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My name is Jessica, and I am the photographer behind 283 Photography. The name "283" comes from my birth date, February of 1983. The main focus of my work is on weddings. I also do a very limited amount of lifestyle photography, including seniors, families, newborns, and other things that are not wedding-related. Make sure to book far ahead of time, as my schedule can only handle so many weddings and sessions per month, and there are certain months that I don't take lifestyle sessions because of the busy wedding season.




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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of 283 Photography

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Kaitlin Sent on 09/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was such a blast to work with for our engagement photos and I'm really excited to see how our wedding photos turn out in a few months. Neither my fiance or I like taking pictures but looking through the photos you could barely tell. She was very prompt returning emails and was willing to answer any questions we sent her way.

Update: Our wedding pictures are gorgeous and again she was a lot of fun to work with. I've gotten a lot of comments from everybody about how great the pictures look.
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Rebecca Sent on 06/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
283 Photography shot both our engagement and wedding photography! Jessica was very personable and had both my fiancé, now husband and I feeling super comfortable and relaxed within minutes of both sessions. 283 Photography is super creative and listens to what the clients are asking for in their photography.
Thank you Jessica for helping us find a photographer for a lifetime and we can't wait to see photography from the wedding a couple of weeks ago! Just from the "sneak peek" we know they will be stunning!!
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User2449715 Sent on 12/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Heard nothing but good things about this photographer! Kind of on the spendy side but her work proves it!
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Rachel Sent on 10/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My new husband and I were thrilled to have Jessica Weischedel from 283 Photography capture our special day. We know Jess and we have seen her work, so we knew she would do an incredible job, but we had so much fun working with her as she took photos for the wedding. She was so animated and enthusiastic and game for our various pose ideas (even though she was 8 months pregnant!). She is clearly passionate about the work she does.

My bridesmaids and I got ready at my apartment and there was not really a good place to hang the dress to get nice photos, Jess was like, "no problem!" and wrapped the dress up in a sheet and took it outside to take some photos against a tree! She was also very patient with my other friends/family members who kept getting in her way, trying to snap their own photos.

She was professional in her preparation procedures and responsive to our emails and questions.

I would recommend her to anybody needing special event photos!
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Kayla Sent on 09/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
One of my best friends is a photographer and she highly recommended that my husband and I choose 283 Photographer. I trusted her advice and we couldn't have been more pleased!! Jessica, along with her second photographer, Rachel, were amazing to work with!! Jessica is very down-to-earth and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our entire wedding party was impressed with how great our photographers were. The guys had a great time with Rachel during the day and the ladies had an awesome time with Jessica!

Jessica had unique and fun ideas for pictures as well. It's only been a few weeks since our wedding, so I haven't see our pictures yet, but I know they are going to be perfect.

If you’re looking for a photographer that is creative, flexible, fun, unique and professional, then 283 Photography should be your choice!!

Thank you 283!!
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User1616500 Sent on 05/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jess with 283 photography was so fun to work with for our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures! She has tons of unique ideas so that your photos are like all the photos you typically see. She is organized and flexible and works with you to make sure that you get images that you really want to. And she loves doggies, so our puppy was more than welcome for all of our photos, which made it just that much better! She really goes above and beyond to make it the best of the best!
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Angie Sent on 02/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica is an extremely talented photographer and my husband and I couldn't be more pleased with the wedding photos. Not only is she talented but she is professional and is very good in a "crisis." We had a major hiccup on the day of our wedding which changed the timeline drastically providing for a significantly smaller window of time for taking photos. She somehow managed to get everything done by responding quickly. All of this was accomplished without compromising the quality of the photos. I would most definitely recommend her.
Randi
Randi Sent on 11/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I first spotted Jessica's photography at a family friends wedding and I instantly loved her work so when it came time to find a photograper for my own engagement pics and wedding it was hard to look at anyone elses. I live in Iowa so it made more since to choose a photographer from Iowa rather than South Dakota but I just couldn't do it.....nothing else compared. We traveled to South Dakota to have our engagement pictures taken and met Jessica for the first time she made us feel very comfortable and our engagement pictures were amazing! She then came to Iowa when it was time for our wedding and she did not miss one detail about the wedding and the reception. Every single picture is perfect! There is no other photographer I would ever recomend she is soooo wonderful! Also I was nervous about doing the "first look" before the ceremony and Jessica answered all of my questions and helped me decide on whether we should do it or not. Anytime I had questions or emailed her her responses were very quick and helpful! If you are looking for a photographer and you are near or far away Jessica is the one I would say to get you will not be dissapointed and she is worth every penny! The pictures are the most important part of the entire day.....it is what will keep your memories going so if you want someone who can capture every part of that day perfectly 283 Photography is the way to go!!!!
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Melanie Sent on 11/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have asked for more from the photographer for my daughter's wedding. Jessica captured the feel and essance of the day. The wedding day can be such a blur for the couple so to have such great pictures to look back on has been a great joy. It amazes me that she caught some very special moments that she only had a couple seconds to capture...she was so aware of what to capture and we did not even know she was at the wedding..she did such a great job of being invisiable but got done what we needed. When my daughter got engaged we were aware of the disappointments/stress that so many people we knew had with their wedding photographers. We are so thankful to say that is not our story with 283 Photography. Thank You so very much for the joy that your pictures have brought my daughter and her husband and us.

Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 11/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I decided to go with Jessica at 283 Photography after viewing her photos that she took of a friends’ wedding. We noticed her incredible eye for unique shots that we felt, no local photographer would have been able to provide for us. We booked her a year and a half in advance before our wedding, and have had the privilege of getting to know her ever since.

Jessica took our engagement session pictures in Sioux Falls and immediately made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. One of our favorite things about her was how she was all about the two of us feeling relaxed and looking “normal” with each other.

We just got married two weeks ago and I can’t say how many times I heard how great our photographer was. The entire wedding party raved about how easy going she is and how they loved the “out of the ordinary” shots that she’d take. We’ve only seen a sneak peek of our wedding day photos, but if they even come close to how perfect our engagement session pictures were, we’ll be extremely satisfied!

If you’re looking for a photographer that does exquisite work with making each and EVERY photo look it’s best, Jessica is your person. She’s kind, professional, and has a unique eye for an unforgettable photo!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
DJ Jake Hill DJ Jake Hill Wedding DJs

Not only is Jessica a pleasure to work with, but her photography is absolutely gorgeous! I highly recommend her!

Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre Hotel Weddings

Jessica does a fantastic job! 283 Photography will go above and beyond your expectations. The photo's are absolutely gorgeous, the personal one-on-one experience second to none! She took my daughters day, which started out less than pleasurable, and turned it into the start of a beautiful engagement journey. If you are looking for one of the best - you have found it! Cheri A

jasonrjonas jasonrjonas Wedding Videographers

We've worked with Jessica from 283 Photography multiple times at weddings and she's been amazing to work with. Not only does she do fantastic work as a photographer, but she is so professional and easy to meld with when it comes to adding in videographers into them mix. We can't recommend her enough and can't wait to shoot more weddings with her.

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283 Photography frequently asked questions

283 Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
283 Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
283 Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
283 Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
283 Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
283 Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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