your wedding.
your party.
your people.
your legacy.
photography. for forever.
Meet Olivia Leigh
Named one of the top photographers in the world by BRIDES & Martha Stewart Weddings magazines
For over 18 years, Olivia Leigh has dedicated her professional life to honestly capturing the beauty, joy, and emotion of couples and their loved ones via their most meaningful and intimate of days -- their wedding day. Known for her calming energy and intuitive approach that blends documentary images and effortless portraits, Olivia is sought out for her ability to navigate complex luxury weddings while still keeping the focus on what matters most -- the people at your wedding.
"What amazing pictures. You capture the moments unlike anything we have ever seen. We are so glad you were there to help bring this back to life for us now and for years to come."
— father of a bride, 2023
WHAT OUR CLIENTS WANT
Natural, Joyful Images
Our clients seek lasting, truthful photography that transcends trends or "content" and forms the basis of their family's photographic legacy. While our clients value natural, timeless portraits done efficiently, their greater hope is that the photography captures their celebration as it unfolded naturally, as opposed to spending hours on overwrought portraits.
People-Centered
Approach
Our clients plan beautiful, detailed events, but always do this in service of creating a warm, hospitable experience for their guests. Simply put, our clients know what really matters on their wedding day -- family, friends, and all the people who have gathered to celebrate with them for one weekend only. Over the past 18 years, Olivia has carved out a unique niche -- having the experience and knowledge to navigate incredibly complex luxury wedding weekends while still being able to hold space for and capture the smallest of people-centered moments.
Unrivaled Expertise
This isn't our first rodeo.
Surprise parade outside the venue? Unforseen downpour right when we are supposed to do portraits? 400 person guest counts? Tricky family dynamics? We've seen it all and know how to handle it with grace and still get the photos you dream of while keeping everyone calm and stress-free.
Natural, Joyful Images
"We are blown away to say the least. Olivia, you did an amazing job of capturing the emotions of the evening. The pictures are perfect! You were perfect. I thank you profusely for your kindness and your humanity. We couldn’t be more delighted with what you produced."
— H&G, a 2024 couple
about olivia
Behind the Camera
When I'm not photographing weddings or families, I love travel, art, fashion, spending time with my friends, family and rescue pups, and being active in the community. I am on the gala organizing committee for a wonderful organization called Digs with Dignity, served as co-president of the associate board of a nonprofit on the south side for over three years, and was honored to work as the photography faculty mentor in a partnership between DePaul University and the Chicago Housing Authority during covid. My biggest passion outside of photography and travel is cycling, and I co-lead a women's cycling group in Chicago and am passionate about bringing more women into this sport I love dearly. My ultimate cycling goal is to bike around Lake Michigan (the Mishigami Challenge).
I spend most of the winter in Mexico City, travel to New York City roughly every six to eight weeks, and spend most of wedding season in Chicago and the North Shore. I am available for bookings worldwide and have photographed events everywhere from the British countryside to the mountains of Peru.
is this sounding like the right fit?
I know that finding a photographer that truly suits your vision, style wishes, and personality hopes can be like finding a needle in a haystack. If you've made it this far, chances are my work may be resonating with you. Click below to inquire so we can determine if we are a perfect match.