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Jessica Rice Photography is a wife-and-husband wedding photography team located in Carlsbad, California. Jess and Nick will be there to make sure you never forget the big and small details of such a significant and special day. The two will take fun photographs of every moment so you can look back and see the pure joy of you day. They will be your best friends, biggest fans, and most willing helpers. Jess and Nick strive to make their clients feel comfortable and at ease in front of their cameras while capturing your moments in a timeless manner.

Services Offered
Jessica Rice Photography uses traditional and photojournalistic approaches, mixed with a contemporary style, to guarantee you’ll love looking back on your wedding photos even when it’s decades later. The duo shoots at one event per day and carries liability insurance to give you peace of mind. Jessica Elaine Photography is available for additional hours and can bring a second shooter when requested. Jess and Nick go to multiple locations throughout your wedding to capture your day in its entirety. You’ll receive your high-resolution images as albums, digital files, and prints. Photography services available include:

  • Boudoir shoot
  • Engagement shoot
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding portraits
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Jessica Rice Photography

Lexie
Lexie Sent on 06/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING!! Best thing I ever did was book Jessica rice

Amazing!! I found Jessica and nick through a vendor list at the inn at rancho Santa Fe, in the San Diego area. I talked to Jessica over the phone and instantly felt so connected to her and put down our deposit for engagement photo shoot and our wedding day. My now husband is very shy and reserved so I was a little worried about how our engagement photos would turn out. The minute we got there, we both felt so comfortable and so happy, I’d never seen him like that with new people before. Jessica and nick aren’t only so talented but they are amazing people, you feel like you’ve been friends with them for years.
Our first planned wedding was canceled due to Covid, I told Jess what was going on and I parted ways with my wedding planner as I was going to do something very small. At that point, Jess was always checking in, sending ideas, and reassuring me. I felt so grateful to have her to lean on and navigate planning a wedding in a pandemic. After all the stress and looking around, we booked a private property for an intimate wedding. Jessica and nick came on the Friday before my wedding to check out the property and to see us. On the day of my wedding, Jessica and nick were there at every moment taking photos and making all of my guests/bridal party feel like family. My sneak peek photos look amazing and I cannot wait to receive the rest.
****The best thing I ever did when planning my wedding was booking jess and nick.****
I can’t wait to use them for any big moment in our lives we want captured.
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 05/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planning Decision

Choosing Jess Rice Photography was the absolute best wedding planning decision we made. Jess was amazing in the months and days leading up to our destination wedding. She was helpful, proactive, and so easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding day, we just knew we were in good hands! Jess made the remote planning and organizing so easy on us and we are so grateful to her. As for the wedding day, Jess and Nick captured our wedding so perfectly. They did not miss a single moment. From the details, to the requested shot list, to the naturally occurring and personal moments, they really captured everything. We were so comfortable with Nick and Jess; they really were so fun to work with and made us feel so special. They were such an important part of our day and we are forever grateful that we were able to find Jess Rice Photography! We received sneak peaks and access to our full online gallery very timely. We were completely blown away by all of the beautiful photos. Everyone who has seen our wedding album is so impressed and complimentary. We will cherish these photos forever!
Ericka
Ericka Sent on 12/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful + timeless

I first met Jess + Nick at my best friend's proposal - once I saw the photos I instantly fell in love! She went on to photograph her wedding and she made us all in the bridal party feel so comfortable! She had a vision and tells you exactly where to go and what to do, which I love! When it was my turn, I knew immediately I wanted to Jess + Nick to capture our special day! Their style is so bright, natural, and timeless. We had so much fun with Nick + Jess every step of the way and are so thankful that they captured all the beautiful moments of our day.
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Hannah Sent on 03/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was an incredible vendor! She is personable, flexible, and innovative. She is professional and so detailed oriented. I had a large bridal party and family and she communicated with them well, handled them so gracefully and did an excellent job of coordinating everyone. She is clear, efficient and prepared while still being so personal and joyful. We also received our photos quickly and loved her attention to detail! We could not have been more thrilled with her service and would hire her again every time!
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Cheryl Sent on 02/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica and her husband Nick were recommended to us by a friend of my daughter. Our initial meeting with them was in our local coffee shop in town. They were both very friendly, professional and were able to answer all of our questions. I was planning and attending to the majority of the wedding details myself since my daughter was out-of-state most of the engagement time. Therefore, I needed someone that I felt comfortable with and confident in their abilities. Best decision we ever made!

With Jessica and Nick both taking pictures during the wedding ceremony and reception, we ended up with so many beautiful pictures. They were extremely organized, easy to work with, and very professional. Everything went smoothly and they worked well with the other vendors and the venue staff.

Jessica and Nick had all kinds of ideas for interesting, unique and beautiful photos of the entire wedding party and the bride and groom photos. The photos were absolutely beautiful and they were ready for viewing within two weeks! I would highly recommend them!
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Jill Sent on 02/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
There are not enough words to adequately explain how absolutely WONDERFUL Jessica is! First, she is one of the friendliest people I have ever met. I've never felt more comfortable in front of a camera! She makes the whole experience personal, fun, and super easy. I never had to worry about a thing, and could fully trust her to get everything I wanted, and even some things that I didn't know I wanted until she suggested them! And wow, her pictures are stunning! She doesn't just take a picture, she truly captures a moment. Her pictures were so beautiful, so perfect, so fun, and so us! Marriage is such an exciting time, and these days there is a lot of pressure to capture everything perfectly so that it can stand still in time. Jessica Elaine Photography provides timeless work that we will cherish forever!
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Sam Sent on 01/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I truly could not have picked a better photographer for our wedding. Jessica and Nick, the husband and wife photography duo were absolutely spectacular. They made us laugh and feel comfortable all day long. Even in the intimate moments where tears were flowing Jessica and Nick made us feel safe. The entire bridal party thought they were a hoot and couldn't stop talking about how much fun the "dreaded photos" actually ended up being. Our families were beyond impressed with their efficiency and respect and are still raving about them. They completely took away any stress and captured the most beautiful images we have ever seen. Their style so perfectly caught every candid moment, every thought out detail and every cherished laugh. Not only did they blow us away on our wedding day but we had our photos back so quickly. If you are looking for a husband and wife dynamic duo look no further! You WANT TO hire Jessica and Nick, they were worth every cent and even more.
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User2499423 Sent on 01/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
After meeting Jessica to discuss wedding photography and looking at her online portfolio, I was confident that she would do a great job. She is so sweet and bubbly that you instantly feel comfortable around her, which allows her to capture wonderful images.
We had an engagement session with her and the photos are stunning! She, with the help of her husband Nick captured tons of images and the quality is great. I cannot say enough good things about Jessica, she is professional, courteous, and a pleasure to spend time with. She also had a quick turn around on providing us with a link to an online gallery. I love being able to download the digital copies or purchase high quality prints straight from the online gallery.
I am so excited for Jessica to photograph our wedding next August. I would highly recommend selecting her as your wedding photographer.
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Andrew Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica really took the time to figure out what we wanted in our pictures and had a plan to make sure everything went smoothly. She's really easy and fun to work with, and she made the entire bridal party and family feel comfortable. We are so happy with how the pictures came out!
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Neil Sent on 12/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Jess for our wedding day. Jess is a huge exhorter which makes taking pictures really fun. She has a way of relaxing you and turning what could be stressful time of pictures into a lot of fun. We were so pleased with all the shots we got of our wedding day and highly recommend her.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Jessica Rice Photography frequently asked questions

Jessica Rice Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Jessica Rice Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Jessica Rice Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Jessica Rice Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Jessica Rice Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Jessica Rice 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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