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A professional photographer for eight years, Jessica Young blends a photojournalist's instinct with a commercial photographer's attention to detail to create timeless portraits and event photography. Jessica's artistic talents extend beyond the lens to her digital darkroom where she uses her extensive technical training to enhance, retouch, and re-imagine her photographs.

From classic church weddings to non-traditional celebrations, from maternity portraits to multi-generational family sittings, Jessica artfully captures her diverse subjects. Jessica's passion for photography and for working with people helps her clients to relax, allowing them to to look their best and let their personalities shine.

Jessica trained at the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology in New York where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Photographic Illustration and her Master's Degree in Business Administration. She continues to learn from the world's best photographers through her memberships in both Professional Photographers of America and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. Jessica lives in Olathe, Kansas, and works throughout the Kansas City metro area.

Young Images Photography ... The Art of Your Life.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints

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

Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of jw ph{o}to

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Leah Sent on 02/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I hired JW Photo for our engagement shoot and wedding photography. I was beyond thrilled with how our photos turned out, and couldn't have asked for anything more from Jessica. She was funny, personable, and super flexible. She also provided a schedule of events for the day of that helped me plan all of the days activities. I would highly recommend JW Photo if you want great pictures and a great photographer! Thanks Jessica!!
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User2502701 Sent on 01/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was very helpful, professional, and made our day great!
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User2495055 Sent on 01/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have found a better photographer for our wedding! Jessica was extremely organized and easy to work with. My husband and I gave Jessica a general idea of what we were hoping to see in our wedding pictures and she definitely delivered exactly what we'd hoped for. With so much planning and energy required for planning a wedding, the photography portion was so simple for us. Jessica was familiar with our venue and knew exactly where to take us for the best shots. We love our photos and highly recommend Jessica!
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User2051745 Sent on 02/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jess is the Best! A definite expert at her craft! The Photos turned out Brilliantly! I refer her to everyone without hesitation!
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Shannon Sent on 06/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I was referred to Jessica by a friend and I didn't know how good she was going to be. She was incredibly professional in all interactions. The shots are gorgeous. But best of all, she is GREAT with children! We had a few very small children in our party and she charmingly silly with them which made the time fly for us grumpy old adults. I highly recommend!
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Janet Sent on 06/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was an amazing photographer capturing every detail of my daughters wedding day. She told the story with her pictures and her artistic ability. It is such a process planning a wedding and I felt like she took such an interest in every step of the way starting from the engagement pictures to knowing our venue and what special items we had planned. Everyone in the wedding party appreciated how easy she was to work with and how organized. She created such a warm inviting experience for all and I do feel like that is an amazing task when dealing with so many people and variables. We will be forever grateful, and hope that she will be avaiable for the other two weddings that we will plan someday:) Thanks Jessica, you were the best!
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Nicole Sent on 12/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica did an amazing job!!!! Im so glad we chose her to be there for our special day. I would highly recommend her, not only was she professional but she handled my crazy family very well :-) and all of our photos turned out to be wonderful!!! I can't think you enough Jessica!
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Danielle Sent on 12/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was amazing!!! She handled every possible grouping of pictures amazing. She had a bag of tricks to keep an drunk groomsmen or flower girl focused and smiling at the camera.
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Erin Sent on 12/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica at Young Images Photography really went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. She was very personable and professional, and she had a special talent working with the younger children in our family. Many people asked for her contact information after our wedding. We received our photos in a timely manner, and we were extremely impressed by the quality of her work.
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Kari Sent on 09/21/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was wonderful to work with! Her photographs are beautiful and unique! She was very helpful if we ever had any questions and the cost is quite a value! I'd recommend her to everyone!
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jw ph{o}to frequently asked questions

jw ph{o}to includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
jw ph{o}to includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
jw ph{o}to offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
jw ph{o}to offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
jw ph{o}to offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
jw ph{o}to 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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