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We are Jim and Jamie Hardesty, the husband and wife team behind Photographic Images by Jim. As we began our lives together, we decided to open our own photography studio in Naples, FL. The studio grew to reach beyond Florida and into other parts of the country, including Northern Michigan--a favorite area for weddings. While our photography style varies as much as our clients do - weddings, engagements, boudoir, families, portraits and seniors - it basically comes down to this. We fuse high fashion with fine art and photojournalism to tell the story of each of our clients. We are passionate about what we do, and it shows in our work. We provide a fresh, contemporary approach to photography. Let us tell your story the way only Photographic Images by Jim can.

Servicing Northern Michigan & SouthWest Florida

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photographic Images by Jim

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Reviewers were overwhelmingly satisfied with Jim Hardesty as their wedding photographer, praising his skill, professionalism, and friendly personality. They appreciated how he captured special moments with artistry and made the photography process stress-free and enjoyable. Clients highlighted his responsiveness, accommodating nature, and ability to deliver exceptional results promptly. Overall, Jim Hardesty received high recommendations for his quality work, making weddings unforgettable with stunning photographs and a pleasant experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers were overwhelmingly satisfied with Jim Hardesty as their wedding photographer, praising his skill, professionalism, and friendly personality. They appreciated how he captured special moments with artistry and made the photography process stress-free and enjoyable. Clients highlighted his responsiveness, accommodating nature, and ability to deliver exceptional results promptly. Overall, Jim Hardesty received high recommendations for his quality work, making weddings unforgettable with stunning photographs and a pleasant experience.

Joseph
Joseph Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Goshen, New York Wedding

Here’s a polished review for the photographer:

We can’t say enough great things about Jim Hardesty! He went above and beyond at our wedding in Goshen, New York, capturing every special moment with such skill and artistry. But he’s more than just an incredible photographer—he’s also a fantastic wedding director. From organizing group shots to helping keep the day on track, he made everything run smoothly and stress-free.

His professionalism and friendly personality made the experience even better. We couldn’t have done it without him! The photos turned out stunning, and we had an amazing time in the process. We’re more than happy with the results and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about making your day perfect.

Thank you for everything, Jim—you helped make our wedding unforgettable!
Kirsti
Kirsti Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer that goes the extra mile!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photographer! They captured all of the special moments beautifully, with a combination of candid shots and portraits. They made us feel at ease throughout the entire photography process, allowing us to relax and enjoy our special day. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who not only delivers exceptional work but also enhances the experience of your big day!
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Jade Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Captured perfection!

Jim could not have captured our day any better! 10/10 would recommend him to anyone!!
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Casey Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Casey Fosselman

Loved working with Jim. He was communicative leading up to the big day, timely, and simply a great time. He made me and my wedding party feel so comfortable and you can feel the good vibes through the photos. I didn’t have a shot list at all and he did a great job getting a variety of poses. He was efficient and professional, would definitely recommend to anyone needing a wedding photographer.
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Kara Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Jim was an exceptional photographer. We had a need for 2 weddings in different locations, so we had the opportunity to compare 2 different photographers, which made me appreciate Jim infinitely more.
He was experienced - he knew what he was doing at every step of the process. He was responsive, accommodating, flexible. He was confident and direct enough to get all of the shots we wanted (even though we forgot to make a list), many we didn't know we wanted (I swore I would hate the photos of me putting my shoes on, and now they're some of my favorites), and was easy and chill to work with. The photos are exceptional and came in a timely manner. I have zero complaints and would recommend him to anyone.
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Brian Sent on 12/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From their professional manner to their help on the wedding day, we can’t say more about how much they helped us! After we had such amazing pictures on the engagement session, we were concerned that our wedding day couldn’t possibly come close… There was no need to be worried because the wedding pictures came out AMAZING! They captured our memories and feelings in just the way we wanted to remember them. The photo albums and fusion video turned out better than we could have imagined and we are so happy that they memorialized our day into a work of art!
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Ramona Sent on 12/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jim & Jamie delivered everything we wanted and more! The Fusion video came out perfect and our wedding album was better than we could have imagined so we ordered 3! They were extremely knowledgeable about how best to take the pictures and because of that we started well in advance of the ceremony and we are glad we did it because there would not have been enough time to take all the pictures we wanted after the ceremony. They have a unique and fresh vision for their photography and I would highly recommend them!
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Janna Sent on 12/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED working with Jim and Jaime! They were so flexible and really wanted to capture moments that we wanted. They get to know the couples they work with and really want us to enjoy everything about the wedding process. The day of my wedding Jaime was so helpful with helping myself and all the ladies in my bridal party when we had some hiccups. And everybody had a great time taking pictures, they really make it a fun experience! And throughout they would check in and make sure if we wanted any specific photos. I would definitely recommend for your wedding! They are just such great people and their photos are amazing. Can not recommend enough!
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Patience Sent on 12/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely wonderful photos and such a pleasure to work with. Everyone in my wedding party commented on how much they enjoyed working with Jim and Jamie. Got my photos back quickly and they are beautiful!
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Nicole Sent on 12/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jim and Jamie are the best at what they do. My husband and I have used many other photographers for different occasasions and were never pleased but for our wedding we wanted the best. And we got it. They are dedicated professionals. Not only do they do their job well but you can share a few laughs with them too. I'm really happy with our wedding pictures. They're absolutely gorgeous and stunning! I would recommend them to all my family and friends!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Inn on Fifth Inn on Fifth Hotel Weddings

Photographic Images by Jim shot a wedding at my hotel. The bride and groom loved working with them and had full confidence in their services, as did I. The photography was everything they expected and more, and I saw some very unique shots, effects and locations that I don't typically see from other photographers. Very artistic yet classic!

Simple Elegant Weddings Simple Elegant Weddings Wedding Planners

Great clients reviews, dedication and professionalism for Jim is why we are honored to have his team as a preferred vendor of Simple Elegant Weddings!

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Photographic Images by Jim frequently asked questions

Photographic Images by Jim includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Digital Files
Photographic Images by Jim includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Photographic Images by Jim offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
Photographic Images by Jim offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Photographic Images by Jim offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photographic Images by Jim 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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