We cannot say enough wonderful things about Leslie! From the moment we first met, she was professional, personable, and genuinely excited about capturing our special day. Her calm and reassuring presence made us feel at ease in front of the camera — even those of us who normally feel a bit awkward!
On the day of the wedding, Leslie was punctual, organized, and blended seamlessly into the background while still managing to capture every special moment. From candid shots to posed portraits, her eye for detail and lighting was impeccable.
When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. The photos were stunning and full of emotion, joy, and artistry. She perfectly captured the essence of the day and told our story in the most beautiful way. Our family and friends keep raving about how amazing the pictures turned out!
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, reliable, and a true artist, we wholeheartedly recommend Leslie Joy. She exceeded our expectations in every way and gave us memories we’ll cherish forever.
Thank you for everything!
Leslie was wonderful to work with. She was extremely well versed in the Santa Barbara elopement experience and her energy and creativity the day of the wedding was great. We are so happy with the images and she delivered them much faster than we expected!
Leslie was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding photographer! She went above and beyond to capture every meaningful moment with such creativity and attention to detail. Every photo truly reflects the joy, love, and spirit of our day. Leslie made us feel comfortable and at ease, guiding us naturally while letting our personalities shine through. The final images are simply stunning, and we will treasure them forever. We’ve continued to stay in touch after the wedding and can’t wait to work with her again for any future photography needs. We cannot recommend Leslie enough—anyone would be so lucky to have her as their photographer. Thank you Leslie for making our memories last a lifetime!
Our experience with Leslie was incredible. My husband and I hardly ever take professional photos, so we were a bit nervous to take our wedding pictures. However, Leslie made us feel totally comfortable though out the whole day. Leslie also took into consideration every detail we wanted to be captured through photographs, since we weren’t going to have a videographer. We absolutely loved our photos and the way Leslie was able to capture everything we wanted and more. We can definitely look back at our photos and relive our wedding day all over again. Couldn’t have chosen a better photographer for our special day. Leslie is the wedding photographer you need. 🤍
Leslie is the best! She radiates sweetness and so beautifully captured our big day. She genuinely listens in each meeting, and is so easy to talk to. The relationship that she creates is one that makes the wedding so enjoyable— and you get the vision you want because she remembers what you wanted! We wanted photos that were light, airy, and timeless— her touch is exactly that. I can’t stop posting the photos and choosing which ones to post has been hard because I love them all!! You will not regret choosing Leslie for your big day- you can feel the love and energy through the photos. She also offers incredible print options and we got our favorite photo in a stunning acrylic!! Overall, pictures are one of the biggest parts of a wedding and she delivered on every front. She created a schedule that was perfect for the flow of the wedding, she could get people where they needed to be, she captured moments that I missed during the day (and I love to look back on now), and of course all the important moments!
Trust Leslie with your most special moments!
There’s an important distinction between someone who takes photos and a photographer. Anyone can take a photo, while a photographer captures what’s intangible: the feelings of the moment, the love, and the joy.
Leslie is a photographer. She is a master of her craft, and what’s truly unique about Leslie is her strong appreciation and eye for details, her thoughtfulness and intuition, and her mission to create a timeless legacy of our love.
We hired Leslie for our engagement and wedding photos, and the photos speak for themselves—they are absolutely breathtaking. We wanted to be able to look at our photos and feel what we felt in that moment. Leslie gifted us by achieving exactly that and perfectly capturing the magic of the most special day of our lives.
We will never stop singing her praises!