HELLO, I’M LAYLA
I'm a Brazilian wedding & portrait photographer based in London, capturing love stories in a way that feels natural, relaxed and true to you.
Having travelled to over 25 countries, one of my favourite things in life is discovering the different ways people love, connect and celebrate around the world. I'm a hopeless romantic at heart, and I feel incredibly lucky that I get to turn people's stories into memories they can hold onto forever.
For me, photography is just as much about the people as it is about the pictures. I love getting to know you, hearing your stories and making sure you feel comfortable enough to simply be yourselves.
My approach is relaxed, thoughtful and gently guided when needed, leaving plenty of room for the spontaneous moments, real emotions and little in-between details that make your story yours.
For me, photography has never been about perfectly posed moments. It's about connection, emotion, and preserving the feeling of a day exactly as it unfolds.
The best photographs are often the ones you don't even realise are being taken. A reassuring squeeze of the hand before the ceremony. Your friends laughing until they cry. A quiet moment together in the middle of all the excitement. It's those little moments, the ones you might not even notice at the time, that often become the memories you treasure most.
My approach is relaxed, thoughtful, and gently guided when needed. I want you to feel comfortable being yourselves, without worrying about the camera or feeling like you have to perform for it. I'll step in when a little direction helps, but I also know when to simply observe and let things happen naturally.
Whether I'm photographing an intimate London wedding or travelling somewhere new, what matters most to me is creating photographs that feel like you. Honest, emotional images that bring you back to the people, the atmosphere, and all the little details that made those moments yours.
I feel incredibly lucky to be trusted with people's memories, and I'd love to tell your story next.
From our initial meeting to our wedding day, she was thorough, professional, and exuded a warm and comforting presence, which made photos on the day relaxed and genuinely enjoyable. She captured our day exactly how it felt while keeping in line with our inspiration board for specific photos and vibes.
She turned the photos around incredibly quickly and had great communication throughout the process. Would highly recommend her!
- rhys & brook
