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Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer

Welcome to the Polished Portrait. Based in Middletown, NY, I photograph weddings throughout Orange County, the Hudson Valley and beyond. My approach combines natural, candid moments with beautifully composed portraits to tell the story of your wedding day.

YOUR WEDDING DESERVES MORE THAN JUST GREAT PHOTOS.

After 12 years and over 300 weddings, I’ve learned that being a great wedding photographer is more than knowing how to use a camera.

It’s about making you feel comfortable, knowing when to step in and when to let the moment unfold and going the extra mile when it matters most.

I’m Leo, the Photographer behind the Polished Portrait. My goal is simple: to give you beautiful photographs, a fun and enjoyable experience and one less thing to worry about on your big day.

GET TO KNOW ME

  • "Working with Leo can be summed up in one word: AMAZING!"

    Tara M.

  • "Finding a photographer that is skilled, professional, and keeps you comfortable is so rare, but Leo kept me laughing and happy the whole time."

    Christina C.

  • "From beginning to end, working with Leo Ayala was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. "

    Samanta W.

  • "Another happy Polished Portrait bride here! Every single step of the process of working with Leo was an absolute delight."

    Victoria C.

  • "Leo was absolutely incredible. So friendly and easy to work with. Very professional and communicative. He went the extra mile to make sure we had gorgeous shots."

    Jaclyn L.

  • "Leo was also unbelievable the day of our wedding, he was calm and so easy-going to work with! We felt so comfortable with him from the start! We are absolutely obsessed with our photos, and couldn't imagine hiring anyone else. "

    Jean Marie M.

 

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