OVER BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO?
Let's disrupt the wedding industry for the greater good.
What can I say? A better wedding experience is possible!
Photography is my greatest passion, but more than that, creating a genuine connection with my couples and walking away from your big day as more of a friend than a vendor is important to me. The way I see it, your photography experience on your wedding day is SO much more than pretty pictures. What I care about the most is:
- Creating a safe space for you to celebrate in a way that is authentic to you, with the ones you love most.
- Guiding you to a more sustainable celebration.
- Making sure you have a KILLER wedding experience.
Together, you and I can be a small part of shifting the wedding industry to be open to more types of celebrations and couples, lower its environmental impact, and center your day around your experience and relationship instead of the social norms.
SO NICE TO MEET YOU, I'M JESS!
I believe weddings are supposed to be JOY-filled and stress-free. I am here to encourage questioning industry norms in order to promote creative problem-solving and discover a better world for all.
sustainable
LGBTQ+ Friendly
WOMAN OWNED AND OPERATED
Certified Officiant
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE
Inclusive
Whether you’re having a traditional American wedding, blending cultures or religions, are interracial or LGBTQ+, you don't drink alcohol, you’re vegan, or you don't want a first dance…let’s make it happen!
All I want for you is for you to be able to celebrate YOUR relationship and YOUR marriage YOUR way.
Let’s combine your vision and my expertise to create and document the absolute best experience you can imagine!
Let's Break it Down...
Sustainable
According to Wedding Pro, the company that runs The Knot and WeddingWire, 70% of couples want a more sustainable wedding. My guess is, that’s you! I am passionate about celebrating sustainability by emphasizing the big three: reuse, sourcing, and waste management.
No greenwashing.
No judgment.
Just doing the best we can!
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE
SUPER FUN!
Here’s my hot take: your wedding should be fun and enjoyable for you, whatever that looks like!
Does an all-out party with 300 family and friends sound like the most fun to you? AWESOME.
How about a super intimate gathering with 10 of your closest people? AMAZING.
I’m here to help you make your dream wedding a reality!
WHAT'S WITH THE MAPLE LEAF?
Are you Canadian or something?
I grew up with a maple tree in both my front and back yards. The backyard tree had a tire swing on which I spent much of my childhood, and it also shaded our sandbox (which was actually a large tractor tire filled with sand). My sisters and I played with the helicopters in the spring and the leaves in the fall, and our golden retriever loved to run circles around it.
There is also a lovely maple tree in my front yard now, in Jake and my first home.
In 2018, my dad talked about wanting a tattoo after watching my sister and I collect them over the years. The three of us decided to pick a leaf from my mom and dad’s front yard maple, preserve it (you know, like your 4th-grade leaf project), and bring that to a tattoo artist. My dad, youngest sister, and I have matching tattoos of the same leaf from our family home.
When it came time to pick a logo, I felt that this maple leaf symbol was not only a representation of me and my family but also of something I care deeply about — trees and nature. I am eternally grateful to the maples in my life — their shade, entertainment, and beauty.
So, while I am not Canadian, I feel connected to maple trees and decided to honor that by incorporating them into my business!
are you ready
For your dream wedding experience?
I love working with fun-loving couples who value experiences, adventure, and most importantly, each other. My goal is to capture all of the joy and tenderness of your big day in a way that honors you and highlights what matters most. I can’t wait to get to know you, hear your story, and celebrate your love!
