I am a wedding and portrait photographer, specializing in San Francisco City Hall Weddings. A California native, nature enthusiast, and community seeker. I enjoy movement, meditation, swimming in the ocean or exploring the great outdoors. My heart thrives on creativity, connecting, authenticity and capturing  beautiful moments through my lens. Formerly a full-time professional wedding photographer for over 2 decades, I've had the experience of working with some of the world's top planners and designers, photographing amazing weddings. After years of non-stop weddings, I took a break in 2018 to recharge and explore new horizons. After a transformative journey prioritizing health and personal growth, I've found my passion in documenting the most special moments of people's lives. From City Hall weddings to intimate editorial portraits, I strive to capture your true essence in a natural and flattering way. Let's connect and create something beautiful together!

My 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...

My 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.

My wedding photography has been featured on blogs such as: Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Snippet & Ink, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake, the Brides Cafe, Wedding Chicks, Once Wed and Brooklyn Bride to name a few.

My travel photography has been sold nationwide at Pottery Barn.

I have had the honor of being featured on television’s Fine Living Network wedding special: “The Wedding Handbook”.

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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