our mission
Vail’s Photography is all about celebrating people.
As a husband-and-wife team, our heart is to bring out the confidence, personality, and joy in every athlete, senior, and family who steps in front of our camera. We care deeply about quality, which is why we hand-pick products from around the world—your memories deserve so much more than sitting on a phone. They deserve a spot on your walls, in your home, where they can be seen and loved every day.
Our mission is simple: make you feel amazing, look your best, and leave you with portraits that become a true part of your family’s story.
We try to always bring the best of the best to our clients as we do continue to education at least once a year things with some of the top of the industry leaders in Photography all over the country. We believe that if we are going to do a job, we are going to do it right 110%.
meet the Vails
More About
Our Family
We’re The Vails —
a family-owned photography studio rooted right here in Devine, Texas, built on love, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. Photography isn’t just what we do; it’s how we serve families, celebrate milestones, and preserve the moments that matter most.
When we’re not behind the camera, you’ll usually find us living life together. We’re the kind of family that sings Blink-182 way too loud in the car (yes… even when Zadie was five and knew every word), plans Disney trips like it’s an Olympic sport, and loads up the RV to explore Texas whenever we can. Golf days, Matt Kearney playlists, and soaking up sunshine at the Frio River or along the Port Aransas coast are some of our favorite ways to recharge. & did we mention we love to change the scenery by running away to the mountains?
Family is at the center of everything we do — and that belief carries into every session we photograph. We know how fast seasons pass, how meaningful printed memories become, and how powerful it is for children to see themselves celebrated. That’s why we pour intention, care, and connection into every experience we create.
When you work with The Vails, you’re not just booking a photography session…
you’re trusting a family who understands how important these moments truly are.
Family is everything to us.
A Little About Us
Family is everything to us. We know how quickly time passes, which is why we choose to be present, intentional, and together as much as possible. That belief is at the core of why preserving meaningful moments through photography is so close to our hearts.
Zadie is our daughter — our IVF baby and the very definition of a miracle. She is the joy and heartbeat of our family, keeping life fun, adventurous, and full of curiosity. She reminds us daily to laugh more, play more, and never take these seasons for granted.
Leslie brings the free-spirited, creative energy (with a serious Stevie Nicks obsession, a love for moody vibes, soulful feels and meaningful details), while Jeremy balances it all out with his laid-back, easygoing vibe… the calm in the chaos with his girls and the one who knows how to truly unplug.
And then there’s Luxe — our beloved dog and four legged family member. Zadie made sure she absolutely had her own spotlight here… and if you happen to notice a dog bed in the studio, yes.. it’s for Luxe. She loves to be by our side & go to work with us every now and then.
Everything we do is rooted in family, connection, and storytelling — because these moments don’t last forever, but the memories absolutely can. Including in our own life…
Almost There! 
Our journey has always reminded us of Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog—starting with nothing, working tirelessly, and believing in the dream even when it feels far away. It’s no coincidence that it’s also one of Zadie’s favorite Disney movies. When we rode Princess Tiana’s ride at Disney World and heard “Almost There” playing, Leslie cried the entire time—because sometimes dreams really do come full circle.
We’re honored to serve our Devine community and beyond, and we can’t wait to welcome you into our studio, our story, and our Vail family.
Our Studio
Breathing new life into this 100 year old, abandoned historical building
and trying to revitalize our hometown of Devine.
