Meet the artist behind the lens
Hi, we’re the Tises,
Leah is a storyteller by nature and now uses that gift to freeze moments in time for her clients. The story never ends —
Speaking of love stories:
Leah met Eric in 2016 while he was visiting her hometown for a short weekend. A few months later, he moved to Italy and she moved to Birmingham and they tried to keep in touch, even crossing paths in Rome one fateful February.
But it wasn’t until 2019 when Eric was sent to Birmingham for 8-weeks that they decided to… get married. But not just yet. Knowing this was it for them, they dated long distance without seeing each other in person for a year while he lived in South Korea and then shared their vows with a handful of witnesses four days after his return to the States…
35mm by The Arroyos, Hawai’i 2023
…They spent a month of newlywed bliss together before he returned to Italy — and this time she followed.
Leah’s storytelling evolved through the poetic stillness of relational Italian culture during their time living amongst the locals. She had time to slow down and learn how to serve her couples and be a creative resource to them. And because of her own love story, she has an even greater appreciation of a “frozen moment in time” as she treasures each framed memory.
When Leah isn’t doing photography she prefers
to be in the company of good friends, surfing,
reading historical fiction, podcasting with Mad ab MTG’s,
singing hymns,
taking Rex and Lolo on long walks,
crafting,
holding babies,
and being her husband’s biggest fan in every season…
Life continues to take Leah and Eric to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes...
The Tises have relocated to O’ahu, Hawai’i!
Come find us when you’re nearby — We’d love to be the ones to capture your island vows and life-moments!
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TESTIMONIALS:
“From our very first phone call, Leah was incredible. She made an immediate connection by asking about our love story and who we were as a couple, and I knew right away we had to work with her. The images she delivered were absolutely perfect in every way, and she got them to us so quickly. Leah captured every candid moment and the raw emotion of our day so beautifully, and every time I look back at the photos, it feels like I’m reliving the day all over again. What really stands out about Leah is her versatility – she can bring any vision to life, no matter what it is. My friends and family were all so impressed with her, saying we really hit the jackpot, and they couldn’t have been more right. I wouldn’t change a thing and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone!”
kayla + connor
“Leah is incredible at what she does. She perfectly captured our personalities alongside the details of the day. We got married in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and Leah worked flawlessly alongside us to capture our dream day in the midst of so much chaos. She was flexible, calm, creative, and easy going. Leah’s talent for black and white photos is unparalleled. Our favorite images from the day include our romantics (of course) but also so many small moments Leah captured that we never would have seen or remembered!”
-Laurel
“We are so grateful to have had Leah photograph our wedding! Our wedding day was our first time meeting her in person and it immediately felt like we were connecting with a life-long friend. Leah’s warm personality meshed naturally with our guests and other vendors, adding to the fun while helping the day run effortlessly. She radiates positivity and makes everyone around her instantly feel at ease. Leah captured emotional moments and stunning details in the most beautiful way. We were amazed at how fast she delivered our gallery and we will cherish the images forever. She’s simply the best and we cannot recommend her enough!”
Gracie + Aaron
