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Sometimes, the most beautiful moments in life are those that tell a story.
A story of emotion, a story of celebration, and a story of love.
A wedding day is the candid glimpse of a beautiful bride-to-be, sitting upstairs in the calm morning light looking to the hours ahead. It’s the unspoken emotions of a proud, beaming father as he takes those symbolic steps with his daughter down the carpeted aisle. It’s the laughter and stories coming from the room down the hall from the smiling groom and his most loyal friends. It’s the ring that slowly slides on her finger.
Wedding photography may be as simple as pointing a camera and clicking a shutter. Yet, it is as complex as the beauty and love it encompasses. The story that unfolds, the journey it travels, the moments it captures: candid, natural, and beautiful.
I would love the opportunity to capture your story.
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ABOUT ME:
I see the world as a beautiful and magical place. I love the summertime, picnics with friends, rowboats, gazing up at plump white clouds, ice skating, french fries, the sunlight that streams through windows in the morning and the blue light that cloaks the city right before sunset. I'm happily married, born and raised in Hawaii, and currently live in Los Angeles, California. I try to shoot each wedding with a natural, photojournalistic approach, and be there from beginning to end, to capture your full day's story.
If you are interested, please email me for packages offered and the full price-sheet.















































Shokoofeh - So so beautiful.
gina - wow leila …. wide open space, harsh light … amazing!!!
you’ve totally inspired me with this set and the love you captured between the two of them is so sweet and honest.
xoxo
iFloyd - So beautiful! Love it!
leilapeterson - aw, thank you gina! i’m just seeing this now and it made my whole week : )) you’re the sweetest!
leilapeterson - thank you!
Tiffany - Wow, these are so beautiful. Where was the first set taken?
Rose - Stunning photos of the incredibly happy couple! Engagement photos are such a good idea, I’m sad I didn’t think of something like this when I was engaged once upon a time not so long ago! Great time for a couple, at least my own personal experience! You did some great work here, great use of light and everything! Santa Barbara is honestly one of my favorite places to be in California, so going there is never a stretch! Great place to stay is the South Coast Inn (www.goleta-hotel.com). Close to a great bike path that will take you right into downtown, lovely on a sunny day! Incredibly nice place to stay as well, I was pleasantly surprised by it all.
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john hook - Nice stuff Leila. I really like the reception stuff.
Lot of film on this one?
leilapeterson - thanks, john
! no film on this one, it’s all digital. hope all’s well.
iFloyd - You really need to blog more because your work is so inspiring!
leilapeterson - that’s such a nice thing to say, thanks so much, floyd!!































































Jade + Jonathan’s beautiful Smog Shoppe Wedding.
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Nicole - These are seriously so beautiful, as always!!
Jeannette - Absolutely stunning, magnificent shots Leila! I was anxiously waiting to see another wedding blog
iFloyd - absolutely stunning!
Jasmine - Of COURSE it was at the smog shoppe. God, I’d love to shoot there.
This is a great set! Full of yay. For sure.
argone - Such a nice couple … I love your pictures, in b&w or in colour. Great work.
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Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding.
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Nicole - I am sooooo in love with these!! I’m in love with the shadows, the colors, the composition, everything! So lovely : )
Kimberly Geneviève - These are beautiful! There’s something so intimate about the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Every time we’re in SB for a visit, we always make sure to stop in, walk around, and photograph. It’s beautiful and you really did a great job capturing this lovely wedding. Kim, xo
Anne - What a stunning bride!
I love those tones. The white balance is fantastic. Such bright whites and vibrant greens!
Orchid - The location is gorgeous! And the bride looks beautiful! These are wonderful photos!

Sonia + Kraig’s beautiful wedding is being featured on Wedding Chicks. Click here to see the feature and here for the full gallery.
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iFloyd - Glad to see your work published! Keep up the awesome work!
leilapeterson - thanks, floyd!
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