Destination Wedding Photographer | Hawai‘i, New York & Beyond

Bride and groom walking together in a candid black-and-white destination wedding portrait.

Bride and groom sharing an emotional moment during their romantic wedding ceremony.

Bride greeting wedding guests during an elegant outdoor destination wedding celebration.

Bride posing among lush floral installations at an elegant garden destination wedding.

Guests seated at a long oceanfront reception table during a luxury destination wedding.

Bridesmaids in colorful dresses holding tropical floral bouquets at a destination wedding.

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This is the day every small beginning has led to, the first kiss, the first "I love you," the ordinary moments that became your life together.

You want photographs that hold more than how it looked. You want to remember the people beside you, the traditions that shaped you, and the feeling of your two worlds becoming one.

My destination wedding photography experience is designed to protect your presence, while capturing the genuine, lived-in moments and timeless wedding portraits that bring you back to how the day felt.

Candid Wedding Photography That’s Thoughtfully Guided, Beautifully Documented, And True To You

WHEN TWO WORLDS BECOME ONE

Colombia, Europe, the Caribbean, travel quoted directly in your proposal.

Santa Barbara, Malibu, Palm Springs, the Gold Coast, Miami, wherever your celebration takes us.

Estate lawns, Hamptons venues, rooftop receptions.

Cliffside ceremonies, botanical gardens, beachfront receptions.

International & Worldwide

California • Chicago • Florida

Long Island • New York • Brooklyn

Oahu • Maui • Kauai • Kona

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Whether it’s an intimate Hawaiʻi elopement or multi-day wedding in New York, my destination wedding photography packages are shaped around the place, pace, and people at the heart of your celebration.

From tea ceremonies and Pithi ceremonies to rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches, each gathering is photographed with the same care as the wedding day itself.

Destination Wedding Photographer For Couples Who Know The Place Sets The Scene, But Their Loved Ones Give It Meaning

FROM THE SHORES OF O’AHU TO THE LONG ISLAND ESTATE LAWNS

EXPLORE THE MEDIUMS

All photography packages include digital and film. Super8 and drone can be added on at an additional price.

05. Drone

04. Super 8

03. Medium Format

02. 35mm Film

01. Digital

Five Ways to Remember it

ONE EXCEPTIONAL WEDDING DAY

Black and white destination wedding photographer featuring bride and groom in field.

I work across five visual photography mediums because each one holds a different part of the memory. The clarity, texture, movement, intimacy, and sense of place that make the day feel whole.

ABOUT LESLIE

Hi! I’m Leslie, a Colombian-born, New York-raised destination wedding photographer capturing celebrations across cultures, time zones, and every kind of weather.

My goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident around the camera. I’ll guide you when you need it, step back when the moment unfolds naturally, and make sure you never have to wonder what to do with your hands.

We’ll have fun, laugh often, and probably share a few tears (happy ones, of course!) and somewhere along the way, you’ll forget that the camera is even there altogether.

I’m A Boy Mom Of Three, Married To My Middle-School Sweetheart, And Firmly Believe Every Good Trip Starts With Where We’re Eating

I’M NOT JUST A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER…

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For couples planning something more intimate. My destination elopement photography experience leaves room for privacy, presence, and a ceremony that feels entirely your own.

Starting at $6,000

2 HOURS OF COVERAGE · TRAVEL WITHIN THE USINCLUDED

Destination Elopement Photography

For celebrations that bring everyone you love together. I preserve the portraits, traditions, and natural moments of the day (or the full weekend) so you can stay present with your people.

Starting at $9,000

8 HOURS OF COVERAGE · TRAVEL WITHIN THE USINCLUDED

Destination Wedding Photography

Bride and groom seated together at sunset during a romantic outdoor wedding reception.

Newlyweds dancing beneath woven pendant lights at a tropical outdoor wedding reception.

However your vows unfold, your photography experience should protect the time, space, and presence to experience them fully.

Destination Wedding Photography Services

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

- Chelesa + Shane

"Looking back at our pictures not only made my husband and I cry, but also made our parents cry. She even speaks Spanish, which was very helpful for us"

- Baylee+ Brooke

"She guided us in a way that felt natural and made us feel completely comfortable, even though it was our first time in front of the camera"

What couples are saying…

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

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WHEN THE WEDDING ARRIVES, YOU WON’T NEED TO MANAGE ME OR THINK ABOUT WHAT COMES NEXT. I’LL ALREADY KNOW THE PLAN, YOUR PEOPLE, AND YOUR PRIORITIES SO YOU CAN STAY PRESENT AND ENJOY THE CELEBRATION.

Enjoy Your Wedding!

THROUGHOUT THE PLANNING PROCESS, I’LL CHECK IN ON YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PRIORITIES, LOGISTICS, AND HOW YOU WANT THE DAY TO FEEL. I’LL ALSO COORDINATE WITH YOUR PLANNER SO EVERYTHING COMES TOGETHER THOUGHTFULLY.

We’ll Stay Connected

TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT THE TWO OF YOU AND WHAT YOU’RE PLANNING. I’LL BE IN TOUCH WITH MORE INFORMATION, AND WE’LL SCHEDULE A CALL TO CHAT ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY AND GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER.

Send An Inquiry

Bride and groom sharing their first dance at an outdoor destination wedding reception.

We’ll talk through your photography priorities, I’ll guide you through your family portrait list, and I’ll coordinate with your planner to shape a photography plan that works naturally with the day. By the time your wedding arrives, everything will feel easy and thoughtfully considered.

A Calm, Thoughtful Experience From First Message To Final Gallery

Elegant wedding reception table with pink florals and mountain views at a destination wedding venue.

CHEK YOUR DATE

I take on a limited number of weddings each year which means every single one of them gets my full attention. Reach out today and let's see if your date is available!

WHEREVER YOUR LOVE TAKES YOU…