KARINA LEIGH

About Karina

An Artist with a Passion for Capturing Your Beautiful Love Story & A Local Expert to Guide You 

I'm Karina

I'm a friendly, helpful and joyful 🇺🇸 American English-speaking professional photographer based in France, specializing in couples, wedding & elopement photography. With a deep passion for storytelling, I focus on immortalizing those fleeting, perfect moments—transforming them into timeless works of art that you’ll cherish forever. But beyond photography, I’m here to help you plan your experience and ensure that every detail is nothing short of extraordinary, so that you feel super comfortable, happy and have some fun too, because not everyone loves to be photographed! After having lived in France full time for more than 12 years, I'm your local expert, who can help and guide you, ensuring your experience is stress-free and enjoyable!

Bonjour & Hello!

“Karina was so fun to work with, and ensured we had the most memorable day!”

— Amanda & Tim

I specialize in capturing YOUR
joy & happiness
.

In a world that moves quickly and often chaotically, we gather what cannot be rushed—the quiet poetry of time in some of the world's most stunning locales. Images that feel like fragments of a dream, alive with story and cinematic light, carrying you back to the tenderness of each moment. Forever immortalizing your joy and the happiness you feel in this moment, so you can bottle it up and save it to enjoy forever.

IMAGES THAT MAKE YOU feel JOYFUL

I'm known for my ability to capture not just how something looks, but how it feels—the laughter, tears, and heartfelt moments as they unfold. Offering incredible support for planning so that everything is easy for you so you can concentrate on your experience.

Below are offerings designed for couples who want it all—an unparalleled experience and timeless imagery that transforms their most extraordinary occasions into art.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Iconic Imagery

Photographs that feel warm and romantic, blending timeless beauty with heartfelt storytelling

Exceptional Service

A process rooted in honesty, care, and creativity, every experience is tailored to encompass what you dream of 

Relaxed Approach

Providing gentle direction and a light touch, my approach ensures you're incredibly comfortable and love your images

Services

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Weddings & Elopements

From the majesty of the world's capital of romance, Paris, to the incredible light and nature of Provence, or the shimmering Mediterranean Sea of the French Riviera, I'm delighted to help couples plan their special day and photograph it beautifully.

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Couples Portraits

For couples who believe every chapter of their love story deserves to be documented, expect your couples photo sessions to feel cinematic, colorful, entirely authentic and enjoyable.

Picture strolls through cobblestone streets in Paris, or sun-drenched mornings in Nice or Provence—moments styled with effortless luxury, captured with soulful authenticity. And a lot of fun too!

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A marriage proposal is one of the most touching and emotional days of your life. I help clients plan their surprise proposals in Provence, Nice & other magical spots on the French Riviera. I help preserve these special moments in imagery that will be treasured forever and guide you along the way to help you stay calm and confident.

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Additional Offerings:

I capture precious family memories in Provence. 

Brands

Collaborating with brands in Paris, Provence and the French Riviera, utilizing my photography expertise as well as my extensive marketing background, I help bring brands to life.

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KIND WORDs from treasured clients

“WHEN WE RECEIVED OUR GALLERY, WE WERE absolutely in awe. THE PHOTOS WERE stunning & TRULY exceeded our expectations. — WORKING WITH KARINA WAS such a joy FROM START TO FINISH."

— Alysha & Jaden, Provence

“KARINA LITERALLY MADE THE FRANCE elopement MY WIFE & I DREAMED OF come true!" 

— Richard & Katrina, Provence

“KARINA WAS amazing. SHE HELPED US WITH MORE THAN JUST PHOTOGRAPHY. — THE PHOTOS WERE absolutely stunning.

— Evan & Asia, Provence

“Karina was THE perfect CHOICE. SHE ANSWERED QUESTIONS, connected US TO AN OFFICIANT & MAKEUP ARTIST, scouted OUR LOCATION & TOOK THE most amazing PICTURES OF US! —10 OUT of 10 WOULD RECOMMEND!”

— Julie & John Christopher, French Riviera

“KARINA IS AN ABSOLUTE joy TO WORK WITH & HER SUGGESTIONS NOT ONLY helped US CAPTURE STUNNING PHOTOS BUT WAS INVALUABLE TO HELPING US PLAN OUR VOW EXCHANGE. — I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND HER.”

— Erik & Jess, Paris