attempt with someone else. After getting back our engagement pictures, we booke...
d immediately for our wedding as well. You can't put a price tag on feeling comfortable while getting photographed. We just received our wedding pictures and we are in love with them. Beyond exceeded expectations, so easy to work with, completely reliable and would highly recommend.
Response from Leniel V. Photography on 12/24/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means the world to us that you felt comfor...
table and trusted us to capture both your engagement and wedding day. Knowing that you’re in love with your photos and that we exceeded your expectations is the highest compliment we could receive. It was an absolute joy to work with you, and we’re so grateful to have been part of such special moments in your life. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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