I cannot recommend LOVE + WOLVES highly enough (esp. Jake for photos, Ash for beauty, and Corey for video). But I would also trust anyone on their team based on how talented and lovely Jake and Ash are as the co-founders, and how wonderfully dedicated and fiercely protective they are of the quality and aesthetic of what they offer. I poured through these reviews and all of the praise is true.

Jake is an unbelievably talented and creative photographer, but he is so much more than that. First, he really makes you feel that he cares about your day and making it special. I called him in a panic THREE DAYS before my wedding as our other photographer had cancelled. What a gift that turned out to be because Jake went out of his way to jump in and make this happen, and I know he gifted us with a day that no one else could've done. He knows every gorgeous spot you can come up with like the back of his hand, and he is a master of logistics! I had a vision of starting out with photos with the Redwoods in Muir Woods, then doing a ceremony at Muir Beach Overlook, and then ending with champagne and photos on Muir Beach, with a send off of jumping into the ocean. All within three hours and before the sun sets. Jake made it happen! He had vision and ideas for all three of these spots and made a legendary first look moment that incorporated our first date hike in that same spot. Even though it was an intimate wedding, I realized the value of having someone keep everyone on schedule, we really couldn't have made it to all these spots in such short time without him. Jake was prepared for everything and is full of creative, spontaneous ideas that made various moments completely unforgettable. I could go on forever about how wonderful Jake is, but one of my final favorite things about him was that he has the wit and timing of a stand up comedian. We were seriously cracking up the entire day, which made it so much easier both to enjoy our day and to act normally in front of a camera, something that is not my M.O.

Ash was such a lovely and calm presence to have while getting ready. She was so responsive to questions and ideas I had prior to the day. She brings a full and amazing set-up and made me feel like so subtly glamorous, really fitting the style of my dress. Her makeup job was so solid that after completely submerging into the Pacific Ocean, none of my makeup even hinted at budging!

The day before the wedding, after reflecting more on the fact that we couldn't have family and friends there due to COVID, I realized how special and important it would be to have video. So when I requested this the day before the wedding, Corey was all over it! He had so many solutions for getting good quality sound despite our windy outdoor spot. Like Jake and Ash, he also had such a lovely energy and a hilarious sense of humor, so it was a pleasure to spend so much of our day with him as well.

LOVE + WOLVES will completely take care of you on your big day, and will find numerous ways to make it epically special. That is reason enough to beam about them. Thennnn we got our preview photos (242 of them!) less than 24 hours later and they are s t u n n i n g.

Jake and the team at LOVE + WOLVES are talented, lovely, and so fun to work with. I truly cannot recommend them highly enough.

We knew we loved Jake from our first family shoot with him when our toddler took off the clothes we’d picked out for the day and started running around the beach in his underwear- Jake was completely unfazed. He did an amazing job of making our kids feel comfortable and drawing out their personalities in photos. He reminded my partner and I to take moments as a couple, and captured all of our relationships beautifully amidst the toddler chaos.

When Jake later photographed our wedding he continued to remind us to take moments together and was attuned to everyone, which is why I think so many of his photos capture connection and don’t feel staged. We told Jake we cared most about candid moments/relationships in our photos, and he absolutely delivered. We got so much positive feedback from our family and wedding party about how comfortable Jake made them feel. He is professional and comes with a clear plan for the day based on your input, but also brings a sense of humor and warmth that puts others at ease and helps to them to be in the moment. He discretely and thoughtfully captured the ceremony and worked the party like a team of photographers despite shooting solo that day. We love the final photos and plan to reach out in the future for family photos and other life milestones.

We also had beauty with Ash and her team and could not recommend a better person for wedding glam. I was very nervous about booking this specifically because myself and the majority of my bridesmaids had shared stories about getting hair and makeup done for weddings that we ended up having to take off because it was completely overdone, or felt like we looked like strangers in photos later. I think we had 16 beauty services that day and every single person loved the finished product. Ash knew exactly what was needed for my hair and makeup to last and shine through in photos, while keeping it soft and subtle like I’d asked for. Her team asked for inspo pictures and took time to figure out what we wanted. They would check in throughout the process to see if we wanted more or less of some element. Ash was was grounding, warm, funny, and reminded me to take care of myself aka eat food.

In general Love and Wolves Co bring a perfect combination of experienced and down to earth vibes. They are a dream team and pleasure to work with!

Top Takeaway: We have never met anyone more chill and yet more capable to get huge groups of people to do exactly what he needs them to do than Jake. He has both a commanding and totally natural presence. Jake is so organized, so experienced, and so aware of his surroundings that he can handle any strange hiccup – rain in the middle of a shoot? Missing a glass to stomp on? Jake sees it. Jake is on it. And he’s capturing every moment without a sweat to produce the most breathtaking photographs.

Prep Process: During our initial Zoom meeting with Jake, we shared our history as a couple and what we were hoping to capture on our wedding day: both the intimacy of knowing each other as long as we have, and the enormity of bringing together two (large) families and friends from many stages of life. Jake fully grasped the scale of the day, and we talked through exactly how we would achieve that. After we signed on together, Love & Wolves sent a detailed sheet for us to complete with the exact schedule of the day, inclusive of all three locations (hotel, first look location, and final venue), and a full shot list. To help prompt our thinking, they’d already filled out nearly every permutation of portraits we’d ever need. Their preparedness meant we could think more creatively about the shots we wanted, including large group photos of family and friends.

Creative & Execution: Jake has the highest observation and responsiveness skills I’ve ever witnessed. When he walked into my bridal suite on our wedding day to start shooting, I felt completely at ease. The professional was here, and everything was going to go smoothly. He knows how to read a room, a space, your face, your feelings, when to step in and step back. During our family portrait sessions, I felt a drop of rain, and my eyes quickly flicked up to the sky – Jake saw my reaction and immediately adjusted our pace to make sure we didn’t get caught in the downpour. Later, during our ceremony, just as my best friend was delivering her final remarks, a flock of geese emerged from the field behind us and flew overhead; it was a magical, gorgeous gift from the Earth, and Jake caught this serendipitous moment on camera.

Jake has unmatched instincts in recognizing tender moments and capturing them without being overtly intrusive. We experienced two particular moments that felt completely private to us in the moment; we were utterly surprised and pleased to see that they both showed up in our gallery, completely unbeknownst to us. My husband said, “These photos make our wedding look like the sickest, most fun, most epic wedding that’s ever happened.” This magical day is alive in my heart and head because of the photos Jake captured, and I cherish them deeply.

Jake did both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding (along with Shannon on video). Starting with the engagement shoot, I was really nervous and he made us feel so at ease and comfortable in front of the camera. It helps that he is hilarious and insanely talented. The engagement shoot ended up being one of the best memories of the whole year for us. Fast forward to the wedding (80 people) - Jake was flexible, prompt, professional, and captured insanely gorgeous and diverse photos. His photography style highlights the beauty of little moments and never feels rehearsed or pre-planned. You don’t need a team of photographers for your wedding - you just need Jake.

From the moment we started planning our wedding in beautiful Healdsburg, California, one of the easiest and best decisions we made was hiring Jake as our photographer.
His work truly speaks for itself—the 35MM film and Super 8 are absolutely breathtaking. His portfolio is stunning, but what really set him apart was how effortlessly he made us feel comfortable from our very first meeting. Throughout the entire process, Jake was thoughtful, intentional, and so easy to connect with.
When we received our final gallery, we were speechless. Every single photo, every frame of the Super 8 film, was pure magic. Each image felt like a work of art—timeless, emotional, and full of life. Watching the Super 8 film, it honestly feels like we're reliving the day all over again.
Jake took the time to really get to know us and understand the vision we had for our wedding. He asked thoughtful questions and made us feel like we were just hanging out with a friend, never out of our element. That kind of connection is rare and something we’ll always be grateful for.
Mayacama is such a stunning place to get married, and Jake made the most of every angle and natural backdrop. His presence was calm, joyful, and completely unobtrusive. He captured the genuine, candid moments that told the full story of our day—without ever interrupting it.
Jake isn’t just an incredibly talented artist—he’s also a truly wonderful person to be around. We feel so lucky to have had him there to document such a meaningful day in our lives, and we wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.

Jake was so kind, warm, professional, and talented as he captured our elopement photos + video footage. We eloped at SF City Hall and he had such a familiarity with the layout of the building, that he was not only our photographer/videographer, but we all joked that he became our de facto Day-Of-Coordinator. He sincerely made the day go smoothly and put myself, my husband, and our two witnesses (my parents) at ease almost immediately because of his confidence in the space, while also ensuring that our needs/wants were met. We all had some nerves going into it, as we were somewhat unfamiliar with the building, posing options, office locations, etc. but Jake was a professional through and through. He added such a genuine, celebratory energy to an already exciting occasion. Jake’s thoroughness in terms of shot length/angle diversity also allowed us and my parents to be more fully present and not worry about taking our own photos/videos on our phones, which added to our collective presence in the experience. Our package included Photos + Super 8 + 35mm, but the Super 8 and 35mm were our absolute favorites. The colors, saturation, and variety of the action shots look so beautifully 90's and nostalgic in the best possible way :') he captured the wintery, Friday the 13th essence of our wedding in a way I can’t fully explain and we will cherish these photos + video for the rest of our lives. The video montage he created includes one of our favorite songs of all time and brings us to tears every time we watch it. We cannot recommend Love + Wolves Co enough, and we HIGHLY recommend purchasing the Super 8 and 35mm if possible! Shout-out to Jake fr!

Jac at L+W was one of our favorite vendors. She was a total pro, and we trusted her from the very beginning. We didn't give her much direction or input about our aesthetic preferences, beyond a few adjectives, and she over-delivered -- our photos came out soooo gorgeous. On the day, she was a pleasure to work with -- quick and efficient, knocking out all the necessary family / wedding party shots and directing like a boss, then acting like a fly on the wall and grabbing some fun, spontaneous moments that are now immortalized. Most importantly, she made me (bride) feel and look my best :) Love + Wolves was super easy to communicate with, and they have great taste. Definitely recommend them for your special event.

We were lucky to hire Jake and Ash for our photography and beauty for our wedding this past June 2024 and give them our highest recommendation!

Jake was our photographer for our engagement shoot and wedding, while Ash did my hair and makeup trial and for the big day. They are incredibly organized and professional while being very down to earth--just the kind of people you want to support you through this process.

It was important to us that our photographer capture the candid moments, like a "fly on the wall" approach, observing everyone and their surroundings. This is why we chose to work with Jake. For our engagement photos, my husband and I were initially nervous in front of the camera, but Jake knew how to make us comfortable and make the process fun. On our wedding day, he took incredible photos of us, candids of our friends and family, and beautiful scenic shots of the venue. One of my favorite shots is a black and white photo of us holding hands in front of a huge tree.

As for my hair and makeup, Ash made me feel like such a star! She asked for my preferences well in advanced and for me to send photos of my outfit and ideas. I wanted a warm, peachy dewey look to match our 70s vibe and she delivered! She did hair and makeup for my bridesmaids, niece, mother, and mother-in-law and everyone looked beautiful. She is truly talented and able to adapt to people's preferences of all ages.

Again, I cannot recommend Ash and Jake enough for your wedding needs! Book with them and you will be glad you did :) 

Jake went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was captured to perfection. From our first time chatting, we knew he would be a great fit for our big day. He was professional, charismatic, and made us feel like old friends. He was an excellent communicator and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. On the day of our wedding, he arrived early to the venue and scoped out the scene prior to us arriving. He made us feel totally comfortable during our photo shoots. Plus, he allowed us to have some fun! We had multiple guests come up to us during the event and comment on how fantastic Jake was doing. We absolutely loved how our pictures turned out and will cherish them forever. Thank you, Jake and LOVE + WOLVES CO!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photographer, Jake! Every single guest has raved about how stunning and artistic his photos are. Jake has an incredible eye for detail and creativity, always finding the perfect spots and angles to capture magical moments. His vision is truly unmatched, and he made every photo feel like a work of art.

Beyond his talent, Jake was so professional and organized. He gave clear and thoughtful directions for poses and made sure everyone was where they needed to be for their moments in the spotlight. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I’m especially grateful that we had Jake with us for the entire wedding weekend. It all went by in such a blur, but his photos captured every single moment, big and small, allowing us to relive the magic over and over again. These photos are now some of our most cherished memories, and we’ll treasure them forever.

If I could go back, I’d hire Jake for even more services. His talent and dedication are unparalleled, and I’d trust him with any event or project. Jake isn’t just a photographer; he’s a true artist and storyteller. Thank you, Jake, for helping us hold onto the most precious moments of our lives!