I asked one of my past brides, Katarina, to share her thoughts on the value of an engagement session. Katarina and her husband, Tayler, booked me for their engagement session and wedding day back in 2018 and 2019. I had a blast capturing their love story from the beginning! And I love continuing to be there to capture beautiful memories for them, like their growing family. Here’s what Katarina has to say about engagement sessions: Reasons to Book an Engagement Session with your Wedding Photographer I would argue that your photographer is one of your most valuable wedding day vendors. They are ..read more

I want to give you my best tips to rocking the aisle walk as a couple. When a couple says “I do” and shares their first kiss, they then have a nice stroll back down the aisle as husband and wife. And let me tell you, those moments are always so sweet! Aisle walks are my FAVORITE! One reason why is because it makes for the best photo. Something photographers look for when they take photos are opportunities to frame their subject which brings the focus in where it’s supposed to be even more. When you’re walking down an aisle lined with your closest family and friends, they naturally frame you as ..read more

I’m sharing my best business headshot tips and tricks! Closeups may sound intimidating. But headshots are important for everyone in the business of business. If it’s time for you to update your headshots, I want to ensure you are fully prepared. With that, here are my best tips and tricks for your upcoming business headshot sessions. Fun or Formal? Consider your brand and the company you’re representing. Does it have a more relaxed or fun atmosphere or does your job focus on formalities and professionalism? To help with this, I will show you both my headshot for my personal business (Jessie Le ..read more

I love finding new creative people who inspire me on social media. Recently that discovery was my new friend Tia McGarvey’s page for her business, Flat Friends Design. Flat Friends Design is a brilliant business designed to serve and bring joy by creating beautiful artwork out of people’s most cherished photographs. What’s not to love? Flat Friends Design Let’s here what Tia has to say about her flourishing business! “In the midst of the pandemic, I was searching for a way to encourage my friends from a distance. I wanted to be able to safely encourage people by giving meaningful gifts. This d ..read more

“Jessie was our photographer for both our engagement shoot and our wedding. “Our planned location for our engagement photos was rained out, but Jessie spent hours driving from Flagstaff through Oak Creek Canyon and to Sedona looking for an alternate location for us. Our Flagstaff shoot turned into a Sedona shoot and the pictures were beautiful. “Jessie’s efforts to make everything work were so appreciated and beyond what we expected. “On our wedding day, Jessie made great suggestions and was amazing with our friends and families. She also did a great job listening to what was important to us ..read more