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We love

  • Capturing kisses in the rain,
  • Getting a little wet at the beach,
  • Seeing light where there is no light.

We are known for

  • Dynamic and Saturated Colors,
  • Low Light and Nighttime Photography,
  • Consistency and Reliability,
  • Loving our jobs.

Judy is an awesome presence at a wedding. She is great at posing couples that are uncomfortable with photography, but can make photos look natural and real (mostly by helping our couple be natural and real). She is happy and excited to capture moments, bringing a feminine charm and touch. She has mastered the art of directing family without appearing bitchy. Judy does family photography aside from weddings, so she has a connection with children and is great with posing small groups. She loves loves loves her new baby daughter Remy and adores her two kitty cats.

Gavin is artistic and also technical, but is a big nerd and dork. He is the experimenter and boundary-pusher, the mad wizard and the striving artist. He is an engineer in mind, an artist at heart, and a warm soul in person. He lives for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, target shooting, watching (or making) movies, coding, and doing anything artistic. The consummate professional, Gavin's the reason we've never lost a single image, delivered every wedding on time, and put out every fire that happens when shooting a wedding. He relishes in the small moments of life, enjoys a good scotch or IPA, and loves Judy and Remy more than a thousand breaths could ever whisper.

Judy and Gavin are yin and yang, Bonnie and Clyde, and sometimes Beavis and Butthead. It's seriously 1+1=3. We heavily discount our Judy+Gavin package because we love working together and we love the images we create together. Judy knew she wanted to marry Gavin when he accepted her for everything that she was. Gavin knew he wanted to marry Judy when he trusted her enough to put her name on the business account! Not many people can work, live, play, love, and grow together, so we feel blessed that we have that in our work, home, and hearts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

3,000.00

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Save the Date

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Sandy Sent on 07/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly magical!

It was a wonderful experience having Judy and Gavin as both our engagement and wedding photographers! Judy and Gavin were incredibly fun to work with and highly professional. They spent a lot of time ensuring we had the perfect shots, and the results were absolutely beautiful. We were blown away by how they turned simple elements like a flower or a fence into incredible moments.

On the day of the wedding, we felt so taken care of and so at ease. Judy and Gavin arrived promptly, expertly directed shots and ensured everything ran smoothly. They made great suggestions and were very receptive of our ideas. Judy’s bilingual skills in Vietnamese and English were also a plus; it was really helpful for communicating with our Vietnamese elders.

We really couldn't be happier choosing Judy and Gavin as our photographers. We had such an amazing wedding, and to have those special moments captured so beautifully and candidly truly made a difference for us. And for the quality of work and level of service they delivered, their pricing was very reasonable!

We would choose Judy and Gavin again and again! Would highly recommend!
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Bridget Sent on 07/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding photographer to work with!

Best wedding photographer I ever could have hired! You will not regret booking them! After 8 months of being married, I still regularly look through our engagement and wedding photos because they're so breathtaking and magical. I kind of want to frame all of them, all around my home... is that a good decor choice? Maybe a wallpaper from them all?

We hired Judy for our wedding in November 2022. There seemed to be so many different wedding photographers, but when I saw a college friend's wedding album from J+G's work, what stood out to me was the way the photos were so beautifully lit (in both day and nighttime). I liked that the website had straightforward pricing, so that couples can tell whether their budget aligns before spending time reaching out or having a meeting. I had a few Zoom meetings with wedding photographers, and Judy's warm, approachable and candid demeanor made it immediately feel like I was chatting with an old friend, not a wedding vendor. My now-husband liked their work the best, and we decided to book them.

Unfortunately, Gavin wasn't available for our actual wedding, but we did get them both for our engagement shoot. We decided we wanted to visit Vasquez Rocks at dusk with their astrophotography skills, and although they'd never photographed at that location, they were totally game. The family even took a trip out in advance of our shoot to scout the best locations, parking, timing, and all other details so that we could spend our day shooting as much as possible. Judy helped me withy outfit selection in advance, too. Judy and Gavin are an incredible team together, and my only regret was not booking them earlier. One of Gavin's specialties is astrophotography, and he handled the technical aspects of setting up lighting in order to get incredible photos with starry skies. We are not models and didn't really know what to do for professional shoots, but Judy's direction in posing, looking at each other, etc drew out emotions that photographed us looking so natural, relaxed, and in love. The results were STUNNING AF and I can't get over how beautiful all of the images are.

At the wedding, Judy had helped me put together a timeline for the day, gave me advice and ideas, and brought along a second shooter, who was also extremely nice. She remembered everything I had asked for in advance (and 100% would have forgotten about on my own with all of the wedding craziness), like photos in our cigar lounge and nighttime photos with our candlelit aisle. They directed our wedding party in such fun poses, and made sure that we got individual photos with each one of our wedding party members that captured our personalities and friendships. You can truly see and feel the love in all of the photographs.

One other thing we really wanted was photos with all of our different extended families during cocktail hour and photos with each table before dinner, and our photographers were amazing at organizing and directing so many different crazy friends and family members (some who were overserved and didn't take direction well) to get through the photos quickly.

I honestly couldn't be happier with my wedding and engagement photos and am beyond grateful for Judy and Gavin for these cherished memories of such a special day.
Jackie
Jacquelyn D. Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't ask for better

We hired Judy and Gavin for a photo and video package for our wedding (which included an engagement photo session), and the service and quality of photos were worth every penny!

My husband and I fell in love with a remote part of Sequoia National Park and wanted our engagement photos done there. There was an extra travel fee but it was very reasonable. Gavin did our engagement shoot and we had a blast. It was quite an adventure between windy dirt roads, bears and other wildlife but we were so impressed at how willing he was to do what it took to make our photos perfect! I have always been awkward in photos, but Gavin gave us just enough direction and kept us laughing and comfortable, and I'm amazed at how well the photos came out!

We got to work with both Judy and Gavin on our wedding day, with Judy taking the lead on the photos. She was very focused and professional, despite some of the wedding party showing up late for pre-ceremony photos due to a miscommunication (on my end) about the schedule. Judy was able to adjust and captured everything we wanted, and the photos came out amazing. Judy and Gavin both have an incredible eye and captured so many of our meaningful moments, and I will treasure these images for years to come. Thank you Judy and Gavin!

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[JG] Judy + Gavin frequently asked questions

[JG] Judy + Gavin includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
[JG] Judy + Gavin includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
[JG] Judy + Gavin offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
[JG] Judy + Gavin offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
[JG] Judy + Gavin offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
[JG] Judy + Gavin 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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