Meet Aimeé Leyva | Wife, Mother & Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Aimeé Leyva and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aimeé, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Snaps of Joy Photography was created at just the right time. I became a mother at the age of 20, therefore I had to pause many projects and ideas. I became a big procrastinator and I would constantly doubt myself and the ability to create my business. This year, I decided to JUST GO FOR IT! Snaps of Joy Photography allows me to capture the most precious moments for others, forever. I love that I get to meet so many people and I get to capture their most important life events, all this while still being able to be a stay at home mom.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
At first I wanted my photography to be focused on children, but then I started receiving all types of inquiries and I decided not to limit the opportunities I had to be a part of such special life events. I’m so proud of myself for taking this step in my life, it feels so good to have something it doesn’t matter how big or small that I get to call mine. What I love most about photography is that there will always be room for growth and new ideas. Snaps of Joy photography was an idea for a long time and is a reality thanks to God, my family, friends, and clients.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Snaps of Joy photography is a reality thanks to my parents Gabriel Renteria and Gabriela Cardenas (Yes they have the same name, how cool is that lol) my parents have always been apart of my life plans and dreams, they knew how much I wanted to start my photography business, they support me so much that they actually gifted me my first professional camera. Truth is I have the best support system. My husband José Armas, my kids Jesé, and Eva Lucia for being apart of this new journey and always hearing all about it. My brother Luis Leyva and his wife Leslie for always pushing me and always believing in my ideas. My siblings Mia, Santiago, and Ian for inspiring me daily. My sister in law Jannet Armas for always being there and always being such big support. I do it for them. I wish I could name every single person that has supported this dream of mine become a reality. I want to thank everyone for every like, every share, every follow , and everyone who has booked sessions with me, you all hold a very special place in my heart.

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