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Hello! We are Kara Michele and Jessica Lee, the lead shooters of Stout Studios and we are excited you’re considering us! We have a deep passion for the fleeting moment. We are drawn to love, laughter, energy and light. We strongly believe in honest photography and understand it is our responsibility to document your story, without becoming part of the story. Photography is an extension of our hearts and minds and we simply couldn’t imagine life without a camera.

Collectively we have been photographing weddings since 2005, Kara is a graduate of the prestigious SCAD university with a degree in photography. We are honored you’re considering us to document your wedding or portrait session. We are looking forward to talking more with you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,500

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Stout Studios

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Stout Studios is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. The photographers, Jessica and Kara, are praised for their talent, professionalism, and ability to make the experience enjoyable. Reviewers are impressed with the quality of the photos and the level of service provided. The pricing is also described as reasonable. Overall, customers highly recommend Stout Studios for capturing wedding memories.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Stout Studios is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. The photographers, Jessica and Kara, are praised for their talent, professionalism, and ability to make the experience enjoyable. Reviewers are impressed with the quality of the photos and the level of service provided. The pricing is also described as reasonable. Overall, customers highly recommend Stout Studios for capturing wedding memories.

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Sydney H. Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the business

Jess and Kara just shot my wedding in St. Augustine and they blew me away with their attention to detail throughout the entire planning process. They take the time to get to know your personality, your family, what kind of photos are important to you and the style of photography you prefer. Jess was my lead photographer and she was so organized and assisted throughout my entire planning process. On top of that, she is simply a good human and you can tell she genuinely cares about her work and about you. On the day of our wedding, Jess and Kara were a well oiled machine, with the photography timeline going exactly according to plan- they even saved us when a light drizzle hit at the end of the night with umbrellas and didn't let that stop them from capturing magic. I only have our sneak peek photos, since it was a couple days ago but I already know that we will cherish these pictures for life and they so effortlessly captured our big day. Truly the best.
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Mary E. Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer in the U.S.A. & [Florida]!!!

I cannot praise Jess and Kara enough for their incredible vision and eye for capturing every moment possible. I’ve never really had my photos taken professionally before and find myself feeling awkward in front of cameras, but Jess made me feel soooo so natural and even more so like a rockstar and beautiful! I didn’t feel awkward at all with her and I had only met her in person the day of our wedding! That level of comfort demonstrates so highly of how talented, personal, professional and extremely engaging and creative Jess and Kara truly are. Jess was so spectacular assisting and aiding in the flow of the day and orchestrating the crowd and family photos. She’s very good at time management and making sure you get the most out of the day for all your photos while also making sure you are present and enjoying your day as organically as possible. What I really appreciated is how Jess and Kara blend in so naturally with the day and our families; they made it possible for us to be our authentic selves while they captured the moment and it was not a day where we felt we needed to pose over and over unless we desired to. They were beyond phenomenal. I got a sneak peek of the final product and WOW!!! Just WOW! You will not be disappointed! 110% worth the investment. They’re execution is timeless, elegant, pizazz, candid and natural and cutting-edge! Thank you Jess and Kara so much for being kind and supportive and for your incredible vision. We love your art and are grateful to have worked with you.
Kelly
Kelly E. Sent on 01/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Photos - and Fabulous Team!

We chose Stout Studios and worked with Jessica and Kara for our wedding - and I am blown away by how amazing our photos are and how perfect the experience was. My husband hates taking pictures, and was dreading that portion of our wedding, but he said he enjoyed our first look and taking photos with our family and that's 100% due to how smooth and fun Jess made the experience.

They are incredibly talented photographers, and they blend in so seamlessly day of when everything is going on. And the photos speak for themselves. My family and I are so happy with how they turned out, and I just got my album in the mail, which I did through Stout, and it's stunning! And their pricing is incredibly reasonable for the quality of photos and the level of service they provide.

So so happy I chose Stout as our partner for the wedding. Can't recommend them enough!

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Christi Reynolds Beauty Christi Reynolds Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

By far one of my absolute favorite Wedding photographers, Jessica Moores for Stout Photography is funny, fun, and INGENIOUS!! I love every opportunity to work with this talented team, and recommend their work to anyone who wants that certain special something when it comes to capturing those most important moments!

Reel to Real Video Reel to Real Video Wedding Videographers

Jessica is one of the most creative photographers in the area! We are constantly amazed when we see her work. She also makes sure to coordinate with us so we don't get in each other's way during the wedding, which we really appreciate! We recommend her to all of our clients!

Sweet Cakes by Rebecca Sweet Cakes by Rebecca Wedding Cakes

I have had the pleasure of having Stout shoot one of my cakes and the photos were incredible. We also are partners of the Carvahlo Family Winery preferred vendor team, She has an amazing eye and she is able to truely capture the moment. I would recommend Stout Photography to anyone looking for professional photos.

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