We believe in creating images that remind you of the best moments in life.

 that's us!

Celebrate the beauty of commitment and love.

 that's us!

Jessica Leigh Photography’s own wedding portrait of Jessica and Levi, capturing a genuine moment of love and joy on their special day.

We want to

what we do

the heart behind

Bio portrait of Jessica and Levi Leigh at WRAL Azalea Gardens, showcasing the warm and authentic couple behind Jessica Leigh Photography.

We love shooting weddings together because we love working together and taking beautiful pictures, but mostly because we LOVE serving couples in such an intimate way.
 
Weddings are so much more than big parties or elaborate photoshoots. They are sacred events where families and communities come together to celebrate the beauty of commitment and love. Our passion is to capture this beauty while also removing unnecessary stress and ensuring the day is as joyful as it should be.
 
We really enjoy getting to know each of our clients and believe in forming real connections. Because of this, we limit the number of weddings we take on each year to ensure we can give each couple our full attention. It’s so special to walk with couples through this sacred day!

Our faith is foundational to who we are and how we work. Our passion to serve and love others is fueled by Christ's sacrifice for us at the cross. 


I'm Jessica...

Wife, Photographer, and your main point of contact

During the week, you'll usually find me on the phone with clients or responding to emails to ensure everything is set for each wedding day.
  
I find a lot of joy in long hikes, making things with my hands (my current obsession is sourdough), and developing systems for our business. I have a deep love of storytelling and long books and I think in part this is why I love photography. The idea of helping tell your story for years to come is SO exciting!

Portrait of Jessica Leigh, founder of Jessica Leigh Photography, capturing her warm and authentic spirit behind the camera.

Husband, Photographer, and photoshoot entertainment

A romantic portrait of Jessica and Levi Mason, capturing their genuine love and partnership behind Jessica Leigh Photography.
Portrait of Levi Mason, the talented photographer behind Jessica Leigh Photography, capturing the heart and soul behind the lens.

During the week, Levi works as a software engineer and spends much of his time buried in code. During the summer months, he teaches a weekly swing dance class, which has been such a fun community-building event.
  
Levi is always exploring new ideas and approaches to photography, as well as exploring the "why" behind everything we do. He has a great personality (though I'm certainly biased) that lightens the mood during sessions as he strives to make our couples feel at ease.

and this is Levi...

We love traveling together and finding new spots to fall in love with! Hiking is our favorite travel activity and we are always down to try new and exciting foods. 

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us

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We love traveling together and finding new spots to fall in love with! Hiking is our favorite travel activity and we are always down to try new and exciting foods. 

new locations

exploring

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us...

Jessica Leigh and Levi Mason traveling through heavy snowfall on their way to Mount Hood, capturing the excitement and beauty of their winter adventure.

We always bring at least one camera on hikes because mushrooms are adorable and must be photographed to remember their cuteness.

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us

adorable right ?

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We always bring at least one camera on hikes because mushrooms are adorable and must be photographed to remember their cuteness.

mushrooms

hunting for

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us...

A detailed fine art close-up photograph of a cute mushroom, showcasing the delicate beauty of nature through the lens of Jessica Leigh Photography.

Most Sundays, you can find us up in the sound booth at church. There are actually a lot of similarities between digital photography and audio engineering! 

Most Sundays, you can find us up in the sound booth at church. There are actually a lot of similarities between digital photography and audio engineering! 

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us...

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the sound booth

working in

Jessica Leigh and Levi Mason running sound at their church in Durham, North Carolina, capturing their joy in serving their faith community

Levi is quite the barista and has taken up making us lattes! Created with homemade vanilla syrup and sometimes added spices, these are the highlight of my work week. They are the most cozy thing to drink while editing.

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us

so much better than starbucks...

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Levi is quite the barista and has taken up making us lattes! Created with homemade vanilla syrup and sometimes added spices, these are the highlight of my work week. They are the most cozy thing to drink while editing.

homemade lattes

enjoying

When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us...

Photos of homemade lattes lovingly crafted by Levi Mason, sharing a warm moment behind the scenes of Jessica Leigh Photography.
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2021 /
  • We officially started our business and went full-time, photographing weddings and couples
  • Jessica finishes her BFA in photography

  • We photograph our first wedding together
  • We start dating and are married within a year
     
  • We fall in love with our wedding photos and feel called to pursue photography
  • Jessica accidentally signs up for a darkroom class in college and falls in love with the process of making images
Years

our story Through the

Let’s photograph your wedding day with honesty and care — capturing the quiet moments, joyful celebrations, and everything in between. Whether you’re getting married in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, or anywhere along the East Coast, we’d be honored to document your day with purpose and presence.

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A joyful couple smiles and proudly shows off their new wedding bands during their documentary-style wedding at Camellia Gardens in Charlotte, NC, captured by Jessica Leigh Photography.
Happy couple dances in the oxbow estate, beautiful ceremony taken by durham wedding photographers Jessica Leigh Photography