Claire Leahy
Fashion . Beauty
Born and bred in LA, Claire's been steeped in the arts from a young age. She was classically trained in piano at just 5 and started working as an act...
Born and bred in LA, Claire's been steeped in the arts from a young age. She was classically trained in piano at just 5 and started working as an act...
CLAIRE LEAHY
SOAP ON FILM 
Claire Leahy is a Los Angeles–based photographer and director known for images that pulse with intimacy and motion. Her work moves fluidly between portraiture, fashion, and beauty, always seeking an emotional charge.
VELVET CANYON
VELVET CANYON
RETROUVAI
MIU MIU
FASHION
Trained first in music and acting, Claire developed a sharp sense of rhythm, composition, and presence before turning fully to photography — where these influences shape her vision.
FASHION
TIDAL
TIDAL
TIDAL 
TIDAL
Her process is instinctive and collaborative. Claire creates an atmosphere where subjects open up, revealing gestures and emotions that feel unguarded yet cinematic. Each image carries the weight of a fleeting moment.
SOFT TENSION 
BEAUTY
SOFT TENSION 
FACILE
KOSAS
Stylistically, her photographs are alive with narrative flow. She builds a tension between spontaneity and control through the use of light, texture, and framing - giving her work both immediacy and timelessness.
SOFT TENSION 
SOFT TENSION
SOFT TENSION 
BEAUTY
At the same time, her work is refined and contemporary, driven by a pursuit of authenticity infused with cinematic energy.
FASHION
FLANELLE 
FLANELLE
CASETIFY
LUCY HALE for MAX MARA 
She also collaborates with global brands including Max Mara, Miu Miu, Ayond, Coppertone, Schwarzkopf and Airbnb.
AIRBNB
AYOND
AYOND
AYOND
TIDAL
Her work has appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Tidal, and L’Officiel, showcasing her ability to craft striking visual narratives across fashion and culture.
NICOLE RICHIE for FASHIONPHILE
EMMA ROBERTS for FASHIONPHILE 
CHRIS MCMILLAN
CALPAK
CASETIFY
Alongside her commissioned work, Claire develops personal projects that explore memory, transformation, and human connection. These more experimental series allow her to continually renew her vision and expand her artistic voice.
SOFT TENSION
SOAP ON FILM 
TIDAL
SOAP ON FILM 
For assignments, please contact:
✉ Andrew Paulson
[Pepper Artists Los Angeles]