​Jess was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding photographer - kind, fun, talented, prompt, organized...

It's difficult to look for a photographer you're engaged. How do you know what you're looking for when you're sorting through websites and have never had professional photos taken? We were so lost. After talking with several photographers and sorting through heaps of websites, we're SO GLAD we went with Jess. Her website reflects her as a wedding photographer so if you enjoy her work there you won't be disappointed. She was so kind and knowledgeable in our online meetings, and once we booked with her we instantly felt like we had a friend on our team. She helped plan our timeline, our next steps, recommended vendors, and even advised us on how to be more eco-friendly. Her presence translated well to our wonderful engagement shoot as well - it felt easy and fun and all our doubts about taking nice photos on the day of melted away. She had so many gorgeous shots from just one hour - we were blown away.

Jess is a wonderful choice for couples like us that value warmth, authenticity, and ease and could use a gentle guide. Her photos are full of love and light, she is engaging and creative, subtle yet takes charge. Our wedding day was full of so much love in so many different forms, and she was there quietly capturing it all. We love looking back on our (enormous, beautiful) wedding gallery as a way to be transported back to the day, which is exactly what we hoped our wedding photos would do. She got everything - intimate portraits, classic shots, big family photos, whimsical scenes, detail photos, and even silly group shots. She captured how beautiful I felt and made it all feel genuine and easy. Plus, she is so professional and got the photos and sneak peeks back to us SO QUICKLY.
We never regretted hiring Jess as a photographer and don't think you will either. We strongly recommend her.

Going into my first professional photo shoot I was honestly very nervous especially not having met her before. I didn’t know what to expect, immediately walking in I was welcomed by the sweetest soul ever the music in the background, definitely calmed my nerves and helped us jam out. It didn’t feel like I was walking into a stranger’s house that I had never met before. It felt like I had known her for years when agreeing to do that shoot with her, I felt as if it was super important to find someone with all the same values as me and with her website, being very detailed as I learned more about her Jess met all of them I can 100% say with the high quality photos and the warm welcoming Id definitely recommend her to anyone!!

One of our biggest challenges with planning our wedding was trying to find queer friendly vendors. After finding multiple glowing reviews online, we were able to connect with Jess. We did interview a couple other potential photographers, but it was no contest when it came down to who we wanted to pick. The quality of the examples we saw, the level of professionalism, and really just the vibe when we spoke to each other was exactly what we were looking for. She made the whole process seamless, and we knew exactly what to expect for each meeting. Communication was awesome throughout the whole process. Meeting in person for our engagement shoot and the wedding itself really helped solidify that we picked the right person. She made both photoshoots about as fun as possible, while still being efficient with time, and direct with her guidance regarding how to pose. We love the pictures we got back and had a blast looking through them. She even took the time to coordinate what time she should send them, so wife and I could view them at the same time. If you're looking for someone queer friendly, with great communication, a stress-free photography experience, and photos you will LOVE, we 1000% recommend Jess!

​Working with Jessica Knighton Photography was hands down one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding.

From the first time we reached out, she was the most helpful a human could be—from walking through a possible timeline before we even committed to hiring her to sending her wedding guide with tips and tricks and suggestions for other vendors and going along with our not-so-conventional pool party engagement shoot, she made two awkward introverts feel so comfortable both with and without her camera pointed at them. Of all the variety of vendors I spoke with, Jess exceeded every expectation in a way nobody else was able to. She was so kind checking in with us throughout the entire planning process, delivered both our galleries so quickly, and most of all DELIVERED with the best photos to help us remember our day.

We simply adored every single one of the photos... like, in a wanna lay on the floor and scream about it, sing her praises from every mountain top even though I'm not a hiker, accidentally send her a thousand and one heart-eyed emojis, bend the knee because forget Sansa Stark she is MY queen of the north type of way. They all feel so very "us" in a way that would be almost frightening if it wasn't so impressive. In a year, or five, or ten or fifty, I can't wait to look back and remember all the little details, how much love we felt, and how much fun it all was. It'll be easy to do because it's written in every picture a thousand times over.

I would recommend working with Jess in every universe. She's truly the best in the biz. ​Especially if you have a two year old niece as your flower girl who isn't so sure about the whole "photos" thing, because she'll probably be very sure of Jess and even smile a time or two. If you don't believe me, ask literally anybody in my family (we still talk about how great she is a frankly concerning amount).

Jess was absolutely wonderful to work with during every step of the process - engagement photos, wedding planning, and wedding day photos! ​As a couple who was hesitant about being in the spotlight and had never had any professional photos taken, we were a bit nervous for our engagement photos. However, our nerves quickly disappeared when we were met with Jess' relaxed and calming presence. She did such a great job of helping us feel comfortable and confident, and made the entire session so much fun! During wedding planning, Jess helped us create a wedding day timeline early on in the process, which was so useful to reference and share with other vendors. She was always available for questions, responded promptly when we reached out, and checked in frequently with us. On our wedding day, Jess brought so much positivity and joy! She kept us organized and on track for photos, but also went with the flow and captured all of the various special moments throughout the day. Our jaws dropped when we saw our final wedding gallery - we truly felt like we were able to re-live our wedding day when we looked through the photos! Jess did an incredible job of capturing both candid and posed photos of all of the people, details, and moments that made up our special day. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer - Jess's creativity, kindness, expertise, attention to detail, organization, and enthusiasm made for an exceptional experience! We highly recommend Jess to any and all couples - she truly is the best!

The biggest challenge that we faced in finding a photographer for our wedding was finding someone that both Jarl and I connected with. We met so many photographers at a wedding fair, many that I liked, many that Jarl did not. LOL However, we met Jess at a wedding event at our venue and the second we walked away after chatting with her, we looked at each other and just knew. Jess has this super chill, relaxed, easy to talk with vibe that we KNEW we wanted at our wedding.
We aren’t super PDA people, and thought we would totally wreck our engagement photos. Jess just let us be natural but also guided us to some poses that didn’t make us look like we were in those classic awkward family photos! And the photos we got back were fantastic!
Moving forward to our actual wedding – Jess was better than we ever dreamed. She kept in contact up to the date and helped make sure we had a plan for the day. Her 2nd photographer was also amazing (she knows how to pick ‘em!).
We got sneak peeks back from Jess 2 DAYS AFTER OUR WEDDING and a full gallery back 3 WEEKS AFTER OUR WEDDING! We were shocked at how quickly things came back, but also how BEAUTIFUL every single photo was! She was able to grab us in our posed moments, our candid moments, and even our guests’ candid moments in a way that all the love just shines through in the photos. We were able to truly re-live our entire day through her photos.
We would both 100% recommend Jess to anyone looking for a photographer. She is professional from start to finish, and you will not be disappointed with the results!

​I am so incredibly blown away by how amazing Jess has been to work with and how perfect our pictures turned out. Jess was extremely organized and easy to communicate with. We loved that the meetings we had with Jess were tangible and productive rather than just discussing ideas solely. Jess was extremely easy to get ahold of and very timely in responses when we had questions. We always felt secure and confident in her abilities, her commitment, and her professionalism. She​ truly got to know Seth and I as a couple, and wanted to capture our relationship in the pictures. Her editing style is beautiful and shows the authenticity of our love. We received our sneak peeks and our full gallery in an amazing amount of time and it was perfect to relive our wedding day. Jess has been extremely communicative through the whole process. On wedding day, she was the perfect combination of fun and relaxed while still staying on our timeline and being professional. I would highly recommend Jess to everyone who may be considering her!

I think I speak for a lot of us that wedding planning is not easy and pretty overhwhelming. ​I found Jess at the beginning of my planning journey by looking through about a million portfolios online. Hers stood out by a mile when my then fiance (now husband) starting tearing up while saying, "I hope we look that happy on our day." After meeting with Jess for a consult she gave us a full outline of what our day would look like down to the hour. Even though this was a rough draft it was honestly the perfect guide that we would use throughout our whole planning process. It gave us a lot of comfort knowing we didn't have to figure it out from scratch. Along the way as the day got closer we did our engagement photos which was a blast and Jess was up for anything to make our vision reality. Which for us was running around a state park to find any leaf that was orange in early fall. Every step of the way she helped us with suggestions when we needed them. As the day got sooner we realized we needed more than just a photographer and Jess offered a bunch of amazing options. We found our coordinator through her, who we also adored. When the big day came I barely had to worry about anything knowing I had a team behind me that I could trust. Now with the wedding over and having the photos back I don't think we could've made a better decision!

We chose Jess for our engagement and wedding photos and would recommend her services to anyone seeking a quality and personal experience. She is on top of it the entire process; from helping us choose the right location for the first shoot all the way through ordering prints, Jess was so amazing to work with! Reliable communication, good recommendations, and she listened and incorporated what we were looking for as a couple. For example, she delivered many beautiful photos highlighting details of the venue (an old mansion/museum) and the general atmosphere in addition to portraits and candid shots. We also appreciated the quick turn around for receiving photo proofs and the final product. The pictures turned out amazing, she did a great job of capturing candid moments, which was important to us, and making our family and friends feel at ease in the absurd, 101 degree September weather. She also helped us stay relaxed with her calm presence and warm demeanor. Jess is the total package!

​Jess has been our go-to photographer since the beginning. I always felt that the quality of the photos and the editing were exactly what I was looking for. Very effortlessly natural and in times even candid. The focus was always on my partner and I and our time together. Receiving the product after the engagement and wedding was such a joy. The mood and vibe of my wedding was captured perfectly. There was an excellent balance of what I asked for in terms of family, friend, party, couple, and detail photos. My wedding was very dark/moody and she easily accomplished the similar goal with the photos. I felt heard when there were issues that arose the day of and we always worked to solve it in a way that we would get the photos we needed. In addition, she chose and AMAZING second photographer that she knew would jive with us as well. Lastly, they were excellent at wrangling large, rambunctious families and remaining professional which I’ll be forever grateful for. I’m so, SO impressed with her talent. I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone I think would be a good fit for her.