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Hocking hills elopements
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Hi! I'm Jess. Most people say I'm easy going and calm and that's probably why I have a knack for working with small children and busy wedding days. I'm originally from the Hocking Hills area here in Ohio, but recently just moved back after living in Montana for 10 years and in South Carolina while my husband finished school. He is a Chiropractor and we both have a passion for health and fitness. We are Christians and make it a priority to invest into our marriage, family, and community.
My goal as a family photographer is to provide clients with a stress free experience so you have fun during the session and walk away with a family heirloom that is passed down through the generations. When you come to me you get more than the annual Christmas Card that is tossed in the trash after the New Year. You'll walk away with a genuine leather album, memory box, or print that paints an entire story of your children's personalities at this stage of life. My hopes is that you'll pull these images out one day and share it with your grandkids and share stories about their parents when they were children.
When you book a session with me I want you to know that kids cry, boys play rough, and girls like to twirl like a princess. I don't expect anything different. I'm capturing this stage of life for you exactly how it is. Nobody truly looks back on an image where everyone has forced smiles and stiff poses and tells stories about the day or their children's personalities. My goal is to paint a story of your family with my camera.
I'm probably most known for my warm, glowy, and bright wedding images. I've won awards as our city's best wedding photographer in Montana and have enjoyed every minute of working with my couples, but recently I've decided to take on fewer weddings and more intimate elopements. I still take on a very limited number of weddings each year and would love to chat with you to see if we'd be a good fit. I especially love documenting elopements in the Hocking Hills where I originally grew up as a child.
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Starting 2024 I'm only taking on 3 weddings per year. My packages are built around your wants and needs. Every wedding and couple is different. Let's schedule a phone consultation to see what best fits your big day!
start at 5900
Most people spend between 800-1000
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The session fee is due when booking and reserves your date with me. All images, including digital images, will be purchased after the shoot.
There is no minimum purchase requirements.
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Hocking Hills Elopements
start at 1299
Most elopements are straightforward. It's usually one photographer to cover portraits and an intimate ceremony (about 3 hours total). However, let's jump on a phone call to make sure you don't have any additional needs.
A family heirloom is more than just an object, it's a treasured piece of history that carries with it the stories and memories of generations past. These precious items, often passed down from parents to children, serve as a tangible link to our roots and the experiences that shape us.
As a photographer, I understand the significance of creating family heirlooms through the art of photography. While digital photos are fleeting in the digital age, I am committed to offering you something enduring and tangible -- beautifully crafted albums and prints that become cherished heirlooms. These physical representations of your most cherished moments not only adorn your walls and coffee tables but also stand the test of time, allowing you to relive those heartfelt memories with every touch and glance. In a world where everything moves so quickly, investing in these heirlooms ensures that your family's legacy remains a vibrant and tangible part of your daily life, and they can be passed down to future generations, continuing the tradition of storytelling through imagery.
what Do you mean by heirloom?
An album will be available to anyone that books with me. If an album is your greatest desire then let me know in advance so I can be sure to photograph your family in a way that tells a story with every single page.
Feel free to give me a call 740-497-1583 to discuss all your options.
How Can I get an album?
For most sessions I suggest neutrals or muted earth tones! Try to have just one person in a print with everyone else in solid colors. Men and boys look great in khaki, but if they want to wear jeans then I recommend wearing dark jeans with no holes.
No sneakers and stay away from neon colors and reds.
Cream, Tan, and White are my favorite colors to photograph and do excellent with all skin tones. If you want more of a light and airy look to your images then consider colors like light pink, cream, light blue, and light khaki.
What do we wear?
Yes! Talk to me. Communication is the absolute best way for me to serve you. If you'd rather have a large print above the fire place then that's absolutely doable. However, we should talk on the phone or in person before your session takes place so I can photograph you in a way that captures what you're ultimately wanting out of your session.
Can i get prints or wall art?
You'll receive a matching digital copy for every print purchased. That could be a digital copy of every image printed in an album or a digital copy of a framed print you purchase.
Many people are used to doing a photoshoot and getting a bunch of lightly edited digital images on a flash drive.
I offer a different experience. Digitals are just a bonus and not the main service or product that I provide. My clients want and receive a family heirloom of an actual artistic product that will be passed down through multiple generations. The images are fully retouched by me and carefully selected by you.
There are some exceptions so that's why it's important for us to chat and go over all the details of what you're looking for so that I know how to serve you best.
Email me: jess.simonton@gmail.com and we'll get the conversation started today!
Can i get digital images only?
