Values
Values
At the heart of my work is a deep respect for people and the stories they carry with them. Every couple I photograph is welcomed openly and wholeheartedly, regardless of background, culture, or identity. Creating an atmosphere of trust and ease matters to me, because the most meaningful photographs are made when people feel completely comfortable being themselves.
Photography, for me, is both instinct and craft. I’m drawn to honest moments, quiet gestures, and the small interactions that often go unnoticed. My aim is always to photograph a wedding in a way that feels natural, thoughtful, and artful, creating images that reflect the spirit of the day rather than simply documenting it.
Collaboration is an important part of that process. I love working closely with my couples, learning what matters most to them and shaping the visual direction together. Whether that means refining ideas, building a vision board, or simply talking through the flow of the day, the goal is always the same: photographs that feel personal and genuinely yours.
Travel has also shaped the way I see the world. From volunteering in India as a teenager to living in Australia and working across Europe and beyond, these experiences deepened my appreciation for different cultures, communities, and ways of celebrating. That perspective continues to influence the way I approach destination weddings today, bringing curiosity, openness, and a genuine love for documenting people wherever their stories unfold.
EVERY month we donate TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES.
I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE FOR GOOD.
Child marriage is a global issue. It is fuelled by gender inequality, poverty, social norms and insecurity, and has devastating consequences all over the world.
Child marriage or marriage without the free and full consent of both spouses is a human rights violation. Progressive legal frameworks are one element of the comprehensive response needed to successfully address child marriage, as reflected within the Girls Not Brides Theory of Change.
Leah Marie Photography takes its ethics very seriously, and we are proud to partner with this charity and you can learn more about what they do here.
More than 650 million women alive today already suffer the direct consequences of child marriage.
Globally, the rates of child marriage are slowly declining but progress isn't happening fast enough.
If pre-pandemic trends continue, 150 million more girls will be married by 2030. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this may increase by a further 13 million girls.
Child marriage violates girls’ rights to health, education and opportunity.
Child marriage is any formal marriage or informal union where one or both parties are under 18 years of age. It is rooted in gender inequality.
with every wedding
we offset our carbon footprint
Together with my husband, we care deeply for our planet. Again, this goes beyond photographer ethics, this is about protecting our beautiful planet. We know that my work creates a lot of opportunity for us to travel and so we vow every month to plant 26 trees to offset our carbon footprint.
Find out more about this here.
we plant 26 trees every month with ecologi.
