Lekeria's Portraits

I began taking photos in 2010, however I have loved taking photos since I was little. Since before I could remember my mom would dress me up and take photos of me - a lot. I have countless photos from our photoshoots together. That was when the only option was film. I can't remember this but I would always put a scarf over my head and hold flowers and tell her "look mamma, I'm getting married."

Sometimes we would even go to cool destinations like the rivers of Oregon, the coast, camping near mount hood, and hiking to Crater Lake. So naturally, destination bridals and elopements are my favorite type of photoshoot ever. It is no wonder then, that I would become interested in wedding photography later in life. Why not take photos for a living?

I had a lot of fears around it for a decade. But over time I have found my singular desire to do photography. After getting my own wedding photos done, I realized what an impact photos can have on people's lives. Good or bad. I see the opportunity to take wedding photos as a service that can affect lives and generations.