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Hey there! Welcome to my blog where I document real life stories of the wonderful couples I've gotten the chance to capture photos for. So what are you waiting for? Dive in, explore, and connect with me!

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Backyard Los Angeles Micro-Wedding

Jackie contacted me about a month ago to photograph their backyard Los Angeles Micro-Wedding. The day came by so fast and the excitement of the day was palpable. I loved seeing all the details Jackie and David choose to represent their day. In addition, the love and warmth from all their family and friends could […]

Intimate Weddings & Elopements

SoCal Meets the Warm Midwest Woods in this Rust + Macrame Wedding Inspiration

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SoCal Meets the Warm Midwest Woods in this Rust + Macrame Wedding Inspiration

This was my first styled shoot that I have ever officially put on and it was an INCREDIBLE experience. On top of that, our styled shoot is now featured in Green Wedding Shoes, one of the top wedding industry blogs. I have LOVED every single second of creating this vision come to life with these […]

Intimate Weddings & Elopements

Midwest Wisconsin Micro-Wedding Elopement

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Midwest Wisconsin Micro-Wedding Elopement

This couple right here. There are not enough words to describe how amazing my clients are this year. Zoe and Austin have been so positive and go with the flow during these challenging times and I could not have been more blessed with a gracious and loving couple. Being able to witness these two profess […]

Intimate Weddings & Elopements

If when you close your eyes and imagine “California,” you think of palm tree lined beaches, surfers, and year round sunshine, you’ve got a pretty accurate picture of San Diego! The laid back, small-town-vibes-meet-big-city-convenience atmosphere, and idyllic weather make San Diego an incredible elopement location. For any couple considering tying the knot in a way […]

Eloping at Taft Point A sunset at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park is set to always be a wonderful backdrop to your elopement. This was the case for Emma and Sam as we adventured along the trail to get to Taft Point which afforded us the sweeping views of Yosemite Valley. They both got […]

SoCal San Diego Sunny Beach Engagement Session

All the adorable vibes for this sweet couple right here! Colby is a friend that I got the honor of meeting back in college days and we’ve kept in touch ever since. I was so beyond honored and happy to be asked to be their wedding photographer for their upcoming wedding. We were originally going […]

The name's Leah.

Hey there!

I am the photographer and author behind the Leah Rivera Photography blog. I love to capture the moments that aren’t planned and the deep love you feel for one another. I love couples who couldn’t care less if their feet get a little dirty or if their hair is messed up! I actively pursue ways to bring joy to every couple I work with. If you’re looking to book a photographer that is just as goofy, fun-loving and all about excellent customer service, then let’s chat today and plan our next adventure together!