Fine-art Portraiture
Intentional portraits centered on connection and story.
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Testimonials
Proudly certified by the State of Iowa
Intentional portraits centered on connection and story.
"Our photo shoot for family pictures was phenomenal. This is by far the best photographer in Cedar Rapids! I would recommend to everyone!"
—D. Martinez
"Working with Mykael for my maternity shoot was such a beautiful experience. She made me feel comfortable, confident, and truly seen during such a special time in my life. Her eye for light, detail, and emotion is incredible, and the images captured felt natural, timeless, and full of meaning. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to document this moment."
—Bella
"Thanks so much girl!! You are too talented and I had an absolute blast. LOVE THESE PICTURES!!!"
—Amanda Elizabeth
"I’m literally crying because these are so beautiful. Thank you so so much!!! They are absolutely perfect!!!!"
—Faith Gerot
"Mykael made me feel seen, confident, and beautiful. These portraits are beyond anything I expected — absolutely stunning."
—Sarah
"Working with Mykael Leigh was a valuable experience to build my skills. She was such a joy with an energy that filled the studio!"
—Doll
"Such a great atmosphere to be in❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 I absolutely love the photos!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!🥹🥰"
—Malika
"I was truly blessed to have Mykael Leigh as my Photographer and Christian sister. We had a fantastic experience. She took the lead and made each photo come to life. I have no problems coming back to Iowa for another photo shoot. Again we will."
—Tracey
"Wow, you are SO talented! I absolutely love the photos—they’re stunning! The attention to detail and artistry in each shot is amazing. The rest of the images are absolutely perfect. Thank you for capturing such beautiful moments!"
—Alyssa Quinn
"I had an incredible experience working with Mykael ! From start to finish, everything was seamless and enjoyable. The photos they took exceeded my expectations, capturing the essence of the moment in a way that felt both professional and personal. Mykael brought an amazing energy to the session, making me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. It was clear that she is not only skilled in her craft, but truly passionate about what she does.
The final images were stunning."
—Surbhi
"This shoot was fun & my photos turned out nothing short of amazing! Thank you Mykael for being patient with me & making my 41st birthday photos special!"
—K. Hampton
"We couldn't be more pleased how you captured the mood, the messages, and the people. We are happy with the outcome."
—People's Church