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The United States is a country with incredibly diverse scenery with some of the best places to elope. You’ll find anything from vast deserts to alpine lakes, and just about everything in between! One of my favorite things about elopements is that you get so much freedom to decide where you want to tie […]
The midwest is incredibly underrated when it comes to elopements – turns out you don’t have to travel to the west coast for epic views! In Minnesota, you’ll find rugged coastlines, lakeside cliffs, lush forests, rushing waterfalls, and countless beaches, any of which would make an incredible backdrop for your elopement. Before you start […]
Whether it’s a small wedding or an elopement, more and more couples are choosing to ditch traditional wedding venues – and with an average price tag of $15,000 who can blame them? Hosting your nuptials at an Airbnb can be the perfect way to have a wedding that’s cozy, intimate, and unique. If you’re considering […]
The best thing about eloping is that there are absolutely no rules – which means you get to decide how, where, and when you get married. If the two of you love climbing mountains together and you feel most like yourselves out in nature, a hiking elopement might be right for you! But, adding some […]
Miles and miles of caverns carved out by the Colorado River, narrow slot canyons, dense groves of pine, cactus filled deserts, towering butes, and so much more… welcome to Arizona! No matter where you go, you’re bound to find an amazing backdrop – so how do you pick the perfect spot? Here are the […]
Let’s be honest now, if you’ve landed on this page, the thought has likely crossed your mind. Maybe in the midst of writing your guest list and looking at centerpieces you’ve decided that the stress isn’t worth it, or maybe the thought of having 100 people watching you as you recite the most vulnerable words […]
Did you know that in Wisconsin, you can marry yourself? And I don’t mean in the Carrie-Bradshaw-marrying-herself-to-get-gifts kind of way – I’m talking about marrying your partner, but you can get married without a single soul around – no judge or officiant required! Self solemnization means you’re the only ones to sign your marriage license, […]
Out of all the national parks I’ve visited, Glacier is without a doubt my favorite! The peaks and valleys carved by glacier runoff are absolutely breathtaking, and even just driving down the infamous Going-to-the-Sun Road is an experience everyone should have. If you’re planning an elopement, Glacier should definitely be on your list of possible […]
Meet Jessie
Photography didn’t start as a hobby for me. It’s just always been there. I was the kid flipping through photo albums, getting stuck on certain images longer than anyone else. Not because they were perfect but because they felt like something. Real. Honest. Like you could step into them and understand the moment without anyone explaining it.
That’s still what I’m chasing.
My work has never been about perfect poses or overly curated moments. It’s about connection. The kind you can’t fake. The kind that shows up in the in-between. How someone reaches for you, How you exhale when you feel safe, how a moment lands without anyone trying too hard.
When I photograph a wedding, I’m not there to control the day. I’m there to see it. To pay attention to what’s actually happening and preserve it in a way that feels like you. Less performance. More presence.
Because the photos that matter aren’t the ones that look perfect. They’re the ones that feel like you were really there. And honestly, that’s how I live too.
I’m either hosting people I love, finding new places to wander through, or chasing my kids around. But the best moments? They’re usually the simplest ones. At home. Comfortable. Connected.
That’s what I notice.
That’s what I care about.
And that’s what I photograph.
