impactful photos
that will bring you back
Specializing in capturing each wedding uniquely, with a keen eye for moments & emotions, my photos do the most important thing for you: bring you back to how your wedding day felt. I strongly believe that great wedding photography begins & ends with images that make you feel. It’s entirely possible to freeze a moment of joy, anticipation, excitement & appreciation, but it takes a level of foresight & experience to recognize them.
meet jesse
owner, lead photographer
10 years ago, I decided to dedicate my life to photographing weddings. Hundreds of weddings later, documented primarily throughout the northeast and abroad, the fire inside me still burns as bright as it did a decade ago, if not more. This is beyond a job, it’s a calling.
It’s not lost on me the importance of what I do. As a husband and father, I believe your wedding is the first step on this amazing journey of life. Weddings are monumental events that bring families together while forging new ones. Getting the chance to be right there, alongside you both, is an honor.
After your wedding day ends, what remains are your photographs. Forever. I do not take this responsibility lightly and I can’t wait to preserve these memories for you.
how my approach
enhances your day
It isn’t enough for me to just show up to your wedding & hope for the best. There is a certain impact a photographer has on a wedding day & I want mine to be nothing short of exceptional. There will be many moments during your day where a gentle suggestion, a small recommendation or a little tip will help facilitate a beautiful moment. I will be in your corner all day, ensuring your focus is on the important things, helping your family enjoy each step along the way & be a positive force everyone will rally around.
the ghs difference
EXPERIENCE
On a day of many variables, experience is of incalculable value. If timing shifts or weather moves in, you'll be in experienced hands knowing your photos will still be exceptional.
VISION
You'll be put in positions to look your best while receiving images from multitudes of perspectives throughout the day. By turning ordinary scenes into something extraordinary, your photos will be more impactful.
AESTHETIC
Your images are composed & edited with a clean, timeless, high-end look that will be as beautiful years from now as they are today.
PROFESSIONALISM
With a firm grasp on the flow of events, your day will be guided forward so your only focus will be on having the best time of your life.
what to expect
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FaceTime, Zoom or old-fashioned phone call. This is when we get to know each other, learn about your vision & explain how I manage your day. From this call, I’ll be able to help determine the best collection or custom combination of my services so you get exactly what you need for your wedding photography.
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Once we determine the exact collection that fits your needs, we’ll proceed with a signed contract & retainer. After those are executed, your date is officially held.
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If your collection includes an engagement session, we can schedule your shoot as soon as you’d like. I am here to help you choose the best time of year & location depending on the type of environment you prefer for your photos. These shoots are scheduled during the week, which creates tremendous flexibility to work around all of our schedules.
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The when, the where & the who. Every single wedding I document has its own unique circumstances. Even if you are working with a planner, I prefer to be hands on in creating your photography timeline, which will be built into your master timeline. I will factor in every detail including, getting ready locations, ceremony times, formal family photo requests and everything in between. Coming into your wedding with a defined plan is the key to success.
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After arriving early to pre-scout locations & lighting, I’ll then begin photographing your wedding based on the timeline we crafted together. I will help guide everyone involved on moving from event to event & location to location to ensure we stick to our plan. Your only job is to enjoy the best day of your lives while I document it fully.
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You will receive your complete online photo gallery no later than 6 weeks from your wedding - often sooner than that. There is nothing for you to do other than to sit back & enjoy reliving the day all over again. Within your gallery, you will be able to share your photos with whomever you wish, download your watermark-free images in high resolution and even order gallery-worthy prints. If you purchased an album, you will select the photos right in your gallery as well. You will receive a highly detailed album info page from me at photo delivery guiding you through the selection process & design options for your book.
kind words.Fine Art Quality Imagery
“Jesse captured the most amazing photos of our wedding day, and we could not be happier with the images he created. He is a consummate professional - remaining calm, cool, and collected during all of the wedding chaos. I would recommend him to anyone. He truly creates fine art quality imagery that you will cherish forever.”
Above & Beyond
“We can't say enough good things about Jesse. His energy, ability to make us feel at ease, organization, professionalism and skills were unparalleled. He has truly mastered his craft, and we are so glad we chose him to capture our special day for us to cherish forever. He went above and beyond and we can't recommend him enough.”
Completely in the Moment
“Not only is Jesse extremely talented, he was also SUCH a pleasure to work with. He was organized, calm, efficient, patient, and professional throughout our entire wedding experience. Every photo is artistic, natural, and completely in the moment. We could not be more happy with the results. He captured the day perfectly.”
Blown Away
“Jesse is the real deal. He is professional, relaxed, communicative, and extremely talented at what he does. The photos speak for themselves! They have just blown us, our friends, and our family away. He not only captured the beauty of the venue, but also captured all the emotions that were felt that day.”
Natural & Real
“Jesse is truly the best in every way. His style is so natural and real. His photographs are works of art we will cherish for the rest of our lives. He has an amazing way of capturing every important memory, as well as the emotion and spirit of our event. You should trust Jesse's unique creative vision; he is beyond talented.”
Honest Moments
“As soon as I stumbled upon Jesse’s portfolio, I knew he had to be our photographer. He is insanely talented at capturing honest, human moments so beautifully. We can’t stop looking at our photos. We’re blown away by what he captured. We are so lucky to have these amazing photos forever. Jesse is THE BEST and we highly recommend him.”
