Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Southern California
We are Leniel and Ayah, a husband-and-wife photojournalistic wedding photography team based in Southern California. With a passion for storytelling, we specialize in capturing authentic moments that reflect the genuine emotions and connections of your special day. Our approach prioritizes natural storytelling, ensuring every detail of your wedding is preserved with care and artistry. Having photographed countless weddings, we understand the importance of creating timeless images that celebrate love in its most unscripted form. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our seven consecutive Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards, recognizing our dedication to client satisfaction.We pride ourselves on making couples feel comfortable and supported throughout the process, combining professionalism with a personal touch. Our goal is to provide an experience that transcends traditional photography, creating heirloom-quality images that honor your unique love story. Through our lens, we aim to document not just events, but the emotional essence of your relationship, ensuring these memories endure for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Elopement Photography
Maternity Photography
Quinceaeras
Photojournalistic Style
First Look Sessions
Bilingual Services
Travel Photography
Wedding Blogs
Highlights and features
- Award-winning photojournalistic approach capturing genuine emotions
- Seven-time Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award recipient
- Bilingual services available for Spanish-speaking clients
- Personalized attention to document your unique love story
- Proven expertise in capturing candid moments across diverse settings
What people say
Authentic emotion capture
Professional yet personable
Quick turnaround time
Bilingual communication skills
Candid moment expertise
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography service documents your entire celebration through a photojournalistic lens. We specialize in capturing authentic moments - from intimate glances to joyous celebrations - while maintaining artistic composition. With dual photographers working seamlessly, we ensure no detail goes unnoticed, providing full-day coverage that preserves your wedding narrative in its most natural form. Clients receive high-resolution images with minimal editing to maintain the day's genuine atmosphere.
Engagement Sessions
We create romantic pre-wedding narratives through customized engagement sessions. Our approach focuses on showcasing couples' unique personalities through location-based storytelling. Sessions include professional guidance for posing and location selection, with options for multiple outfit changes and themed concepts. These images serve as perfect save-the-date materials while providing valuable practice for couples before their wedding day.
Elopement Photography
Specialized documentation for smaller ceremonies maintains the same emotional depth as traditional weddings. We adapt our approach to capture the essence of private celebrations, whether in urban settings or scenic locations. Our elopement packages include flexible timing options and personalized planning to ensure every meaningful moment receives proper attention, creating a complete visual story of your commitment.
Maternity Photography
We specialize in creating timeless maternity portraits that celebrate new life with elegance and emotion. Sessions focus on natural lighting and organic compositions that highlight the beauty of pregnancy. Our approach emphasizes comfort and safety, offering guidance for flattering poses while maintaining the authentic connection between expecting parents. These images become cherished family heirlooms documenting this special transition.
Quinceaeras
Our team documents Quinceaeras with cultural sensitivity and artistic vision, capturing both traditional elements and personal family moments. We focus on storytelling through vibrant action shots and formal portraits, ensuring all key rituals receive proper attention. Our bilingual capabilities enhance communication with extended family members, while our experience with large groups ensures organized, efficient coverage of complex events.
People
Leniel Velazquez
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photojournalist with expertise in capturing authentic wedding moments. Specializes in natural light photography and emotional storytelling. Holds seven Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards as part of the team. Bilingual in English and Spanish for enhanced client communication.
Ayah Velazquez
Associate Photographer
Creative partner bringing warmth and organizational skills to every session. Complements Leniel's photojournalistic style with artistic composition expertise. Seven-time Wedding Wire award recipient. Excels in coordinating large group shots and managing timeline logistics for seamless coverage.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
We specialize in photojournalistic wedding photography, focusing on authentic moments and natural storytelling while incorporating artistic composition elements.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we're based in Southern California but available for travel to capture destination weddings and events nationwide.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for weekend dates, though we maintain some flexibility for mid-week availability.
What makes your team unique?
As a husband-and-wife team, we combine dual perspectives with seamless coordination, offering both technical expertise and warm personal connection.
How long until we receive our photos?
Wedding galleries typically deliver within 4-6 weeks, with engagement sessions completed in 2-3 weeks and urgent requests accommodated when possible.
Do you offer different package options?
Yes, we provide customizable packages ranging from elopement coverage to full-day wedding documentation with add-on options for albums and prints.
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Reviews (6)
Alexandra H.
Nov 30, 2021
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We couldn't have asked for a better experience from Leniel V. Photography. They captured everything that we could have wanted them to on our wedding day. The direction they gave during picture taking was awesome and they made it a really fun overall process. The final product pictures came out so perfect and we really couldn't have dreamt of anything better. Lenny and his wife are true professionals and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Deanna B.
Sep 14, 2021
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Words cannot describe how incredible Lenial & Ayah are! This duo were amazing from the start of booking to the day of our wedding. Their communication was phenomenal in hearing our wants and needs in what we were wanting for our big day. Lenial is an artist and his work is beautiful. He did incredible for both our engagement and wedding photos. Ayah helped so much in helping see the littlest of details! The day of the wedding, we appreciated how patient they were and amazing they were in working with not only us but our friends and family. We adore them and the work they do. There is no doubt
Maritza A.
May 06, 2021
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Let me start off by saying Lenny and Aya are absolutely amazing people! Super down to earth and really do their job perfectly! They made me and my now husband feel so comfortable during our wedding and really made sure to capture all the special moments we wanted. And helped us rememberer to take pictures with family since weddings are so hectic. They got super creative! We are really excited to see the finished product. We highly recommend them!! Truly they went above and beyond for us.
Aubrey M.
Feb 26, 2020
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Honestly, the best decision we made for our wedding! Lenny and Ayah were absolutely amazing. They definitely knew what they were doing the entire day, from getting certain shots before the ceremony even started to asking for family members to come take pictures and of course just being awesome. Ayah was so helpful with my dress and veil and getting everything in place while we were taking pictures.
All I can say is book them and you will not be disappointed! We booked them a year in advance and I suggest you do the same just because their pictures are breathtaking. Also, as hot as it was the day
All I can say is book them and you will not be disappointed! We booked them a year in advance and I suggest you do the same just because their pictures are breathtaking. Also, as hot as it was the day
Miss B.
Jan 27, 2020
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Wow where do I even begin?! Lenny and Ayah will forever be a big part of our big day, not just because they are AMAZING photographers but also because they made me feel like I had friends by my side. From the day I met them I knew that Lenny and Ayah would be the couple that photographed all of the important moments in our life. Lenny and Ayah took our engagement pictures as well as our wedding photos and through all of it they made sure that everything was exactly in its place whether it was my hair or my dress and the results turned out beautifully. The things that I really appreciated about
Viviana P.
Jan 23, 2020
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My husband and I got married on 11/30/19. I had researched a TON of photographers to the point where I was going to give up because they were either out of budget or they weren't my style. A coworker of mine recommended Leniel and Ayah. I looked at their IG and their website and immediately thought "I can't afford these pics, they're too good". But on the insistence of my coworker I reached out for a quote....and to my surprise in budget (WEDDING WIN). we booked the classic collection (which i didn't know included an engagement session and Leniel caught that i booked
