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@bystephaneleon

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A curator of timeless love stories, where feeling becomes ART!
📍Napa | SF | Sacramento
✈️ Paris | Ireland | Scotland | Italy | Brasil | Greece

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The first post of the year felt like the right moment to pause and say thank you.
 Thank you to every couple, every family, every soul who trusted me with their stories. Thank you for letting me create, dream, and witness love in its truest form.

Being named Best of Napa for the second year in a row is something I don’t take lightly. It’s a reminder that art, care, and connection still matter.

Here’s to another year of storytelling, beauty, and moments that will live far beyond the day they were captured.

I can’t wait to create for you in 2026!!!!!! taken in California by @bystephaneleon

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10 months ago

A true fairytale story.

Gabby is the most beautiful bride with the sweetest soul. Couldn’t have asked for a most beautiful day to celebrate their love.

Photographer: @bystephaneleon
MUAH: @bylemuller
Videographer: @w8filmes
Decor: @grassinievents
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Florest wedding, fairytale wedding, California wedding, Redwoods wedding, Redwoods California elopement, Oregon wedding, cinematic wedding photographer by @bystephaneleon

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Our 5 Year wedding anniversary sounds like a perfect time to post these bridal portraits that I never shared 🕊️ in custom @galialahav. Photos by @bystephaneleon by @bystephaneleon

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Happy heart over here about this session 🥰 taken in Stone Haven Wedding Venue by @bystephaneleon

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9 days ago

There was something so beautifully intimate about this session at Stone Haven.

I’ve always thought there is something poetic about ballet. The way a ballerina tells a story without saying a word. Every movement is intentional, yet somehow feels effortless. There is strength in her softness, vulnerability in her grace, and so much emotion in the smallest gestures.

And isn’t that what love feels like, too?

The quiet language between two people. The way they reach for each other, the way they move together, the way they can say so much without ever speaking.

Surrounded by the beautiful glass walls of Stone Haven, it felt as though we were watching a little world of their own unfold. Nothing needed to be grand. Just movement, tenderness, and the beautiful intimacy of being completely present with one another.

Some stories aren’t meant to be told with words. They’re meant to be felt.

Venue: @stonehavenweddings
Concept/host: @_daniellephotog
Models: @abbietarabella + @harrisontarabella
Drapery: @mountainlakeseventrentals
Hair @styledxpaige
Makeup: @makeupxkeigs
Planning/Assistance: @jlt_events taken in Stone Haven Wedding Venue by @bystephaneleon

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10 days ago

“Most of our life is a series of images that pass us by like towns on the highway. But sometimes a moment stuns us as it happens and we know that this instant is more than a fleeting image. We know that this moment, every part of it, will live on forever.” taken in Napa, California by @bystephaneleon

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11 days ago

Weddings hit differently when you can feel how long two people have been waiting for this day to come.

There’s a different kind of energy when something they’ve imagined for so long is finally happening right in front of them - When the wishes become real.

I think you can see it in the way they look at each other. Or in this beautiful wedding, the way their parents had tear in their eyes the whole day.

Planning & Coordination - @blissfullyelegantevents
Venue - @grandislandmansion
Photography - @stephaneleonphotography (and a special thank you to my girl, Mari, to being on my team)
Videography - @jasminemullenproductions
DJ - @clubchoicesdeejay
Flowers - @jesflowers
Fireworks - @pyrospectaculars
Seating Chart Wall - @nceventdesigns
Photo Booth - @creativecornerrentals
Rentals - @linenandoakrentals
Rentals - @pictureperfect.photobooth
Make Up - @makeup_by_regina
Hair - @lisas.hair.n.makeup
Gelato - @lucianos.scoop
Shuttle - @partybusexperts
Rehearsal Dinner - @station16restaurant
Farewell Brunch - @freeport_bar_and_grill taken in Grand Island Mansion, Walnut Grove, Ca by @bystephaneleon

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15 days ago

Memories from their first photoshoot ever.

#sfcityhall #sfcityhallweddingphotographer #sanfranciscocityhallweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfphotographer by @bystephaneleon

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6 months ago

Playing with light while having the best time running around the San Francisco streets with these two.

Can’t wait for their wedding next year. taken in San Francisco, California by @bystephaneleon

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Got the opportunity to create on one of the most beautiful venues I ever seen in USA. Not even feels like we are in America.

@elkinsestate is located in Philadelphia and is a total dream. Also the team really went above and beyond to create the most beautiful atmosphere with stunning details to match the venue.

Also, just a pause for the dress. Wow.

I am still in awe with this whole day.

Host: @styledshootsacrossamerica
Concept & Planning: @heatherbengeofficial
Production Partners: @lacedwithgraceinfo, @amodernfete, @alexiamorgandesigns
Venue: @elkinsestate
Hair & Makeup: @makeupbyroxy
Stationery: @elephant.limbo
Floral Design: @rosaspinafloral
Cake & Cannoli Experience: @cakehousedesign
Event Rentals: @partyrentalltd
Candles: @candlelightaffair
Menswear: @friartux
Gown: @madebride
Shoes: @sachlirene_tfota
Bridal Accessories: @elizabethbowerofficial
Cellist: @brendajjohnsonmusic
Models: @clickmodelsphiladelphia, @aprilmaroshick, @I.am.shaan
#StyledShootsAcrossAmerica #SSAAShootCrawl #elkinsestatephotographer #elkinsestateweddingphotographer #europeaninspiredvenuesinusa taken in Elkins Estate Wedding & Event Venue by @bystephaneleon

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When “in n out” come to the party, everyone loves it. Late night snack in big style.

Planning & Coordination - @blissfullyelegantevents
Venue - @grandislandmansion
Photography - @stephaneleonphotography
Videography - @jasminemullenproductions taken in Grand Island Mansion, Walnut Grove, Ca by @bystephaneleon

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