leigh miller photography

I love Leigh! I knew before we even set a date that Leigh HAD to be our wedding photographer, and was so happy when we finally did set a date and she was available! Our wedding took place out of state and Leigh made the travel planning process so easy. She's extremely professional and seriously talented. We LOVE our images! She captured amazing moments and for that we will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Leigh!

Leigh was so responsive, even though she was across the country! We had a great time during our engagement session: she made us feel comfortable, connected and beautiful. During our wedding, she and her assistant, Katrina, were so flexible: corralling a runaway horse, jumping in the back of our truck for some fun shots and grabbing every shot we asked for and I\'m sure a million more!I\'ll update after I receive all the photos, but hiring Leigh was one of the best decisions we made!\r\n\r\nETA: 8 months later, i can say without a doubt that hiring Leigh was the best decision we made for our wedding. I love love love our photos and just looking at them brings back all the joy we felt that day!

Leigh Miller takes the most beautiful wedding photos I have ever seen. She came highly recommended to me by Erin Cole (Erin Cole Couture Bridal, in Costa Mesa) when I was buying my wedding gown. I forwarded the site to my fiancé and he absolutely fell in love with her photography. We had seen our fair share of bad wedding photography in our search. From the first email I ever sent her, she was responsive, kind, and enthusiastic about my wedding. We went back and forth for several months, working out details, planning shot lists, and she was always happy to help. When my wedding day finally arrived and Leigh showed up to begin work, I felt as if I had already met her even though we had only ever corresponded through email. Her presence was so calming and reassuring. It was the first time that day I had felt that I could totally relax and let someone else take control! She had no problems offering suggestions and coming up with ideas on the spot. Her level of professionalism made her able to direct not only my Groom and me, but our entire wedding party and even our families. (On a wedding day, as you can imagine, that’s a lot like herding cats!)Leigh got every shot we asked for, captured every sentiment we hoped for, and many, many moments we did not even see. Going through her photo gallery was much like attending our wedding all over again, but this time as guests! I would recommend hiring her to anyone planning a wedding. You won’t find another photographer with an eye like hers who can not only produce a breath taking photo, but can illustrate the purest emotion of two people in love on the biggest day of their lives.

After I submitted my original review, Leigh Miller disputed it to have it removed from Wedding Wire claiming it was fraudulent. She then must have pleaded with clients to write positive reviews because where there were 2 reviews over the course of 3 years, suddenly there were another 11 within the course of a couple weeks.Leigh Miller's work on her blog is awesome, but the work she did for our wedding wasn't of the same quality. Moments were missed, weird moments were made into highlights. Looking at the EXIF data on the photos she gave us, we could tell she spent less than 3 hours on editing ALL the photos she took at our wedding, which is shocking to us since our understanding of the industry is what you're paying for is the post processing and professional attention to detail -- and of course an eye for the event. My original review below.We wanted Leigh's talent for our wedding, but what we received felt phoned-in.- - - - - - Despite her high prices and beautiful portfolio, the work she did for us was not at all like her other photos or the photos on her blog.She was rude to the groom and countless guests (we know because several guests have complained to us about her treatment of them), ignored our request to take portraits before our (brief) wedding so we have maybe FIVE portraits as bride and groom, and at one point when we asked to have our photo taken with a sculpture, a request we had submitted prior to the wedding date, she said "I don't have my camera with me right now". What are we paying you about $1000/hr for then??We hoped for the best with our experience with her, and even after the awkward experience of shooting with her thought that perhaps we just caught her on a bad day, but the photos were really not up to par with the work we've seen her do for other people, and her attitude toward us was just as off. We received our wedding photos with practically no communication, it felt dismissive. We even saw her on our wedding video telling a family friend who was helping to get groups together for pictures that "she doesn't have time to stand around all day taking family pictures"

Of all of the work that goes into a wedding, pictures are the only thing that you will be able to look at year after year! Leigh has such a beautiful eye, and an amazing talent, I will cherish our pics forever, with immense gratitude!

We are so grateful that Leigh Miller was there to photograph our wedding day. Our photos turned out totally AMAZING (friends and family can't stop commenting how beautiful the photos are) and she was able to capture all the special moments of that day. Her natural, photojournalistic approach yielded truly memorable images. Beyond her great work, Leigh was very easy to work with and totally calm throughout the day. Highly recommended!

Very professional and creative, original work. Leigh has a great eye for detail and telling a story visually -- the photographs we got literally transport you back to that day. Of the many things we worried about on wedding day this was not one of them -- she was perfect.

Leigh's photographs from our engagement shoot and the wedding far exceeded all of our expectations! We could not have asked for more! She has an amazing ability to capture the greatest moments in a beautiful and elegant style. And her photo albums are beyond gorgeous. Perfect photographer for the perfect day!

I am very uncomfortable in front of the camera, and was amazed by Leigh's ability to put me at ease. Her photos were beautiful and full of personality; she was very flexible and accommodating.

I had been a long time admirer of Leigh and her talent before I was even dating anyone...needless to say I had her picked out before I even met Mr. Right. Leigh is very professional and does a wonderful (understatement) job without you even realizing that she's there. She manages to capture amazing moments in her pictures that are so fleeting. I love looking back at my pictures and everyone that sees them keeps telling me how beautiful they came out...true testament to her work.

Leigh was fantastic. She and her assistant were two of the people, besides the minister who married us, that made us relaxed during the heightened stress of the start of the wedding. Once Leigh was there, she was happy to blend into the background and just capture what was happening. And that made us feel like everything was going to be o.k. Leigh was able to convey the beauty of the day. The photos were absolutely amazing and we've had so many people tell us that they were the most beautiful wedding photos they had ever seen.

I just booked Leigh in a mad dash. There was another bride for the same day and I had been thinking about booking her for awhile. I basically had to make a decision in a matter of hours. I don't regret it. She is very thorough and replies to emails promptly. I'm sure her pictures will be gorgeous (as they always are) and I'll post them later on. Her blog is also fun to read.

She was a very take-charge kind of a photographer who got everyone into formation for the group shots. Her photographs are artistic and breath-taking. Her second photographer was so nice and I felt like they worked well together.

I had a wonderful experience with Leigh and would highly recommend her. We are so happy with our pictures.

Leigh is a great photographer to work with and her works are awesome...ther are no words to discribe. She is extremly dedicated in her work. All you brides...Must check out her work.

Leigh has amazing talent! We loved our photographs from the engagement session to wedding day and the day after session (which was amazing!). Her photos are breathlessly beautiful and she perfectly captures the emotions of the day. We will treasure our photos always. Addtionally, she is very responsive, professional and just fun to be around. She makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera.

My Husband and I hired Leigh for our engagement pictures and our May 2008 wedding in Mexico. We had both researched serveral photographers and were extrememly pleased with what we saw on Leigh's website portfolio. I sent her an inquiry for pricing, as well as in typical bridezilla fashion, a list of never-ending questions. From day one Leigh was incredibly professional; she always responded in a timely fashion. As a previous bride mentioned, Leigh flew out for our wedding a few days prior to avoid any unforeseen problems that traveling can often provide. She blended well with our family and friends and got to know all of our group during the few days leading up to the wedding.Every time we worked with Leigh we felt comfortable. She gave great direction, but still kept things natural. We first met Leigh during our engagement session the year before our wedding and I was instantly put at ease by her friendliness... and yes, her cheesy jokes too!!Thanks to Leigh, our wedding pictures were the one thing I knew I didn't have to stress about. She's fantastic. She will find the most unique places to take photos, yet she can capture the most simple, candid moment. Every single time I show our wedding or engagement pictures to someone they are always in awe - no exaggeration! I would re-hire Leigh any day, no question about it.

I cannot believe it has taken me this long to write a review, however better late than never. Leigh Miller is the best photographer! Sadly, I was unable to use her for my wedding, but she did photograph my engagement. Yes, that's right, my REAL engagement. I'm a photographer myself, so wonderful pictures are very important to me. My husband knew how much I loved Leigh's work so he got in contact with her. She happened to be in New York City during a weekend in August. So my husband worked out a deal with her to meet us (we were on vacation in NYC) in Central Park at 2pm. Leigh had everything all worked out, the plan in place, was SUPER responsive and amazing. Our photos captured absolutely everything that I could have imagined, including the extremely shocked look on my face when my husband proposed, and the shocked look on my face when I looked up and saw the amazing Leigh! Very soon after our portraits were taken we received proofs and everyone loves them. I have the pictures all over my house and they were worth every single penny. I would HIGHLY recommend Leigh as a photographer for your special day.

Leigh was the photographer for my destination wedding in Mexico. A fellow bride gave me her name when I was researching photographers, and I can't thank her enough! I met Leigh once before the wedding when she happened to be visiting a freind in Chicago (where I lived at the time). Since she was in town, she offered to do an engagement shoot for us at no extra charge, which is way above and beyond. Leigh flew down to Mexico early for the wedding (so as to avoid any last minute fiascos), and also spent the entire wedding day with me and "the girls" so that she could capture the entire day. I wasn't feeling well at all that day, so I was very worried about how my pictures would come out. Somehow she made me look like I was the happiest, healthiest bride ever!I'd hire Leigh to photograph any of the major moments in my life in a heartbeat. I'm only sad that she lives so far away from me, otherwise I'd be asking her to do maternity photos, and photos of my daughter. I still hope to somehow get her to photograph my daughter someday!Not only was/is Leigh professional and talented (more so than I think she realizes!), but she's also very freindly, outgoing, and fun to be around. My guests loved her! I'd recomend her to any bride w/o hesitation.

I can't say enough good things about Leigh! She did my boudoir photographs and was absolutely amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and it was one of the most fun things I've never done. I'm also not a size 2 or 4, but Leigh did a fabulous job of taking flattering poses - when I saw the pictures I almost couldn't believe they were me! I wish I'd hired her to do my wedding. If you're considering Leigh for your wedding, don't hesitate - she's one of the sweetest people I've ever met and I can promise your pictures will be incredible!

Leigh was great throughout the planning process. She was always very quick to return emails and very open and flexible. She was great during the day of the wedding and our pictures turned out beautifully. We scheduled a trash the dress shoot with her for after the wedding and absolutely loved those pictures as well!

Leigh is AMAZING. All of my photos were great and she was always lovely to work with!

There is a reason Leigh has such a high level of respect among her peers and clients; it's because she is the real thing. Leigh is so consistent in her ability to make great, timeless photographs, and comes out of every wedding with some unique! As professional photographers ourselves, she serves as a great inspiration to us, and what's more she has a marvelous personality ;) If you get to work with Leigh, you are blessed! ~andrew+katrina~

Leigh Miller is one of the most consistent and talented wedding photographers that I have ever met. The dedication to her brides is second to none. It is rare to meet someone that is ultra talented and also super nice; Leigh is one of those few people. I would happily, and without any reservations, recommend her to any bride with a sophisticated taste that is looking for a world class photographer.

Leigh is the utmost professional. She always over-delivers and treats her clients like gold. Leigh has a great reputation in the industry and I would recommend her to anyone.