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Hi! We're Jessica & Justin and we are so glad you are here! I opened the studio in 2010 and Justin joined the team in 2013 after we had been dating a little while. Now, we're married so maybe the Studio needs new name?! One day maybe, but for now, we remain Jessica Williams Studio and we would love for you to get to know us so that we can get to know you.

Justin & I love many things but we get our greatest joy from only a few, family, travel and capturing emotion. Justin married me and gladly took the job of becoming a step father to our son, Lennon. Together, we get into all sorts of fun including nerf wars and tickle fights. As a couple, we really enjoy camping and the outdoors and have become somewhat avid hikers, spending our honeymoon exploring the Pacific Northwest. We are slowing teaching our love of travel to Lennon and we watch him become more drawn to it every year. Professionally, we get some of biggest kicks from having unspoken competitions through our photos. Him showing me a mother in tears and me answering back with a child beaming with joy on the dance floor. It drives us to betterment and makes our job even more of a challenge.

I've always had an affection for photographs and the art of preserving precious life moments and beautiful landscapes. I remember some of the brightest days of my childhood were the days my mom would give in and allow me to rummage, for hours, through the boxes of old photographs she had tucked away in her closet. I would stare at faces of the people looking back at me, some I didn't know, and imagine stories of their lives, detailing, in my imagination, what their day had been like moments before the image was snapped, what songs they may have had playing in the background, who was on the other end of the telephone they were speaking into, etc. Each image a tiny little time capsule, each one bearing a story of it's own. I envisioned that my children would one day do just as I and would daydream about what images would be in my boxes, tucked away in my closet. Knowing that I am able provide the potential for this same experience and preservation of memories to others now, makes my heart full and pushes me ever toward perfecting the craft.

As for Justin, he comes from a family history of wedding photographers. His Father and Grandfather both photographed weddings as well and instilled in Justin a love for the craft. He is constantly learning and growing and surpassing my expectations and I'm honored to have him as a part of my team.

“Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won't adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is to sign on as its accomplice. Instead of vowing to honor and obey, maybe we should swear to aid and abet. That would mean that security is out of the question. The words "make" and "stay" become inappropriate. My love for you has no strings attached. I love you for free.”
- Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Jessica Williams Studio

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Lexy Sent on 07/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning photography

Jessica was the first and only photographer we spoke to for our wedding. We immediately knew she would be the perfect person to photograph our wedding and engagement pictures. Not only were the pictures absolutely STUNNING, but Jes's experience, knowledge, and personality made everything so much better. She knew exactly how to pose us and didn't miss any little detail. She was great at commanding the wedding party to make sure the pictures turned out amazing! She kept us all on a timeline to get every single picture that we wanted. The pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined and are something I will cherish for FOREVER!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 03/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal and Personable Photographer

I was lucky enough to have a friend recommend Jessica and she was everything! From our engagement shoot to our wedding send-off she was amazing. She was very responsive and detail oriented. She walked me through the entire process beforehand and kept to her schedule for each and every photo day of. She knew all the right angles for the best shot and would put herself in whatever uncomfortable position to get that phenomenal shot! I highly recommend Jessica for your wedding and any other photo shoot!!
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Leila Sent on 10/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Pictures Ever!

I can't even begin to say how much we enjoyed the pictures from Jessica and Justin. We have just gotten a sneak peak of the wedding pictures since the wedding was just last weekend but the engagement pictures were just beautiful and I fully expect the wedding pictures to be the same.
Jessica and her husband Justin got every shot of the day and then some. They were everywhere and with the 2 of them did not miss anything! They not only took great formal shots but were there all evening taking candid shots of our guests. They were there from beginning to end (which you don't always get with other photographers) and captured every moment of the day.
I would highly recommend them for your wedding!
Ren
Ren L. Sent on 06/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos by amazing people

Jes was recommended highly to me from a trusted friend with beautiful wedding pictures, so we decided to book her. Best decision I made for the wedding, hands down (aside from picking my amazing husband, obviously). She and Justin were incredible photographers and just generally cool people. I was honestly a little sad when the wedding was over and we couldn't just hang out with them more, haha.

They got the vibe of what we wanted to do and worked so hard to make everything work perfectly. Jes is very responsive, very organized, and worked so well with my coordinator before the actual event. She suggested doing a first look, which was such a perfect idea for us. She wrangled my very unwranglable family for photos and made everything go so smoothly. I just felt so comfortable with her and Justin, it really made all our photos look so happy and natural.

And everything came out so beautifully. So many people complimented our photos. People I don't even remember (or didn't even know!) on Facebook were coming out of the woodwork to go "Who was your photographer? Those pictures are incredible!" My mom hates having pictures of herself - a fact I told Jes ahead of time - so I don't have a lot of nice pictures of her. Jes captured my mom so naturally in so many great photos, my mom even thought she looked nice!! I can't stress how amazing that is. Jes and Justin got so many great shots of my friends dancing during the reception, it really felt like we had a picture of every single person there.

Wedding planning can be hard, and feeling like you made the right decision can be impossible. Let me save you the trouble - book Jessica Williams Studio. You won't regret it.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Jess is the absolute best!

I knew Jessica was supposed to be our photographer from the day we toured our venue. We were waiting for our tour and there were a few wedding photo albums in the waiting area. I had picked up a couple and sifted through them, but there was one specific album that caught my eye, but I didn't have time to look to see who did the work. When I called our venue to see who the mysterious photographer was, they gave me the names of 2 photographers whos albums sounded like the one I had described. Once I met Jessica and saw her example album, I knew it was her! Jess did THE most amazing job on our engagement pictures, rehearsal pictures, and wedding photos. Not to mention lifting me into the truck the day of the wedding to get us around the venue! We had so many compliments and don't know what we would have done without her. Her husband and her got everything on our list that we had asked for and were so incredibly professional and friendly. Not to mention the quick turnaround. There's not a bad picture in the bunch and we are forever grateful!!!
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Shayna Sent on 08/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was such an exceptional bonus to my special day. Being a Northwest bride, I knew that while my options were open- choosing a southern wedding photographer was going to be the BEST choice I could ever make. Everyone knows how seriously southern girls take their weddings. She was beyond professional- an absolute joy to be around. I said to my father later that it was like watching a master in motion. She made our entire family feel comfortable throughout the entire day- all through the heat of our August wedding. At one point I swear she was wading through waist-high grasses to capture our family at our very best. And by very best, I’ll tell you this- there was never a time she wasn’t sure to make small corrections - “Chin down,” .... or, “Shoulder Back,” etc. And never in a way that made me feel awkward or like the huge goober I usually am. She was herding an entire group of 50 single-handedly at one point like cats in a bag. I really cannot day enough about the caliber of professionalism and mastery and vibrancy she exemplified. Several people asked about her at the reception! Have confidence in knowing this lovely woman will only add steady, stable, magic to a day full of variables.
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Sarah Sent on 07/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot speak highly enough about Jessica. Not only is she an amazing photographer who was able to preserve my wedding day perfectly through the stunning pictures she took, she's also just such a wonderful person to be around. When I chose Jessica as my photographer, I was living out of state and so she and I Skyped for an hour. Within the first five minutes of our conversation I was sold. She was funny, knowledgeable, humble, flexible and understanding and I already knew through looking at her portfolio that she was an incredibly talented photographer. Jessica went above and beyond on the service she provided. She met me for lunch prior to my big day to talk through logistics and answer any questions I had. On my wedding day, she and her husband Justin (a really nice guy and very talented photographer in his own right) worked their butts off capturing every picture that I hoped they would from my wedding/reception and they did so with patience and a sense of humor that made us feel so comfortable. Jessica got us our final portfolio of pictures surprisingly quickly and I've looked at them countless times sense then. My only complaint is that there are too many good ones to decide which to print. I'm so grateful to have such beautiful pictures from our wedding day and know anyone who chooses Jessica will feel the same! I really can't say enough about Jessica Williams Studios!
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Erin Sent on 11/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
THEY ARE THE BEST!!!! I cannot say enough great things about these amazingly talented wedding photographers! Jes & Justin were awesome from start to finish. My fiancé and I did 2 shoots with them and we are beyond blown away with all of the photos we received. I couldn't have asked for a better experience from our photographers on the day-of our wedding. They were an amazing team together, getting all the shots we wanted, making sure everyone was posing correctly (trust me, this makes a difference in the photos) and keeping us on schedule better than our actual day-of coordinator. My words are not doing them enough justice. You will be extremely happy and love working with them! It's true, the day will fly by and honestly all you will have left is your photos. They captured special moments so beautifully. Our gorgeous pictures are priceless! It was the best money we spent on our entire day. Thank you so much Jes & Justin!
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User2676514 Sent on 07/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just got the pictures back for our engagement shoot, and we could not be any more pleased! Jessica was great to work with before and during the shoot. We were nervous and don't really participate in PDA, so she had to do a lot of coaching, but she got the results. She wasn't afraid to climb all over things to get shots or tell people where to go and what to do and really listened to what we were looking for. We're looking forward to working with her again the day of the wedding too!
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Abby Sent on 07/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was more than just a photographer!! We had the pleasure of working with her through our engagement, (which was a surprise... she hid in the bushes to get the amazing moment) to our beautiful engagement session in Piedmont Park, to our wedding day. She is absolutely amazing. Her work is just incredible. She kept me super calm on our wedding day and doubled as not only a photographer, but my mentor, advice giver, organizer, and she even helped bustle my dress!!! She has an amazing vision for the best photos that are top notch quality. I can't wait to forever use Jessica for future photo sessions! Highly recommended!!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
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Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding day. I have a select few that I refer to due to my core value of quality to my clients. Jessica Williams Studio is a wedding vendor I stand behind endorsing! Her passion for capturing the moments combined with an eye of getting that perfect shot is her gift in this industry. Jessica goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service to her clients and always provides special touches of gratitude that speak volume. Five star rating!!

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We love referring our brides to Jessica Williams Studio! Jessica is professional, talented, and most importantly, fun to work with! We highly recommend that Atlanta brides consider her for their big day.

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Jessica is that rare item an honest and gifted artist. She can look at anything and see it from its best perspective and make it special. She is also truly professional and reliable in all areas of her business. Her work graces many vendors lists and all simply love working with her.Jessica Williams Studio will be your new happy place!

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Jessica Williams Studio frequently asked questions

Jessica Williams Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Jessica Williams Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Jessica Williams Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Jessica Williams Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Jessica Williams Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Jessica Williams Studio 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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