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I'm J-M, your storyteller, your partner in crime, and your hype squad rolled into one. Your wedding day? Let's crank up the cool factor, dial up the excitement, and make it as unique as your love story!
Based out of Boston but constantly moving through the breathtaking landscapes of New England, I'm here to capture the heart and soul of your love tale. Get ready for an intimate, kickass portrayal of your journey together.
From grand wedding celebrations to intimate gatherings and epic elopements, I've got you covered with various packages. You'll receive engagement shoots, full-blown photo and video coverage, film photography, 24-hour sneak peeks, and even some planning assistance. Rest assured, I've got all the tricks up my sleeve to make your day absolutely unforgettable!
To me, life's celebrations, are all about embracing the connections we share and the moments that define us. With over a decade of experience as a passionate traveler and photographer, I've developed a deep appreciation for the human experience and the stories that bind us together. As your photographer, my aim is to capture those genuine, spontaneous moments—the laughter, the tears, the hugs—that make your memories come alive. I want these photos to resonate for generations, allowing future viewers to not just see, but truly feel the essence of those special moments and the people in them.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
18 reviews
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Customers rave about J-M's exceptional photography skills and professionalism for weddings. They praise his ability to capture candid, emotional moments and his calming presence on the wedding day. Reviewers appreciate J-M's communication, organization, and collaborative approach with other vendors. His dedication to capturing the essence of each event, responsiveness to client needs, and talent in storytelling through photos make him highly recommended for weddings. Customers highlight J-M's talent in making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and providing beautiful, timeless photographs that exceed expectations.
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Jenna Z
5.0
8/30/2025
J-M was incredible. I interviewed several photographers (or larger photography businesses) for our wedding that I did not connect with and felt didn’t truly care about our relationship or capturing those special moments. The second I met with J-M, I knew he was different. He was easy to communicate with, and gave me all the reassurances needed. I got off the phone after our first short chat and knew he was the one for us. He was prompt, compassionate, and most importantly captured the most beautiful and timeless photos that were not staged. He captures the little moments and looks when you didn’t know anyone was watching. He went above and beyond for us and everyone should book him!!!!
Danielle B
5.0
8/12/2025
I am so glad we hired J-M as our wedding photographer and would hire him again in an instant! He is incredibly professional, communicative, organized, and talented. He took incredible photos at both our small restaurant ceremony, and our casual reception later that day at a bar/restaurant. He was also a very calming presence and kept everyone on schedule without seeming pushy or intrusive.
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Meghna D
5.0
6/26/2025
We are so beyond grateful to have had JM as our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, he was kind, easy to talk to, and just instantly made us feel comfortable. Neither of us is super used to being in front of the camera, but JM made the whole experience feel so effortless and fun.
On the day of the wedding, he brought such a calm and grounded presence which honestly made such a difference in the midst of all the excitement. He knew exactly when to step in and guide us, and when to just let the moment unfold naturally. He captured so many real, emotional, beautiful moments - not just the big ones, but the little in-between ones we might’ve missed.
When we look through our photos, we feel like we’re reliving the day all over again - and that is the best gift we could have asked for. His eye for detail, lighting, and storytelling is truly something special.
JM also worked seamlessly with our other vendors and made everything feel smooth and low-stress. We trusted him completely, and he delivered in every way.
We can’t recommend JM enough. If you’re lucky enough to have him as your photographer, you’re in great hands.
Danique D
5.0
6/14/2025
The photos turned out absolutely amazing — J-M leach did an incredible job capturing the beauty of our special day! His friendly and calm personality made the entire experience so enjoyable. Very professional, attentive, and easy to work with from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend!
Tamar A
5.0
6/01/2025
There aren't enough words to express how perfect J-M was for our wedding. From our first communications to our final logistics meetings to the wedding weekend, he was friendly, prompt and so communicative. My husband and I are not naturals in front of the camera and he was so considerate of that. Our wedding parties quickly formed a camaraderie with him that made it so easy to feel comfortable having our photos taken. The photos have turned out so amazing, I cannot recommend him enough!
Gianni
5.0
4/18/2025
Can’t give JM enough praise for capturing our special day. The photos he captured perfectly caught our vibe and we will cherish them forever. His organization and expertise was very comforting during such an exciting day, he was there with us the whole day and we are truly thankful.
Josh M
5.0
2/27/2024
I hired JM to photograph our small wedding last summer. He was super easy to coordinate with and helped us to tailor fit our package! The other thing we really appreciated about working with JM was his receptiveness. He was always quick to respond to us, even if he didn't have the answer or solution right away, he responded and then took the time to find the correct information for us. He absolutely crushed it at our wedding, my husband and I were blown away with the photos and video! Please Please hire him for your wedding, he is amazing! 🏳️🌈
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Josh! What an epic night! My team and I had so much fun, you made us truly feel like we we...
re part of the fam. Wishing you and Marcus the very best! 💛
Ginna M
5.0
2/27/2024
If I could give him a higher rating, I would. It was an absolute pleasure to have JM photograph my wedding. He is super professional, he listened to what I wanted to see in the photos and made sure he got the photos I had in mind. In addition to his professionalism and attention to detail, he is the friendliest and easiest person to work with, my family was thrilled with the person he is. I was so intrigued that he will be taking the pictures for the wedding party this summer. Highly recommended!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Ginna! Thank you so much 🥹 You and your family are so beautiful and amazing! I am so so h...
appy for you and Antony. I cannot wait to be there to capture your party this summer! 💛
Mallory T
5.0
2/25/2024
My husband and I decided to elope last November. We had originally elected not to hire a photographer. After some pressure from family and friends to get photos done, we reached out J-M.
Not only did he do an amazing job capturing the day, but he helped us so much leading up to and on the day. He had all the answers to our questions and on the day of, he had everything timelined out and was 3 steps ahead of us the entire day.
We can't say thank you enough, J-M. You truly made the day!
J-M went above and beyond, he even included a 4 minute video recap of the day. If you are getting married and are looking for a photographer, call J-M!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Thank you so so much! Mallory, you and Shawn are the cutest. So glad you both decided to r...
each out and ask me to capture your amazingly epic elopement! Also so glad we went back for those final photos!! The light and vibe in those last few was stunning 🔥
Madeline F
5.0
2/17/2024
JM is the best! Done multiple family photo shoots with him and always so happy with the results. He captures the perfect moments beautifully! Also is so accommodating, my toddler hates the camera and he manages to still get amazing pictures of her. I wont go to anyone else for photos!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/21/2024
Hi Maddie! Thank you so much for the kind words, I love my shoots with you and Cecila. Can...
't wait for the next one!
Mikayla S
5.0
2/14/2024
J-M is the BEST! My partner and I are very shy and usually hate getting our photos taken. We reached out to J-M for some engagement/save the date photos. He was so easy to work with and made us immediately feel at ease in front of the camera. He came prepared with a whole bunch of notes and visual aids to help us feel more comfortable when posing. The shoot felt so natural and we ended up truly having so much fun. If you are looking for someone who will make you feel comfortable and relaxed while getting the most AMAZING photos, J-M is your guy!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Aw, thank you so much for the sweet words! I had an absolute blast hanging out with you bo...
th and capturing those special moments. I'm really glad I could make you feel comfortable and have some fun during the shoot. I am over the moon with excitement for your wedding this August!
Sam R
5.0
2/13/2024
We had a wonderful time with JM, he was timely and made us very comfortable. We brought our cat and dog to do holiday photos outside and he was super helpful holding our animals. He helped us carry our bags and was overall a delight to work with.
Andrew M
5.0
2/13/2024
I hired JM to help shoot a few weddings, he’s always awesome and takes fantastic photos, will always be my go to guy!!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Andy! Dude always a blast working together. A-Team for sure!! 🤘 Looking forward to shooti...
ng together again this spring!
Noelle H
5.0
2/13/2024
JM is not only an exceptionally gifted photographer but also one of the most genuine and kind-hearted people you'll ever have the pleasure to work with and be around. Our engagement shoot with him was an absolute joy. He created an atmosphere where we could authentically be ourselves and simply have fun. When weather concerns halted our original scheduled shoot, he was so flexible with us and accommodated our needs graciously. And then despite enduring one of the most windiest days ever... (LOL) the final results were nothing short of magic. My fiancé and I couldn't recommend him more. Thank you again!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/21/2024
Thank you so much Noelle! I had so much fun, and it worked out perfect! 💛
Meghan L
5.0
2/12/2024
JM is a true professional. He shot my surprise engagement, and did a photo shoot later. He went a week before the engagement, did his homework on the spot, took notes/found the perfect spot for our proposal with my fiance and executed it all perfectly on our special day! He even handled our year old puppy while taking pics of us at the same time! How he got her to stay still and smile at the camera is beyond me! Don’t look any further, JM is your guy. He truly captured our love and I cannot wait to continue using him as our photographer in the future!!!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/21/2024
Meghan! I had so much fun. I'm so happy I was able to capture your engagement! And Maeve w...
as the real star of the shoot lets me honest.. what a cute pup! 💛
Erica L
5.0
2/12/2024
I have nothing but great things to say about de Jota-Media! The pictures and videos from my wedding came out AH-mazing. From start to finish, J-M was so detailed in getting all the RIGHT shots and angles that I wanted. My husband and I watch our video every year on our anniversary and it feels like we are reliving the moment. Thank you de Jota-Media!
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/20/2024
Aw, thank you so much for the glowing review, Erica! I'm thrilled to hear that you and Her...
m love reliving your special day through the photos and video. It was such an honor to be part of capturing those precious moments for you!
Brian C
5.0
2/12/2024
JM was a great photographer for our wedding. My partner and I can be camera shy at times but he is great at working with people and had no problem getting us to loosen up. He is down to earth, easy to work with and took feedback very well.
Our photos of the ceremony came out great and he did an amazing job of capturing the vibe of our after party. The drone shots were a cool touch as well and he put together a great video summary of the event afterwards which we loved. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Heather G
5.0
2/11/2024
Super profesional but also silly and fun. He was able to get us comfortable and get natural shots. Captured many great photos that we will cherish forever!! We received the photos and video content in a fast and timely manner. Couldn’t recommend JM more!!! :)
Response from Photo + Video by J-M Leach on 03/21/2024
I too will cherish those photos forever! Symba 💛 !
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