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Jen and Shane had a beautiful intimate wedding two weeks ago. It’s a joy to be able to serve them and capture the beautiful memories from their wedding day. I can’t wait for them to see the rest of their gallery! I am wishing them a ton of joy and laughter in this first year […]

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September 2, 2020

Warm & Bright Evening Ohio Wedding| Jen & Shane | Little Turtle Pond | Akron Ohio | Akron – Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

I am quite certain after Kaitie & Matt’s early morning engagement session in Cleveland I will gladly head out the door at six am for any session! The morning light was beautiful and accented by the beautiful landscape and architecture of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It was such a joy to see these two […]

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August 8, 2020

Light & Colorful Early Morning Summer Engagement Session| Kaitie & Matt | Cleveland Museum of Art| Cleveland Ohio | Akron – Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

Gervasi was the perfect backdrop for these two kindhearted humans wedding day! Kelsey was stunning and Mitch clearly adores her! Aren’t they so sweet! Congratulations you two! I am so happy for you and I loved getting to capture all your wonderful memories! 🙂   plan it     plan it plan it

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June 22, 2020

Bright & Vibrant Ohio Summer Wedding| Kelsey & Mitch | Gervasi Vineyard | Canton Ohio | Akron – Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

TAYLER & RAJ TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: We’ve been engaged for about a year now and are so excited for the wedding!!! HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR FUTURE SPOUSE? We met at work , JCPenney. He asked for my phone number quite a few times and after a while I finally decided to […]

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June 2, 2020

Bright and Vibrant Spring Outdoor Engagement Session | Tayler & Raj | Coe Lake Park| Berea Ohio | AKRON – CANTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

  Taylor & Johnny TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: I am a graphic designer who also runs a small business on etsy. John and I spend a lot of our free time playing video games. I love to draw and he enjoys video editing. We have different creative interests but it is great for […]

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December 2, 2019

Warm and Colorful Fall Outdoor Engagement Session | Taylor & Johnny | Metro Park | Norton Ohio | AKRON – CANTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Callie and Trent’s wedding that the Trailhead at Cascade Lofts was elegant and fun. 🙂 Callie did such a great job, it was beautifully planned and the details were gorgeous! I loved how they honored Trent’s sister’s birthday with a cake and singing. These two are such amazing people and I had such a great time […]

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December 2, 2019

Light and Bright Fall Outdoor Wedding | Callie & Trent | The Trailhead at Cascade Lofts | Akron OHIO | AKRON – CANTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

I always love it when two people clearly are so meant to be together it’s crazy! These two kind hearted and loving people had the best wedding this summer at Brookside Country Club down in Canton. I had the pleasure of photographing them earlier in the year and I loved getting to do it again […]

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November 30, 2019

BRIGHT AND COLORFUL SUMMER Wedding | MEAGAN AND MIKE | Brookside Country Club | Canton OHIO | AKRON – CANTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Amanda & Nick     TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: Amanda: I am 34 years old and enjoying hiking, attending sporting events (Nick and I both really love baseball!) and spending time with my dog, Kosar (which is basically my second full time job!!). I have worked at Summit Racing Equipment for 11 years […]

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November 24, 2019

Colorful and Cloudy Fall Engagement Session at Silvercreek Metro Park | Amanda & Nick | Engagement Session | Silvercreek Metro Park | Norton, Ohio | Akron-Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

      Kim & Matt     TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: Matt and I have been together almost 5 years now. When he asked me to be his girlfriend we were on a date at Dave and Busters playing on one of the basketball machines and Matt said if he won I […]

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November 23, 2019

Rainy Engagement Session at Bauman Orchards | Kim & Matt | Engagement Session | Bauman Orchards | Rittman, Ohio | Akron-Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

      Lauren and Daniel’s beautiful outdoor Stan Hywet wedding was a dream thirty years in the making. Lauren’s parents were married in the same back terrace of Stan Hywet thirty yers prior and it was always Lauren’s dream to follow in their footsteps. These two lovebirds enjoyed a beautiful, albeit warm, weather and […]

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November 12, 2019

Outdoor Wedding at Stan Hywet | Lauren & Daniel | WEDDING | Stan Hywet | Akron, OHIO | Akron-Canton Wedding Photographer Jessica Leigh Photography

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Jessica Leigh Photography is a Northeast Ohio based wedding photographer who specializes in intimate outdoor weddings. Educator. Lover of humans, houseplants, and green tea.