Patty Leonor Photography

Patty Leonor Photography was hands down the best decision we made about our wedding! What Patty is, is the most amazing photographer that is gonna deliver way more than you ever even expected from your wedding photographer. But she is much more than just an outstanding photographer; she in such an amazing person and truly an emotional support on your wedding day. She is always there making sure things are going smooth and that you are doing great on your wedding day, which is not even her job but she still does it. And the photos speak for themselves! Cannot wait to work with her again. 🤍

If you are considering hiring Patty as your photographer, this is your sign to do it!!! She created the most beautiful, timeless images of my wedding that we will cherish for a lifetime. She captured moments I didn’t even know I needed photos of. To top off her talent, she made the day go by seamlessly. I didn’t have to worry about anything or round up folks for pictures—Patty took care of literally everything. She always communicated promptly and responded right away with my questions and requests. She is a complete professional and a talented artist with an eye for special moments and timeless editing. Take my advice and book her now!!!

Patty was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding and engagement photos! From the very start I could tell we were going to work great together; she was so organized and on top of things when I couldn't keep track of all our vendors. Not only was she professional and organized, but she made us feel like our wedding was just as much of a dream come true for her. Our whole family and wedding party agreed she was so fun and great to work with, and our photos were everything we could have hoped for. She gave us a sample of our photos less than 24 hours after the wedding, just when the "wedding is over" sadness was kicking in, so we got to relive some of our favorite moments right away. She had all the edited photos to us unbelievably quickly as well and we can't stop looking at them! I would (and probably will) definitely work with Patty again in the future.

Patty is not just a photographer on your wedding day, she is your hype woman, right hand woman, and friend! From the moment I spoke to her, she made me feel so comfortable with the whole process, and she did everything in her power to make sure things went smoothly on the big day! She is just as kind and lovely as she is talented, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an AMAZING photographer that will put their mind at ease during all the stress of wedding planning, and on top of it deliver you the most dreamy pictures you'll ever lay eyes on!

You will not regret booking with Patty!!! Patty is so professional, but personable at the same time. She made our wedding day a BREEZE! I knew I was in good hands and trusted her to get all of the best shots throughout our day. My husband agrees that the best money we spent on the wedding was Patty!!! Our family and friends have been raving about the photos we’ve received in sneak peeks, we can’t wait to see the entire album. This will be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding day if you book Patty Leonor Photography!

When looking for a wedding photographer, I came across Patty’s page & just knew she would be perfect for our day! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is great at what they do and then some - she made us feel at ease, was extremely organized, even helped bustle my dress for the reception & then delivered beautiful images just weeks after our wedding was done for us to reminisce on that perfect day any time we want! Go hire Patty now, you won’t regret it! ❤️

We LOVED working with Patty (and so did our dog!). She was very friendly and open to answering our [many] questions throughout the process. She helped us figure out which package was right for us and how to schedule our day to minimize stress and maximize photo opportunities. I am still shocked and impressed when I think about how efficiently she got through our extensive family photo list! Our gallery is unbelievable and worth every penny. If you book with Patty, you will not regret it! =D

Patty is amazing to work with! I have been following her work pretty much from the beginning and love her style of photographer. To me the photographer of my wedding was #1 so it was a very important vendor role for me to fill. When it came to working with Patty she was very quick to respond, honest, helpful, and detailed. I knew we were in good hands and would have the gorgeous photos I dreamed of to look back on our day. Patty delivered on just that! Wow - seriously the most amazing gallery of photos! I highly recommend Patty for your wedding photographer. She will take care of you and capture your big day perfectly!

Patty is the bomb. She is efficient and organized, but also incredibly supportive. She hyped us up and always gave us a moment together. My husband hates pictures and he ended up being so comfortable with her help. She has a great eye for pictures and was up for getting different shots. We truly enjoyed our time with her!

Patty is it. She is incredible. She pushed through one of Michigan's hottest days of the year at the top of Crystal Mountain to make my day perfect. She has the perfect personality for the job. It worked out so well because she is friendly, funny, but is not scared to take control. Exactly what a bride needs on the day of her wedding to get things accomplished in a timely manor. She is on top of her timeline and shot list which is all apart of the preplanning process.

If you are getting married, you'll want to hire Patty as your photographer! She was organized, punctual and very detailed. From the moment I first spoke with her until the day of the wedding, she was there for guidance, support and encouragement; not to mention she took amazing photos!!! Thank you Patty for the memories that will last beyond our years, you truly captured our day!

Patty really went above and beyond for Cass and I. Our photos turned out fantastic but beyond the photos, Patty really helped make our day go smoothly. She kept us on schedule, helped with all the little things... she even helped my mom put on my boutonnière. She did what we hired her for and then some... I truly believe our wedding day went as well as it did because of Patty. Thank you!

You will not find a better photographer than Patty! She does a screening before signing on to work with you to make sure that she's the right fit. She does everything she can along the way to make you feel supported and organized. We had a huge bridal party and yet she got every single photo that we asked for and kept people on schedule. Her photo quality doesn't get any better as well! I can't rave about her work more. We are even using a photo she took at our engagement session as our book cover (Redefining Normal)!!

I have used Patty for my engagement photos, real estate head shots, going back for more and our wedding! She constantly amazes me and truly knows her clients. She made is SO fun for Mike and I for our engagement photos and knew exactly what we wanted. She vibes well with everyone and works so hard for the perfect shot. I promise you, she will never disappoint you. Thank you Patty for everything. I can't wait to continue to work with you <3

I couldn't say enough about Patty. She is a trooper in patience and is extremely accommodating and professional through and through. We had to change locations on Patty 3 different times and I felt terrible for that, but she never complained or made it seem like she couldn't come. Her timelines for our wedding was perfect and I was so thankful for her because she kept us on track! Trust me, you need that for a bride because time moves fast, and you can lose track easily. She also takes pride in her work, and it shows through her pictures, her personality, and everything about her. It's beautiful to watch the creativity that she has! We got some sneak peeks the day after the wedding and we were astounded at how beautiful our pictures came out! We can't wait to see the rest! Needless to say, she is worth every opportunity to work with! Thank you again Patty for being who you are and loving what you do! We don't think our wedding day would have been the same without you!

Patty Leonor is by far one of the most kind hearted, thoughtful, generous person I have ever had the pleasure of becoming friends with. My husband and I booked Patty last year and we just tied the knot on 8/29/2020. Since the day I first reached out to Patty, her genuine love for this profession and her amazing talent shined through in every aspect. She is so easy to talk to, she responds quick and truly cares about how you are feeling during each photoshoot and in life. Her website says, "you invest in me, I invest in you." I am here to tell you that, that is 100% true. This is Patty's career, but it is also her passion and that is why her work is amazing. She hypes you up to make you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera, which is much needed for most people considering photoshoots aren't any everyday ordeal. I could go on and on about Patty and her amazing work, but just looking at her pictures I don't have to say much to convince you. Pictures last a life time and Patty truly knows how to capture the moments in each picture. My husband and I are forever grateful for that. We recommend Patty for any and all photoshoots! :)

This review is about 2 years late! Patty is the best! She is thoughtful, intentional, takes amazing photos, and is great to work with. We not only found our wedding photographer in her, but our lifetime family photographer as well. You will not be disappointed!

Patty was recommended to us, and are we ever grateful that she was able to photograph our wedding day back in October! She is genuine, calm, hilarious, and kind. We didn't have our engagement session with her, and she was intentional about taking the time to get to know us before our wedding day - she truly cares about her couples. In the days leading up to our wedding, Patty also took quite a bit of time to go over her plan for our day, and our many questions, which really helped us feel at ease. My husband and I, and our friends and family, all felt so comfortable around her. We had some unexpected rain before we got to finish our photos outdoors, but Patty switched gears to find spots for indoor shots and set up lighting without skipping a beat - they turned out great! We also used her photo booth during our reception (highly recommended, everyone loved it!), and her husband was the sweetest and very patient with the never-ending line of people. All our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined. Not only is Patty a very talented photographer, she is a blessing of a human. I HIGHLY recommend her services!

Patty was AMAZING. She went above and beyond. I had a minimony, so I didn’t have any of my bridesmaids there. Not only was she the best photographer for the job, but she also played the best hype girl, helped me get ready, and even played a part of planning and getting stuff set up. She is amazing right? Sometimes I can get camera shy, but she made it SO fun and SO easy. When she sent us our wedding photos, I was OVER THE MOON SO FREAKING HAPPY with them. I still can’t stop looking at our wedding photos and dreaming about our perfect day all over again. Literally don’t think anybody else could have captured our wedding day better than Patty. 10/10 would recommend her for your wedding or other photoshoots 🙂

Patty was everything I was looking for in a wedding photographer and more. My wedding plans had change a few months before my wedding due to Covid. Patty was extremely helpful and flexible when I contacted her about taking photos for our intimate wedding. From the beginning, she showed that she truly cared about me and wanted me to have the best wedding day. On my wedding day she was very organized and made sure that I got all of the pictures that I wanted. She even sent a few sneak peaks the night of our wedding which was absolutely amazing. After getting my full gallery back, I can honestly say that there is no one else I would have rather trusted to capture my wedding day. Thank you Patty for capturing photos that I will cherish for a lifetime.

Patty was wonderful from day one! She was recommended by a co worker and after I saw her Instagram I knew she was the one. After an initial FaceTime visit Matt and I signed a contract. Her website was super easy to use and payment online was ideal. For our engagement photos I asked Patty to come to our home. We had just bought the house and it eased both of us because we had never had our pictures taken like this before. She played music and gave direction the whole time, it was never awkward like I had imagined. When it came down to the wedding she was on top of it, she helped with a time line and suggested that we say our vows during our first look. This was honestly the best advice, we got all our jitters out and cried so during the ceremony we could smile and enjoy the moment. Matt and I have very large families and she worked well with all of them. After the wedding I got my pictures back in a timely manner and the website she recommend for printing was great. She’s a rock star! Thanks Patty!

Patty was Incredible!! We met before to go over the wedding details and she was so helpful in giving advice and finalizing our schedule. She also is genuine and really wanted to get to know us. The morning of the wedding Patty was going above and beyond helping me stay calm and working behind the scenes. She kept us on schedule and was always checking in on us. She really cared about how we were feeling and even made sure my husband and I had some alone time to celebrate after the ceremony. Patty also helped my husband and I feel super comfortable in front of the camera. We absolutely love our wedding pictures ❤️ She is so talented and we highly recommend her!!

Patty photographed our wedding in 2019 and she did an amazing job. Having a great photographer was probably my highest priority and Patty fit the bill. She was efficient, knew the location well, posed everyone great, and the color schemes were beautiful. We received compliments on from others in the wedding party and from family members how she knew what she was doing. We continue to get compliments on our wedding pictures and I love looking through them to revisit that day. Patty returned the photos back to us in a timely manner and they were a great quality with the ability to blow them up on a canvas and still look great. I highly recommend Patty if having a great photographer is a high priority like mine was.

Working with Patty was a DREAM! Not only did she capture the most beautiful photos of our special day, but she made us (and our whole families) feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. She was punctual, efficient, calm, and FUN! She was also so so so helpful in the planning process too, which cannot be understated. Since she's photographed so many weddings, she gave me valuable tips on the schedule and the process as a whole. And truly, honestly -- the images Patty captured are perfect. I will treasure them forever. She's a true professional and a beautiful person inside and out!

Patty is an amazing photographer! She is someone who is very easy to connect with right away! She has a great personality and is very professional while making you feel very comfortable in front of the camera. My husband and I absolutely loved our engagement and wedding pictures that Patty took. I feel like she does such a wonderful job capturing our personalities through the lens. For our wedding she was very efficient and worked in a timely manner. She made sure we had all of the pictures we were hoping for on our wedding day. I would absolutely recommend Patty to anyone! We can’t wait to work with her again for future photo shoots!

Patty captured my cousin Sarah & Dylan’s wedding and I must say her photos are gorgeous! Patty is devoted to the art and is so kind. I loved her focus on the bride and groom’s needs, and reassurance that their photos will be beautiful on that rainy but amazing day!

As a bride wedding season is stressful! I wanted everything as organized as possible and that’s exactly what I got. Patty made working with her easy and clear. From reaching out online, to the wedding day, she was thorough and organized from beginning to end. I cant forget to add, she was kind through it all. She’s a great person to work with. If you’re interested in her work I’d suggest you’d book her.

I remember Patty asking everyone once on her Instagram story: “What is a word that comes to mind when you see my work?” I have been pondering this question and the word that comes to mind is admirable. I can’t look at her work and not admire it. Not only is her work admirable, but so is the beautiful soul behind the lens. She is bold, confident and knows how to calm those pesky wedding jitters! She made our wedding day such a blast – she even let us bust a move or two for the camera! I can speak for both my husband and I that we both get a little nervous in front of the camera, but she had the perfect touch to make us more confident and just have fun with it! Even beyond that, she took the time for more intimate shots of my husband and I with portraits capturing the emotion, both joy and the simple awe of the moment. Yes, she has beautiful photos but the heart she puts into it is what really stole ours! I am so thankful to have chosen Patty to capture our forever!

Patty is my husband's any my engagement pictures and we couldn't have been more happy! She did an amazing job! She made us feel comfortable (and as two introverts it was really appreciated!). She captured..."us". I would highly recommend her for any of your photography needs- engagement, wedding, family, etc. You won't be disappointed.

Patty is super professional and literally the best photographer I’ve worked with. I believe she will make our wedding photos come to life! We couldn’t have asked to a better photographer to be apart of our journey. Very sweet person. Very kind. And amazing quality.

Patty is awesome! Photos are AMAZING! Patty has a good heart and is passionate about her work, you can tell she loves what she does! Our Son and Daughter in Loves wedding was at 10 am on 8/17/19... early for everyone to be ready and organized, Patty was on point! Patty is thorough, organized and her pre-wedding wish list for photos made the day go smoothly. The posed and random photos captured the feeling and love of the special day. Patty got the pictures edited and delivered the finished ones in a timely manner! Looking at the pictures fills my heart with memories of the day! I would highly recommend her business and skills to anyone. I would use her again, but no more weddings in our future, we’ve married all of ours off! But maybe future baby photos 🤞🤷🏻‍♀️... I love looking at Patty’s blog and website to see other photos she has done, wedding, family sessions and Senior Pictures!

Choosing Patty to photograph our wedding day was one of the best decisions we could have made. Patty had a aura of cool, calm , and collected the moment she walked in to our lives. Despite not meeting prior, and our only means of contact before our wedding was through text and email we felt right at home with her. Patty took the weirdness out of getting your picture taken all day long, and made it fun! She is such a talented person and we are so incredibly lucky that she was the one to document our love and marriage. I could go on about how great she is but I think the pictures speak for themselves.

Patty is a professional and a friend! She has done everything from my high school senior session to engagement pics & our wedding day! I love her style and personal touch she brings with her wherever she goes. She is so willing to work with her clients on crazy things like traveling to locations or weather mishaps. If you choose to have Patty photograph any big event or milestone in your life you won’t be disappointed! Her prices are fair and a bargain for what amazing & quality memories you are receiving in return!

Patty is awesome to work with, as she is genuine, open and flexible! She is very chill and go with the flow, but at the same time keeps everyone and everything on schedule! Not to mention her work is absolutely beautiful.

Patty is an absolutely amazing photographer! She is professional, compassionate, and is wonderfully skilled at capturing beautiful moments. My family and friends were AMAZED at the quality she produced. I've wanted her to be my wedding photographer for years, so when I was finally engaged she actually was one of the first people I messaged because I was so excited to hire her! She helped make my husband and I super comfortable during our engagement pictures and on our wedding day. She helped things run super smoothly! She even called me a few weeks before the wedding just to ask if I had any questions, concerns, or requests. She ended up giving me some general wedding advice! If i could give her 10/5 stars, I would! Thanks for everything, Patty! Besos!! ;)

The experience we had with Patty has truly been memorable & worth it! She traveled all the way from Michigan to Richmond, Virginia to capture amazing shots of our special day! That was the very first time meeting her & I felt like I knew her forever. Not only did we share similar stories of loss in our life which connected us but she connected with everyone at my wedding party too! My husband & I felt extremely comfortable with her as she was capturing very intimate moments after our ceremony. I felt she was my proud big sister encouraging me in every shot. We received our wedding photos sooner than we expected on such a special day- Our first month as a married couple. My husband & I cried as we saw the pictures & could remember every single detail captured. I think having a great photographer is the of the best investment you make in your wedding so you must choose wisely! I thank God lead us to Patty because we now treasure great pictures but also amazing memories! After the whole wedding commotion, Patty & I remain good friends & I continue to support her! She is a blessing to many & to us - Shalim & Jailene Otero! From Virginia. Married May 19, 2019. We love you Patty!

Patty was great to work with on our wedding day and our photos turned out amazing. Patty went above and beyond. She trugged through a for and a half of snow in 20 degree weather to get my dream photos and the turned out better than I could imagine. Patty was super easy to get along with and made us all feel comfortable which is key to getting good photos.

Patty is an incredibly talented photographer! Her photos truly capture real, raw moments - she doesn’t miss a thing! The photos look absolutely gorgeous, and she is a master when it comes to working with different types of lighting situations -inside, outside, whatever. When she photographed us for an engagement session, I was nervous at first because I don’t like posing/feel awkward, but she made it SO natural and even way more fun than I expected! My husband even had a great time and now we have beautiful photos we can look at and reminisce on for life! I’m thankful for her, highly recommend her, and would say she is one of the best photographers I’ve ever met.

I was part of the bridal shower/ MOH and patty did such a wonderful job capturing my sisters special day, she is the nicest human being and when taking the pictures she didn’t let it feel awkward, her photo booth is amazing that she has. I cannot wait to see all of the photos from that day! Highly recommend.

Best photographer in the Kalamazoo area (Id argue best photographer period)! She’s super friendly and knows what she’s doing. She’s exceeded our expectations with our engagement photos and graduation photos. I can’t wait for her to photograph our wedding. Also, she has a photo booth!! You get the whole package with Patty!!

We are so so happy that we chose Patty as our photographer! She was wonderful from start to finish and so sweet! She did both our engagement and wedding photos and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out! We had 2 super gloomy days, but the pictures are so beautiful you would never guess. My husband and I are both a little camera shy and Patty makes you feel comfortable and plays music to make things more fun and she is great at getting those candid shots. Patty is down to earth and relaxed, but super professional and organized at the same time. She takes her time to talk with you and get to know you and what you want so that you will have no worries on your big day. Picking Patty to photograph our big day was the best decision and we are so thankful for all her hard work and kindness! We LOVE our photos!

We hired Patty for our wedding in August and we could not have picked a better photographer to capture our most intimate moments. Patty made the whole process easy and stress-free. She arrived at our venue early and was super helpful and friendly, she kept us all on track, and was great at helping us with poses and simply acting natural for the camera. She captured our family, friends, our wedding venue details, and us in the most beautiful shots. We hired Patty because we wanted quality photos and a reliable photographer and she went above and beyond. We recommend her 10/10! She even had our wedding pictures ready for us within weeks of the wedding. We could not be happier!

Loved our photos!! There were so many!! Trying to decide which ones to hang up was so hard. We really just need to go out and get more frames. She does fabulous work!

Patty is an absolutely amazing photographer! She recently photographed our wedding this past fall, and I am in awe of the amazing moments she was able to capture for us. I've worked with several photographers in the past for various events, but she's the first one that's ever been able to capture our emotions and feelings in a photograph. I'm SO very pleased that we selected her to be a part of our special day. She created an environment in which both my husband and I felt comfortable throughout the whole day (side note: my hubby's not a big fan of photos either, so this was no small feat!). Additionally, I found her prices to be reasonable, which was important to us as we were trying to maintain a budget for our wedding. I will continue to recommend her to anyone I know looking for a wedding photographer!

We are so grateful to have had Patty to photograph our wedding day. From our very first conversation we could tell that Patty is someone who is not only incredibly talented at what she does but is so passionate about it. She was able to take photos of hundreds (literally hundreds) of special and intimate moments throughout our day, even though we had a Big Fat Greek Wedding with almost 300 guests and 22 people in our wedding party. Patty and her second shooter took on all the commotion flawlessly and totally professionally, and with the day being as crazy as it was she was nice enough to see my wide eyes every now and then and bring me back to the moment, saying "Girl! You're getting married!". She really gave me such peace of mind! We could go on and on about how beautiful each and every photograph was when we went through them, but the truth of it is Patty loves love, as a whole. It showed in the way she sent us the first reply to our inquiry. It showed in the way she came in on the wedding day, geared up with cameras and smiling with excitement. And it showed in the way she communicated with us throughout the whole process and was genuinely excited and appreciative to be able to celebrate with us and document it all. Patty's personality, and photographs will give you all the warm, fuzzy feelings something as special as a wedding should!

Such an amazing photographer and woman!! She was always available for my questions before our day and day of, she blew all expectations out of the water!

I had such an amazing time with Patty. She flew out to Florida for our Engagement Shoot, and my fiancé and I never felt so comfortable and intimate. Patty made us feel so close, and the photos speak for themselves - can't wait to have her for my wedding too! *p.s. we got ALL of our pictures back within 11 days!*

Patty is such a fun, comfortable person, which helps the subjects to relax and have fun. It shows in his photos! She has loads of experience and knows exactly the perfect angles and positions for beautiful and flattering shots. She was also very patient and accommodating of our large, boisterous family and was able to capture everyone looking their best, which was really a miracle! I'm so glad we hired Patty, she was more than just the photographer at our wedding!

I looked for MONTHS to find a suitable photographer in my price range. I happened to see Patty's ad on someone else's Facebook. I sent her my contact info and met her the next day! Not only was she fast at responding she was also extremely flexible. She worked with me in order to incorporate all the things I wanted on my wedding day and triple checked to make sure I didn't lose out on something I really wanted. My wedding day went off without a hitch. She was professional and did an excellent job with my pictures. I absolutley ADORE my photos and would highly recommend Patty for your photography needs!

Patty has a very personal touch and will feel more like a friend ( but always professional) at your wedding

Patty is a great photographer and she has a bright future! We enjoyed our time with her at our wedding! She captured all the special moments and did a great job guiding us while photoshoot. She is a very reliable person and very sweet! I would do another photoshoot with her! Highly recommend!

Patty did our engagement and wedding photos. She is definitely dedicated to her job and listening to your wants. Photos can be an awkward time, but Patty makes you feel comfortable and natural when posing for them. She is fun and so positive. I would highly recommend her for any photography needs!

Patty was my photographer for my engagement pictures as well as my April 7, 2018 wedding in Paw Paw, Michigan... it was FREEZING outside & she was such a tropper, she took our pics like a pro, always making sure that my husband and I were comfortable!! & the pictures are stunning!! shes so laid back and easy going and of course super talented! cant wait to need a photographer again to call her up for sure <3

Patty is such a wonderful women to work with. She is crazy talented, and our pictures are phenomenal. She is a laid back, down to earth person who will make your day perfect. I was so excited for our photos but Patty really went above and beyond, when she had all 800+ photos of our wedding done in less than 4 weeks!! I cannot say enough good things about Patty, I am so overjoyed that we choose her to capture our wedding. You will NOT go wrong with choosing Patty for your big day.

Patty really makes you feel at ease, which is SO important when you are in front of the camera. She was funny, thoughtful, and took beautiful pictures. Not only did she bring cooling towels with mint and lavender essential oils (we got married on the hottest day of the year), but she also surprised us with a video she took of us dancing. She's amazing!