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Hello! I'm Jackie. I love to see you smile! I am a wedding photographer in Central Illinois. I am married to my husband, Doug who I told after only 3 dates that I was going to marry him. Lucky me - he didn't run away! When you know you know! We have been married for 6 years and have a 3 year old son, Hunter. I love spending my days off in the summer on our ski boat. Some things I am addicted to - TOMS shoes (You'll always catch me in a pair at your wedding), Luke Bryan (Proud member of his fan club!), Diet Coke, Oreos, Mochas, Old Chicago Pizza, and proud alumni of SIU - Go Salukis!

I have been in business for 6 years. I went to school for photography at SIU and learned the fine art of developing my own film, printing and using old school cameras. I think this is what stands out from my work - I am traditional in a sense that I want to capture true emotion/feeling. I don't do the filters, props, or the set ups. It's all about capturing you! I started shooting weddings when a friend was getting married and ask if I would do it for her. I shot her wedding and I was hooked. I loved the excitement of the day. I wanted to be a documentary photographer while at SIU and I think this has been the best adventure. I seriously love weddings. I enjoy those moments when you start to get ready putting on your dress. Two of my favorite things to capture in a wedding is the moment you see each other and the moment you walk down the aisle. Those are usually my favorite images of the day. I would love to sit down and have coffee with you and hear about your day you have planned!

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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
Albums
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Jacklyn Byrd Photography

Brittney
Brittney Sent on 11/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Booking Jackie for our engagement and wedding photos was the best decision we made! We loved her personality and infectious smile at our first meeting. We met with a couple big name photographers in the area and no one made us feel as special as Jackie.

She emailed me before the wedding and requested any must have shots so she knew ahead of time. She had great location and pose ideas and made us all feel super relaxed the day of the wedding! She has a way of being assertive enough to get the group shots but also gets candid pictures when you don't even realize she's there! She even had a few pictures back to us the night of the wedding!! We had our preview after a couple weeks and all our pictures back within a month.

Jackie is sweet, friendly and an amazing photographer. We truly loved all of our pictures. We can't thank Jackie enough for capturing our day and would highly recommend her!!
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 01/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jackie is amazing! From our first meeting she was professional but so personable! Several members of my family (my husband included) aren't fond of having their picture taken. Jackie and her assistant got everyone in place and put everyone at ease for the arranged pictures. During the candid moments, they both blended in so it wasn't even noticeable they were shooting. A few family members tried to hijack the photos to take personal family portraits and I thought my mom was going to lose it. Jackie very calmly and politely pulled the focus back to immediate family and made sure everyone else was out of the area. She was there, helping things move smoothly and keeping me so comfortable.

The pictures turned out beautiful. I love her classic style. She had a great eye for poses and she catches little details like programs and centerpieces, but it was the candid pictures I ended up liking the best. Jackie has a knack for finding the best parts of the ceremony and the reception and really capturing them. She really lets the personality of the people and event she is shooting shine through. I am a larger bride, so I was really concerned about how the pictures would turn out. No problem at all. Jackie and her assistant were both great about finding very flattering angles. The pictures make me look and feel beautiful.

Even though her product and service are excellent, Jackie's pricing is extremely reasonable in comparison to other photographers. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Ca4154Dc7E5623413C5040474B1A181391A003Be Sent on 04/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jackie is the best!! 🤍

Jackie was AHHHHHMAZING!! Such a sweet person to work with! It is so easy to connect with her! She + her assistant, Andrea, did an amazing job handling our crazy wedding party + guests 🤪 We had a lot of very specific shots we wanted, + Jackie went above + beyond to get them for us!
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Jacklyn Byrd Photography frequently asked questions

Jacklyn Byrd Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Jacklyn Byrd Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Digital Files
Jacklyn Byrd Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Jacklyn Byrd Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Jacklyn Byrd Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Jacklyn Byrd 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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