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Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography that makes you feel something.
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- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
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- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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Jodi is a magician and will capture your day more perfectly than you could have imagined. She will go above and beyond to make sure it feels like you have everything captured you could think of. The cherry on top is how much fun she is to have throughout the day - she has a great way to putting you at ease and just makes it fun all around - even for those grooms who are over taking pictures quickly!
Jodi is a must have!
I hired Giving Tree Photography for my November wedding. We also had engagement pictures taken, which was included in our package. Jodi is beyond talented and even made my camera shy (now) husband a star in pictures. Our wedding (and engagement) photos are an absolute dream and I am so thankful I chose Giving Tree Photography. It is 100% worth the money. Jodi has provided us with beautiful memories that we will cherish forever and I am so grateful to her for being so amazing at what she does. Her vibe is unique and whimsical and she’s truly an artist. Not only is Jodi an amazing photographer, though, she’s also an amazing and kind human. It’s clear she cares about her clients and wants them to be relaxed while she’s doing her thing. She’s so easygoing, fun and it’s impossible not to feel comfortable and happy in her presence. I appreciated that aspect in the midst of her capturing our movement pictures that feel awkward in the moment but turn out literally fabulous. My only problem that has come out of this is now having to choose which photos will be printed on canvases for my walls — they’re all so amazing. That said, it’s absolutely not a bad problem to have :). If you want elegant, romantic, dreamy and whimsical wedding portraits that will blow your mind then Giving Tree Photography is for you.
Booking Jodi was a dream come true, and probably the best decision we made in all of our wedding planning. She has a GIFT! She delivered us the most special, thoughtful and magical wedding gallery that we will cherish forever. It's as simple as this: you will never regret working with Jodi. We recommend 100000%!!
There are not enough words in the world to describe how AMAZING Jodi is!!! Hands down the BEST photographer out there! Jodi helped us so much with so many things leading up to our wedding day, she is truly an angel sent from heaven. She even helped us find other vendors for our big day! Just the sweetest woman in the entire world! She took both our wedding and engagement photos, and both times, they were the most unbelievable photos we have ever seen! Her talent is beyond compare & you would not have a single regret if you are lucky enough to snag her for your event! We would give Jodi one million stars, if we could!!! DEFINITELY recommend Jodi for any event! (:
Booking Jodi was the easiest (and best) decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. Photography was so important to us since photos are the things that last long after the day. Her photos are STUNNING (both engagement and wedding day). Jodi has a great way of making you feel at ease so the photos are natural and she captured truly special moments that we'll cherish forever. She's easy to communicate with and plan with, and goes above and beyond. Everyone who has seen our photos has commented on how great they turned out. If she is available for your wedding date, just do yourself a favor and book. It will be the one thing you don't stress out about.
We are so thrilled with how our photos came out! Jodi is truly an artist, and we are so blessed we were able to hire her. Friends of friends have called to say how gorgeous our photos were. It’s an amazing problem to have when there’s too many amazing photos to pick from. Thank you, Jodi! You so beautifully documented a day which I’m sure will be one of our best.
The best of the best. Period. 10000/10 recommend. Hire her immediately.
It doesn't get better than Jodi. It simply doesn't. She is a master at her craft and takes the most phenomenal photos I've ever seen. Her photos are used constantly by wedding bloggers, vendors, and venues for their marketing because they are just that good. My husband and I felt like we were working with an old friend. She is charming and warm, never overbearing. She works well with other vendors and has an incredible eye. I've never felt more beautiful and I cannot believe the stunning engagement and wedding photos that my family now has to share for decades to come. If you can get her, she's worth every single penny, and if you're lucky, you may gain a friend.
I have spent years following Jodi's Facebook and Instagram accounts after she shot my best friend's wedding a few years ago. Even before I was engaged...even before I met my now husband...I knew that Jodi had to be the photographer at my wedding! Her images are pieces of artwork. She captures the natural love in people's eyes and the authenticity of people's smiles and tears. She brings nature into her photos in such an artistic, dreamy, and beautiful way. My husband and I are not naturally photogenic. Jodi, made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She is so relaxed and natural that you feel like you are just hanging out with your friend while she is taking your picture! She is also a go getter and makes things happen! On the day of our wedding, she handled the timeline and schedule with ease. She has a confidence about her and she can see something and know exactly how to capture it. She wastes absolutely zero time! She captured some INCREDIBLE moments. I did not hire a videographer, but each time I look through the photos I relive that perfect day just like a video. My heart with overwhelmed (and still is!) with gratitude for Jodi and her incredible gift and talent. I will have such incredible memories of that day because it was the best day of my entire life, but Jodi captured the beauty and magic of that day. I have never, ever in my life seen a photographer as talented as Jodi Bodtke and not just that, she is an incredible person and human being. She is the kind of person you WANT to spend time with. Watching her work was a joy and honor. I would recommend her 100 times over!
After following Giving Tree Photography 4 years ago on social media, I knew I wanted GTP to shoot my wedding photos. From the first email I sent to the owner Jodi (the day after I got engaged), to receiving my photos in the mail, Giving Tree Photography has exceeded all of my expectations. Not only is Jodi amazing to work with, she has an impeccable eye, and is truly great at what she does. The emotion GTP is able to express through photos is unlike any other wedding photography I have seen. I never doubted that my photos would be anything less then amazing, and my now husband and I, are so grateful to have these memories captured forever!
Words fail to express Jodi as a photographer. I'd oogled over her photos for years, swearing I needed her when the time came. She was my first "to-do" upon our engagement and remains my best decision in wedding planning. I've had our photos for about a month and still can't believe that every single photograph takes me back to each perfect moment that was our day. Her uncanny way to capture love makes each photo complete MAGIC. My favorite part about her is her desire to capture the natural. She wants to show the moment as is, without staging or faking. Those moments are the best ones and the ones that seem to disappear too quickly...yet she snaps it with ease and lets you live it forever. Aside from her amazing eye, she's a truly genuine human who cares about those she services. She is just the whole package. Engaged couples...hire Jodi, everything else will fall into place.
I am absolutely speechless! Having great wedding photos was the most important thing to me. Not only did Jodi not disappoint, she blew us away with how great they were! We got them back so quickly and they are phenomenal. I could not imagine finding a better photographer for your big day!
I have a hard time putting in words how amazing Jodi is! She is so talented and her passion for photography truly shows in her work! Both our engagement and wedding photos are absolutely beautiful. She is easy to get a hold of during the planning process as well. She is fun, and makes you feel yourself and relaxed when you are taking pictures. We received our wedding photos only 2 weeks after the wedding! And she sent them in an adorable box with a hand written thank you and some prints. I would recommend Giving Tree Photography to everyone! My husband and I both cried when we looked at our photos... you can feel the emotion and love in every one. Thanks again Jodi!
Jodi is the best photographer you could possibly get. I love looking at my photos many months later, we made the absolute best choice possible! We received our completed photos just a few weeks after our wedding in a beautiful little package. She was so professional and made us feel so comfortable. I wish she lived closer so she could capture all the special moments in our lives.
Jodi did a great job photographing our wedding. Her instructions were always to just do what we usually do together and made us feel right at home while taking our pictures. She had a picture posted that very day and did a speedy job editing.
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