Jesse Leake is a professional wedding and portrait/lifestyle photographer with over 20 years of experience, bringing an intentional, cinematic aesthetic to his work, grounded in his background in filmmaking. With a keen awareness of the entire frame, he creates images that are both visually compelling and emotionally resonant. Drawn to the beauty of natural light, Jesse seeks to capture authentic connection and the quiet, in-between moments that often go unnoticed. His humble, open-hearted approach allows his subjects to feel at ease, resulting in timeless portraits that tell uniquely beautiful, authentic stories.

His work has been published in magazines such as: Instyle Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Utterly Engaged, Geraldine, C Weddings, Brides, Photo District News (PDN), The Knot, San Francisco Magazine, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elegant Bride, Here Comes The Guide, Digi Foto, Your Wedding Day (YWD),  San Francisco Brides, Today’s Bride, Weddingbells, Modern Bride, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Travel and Romance, American Motorcyclist,  Audrey Magazine, and Novias among others...

His work appears in the following books: Wedding Photography Unveiled, Inspiration and Insight from 20 top photographers, by Jacqueline Tobin, The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook, by Carley Roney,  The Knot Wedding Planner In a Box, and Potterybarn's: Photo Style Recipes.

“Jesse Leake loves photography, and that comes through in his charming personality and award winning skills. Jesse captures the moment with a free, elegant style, great composition and absolutely gorgeous capture of color and lighting.”
The Knot Magazine

“He has won national awards, but it is his rapport with his clients for which he is most well known.”
Here Comes The Guide Book

“Jesse has a lively signature that often draws its visual impact from the immediate surroundings.”
San Francisco Magazine