MEET THE ARTIST
Hey I'm Jessica, a photographer, educator, taco aficionado, and preacher woman of all things grace. Welcome to my neck of the woods, where I serve the adventurous and wild at heart-- those who are ready to pave their own pathway and stand out from "everyone else."
Want jaw-dropping wedding photos you can't believe are yours, along with an adventure you'll never forget? You're in the right place. 😉
xoxo, jess
ADVENTUROUS WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER, EDUCATOR & FAITHULPRENEUR
Hey there
"OUR WEDDING DAY WAS PERFECT IN EVERY SINGLE WAY."
WORD ON THE STREET
How do I even begin? Jessica is a big-hearted, hilarious, talented, "sweeter than sweet tea" human. That, mixed with her passion for telling people's stories in an authentic way and sharing the love of Jesus, make her photography like no other.
She provides an experience that is fun and unforgettable, because she's so intentional about knowing you and bringing joy to each session. We had the privilege of having Jessica take both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our engagements didn't even feel like a photo shoot, and we were comfortable and laughing the whole time. Joshua not only enjoyed it, but loved it!
Our wedding day was perfect in every single way. She made everyone feel comfortable, had such fun ways of making our bridal party master their model faces, and I had so many people afterward that said she was such a joy to be around. She made our day better just by being there, but the photos made the whole experience a million times better. They perfectly captured our day and helped us to relive each moment + remember God's faithfulness. Our photos will last us a lifetime, and we have an eternal friendship. We are so blessed. We love you Jessica!
- Anna & Joshua
"WE COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR SOMEONE BETTER."
WORD ON THE STREET
I truly can’t express how much we loved Jessica and her husband, Clayton. They were absolutely amazing, and are truly one of a kind. I cannot rave about them enough!
We had to cancel our wedding in Cabo due to COVID-19, and I messaged her on Instagram last minute when we decided to change our plans. She said YES, and we are forever grateful. She is the most down to earth person, and we love her! We couldn’t have asked for someone better!
Thank you for sending us a few pictures of our sweet Tebow. Our wedding weekend was his last weekend before we had to put him down, and she got such amazing shots of our baby. We are forever grateful for you Jessica!
Thank you again for everything under the sun!
- KAILA & CALEB
WITH ME IS DIFFERENT
After photographing for more than 6 years, I've found I'm not the perfect fit for every couple.
That’s why this whole thing begins with an actual conversation - one about your story. I want to know everything — how you got to where you are, interesting things about your family, and anything else, (that usually has nothing to do with photography.)
I want to know your favorite things to do, what fires you up - and the legacy you want to leave behind. Because that's the stuff that really matters, and that's what I want to be communicated through your photos. I guess you could say - that's just how I roll.
Why working
ISN'T IN THE PRICE .
If you're just looking for the cheapest photographer, it isn't going to be me. And you know what? I'm proud of that. I'm not the one that shows up and snaps your photos, with no personality and no connection, *awkward* that sends you your photos and peaces out, never to be heard from again. NOPE. 🙅🏻♀️
I'm not the photographer that you reach out to just to check that "get photographer booked" task off your to-do list.
Your wedding is so much more than that to me.
The value of having me
JUST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER .
I wanna be your new best friend. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's really about that to me. I want us to vibe so well that you invite me to your next Friendsgiving. *yes, that just happened* 🙌🏼
I want you to get so much more out of this relationship than you ever even imagined. The fact that you guys trust me to share this day with you, arguably the biggest day of your LIFE; yeeeah I don't take that lightly. I may start off as your photographer, but by the time your wedding is over and I'm delivering images, I promise you we'll be planning our next lunch date or get-together. It's a thing, I've factored it into my schedule already. 😉
I want to be more than
SHOULD DO IT YOUR WAY.
Trying to plan your wedding and feeling pressured to do what your family wants you to do? Feeling like you wish you would've said from the get-go that you guys were eloping? I'm here to help.
It's common for couples to say, "oh I'd love to elope but so-and-so would kill me." But last time I checked, weddings are about you two getting married. That's it. This is the moment you're making a covenant to commit the rest of your lives to each-other, and fun fact: usually couples don't remember the moment they even exchange vows when there's a stressful wedding production involved, they say "it was all a blur..." 😳
I believe that you
THE POWER OF ADVENTURE .
Have a spot you're dying to shoot at, but it's not in the same state - or maybe even country? Not a problem! I'm an avid traveler, (and have actually spent the last three years living in a foreign country.)
If there's one thing I know how to make happen, it's travel. In fact, if your dream destination is in New Zealand, Thailand, Bali, Indonesia, or Japan - I already know the ropes around there!
Reach out and shoot me your bucket list destination, and I'll create a timeline of travel and project breakdown to get this puppy rollin'. Need help picking a destination? I've got that covered too!
I believe in
YOUR ONLINE GALLERY.
After we party it up and your wedding is over, you can expect your photos to be delivered via online gallery within about 60 days after your shoot, (give or take depending on the season.)
But, I hope the relationship doesn't end after I deliver your photographs. I'm totally down to meet up for coffee, start getting lunch together - and become real-life bff's.
It happens quite a lot! ;)
When to expect
EXTRA SHOTS
Professional Hair & Makeup - 150
Additional Hour of Coverage - 200
ELOPEMENTS
Starting at 2800
For some, a picture-perfect wedding day would be spent adventuring around a beautiful landscape with their significant other, surrounded by no one else but each other, (and maybe their pups,) the photographer, and... well, my husband. (Bc can I get a witness!?) 😉
Elopements start at 4 hours of coverage, (but can totally be extended to fit in all the fun activities you could imagine.) Helicopter ride to a summit anyone!?
You'll recieve a minimum of 400 images, (you can expect 100 images per hour,) and they'll be delivered through an online gallery! You'll also recieve sneak peeks of your big day within 48 hours. 😉
*Travel within a 100 mile radius of Little Rock, Arkansas is already included!
Custom collections are available upon request
* Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 100 miles of Little Rock, AR, unless otherwise specified. Ask for details.
* custom collections available upon request *
JVP WEDDING COLLECTIONS
For when it's just the two of you.
MICRO-WEDDINGS
Starting at 3500
This is great for those of you who wanna have your cake, and eat it too. 😉 With a micro-wedding, you get the best of both worlds. You get the intimacy that comes with an elopement, (where your focus is able to be completely on each other,) but also get to share the day with those you love most. The neat thing about micro-weddings, is that you can still have them in a beautiful destination! The main difference between micro-weddings and traditional weddings, is that there aren't any acquaintances... just true family and friends.
Micro-weddings are reserved for around 50 guests or under, and start at 6 hours of coverage. However, they can totally be extended!
You'll receive a minimum of 600 images, (approx. 100 images per hour,) and fun fact: you'll also receive sneak peeks within 48 hours. 😉
*Travel within a 100 mile radius of Little Rock, AR included!
For the two of you, plus a few.
TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS
Starting at 5000
You've dreamed of this day since you were a kid, and you always knew a big wedding would be in the books. Totally okay too! The important thing is that it's what YOU guys want, not anybody else. As long as you're being true to yourself, (and not just having a big wedding because your mom or MIL wants you to,) then I'm ecstatic for you! ✨
Traditional weddings start at 8 hours of coverage, include a second photographer, AND a complimentary engagement session! Yep, you read that right!
For the wedding day, you'll receive a minimum of 800 images, (you can expect about 100 images per hour,) and they'll be delivered through an online gallery. You'll also receive a sneak peek of your big day within 48 hours. 😉
*Travel within a 100 mile radius of Little Rock, Arkansas is already included!
For you, and the entire crew. 🥂
For when you know you need a "little" something extra...
I'm not passionate about weddings, I'm passionate about marriage.
Being a wedding photographer, you probably thought I had an extravagant traditional wedding. Right? Wrong. It was a day I'll never forget, and truly the most beautiful experience I've ever had; but not for the reasons you're probably thinking...
My husband and I got married at my aunts kitchen table; with only us, my pastor, and my aunt's cat present. We dated 7 years before getting engaged, and we were engaged for a year before we got married - so it wasn't rushed. We wanted to remember every. single. moment.
The thing is, you can have a wedding day however you want it to be. And that's what I want to encourage you to do, to do it YOUR way. Not your mom's way, not the way your mother-in-law wants it. The way YOU do, because this is your day -- no one else's.
They forget they're about to embark on a beautiful journey, one that's full of both mountains and valleys. They end up focusing more on the wedding prep and planning than they do on the actual marriage, and that's where we as a generation have gotten it wrong. That's what I don't want to happen for you guys.
I believe you should do this YOUR way, and I'm down to adventure in any way you guys want. If you want to have a simple backyard wedding with just your closest family around -- let's do it. If you want to elope to New Zealand, and need a guide that'll ensure you do it all the right way, I'm fully prepared to do that for you. My greatest joy aside from being married, comes from helping other couples have an AMAZING experience getting married.
Many couples get so caught up in the stress around planning a wedding, that they forget about the beauty of it to begin with.
THE BLOG
For Cassie & Austin's couples session, we traversed around the jungles and beaches of a secluded island in Okinawa, Japan.
A FEW FAVORITES FROM
COUPLEs
Cassie & Austin
LIFESTYLE
My Top Travel Tips
If you've been following me for any amount of time, you know traveling is kinda my thing. Click here for my best jet-settin' tips!
WEDDINGs
Anna & Joshua
Anna & Josh exchanged vows during a secluded, intimate beach wedding on Hamahiga Island in Okinawa, Japan on January 11, 2020.
I love your work and i'm ready to book! What’s the next step?
Heck yes! All you need to do is respond to the email that contained this link, stating which of the three collections above you'd love to book, and I'll shoot you a proposal right over! (A proposal is the payment plan and the contract all in one!)
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Of course! Your payments can be split up, no problem! I typically require a 30% retainer upon time of booking, and we can space the rest of the payments out according to what works best for you. I have a few payment plans that I typically use, and I'd love to share them with you!
How many photos are typically included and can we print the photos ourselves?
Your wedding gallery typically includes 600 images minimum. The amount varies depending on which collection you choose, (the longer the session, the more image options!) This gallery is how you'll receive your images, which you can then print wherever, and whenever ya want!
When do you charge travel fees?
I add travel fees on to any session outside of a 100 mile radius from my home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fees vary depending on location, so just ask me for more details!
Thank you SO much for considering me as your photographer. If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to just respond back to the email that contained this link, stating which collection you'd like to book. Easy peasy! Then, I'll send you a proposal, (which is the contract and the payment plan all in one,) and we'll be well on our way to getting this party started!
READY TO PARTY?
I CAN'T WAIT TO WORK TOGETHER!
xoxo, jess