Leonardo Melendez

Leonardo Melendez is a Belize based photographer specializing in weddings and portrait photography. He has photographed weddings in Mexico, Honduras, USA and extensively throughout Belize.


A dedicated practitioner of the photographic arts, Leonardo has quietly honed his craft since 2006, forgoing formal education and the confines of textbooks. With a delicate balance of light, composition, and digital finesse, his work speaks volumes in subtlety, attracting discerning clients who appreciate his understated approach.

Leonardo’s stylistic ambitions seem simple: to create images that are both flattering and timeless. His images are characterized by a gentle softness, with warm tones, and unassuming compositions. Colors are true-to-life, respectful of the time and effort put into their curation by clients and event professionals. His portraits reveal genuine emotions through subtle, natural posing. This combination of technical mastery and emotional depth makes Leonardo’s work truly stand out in the world of wedding photography.

He works passionately with fellow artists who share his dedication and commitment to their own craft, finding the journey endlessly rewarding and the experiences created together, unforgettable.

Hello future bride

Early in my career, a seasoned wedding planner shared with me a profound insight about photography. She said: what makes a wedding truly special is that it happens only once. She added that she’s had brides come back to her crying because they did not like their photographs. “And unfortunately we know we can’t redo any of it. For this reason, I recommend that brides hire the best photographer they can.”

These words stood out to me and eventually shaped much of what I do and how I do it. I wanted that responsibility–to be that photographer, the one that could deliver for the bride.

I am here to make you look and feel your most beautiful, to capture moments you didn’t know where there.

Thank you for dropping by to see my work today. I hope it inspires an eventful future 🥂!

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