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I’m Leah—the heart behind Thistle & Poppy Photography. I’m a Los Angeles-based wedding and elopement photographer with over a decade in the bridal industry, specializing in true-to-life imagery with a touch of glow. I blend editorial intuition with documentary soul to create photographs that feel like memories.

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hi, i'm Leah

My work is rooted in noticing the moments most people overlook: the last deep breath before you walk down the aisle, the way your partner reaches for your hand, the laughter during golden hour. After years designing wedding gowns, I bring an eye for styling, fabric, and quiet emotion—those subtle details that often slip by unnoticed but say everything about your love.
Photography became personal for me when my mother was diagnosed with Huntington’s. I understood, in a way I hadn’t before, how fleeting life is—and how powerful it is to have something beautiful to hold on to. That perspective is woven into how I shoot: gently, intentionally, always looking for connection over total perfection. Your story matters—and it deserves to be remembered with honesty, care, and a touch of magic.

Feet always ready to wander. From cliffside vows to wildflower fields—I'll go where your story takes me.

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Rolls of film in my fridge at all times. Because nothing captures soul quite like grain and light leaks.

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Mom who taught me the value of memory
Her story is why I document yours with so much heart.

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Tiny buttons, seams, and stitches. Styling taught me to see what most people miss. 

Dressing love stories before capturing them. I've spent a decade immersed in romance—now I capture it from behind the lens.


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