The Polished Portrait

lts we had hoped for. During our engagement session, Leo made us feel at ease and captured amazing photos that we were very excited to use on our wedding website and as printed decor at the celebration itself. Leo brought great energy and professionalism to our wedding day. He was respectful, fun, and upbeat—which helped bring out authentic smiles from us and our guests. His attention to detail was incredible, and his use of two cameras made him super versatile with no downtime for lens changes. Along with incredible shots and speedy delivery of the results, what also set Leo apart was his communication. Of all our vendors, he was hands-down the most responsive, thorough, and helpful. He took the time to go over our timeline in detail, offered thoughtful input, and always responded quickly to our (many!) questions. We felt fully supported throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have had Leo as our photographer!

f the most wholesome and genuine people we have ever met. For the work he does, his pricing is an absolute steal. While we are not the most photogenic couple, we are obsessed and love all our photos from him. We would give more than 5 stars if possible. It was truly an amazing experience working with him.

h and he has captured some beautiful memories! He was patient with us through wardrobe changes and helped us move along taking the perfect shots! We are also very impressed with the quick turnaround in getting the pictures to us. There are so many beautiful pictures..we don’t know which ones to frame :) I highly recommend Leo and we look forward to using his services again in the future.

loved his use of color and his ability to capture such joy in his photos. We expected fantastic photos and he totally exceeded our expectations. HIGHLY recommend! <3

ots of ideas for photographs and was always willing to accommodate if we had an idea for a shot. The price was very reasonable considering the high quality photos and quick turnaround. We can't recommend him enough.

made the process easy, effortless, and fun! The photos are absolutely stunning and truly better than I could have dreamt. Leo is professional, efficient, and noticed the details right away so you don’t have to worry about anything going wrong. We were on time the entire day, and he made sure all the little things were set like hands in pockets and eyes open in all photos! He got our photos back to us (a full album) in UNDER 2 weeks and I haven’t stopped looking through the photos since. They are truly perfect and Leo was such a pleasure to work with!!

he details of our wedding day. The photos are absolutely stunning and he delivered them so quickly. You can tell he truly cares about his clients. He is THE BEST!

ring the photo portion of our wedding, he made my wife and I feel confident and kept it a light fun vibe. During the reception, Leo had faded Into the background in the best way possible. Have you ever been to a wedding when a photographer would do anything to get the shot including getting in the way of other guests? Well that’s not Leo! He was courteous and respectful to all the guests and picked his spots to get incredible shots. My wife and I would highly recommend him as an amazing photographer.

we love. He captured our candid emotions while simultaneously ensuring they had a professional, aesthetically pleasing outcome in the photos.

exible and kind with some last minute schedule changes we encountered, and he delivered absolutely gorgeous photos for myself and my husband's wedding day. I truly could not be happier with my experience with Leo all around and highly, highly recommend him!

ntive and responsive during the planning process which we appreciated very much. We highly recommend his services!

. The process was seamless and Leo was such a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day was perfect and Leo made us feel so at ease from the moment he arrived. We had so much fun during the photo shoots and the pictures speak for themselves. The candid shots are amazing and Leo was on point with all of the other shots we had discussed. In addition to being a master in his field, Leo is a consummate professional and a wonderful person to work with. We highly recommend him! Dawn and Bob Cowen

t experience on our wedding day with Leo and Gemma and our photos turned out gorgeous! Our best moments were beautifully captured throughout our day. We also had the best experience with Leo during our engagement shoot. Can’t recommend the Polished Portrait enough!

d us right away. I would highly recommend Leo and we are so happy with how all of our photos came out!

d all the photos that were taken. We didn't hire a videographer, but thanks to Leo, every moment was captured beautifully.

ographer and would 100% use him again. THANK YOU LEO!!!!!!!!

ested poses that were natural and helped portray our relationship perfectly! It was the same for our wedding and we’re so happy with the work he’s done! He’s the best! You will not be disappointed!

shoot, which helped a lot on our wedding day. He has a great eye for capturing the perfect angles and scenery. We did a first look offsite involving a short hike and Leo was game for the short hike to take the photos we desired. We can't wait for the reveal of all of our photos and will look to use Leo again for future events requiring a photographer.

love all of my wedding photos!

us how to do a perfect dip, which we were able to bust out on the dance floor during our entrance! Our pictures were breathtaking, and months later I’m still looking at them all the time. Thank you, Leo!!

lievable the day of our wedding, he was calm and so easy-going to work with! We felt so comfortable with him from the start! We are absolutely obsessed with our photos, and couldn't imagine hiring anyone else. Thank you for everything Leo!!

and my husband stage some of the most beautiful photos I could ever ask for. After I posted some photos online, one of my friends even told me that she thought she was looking at a photograph from one of the bridal Instagrams she follows! Leo is such a pleasure to work with, and I would 100% hire him to do photos again.

wedding party and extended family portraits after the ceremony. Leo was so great with dealing with so many people, and remained calm throughout the night. He got 30 gorgeous, high-quality photos to us within a few days of our wedding, and they all look STUNNING. We are getting compliments left and right on our photos, and it's all thanks to Leo! We're so excited to see the rest of our photos in the coming months!

during the booking process and walked us through every step of the wedding in regards to how he would handle the shoot. During the wedding he was prompt and professional. He got all of the family and wedding party shots in record time which left plenty of room to get some amazing bride/groom photos throughout the day. He made sure to capture every moment as perfectly as it happened. The morning after the wedding we had received a few sample shots which just blew us away! Every photo went straight to friends, family, and social media. He kept us informed of his editing progress throughout the weeks that followed. The images were delivered right on time, as per the contract, and they were nothing short of spectacular. Once the photos were delivered he helped us to pick which ones we wanted for our wedding album (an add-on we asked for which was purchased through him directly). After a few weeks we received the album. Once we opened the box, our jaws dropped. It's so different seeing the images in print versus on screen. The album was so much more than we could have ever expected. For starters, it weighed a TON. Each page was basically its own thick board/foam core with the images printed directly on to them. The album itself was Linen covered (our choice) and came with specific care instructions and a protective bag. Overall, my wife and I can't recommend him enough for anyone looking for a wedding photographer. The experience was exceptional from start to finish, as were the images and the album. If you're reading this and still looking for a photographer, then stop now. You just found him!

n helping us delegate a plan since Covid had impacted us financially, he was absolutely the sweetest person and wedding vendor we could’ve asked for. He rolled with the punches with my grooms crazy friends, stayed patient, and kept a smile on his face (A little hard to do at times with this crew, trust me!!) if I could do it all again, I would still choose Leo. Brides/Grooms, if you are in or around the Hudson Valley please consider picking Leo as your wedding photographer, you will not regret it!!!

ate, and learned about who we are and our preferences. We got our photos done at Mohonk Mountain House, and he met us there. He was early, and the whole time made us feel special. His creativity for poses, and his artistic eye is incredible. At Mohonk, he hiked around with us, and he was extremely personable. He made it not only a photoshoot, but an enjoyable experience. We had so much fun taking photos, he made us feel so special. He got us our previews very quickly, and each one was so beautiful. He really puts his heart into his career, and his passion shines through the whole process from the photoshoot to the finished photos. I would highly recommend the Polished Portrait to anyone looking for someone who is going to put their heart and soul into some of the special moments of your life. If I could give him ten stars I would.

comfortable. We also had the privilege of working with his assistant and she was as amazing as him! They’re both willing to work with you and guide you through the process in order to get the best shots. Highly recommend them to capture your special moments!

op looking at them. I can only imagine that the rest of the photos will capture as much detail and emotion as these did. Leo was extremely professional, detail oriented, and fun to work with. I felt confident that he was going to capture everything I wanted (and more). Leo was very helpful throughout the entire day, along with his assistant. I was grateful to have them be a part of our wedding. I'm so glad that these are the photos my husband and I will look back on and cherish for the rest of our lives! Thank you Leo for sharing your talent with us!!

seen my wedding photos have commented on just how beautiful they turned out - I couldn't have imagined a more thoughtful, kind, and efficient photographer to work with if I tried. Worth every single cent!!

ative, and went the extra mile to make sure we had gorgeous shots. Highly recommend!

elped my dad with his boutonniere right before the wedding! He worked so fast and efficiently; we would recommend him to any couple! You won't regret it! -Paolo & Alexa Brumini

nt me a preview of 26 photos literally 3 days after the wedding and I was shocked! I was amazed! I was in awe! The photos were so beautiful and everyone who saw them said we looked like models! And for my fiancé and I who are awkward in front do the camera that’s a huge compliment! Leo was very kind, sweet and very discreet with getting photos during the ceremony and reception! I look forward to all the other photos he will send over in a week or so! If the first 26 were awe inspiring I think I’m in for tears of joy when he sends the whole lot over!

d, it felt like we’d known each other for years! Also, we got married when the pandemic was starting back up again in August and it was nerve wrecking because we weren’t sure if we’d even had our wedding. Leo saved us when he told us he was available and was willing to make our day come true! We will forever hire him as our photographer. THE BEST!

great ideas for photos and poses, but was also welcoming of any ideas that we had, and his easy direction made us both so comfortable. He truly went above and beyond, even giving my husband a crash-course on how to dip me before our first dance!

ook back at our wedding photos and see us! We were lucky enough to find Leo who helped us do just that. He spent time getting to know us, and on the day, made sure to capture that. He was always asking us what we thought and what we were comfortable with, while still giving us his professional opinion. We have a large family and worked with us to make sure we got all the photos we needed. During the ceremony, I often times forgot he was there he was so unobtrusive. We have received a small sampling of photos already, and we are so excited to see the rest!

s hardly noticeable and he made sure to capture any shots we specifically asked for so quickly. We didn’t feel burdened by taking pictures for hours and that was a huge thing for me. I’m so looking forward to receiving all of our pictures from our 10/10 wedding but all of the previews he has sent us (super fast, which was such a nice surprise) have been beautiful and better than we could’ve ever expected! I would absolutely recommend The Polished Portrait to anyone looking for a friendly, easy to work with, and incredibly talented photographer.

a ceremony with our immediate family in just six weeks. Leo jumped right in and from our initial conversation really put us at ease. Throughout the whole process he was kind, organized, flexible and professional. Day-of, Leo arrived early and ready to go with a smile! He made us feel relaxed in front of the camera, knowing what types of photos we would want and gently guiding us without being intrusive. The result was absolutely stunning photos! Leo captured the day perfectly! We are beyond thrilled and these photos will provide us with so many special memories for years to come. We can't recommend Leo enough and will definitely be working with him again in the future!

I can confidently say that Leo singlehandedly made our wedding day what it was. Working with him was an absolute dream. He is down to earth, open minded, flexible, honest, genuine, creative, spontaneous and professional. The photos he provided us are simply breathtaking, and truly capture the essence of the love in the air that day. I still receive endless compliments on them to this day, and I will cherish them, and the experience itself, as long as I live. I cannot say enough positive things about Leo at The Polished Portrait. I’m looking forward to working with him again in the future. Putting your trust in him on your special day is something I confidently and fervently recommend. You’ll be glad you did!!

everytime we look at our photos. From our very first interaction to our wedding day, Leo was professional, flexible and just made the process so smooth and easy. Our original wedding was cancelled due to COVID and he truly made a disappointing situation way less stressful. He will forever be a part of our happiest day and we cannot wait to work with him on future occasions. We couldn’t recommend him enough or truly have the words to describe just how amazing he is.

ience with no stress. Though our bigger reception got pushed to next August, Leo was able to capture our wedding ceremony in the most beautiful way. On the day of, Leo was on time, ready to go with both of his cameras. He gave direction and helped guide us to get the shots we wanted. Leo was able to capture us in our wedding outfits at our new house since that was where our reception was. Like who can say they have those kind of shots?!? The day after the wedding Leo sent a preview and I was STUNNED. I stalked his insta page prior when selecting a photography and fell in love with his editing and how he captures precious moments. Then he sent over more within a few days and WOW!! I am SO impressed and I HIGHLY recommend Leo to anyone! Don't even think twice. Go with Leo. He is the absolute best!!! Can't wait to see all the final pictures and work with him again next August!

k him, I will summarize the top 3 best things about working with him:1. His photos are gorgeous. This is obviously a top priority for a wedding photographer and Leo DELIVERS. He has a great eye and puts his heart and soul into his editing. After your shoot, you'll end up with is a perfectly cohesive and magical set of visuals from your day. 2. He will get the perfect shot for you. On your wedding day, you expect to have a photographer all up on you to capture those special moments, but Leo doesn't feel intrusive or awkward when he's shooting. He's great at coaching people on how to stand and move so everyone looks their best. He'll recommend the shots that he knows that you'll want to have and not make you feel like a lunatic when you have silly pose requests (this is a gift!).3. He's a great communicator and a lovely person. Leo proactively communicated with us at every step of the process of rescheduling our wedding celebration and re-imagining our backyard zoom wedding. He really knows how to put his clients at ease about everything and will send reminders to you to get the information he needs to ensure he can deliver his highest quality work on your wedding day. We could not be happier with our decision to work with him!

ng for Dec 2020. We decided to cancel that due to Covid and uncertainty. We actually moved our wedding up to July! Leo was so great with changes and making things work for us. Luckily, he had others making changes and the day we needed was open! We spoke on the phone only once before the day. (And he’s super easy to talk to). Day of he was there, early, and ready to go. He set us up to be where we needed for the best shots (it was a sunny day, so we needed som shade!). We had a small snafu in one location (needed a permit and I didn’t know) and I had another place in mind and he rolled with it and we all went to the other location and took some amazing shots! He is quick, easy going and knows exactly what he is doing. He got some beautiful family pics near our ceremony site and also during the ceremony. The pics really show how beautiful everything was that day. I feel like I’m reliving the day whenever I look at them! You will not be sorry if you pick Leo for your big day!

rtfolio and immediately fell in love with the colors, framing, and editing style of his photos. We ended up doing an engagement shoot in December, and despite the cold NYC weather, Leo pulled off a beautiful shoot and we had a great time getting to know him. Fast forward to this spring when we decided to reschedule our July wedding to next year due to COVID-19, Leo was one of the first vendors we coordinated with because we knew we couldn't settle for any other photographer. We then decided to have a small ceremony this year (taking the required safety precautions), and Leo was of course on board to capture our special day. Needless to say, the photos were gorgeous, and we can't wait to work with Leo again next year!

us come up with a Plan b (and C, and D..) if COVID restrictions prevented us from our original idea. His customer service and desire to bring our dream shoot to life was felt throughout all the months leading up to our engagement session. We can’t thank him enough for his support and guidance, especially when he must have been juggling lots of changes with the wedding season. On the day of, Leo was even better. Thankfully, we were able to get into Lake Minnewaska and from there - it was a breeze. Leo, a kind and easy going man, let us have a voice in every aspect of the shoot while maintaining a clear artistic direction that is evident when reviewing our photos. We were laughing the entire time, and felt as if Leo was an old friend. He has a great eye for shots that have become some of our favorite . We could not love our photos any more. Leo is a true master of his craft. We had a BLAST with Leo, and would highly recommend him to anyone. He is one of the best.

I didn't miss a step with your all-around great service. I also appreciated your flexibility in our schedule and patience when deciding our location for photos. You were with us every step of the way and even when beyond that. We did both, our engagement and wedding pictures and it was amazing. We love our pictures!