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Jana Contreras Photography
5.0
(60)
Tahoe City, CA
About This Vendor
Photographer by day, Foodie around the clock
I strive to be more than a photographer. I want to be there for you every step of the way and if we end up close friends by the end of it then job well done. Heck, I am the one that will even send ya money for fries if needed (a girl always needs her fries when wedding planning). I'm there for you completely. You have a question at 9 pm at night I am there for you. You need help finding a vendors, places for guests to stay or heck even your bridesmaid dresses, I am there for you! I only take on a certain number of weddings a year because I want to invest into each couple. On the wedding day I am not only catching every moment but I am also there to make sure you eat, help you to the bathroom and then at the end of the night dance with you on the dance floor! Let's do this thing!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Second Shooter Available, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary, Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Jana Contreras Photography Reviews
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Jana was fantastic- from the planning process and figuring out what we wanted, to sending us some photos to look at just 4 days after our wedding, everything was professional, fast, and well done. I appreciate how efficient she was in our pre-w...
edding conversations, and how she got so many pictures in and moments captured at our wedding. I would definitely recommend Jana, she's great!!
Jana knocked it out of the park with our wedding in June Lake, CA. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer - she was so kind, helpful, and our photos turned out amazing. Neither of us felt particularly comfortable posing and she worked...
with us so patiently. She scoped out spots for beautiful pictures and worked quickly through family/group pictures so we could all get to celebrating quickly! I am so happy we found her, she was truly a blessing and a top of the line vendor to work with.
A literal ANGEL ON EARTH. My partner and I have worked with Jana both close to home and in Grand Teton, WY and could not have had a more enjoyable experience both times. Her husband shot film for us in Grand Teton, and we will treasure those me...
mories always. The sweetest, most intentional, TALENTED, and almost scary-fast turnaround. So happy to have found this photographer turned friend whose talent and heart are out of this world.
Selecting Jana as my wedding photographer was the best and easiest decision I've ever made. I interviewed half a dozen photographers but from the moment we had our first introductory call, I knew she was the one. Call it love at first call! Con...
sidering that planning a wedding during a pandemic was challenging ever step of the way but Jana took the time to ask me questions about me and my husband to truly understand our dynamic and vision for the event. I left the call feeling heard and understood. I felt like she was aiming to get to know me rather than just give me a sales pitch about why she would be the best person without any context as to what I was looking for (a common theme in many of my other calls). In addition, I really appreciated that she approach pricing flexibly instead of serving me a menu. In understanding my goals, she developed a range of packages customized just for me. All which included a post-wedding shoot during our honeymoon in Mendocino! Above and beyond!
From the moment she arrived at the wedding, I knew I made the right decision. She gave me the sweetest cookbook by our shared favorite chef and jumped right into the chaos without needing me to give much direction. This was a huge help since I was wrapped up in getting my hair and make up done.
Jana was more than just a photographer that day, she helped rally people in the right direction, kept me updated on happenings and timing, helped create my timeline, and checked in with me regularly to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed. All of my family adored her as well! Telling me multiple times that they had a great time getting to know her and felt super comfortable in front of the camera. I seriously could not have imagined the day without her positive energy, and helpful attitude.
She turned around the full set of our wedding photos within FIVE DAYS and we had our honeymoon shots back in less than 24 HOURS!!!! The pictures blew us away. Jana's work is exceptional and working with her was seriously a dream come true and I look forward to working with her again soon.
If you are considering working with her, do it. I would be happy to answer any questions about working with Jana if you want to talk to a happy client. Jana's work and the experience of working with her is worth every penny.
Jana is sweetest, most thoughtful, talented, photographer you could ever hope to work with!
Chris and I had planned to get married in Sonoma with roughly 200 people. Then COVID happened and we held out hope for a long while and during that ti...
me Jana continuously checked in just to let us know she was thinking of us and there if we needed her.
Fast forward to June when we made the tough decision to downsize our wedding to 60 guests. I called Jana and I asked if she was available for a new date and would she travel to Auburn, Ca. Her answer, “YES and how can I help?”
We’ll... fast forward yet again when we realized that even a 60 person wedding wasn’t going to happen. Once again, I called Jana and let her know we were canceling plan #2 and would she be available and this time would she be open to traveling to Joshua Tree in Southern California. Her answer, “YES, of course, how can I help?”
She is an amazing photographer but she’s also so much more than JUST a photographer. She listened to me, comforted me, championed me, helped me choose locations AND talked details. She was there every step of the way in so many varies capacities.
On the day of our elopement she was so easy to work with. She brought us the sweetest little gift and she never once complained about the heat. She was enthusiastic and just the sweetest, kindest, gem of a human you could hope to have with you on your special day.
Within a week I received the photos and a cute little slideshow! The pictures turned out magical!! I think we have looked through them 100 times and shared them with everyone.
My friends and family have all commented on how beautifully they turned out and what great shots she captured. We agree!
Jana, thank you for going above and beyond and being there every step of the way. We are so happy with our photos and so appreciative of all the wonderful memories your captured!
100% would recommend Jana!
LOVE,
Rachel and Chris
Such an awesome experience working with Jana. I found Jana on Pinterest (via her son's birthday photos-- they are seriously the cutest). Jana was so responsive when we reached out. She prompted to have a Facetime call and get to know one anothe...
r. Soon enough she had found us the perfect location that met our specifications (beaches, cliffs). We took photos at 3 gorgeous locations and Jana made us feel so comfortable in the process and it translated to our favorite photos with each other. We are so happy we found Jana and were sad that she was already booked for our wedding day. Would 100% work with Jana again. :)
Jana might just be the sweet human being I’ve ever met. Not only does she make you feel extremely comfortable while in front of a camera, but she takes the time to get to know you as a couple!! She’s funny and caring and really goes over the to...
p for her clients. She’s understanding and patient. And on top of all of that, she’s pouring with creativity!! I’ve truly never felt comfortable in front of a camera but she made us feel so beautiful and happy. I cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding and continue to capture the rest of our love story!
Jana is just incredible. My fiancé and I have never had pictures together and we both had the best time! She was super prepared and helped me plan before the shoot what to wear. She’s amazing with people and helped us relax a lot so we didn’t l...
ook stiff in our photos. Couldn’t be more grateful for her and her amazing work! Turn around time for photos were so so fast as well!
Jana was so comfortable and wonderful to work with! She helped so much with detail in direction on how to get to the location, and even arrived with a little bag of local goodies and fresh fruit!! She is so easy to connect with, and made it eas...
y to feel like Jordan and I could just be ourselves behind the camera. Her work is beautiful and captures joy so well.
Response from the Vendor on 08/12/2020
So so glad it was so amazing to work with you guys too. You guys are a dream and I had so much fun!!!
My fiancé coordinated with Jana to capture his proposal and our engagement. In the process of figuring out a place to get down on one knee, Jana suggested beautiful sites to propose at (that weren’t closed due to the pandemic) and even visited ...
the final location a day before to make sure it was perfect for the proposal. She went above and beyond in capturing that special moment and all the emotions of getting engaged. She was helpful in the proposal process for my fiancé and has also been supportive in our wedding planning. Not only is she a phenomenal photographer, she is also that rare kind of friend you feel you’ve known a lifetime after just spending 5 minutes with her. We highly recommend Jana as a photographer! We have already decided she will be our one and only photographer for life.
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2020
Thank you so much friend! I seriously am so glad you did not spot me in the bushes haha. It was such a beautiful day thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Cannot wait for your wedding!
Jana is one of those people who goes above and beyond. She helped us switch last minute to a small family only ceremony because of Covid. She was so flexible and even gave ideas for how/or what to do. She also got us our photos very quickly. I ...
highly recommend her.
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2020
Loved your wedding Megan! It was such an amazing day and I was so happy to help you. I will always look back and be honored you choose me to document it!
Jana is the most comforting & loving photographer. She made us feel so relaxed and natural. She provides suggestions on posing but doesn’t force anything... she lets your true love shine through and it shows in her pictures. We had so many pict...
ures we love, we can’t decide which are our favorites!! Thank you, Jana!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Your session was so much fun! Thanks for making my first couples session in months (due to shelter in place) so inspiring. Love you guys!
Jana is super talented and great to work with. She helped us capture our vision in a creative and fun way. She was encouraging and helped us relax . She really encouraged us to be ourselves so we sang and danced throughout our shoot. Her editi...
ng was excellent and we got our photos back really fast. We love the finished product and are very excited to share Jana's work with our friends and family.
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Tori loved your session thank you so much for your sweet encouraging words. So stoked for you guys!!
Jana is an amazing photographer, no doubt about that! But she is so much more than that and that is truly what makes her stand out. She is kind, caring, funny, generous and adventurous. She will be there for you every step of the way in plannin...
g your big day and will tell you the best places to eat, the coolest places to visit, where to shop for a wedding dress and anything else you can think of!
We were nervous for our shoot at first because we are both a little camera shy, but Jana worked her magic and we didn’t feel weird at all - we actually had so much fun! We got our photos so quickly and each and every one of them is absolutely beautiful. Jana will capture your sweet, your silly, and your joyful moments to truly bring your photos to life. Thank you Jana! We love you!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Aww love you sister. Was such an honor to shoot your pictures!!! Cannot wait for your wedding!
Let me just begin by saying Jana is the best photographer out there and I’m not just saying that because she took our pictures. She brings out the true happiness and love in all of the people she photographs! If I could, I rate her 100/10. Jan...
a was one of the first vendors we booked and has been AMAZING since day one. She’s super easy to work with, is every prompt, and on her game!! We got married this past Saturday and got our photographs back in 3 days (like WHAT?!). We’ve never had professional pictures taken before and were nervous because we didn’t know what to expect. She made the whole entire process super fun, easy going, seemless, and not awkward in the least bit. She is the person you want to photograph the most special moments in your life. We could not be happier with the way our pictures turned out! We had a small ceremony this past Saturday with our immediate family and are having a big ‘ceremony’/reception next July. Can’t wait for her to photograph part 2 next summer!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Totally made me tear up. So so sweet of you to say. Literally such a dreamy wedding and despite all the stuff thrown your way you smiled the whole way through it. Loved your day and love you guys. Round two will be epic!!
Jana is THE BEST in every way!!!! She stepped in to our wedding planning pretty last minute as we got dealt some tough curve balls a few weeks before our wedding which left us without a photographer. Jana came highly recommended, and absolutely...
blew us away. She made us feel SO comfortable, supported, and celebrated. We got our gallery back SO fast and both of beamed with joy seeing her work and the way she captured us and our day so beautifully. 10/10 human, 10/10 photographer! THANK YOU JANA!!! THE BEST EVER!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Your wedding made me cry so much. It was amazing, beautiful and oh ow God was present that day. You guys praying over each other and your parents prayers for you were so amazing to witness. Love you guys and man was your drive by wedding such a...
sweet moment in time!
This is incredibly late! But if I could give Jana 100 stars, I 100% would because she deserves it (and more)! She delivers everything and beyond with what she promises.
My husband and I decided that we wanted to elope, and pretty last minute t...
oo. I felt totally in over my head and I didn’t even know where to start! We only had about a month to pull things together. Jana reached out to me (after I inquired about her being our photographer awhile ago) and almost immediately started helping plan our wedding! Before I even hired her as our photographer! I was really surprised by that, but it made me feel like she genuinely cared. Probably because she does! Haha. I didn’t want to follow up on hiring her because it was the end of the year and I knew she was booked, but she actually ended up following up with me and told me she was able to shoot! She made sure that I didn’t feel pressured to choose her but it was an obvious choice for us! So not only did she help plan like our ENTIRE wedding, listened to all my worries and concerns, gave me hope, but she made time for us last second and that meant the world to my husband and I. She worked with our budget, listened to everything we wanted and came through for us with everything!
Jana is a really beautiful soul and blesses anyone she comes into contact with. I know she blessed us beyond what we could have imagined for sure! We are forever grateful for her.
I think it’s also very important and worth mentioning that her photos are breathtaking! I love her style and how she worked with us. She made us feel totally comfortable and directed us so we weren’t awkward.
She gave us our dream wedding photos and our dream wedding. We love you Jana!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2020
Thank you so much for your sweet words truly a blessing to be part of your day. Loved helping you plan your day and shoot it. It was fun to get to help set up your wedding day too. Will always look back and love your dreamy wedding and you two!...
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Jana is THE BEST in every way!!!! She stepped in to our wedding planning pretty last minute as we got dealt some tough curve balls a few weeks before our wedding which left us without a photographer. Jana came highly recommended, and absolutely...
blew us away. She made us feel SO comfortable, supported, and celebrated. We got our gallery back SO fast and both of beamed with joy seeing her work and the way she captured us and our day so beautifully.
10/10 human, 10/10 photographer!
THANK YOU JANA!!! THE BEST EVER!
Firstly, know that Jana deserves more than five stars. Secondly, be assured that the moment you finally meet her in person it’ll feel like you’ve spent time with her before. Thirdly, know that all your worries about what an engagement shoot ent...
ails, and how awkward it’ll be to kiss in front of someone, and what do you even really do, will fly out the window. In fact, you will have so much fun that you will probably forget she is even taking photos, and instead be surprised when she shows you all the amazing shots she captured!
They say a great photographer is someone who can get a beautiful shot of a person, who only moments before was complaining about how embarrassed he was (my fiancé) to be riding the carrousel because it’s “solo para niños”. Jana is that person. Book her.
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2020
Seriously you guys are amazing (and feed me cookies). I am SO grateful for you guys and having amazing ideas for your engagement shoot! I mean who gets to shoot on a carrousel? (I wish I did more often). I felt the same way like we have been f...
riends for years. SO CANNOT WAIT until your wedding. Thank you so so so much for your kind words.
Echoing what many of these reviews say - look no further for a photographer. Just look for your phone and call Jana to book her!!!
My partner and I did a shoot with Jana last weekend and it was utterly amazing. I am smiling ear to ear right n...
ow thinking about it. Not only are the photos stunning but the photoshoot itself was SO much fun. My partner and I have been giggling about it for days. We both have never done a photo shoot together so we both didn't really know what to expect. Personally, I have been a deer in headlights when there's a camera in front of me so, I was a little anxious about it too. From the moment Jana and I connected I started to feel at ease, even though via an electronic conversation, a wave of calm washed over me and I started to feel excited instead of nervous. When she arrived at the property where the shoot was (and even after getting a little lost because we live in a really remote area) there was nothing but joy and love we received. The entire shoot was hands down the most fun photoshoot I've ever been a part of. We were laughing and laughing, we had so much fun my abs hurt the next day. Jana created this environment of safety and beauty. The shoot didn't feel posed or fake or manicured, it was raw and real. Not only that, but she has an incredible eye. She was able to capture the love and genuine admiration my partner and I have for one another in a way I've never seen in a photograph. As someone who is probably too self-critical of herself, I still couldn't find a picture I didn't like, she is, outta this world talented. My partner and I have been joking that we just want her to shoot our lives every day because that was one of the most fun days we've had in a while. Thanks for bringing so much joy, light, and inspiration to our souls and property Jana, I can't want to work with you again.
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2020
Liana, Your guys are the sweetest. I am SO glad you were giddy after the shoot and that it was so much fun. Seriously riding around on your property was the best ever. Thank you for the squash from your garden too. It was AMAZING!! I am just bl...
own away by this sweet review.
Jana is the sweetest human ever and also takes the most beautiful photos I've ever had done. She makes you feel so comfortable, it doesn't feel posed or awkward, it truly felt like I was adventuring around the woods and Occidental. My boyfriend...
who typically hates getting his photo taken, said he had so much fun and that Jana was officially "our photographer". She will make you feel beautiful, natural, and relaxed, while she gets the perfect shots. Jana is very personable and I will definitely be going to her for all of my photography needs from now on, I am so happy I met her and booked with her. A true gem of a human!
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2020
You are the sweetest Grace! Seriously you guys made it so much fun too and thanks for the vegan peanut butter cups. Little sweets always makes adventuring more fun. So glad I could make it so comfortable for you guys. I always strive to make it...
an experience and have it flow like so. :)
Jana is by far one of the best photographers to work with! Not only is she talented and produces stunning photos, she’s a true pleasure to work with. Jana works quickly and effectively to ensure all shots are captured while sticking to a strict...
timeline. She’s patient - which is great if you’re awkward like me in front of the camera ;), and also not afraid to try something new whether it’s a fun pose or new location. I absolutely highly recommend Jana for your photography needs!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2020
Lauren you were so amazing too loved working with ya. Saras wedding was unreal. Thank you so much for all your sweet words of encouragement!!
Jana was absolutely incredible to work with! She made us feel so comfortable the entire time and the photos turned out better then we could have imagined! She was so sweet and super responsive leading up to our photo shoot. Would highly recomme...
nd working Jana!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Love you Katie! It was seriously such a fun shoot so glad we found that perfect beach together!
My sister got married on 12/29/19 and Jana flew in to photograph the wedding. Jana was so kind to and she spoke and mingled with everyone in attendance. She was attentive to all of the details and she was extremely professional. Her photography...
is stunning but it is even more important to have someone that you and everyone around you feels comfortable with. Some photographers blend in but she definitely stood out and contributed to the whole mood of the wedding. I love the style of her photos. Jana has a great system to make sure she got everything photographed and she had a list ready of all of the family photos that the bride wanted. It was really smooth and we got through the family photos quickly which was really important because it was freezing outside. I know that my sister is already in love with her photos. Jana also took time to photography my husband and my daughter and I and I am in love with the photos as well. I can’t recommend her enough and I will be reaching out to her for any events I have in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2020
You are too sweet seriously such an honor to shoot her wedding and your session. I love that you said I stand out. I love to be that fly on the wall but then also be able to blend well with any family and make people feel at home. Thank you for...
noticing that! Love you girl!
Jana was amazing! She captured our wedding day perfectly and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2019
aww thank you! Your wedding was amazing Sam!!
Jana is incredible!! She was the photographer for my sisters wedding back in June and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Not only did she drive nearly 8 hours to be there, but she also made the whole experience a breeze. She was on...
time, made sure to capture every important moment, even stayed a little longer to make sure she could get everything my sister and her husband wanted. We are so happy with how everything turned out and the photos are truly stunning. Not to mention just what an amazingly warm and friendly person she is.
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Love you Amanda you are so sweet! Your sisters wedding was amazing!! I was SO happy to be there . Dream wedding!
Jana was absolutely amazing, and more than we could have ever asked for in a wedding photographer.
At first, I was skeptical finding a photographer online, but after chatting with Jana on the phone, I felt much better. It was great that she wa...
s able to provide suggestions and help us with our dream wedding, but most importantly, she listened to our vision and was so excited to help it become a reality.
We did an engagement shoot with Jana, in which she just made us feel so comfortable and at ease that of course all of our photos turned out perfect. Her professionalism, great eye, and good communication made our big day just as special. What made Jana even more special was the connection we built even when the camera was off. She really took her time to get to know us and really introduce herself to us on a personal level.
Overall, I would recommend Jana to anyone looking for a professional photographer who at times feels like a long-time friend taking your photos.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
You guys truly are friends of mine now. I was HONORED to shoot your wedding and I loved helping you out with anything you needed. I am a type 2 helper type so it made me so happy to do so. Love you guys and so happy for you guys. Thank you for ...
your sweet words. Made my day!
We had the best session with Jana– it was so much fun, she made us feel SO comfortable and "ourselves" (crazy for someone we had just met!), and made the whole session feel like an experience and not just a "photoshoot". We truly had such an am...
azing time, left feeling more connected & in love, and were sad when it was over! The results were our favorite photos we've ever had taken & felt like "us". They will be heirlooms for us and our families forever!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
Best compliment ever! If I can make you feel like you then man I did my job well. I loved your session so much and cannot wait to post more!
My husband and I almost went with ‘hobbiest’ photographer family friend for our wedding, but I am so glad we went with a professional photographer instead! One of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. We saved in numerous other aven...
ues, but decided that photography wasn’t an area we were willing to scrimp on. Let me tell you, Jana is worth every penny! Our photos are absolutely beautiful. Jana’s photography is artistic, unique and candid, capturing every detail of the day that I had asked her to, and even details I hadn’t thought of. She even offered to help with wedding coordination, writing up a day of itinerary because I am just the bride who has no clue. Jana will go the extra mile for you- with a smile on her face and a smoothie for you in her hand.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Your first sentence is truly an honor to read. Most people think its not a big deal to get a hobbiest photographer but then later regret it. I always want people to get the best pictures of their day no matter if its me or some other amazing pr...
o photographer. I am so honored you guys chose me! One AMAZING day!
Jana is a gem!!! A good friend recommended her to me, and the second I saw her portfolio I was sold. I was nervous to do a photo shoot as I’ve never done one before, but Jana made my fiancée and I feel so comfortable. I felt like we were hangin...
g out with a friend. She was professional, fast, and super attentive to detail. My pictures were beautifully edited and I got them back in a timely manner. We took engagement pictures in San Francisco and even found a cool rooftop for us to shoot on top of. :)she also gave us salt water taffy! I cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding as well as future photo shoots.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2019
You are a gem! Love you girl and that session was seriously SO amazing! I loved finding that rooftop for you and treating ya to taffy. Cannot wait for your wedding next year!
Jana is AMAZING! She is such a kind soul and just the sweetest. And her talent and style will absolutely blow you out of the water! I specifically planned the day of my wedding on her availability; even before I was engaged I was planning to ha...
ve her be my photographer !! She made my photography dreams come true! I couldn’t have asked for anything more than the great service she provided!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Kylie YOU are the sweetest!!!! Your wedding blew me away and your kindness/thoughtfulness for everyone that day was beyond amazing. You made my year when you booked me before being engaged. Love you girl!!
Jana was truly the best photographer ever. From her kind and fun personality to her actual talent as a photographer, she went above and beyond our expectations. From the very beginning she was invested like a friend in helping in any aspect of ...
our wedding. Meeting her the day of felt like I had known her for years. The day of she showed up and was so chill and easy going, always wanting to put our needs and wants first. She made us laugh and helped us to feel comfortable getting our pictures taken together. The photos were absolutely stunning and we have received SO much positive feedback from our friends and families. If you want a friend for life and the best photographer ever, you can stop your looking because Jana is 10/10 all around!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Sadie you are making me cry!!! I literally hope we are friends for life too. I loved investing into your wedding. Time well spent and I was happy to do so. Thank you so much for your kind words Sadie. Now if only we could relive your wedding da...
y. That day was amazing and those tacos so good!!!!!
Jana has the special ability to capture your essence as a couple. Her photographs have helped me & my husband relive our special weekend. She totally got us as a couple, made us feel relaxed and took the time to become friends.
Jana is an incr...
edible choice to capture your special moments. I cannot recommend her enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Sweetest words ever thank you! I am SO glad we met and have now become friends. Your wedding was dreamy and I am so glad I was able to capture your essence as a couple. Best compliment ever!!
If you are looking for a dream photographer for your wedding, then no need to look any further.
Jana is AMAZING!
Jana called me leading up to my wedding, to help me create a timeline for my big day. I told her I have no clue where to even st...
art on a timeline, and she helped me gain an understanding of how much time each part of the day would take. She was flexible on timing as the day unfolded, and did not miss a beat even though I had no clue what was happening. She took detail shots while I was getting ready, and I didn't even know she had even done them.
Jana captured all the small details, and made them all look better then I could have imagined. A lot of brides only receive posed photos, but not all the candid moments. Jana captured moments of my ceremony that were breathtaking. This was so important to me, because this day was all about the feeling of our love and happiness. Every photo Jana took say just that. They are stunning, and full of emotion.
Jana is so laid back and supportive the day of. Any time I was stressed, or confused she would reassure me, and helped solve the problem. While Jana was taking our photos she stepped on a red ANT hill. She had bites all over her legs and told me, "Don't worry, let's keep going! Not the first time this has happened." She did not complain once!
I am in such awe of her and her talent. She is so creative and she planned poses for us that felt so natural. Even with the bridal party she had poses that had us moving and laughing. They were so effortless.
I could go on and on about Jana. The best advice I could give you is to give her a call! You will not regret it. She is now our forever life photographer, and more importantly our friend!
THANK YOU JANA
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2019
You made my week and I felt HONORED to shoot your wedding! You are too sweet and I was so happy to help you in anyway possible. You guys had a stunning day!!!!
P.S. Loved the part about the ants haha fire ants won't stop me from missing shots ...
haha.
Jana is amazing! I instantly fell in love with her website and the unique way she shoots when searching for a wedding photographer but after our intro call I knew that I found my photographer. Prior to the wedding she was easy to work with, o...
n top of all the details, responsive and super helpful. The day off she was a joy to be around (she is incredibly sweet), got all the necessary (family, first look, etc...) shots quickly and was a pleasure to work with. My husband doesn't like taking photos and he raved about how easy the process was with Jana. The photos themselves are incredible (seriously obsessed with them)! Hiring Jana was the best decision and I hope I get to work with her again in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2019
Your sweet words made my day!! You guys are so sweet and honestly one of the most in love couples I have ever seen on their wedding day. (Your first dance and you guys singing to each other melted me). You guys made my job so easy and had such ...
an amazing day. I was so happy to be there for you guys before the wedding and at the wedding. Hope you have the best first year of marriage!
I'm a big believer that certain people are meant to enter your life and I couldn't be more grateful to share that Jana is exactly one of those gems for myself and my partner. Rewinding a bit, a sweet mutual friend of ours reached out to us beca...
use Jana was going to be in Colorado for an upcoming wedding and wanted to share her beautiful talents shooting an engaged couple in Boulder. Truth be told, I personally am camera shy and uber critical in general so the idea of not only being the center of attention but having a complete stranger be witness to any vulnerabilities made the "say yes" attitude crumble. It wasn't until I took the time to explore her portfolio that I was awestruck by her talent and seemingly kind nature (yes, I stalked her blog as well so that helped inform my premature opinion!). Jana captured genuine love in such a gentle, almost etherial, way that I was drawn in and knew I wanted to meet this unicorn. After likely a million questions flooding her inbox - all answered promptly and never once did it feel like a bother - and many pictures of the entire contents of my closet, we met at the base of a beautiful trail. With a giant smile, husband Eli in tow, the most delicious salt water taffy, and a gorgeous camera with the most stylish leather strap, we gave each other the most wonderful hug and all of my pre-shoot jitters immediately went away. Long story short, the time we spent with Jana was filled with the most laughter, love and fun than I could possibly have ever imagined and I give all the credit to how down to earth Jana is. Best of all it wasn't a gimmick - just a completely genuine person who cared about the people she shot and making it a great experience. I can't say I was expecting much when we got the pictures back but I was blown away. All of the emotions of the day being perfect and beyond expectations came back and I have never felt more excited about the possibility of having Jana shoot our destination wedding next year (ps. I'd be doing ya'll a disservice if I didn't humble brag that not only did she edit the photos and have them in my inbox literally a week later but she did this ON TOP OF becoming a new mom to her sweet baby boy less than 72 hours later!). If you've made it this far in my review, do yourself a favor, don't second guess, don't shop around...just go ahead and book with Jana. It'll be the best investment for your memories and your soul. Thank you beautiful mama for showing me the fun side of not judging the process and just letting go. Can't wait until we meet again!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2019
You are amazing inside and out! Seriously you just touched my heart so much with these encouraging words. Thank you so much for coming out to the meadows with me, eating donuts together and running through wildflowers for me. I would be STOKED ...
to shoot your wedding in Mexico. Like I said before I would be in tears and it would be so unreal! Next time I am in Colorado let's go out to eat and catch up on life!
Jana is absolutely incredible! I am so uncomfortable in front of the camera and felt nervous even thinking about the shoot, but Jana was so reassuring and easy going that I ended up actually having a blast and forgetting all about my insecuriti...
es! She is great at making you feel relax and natural, while also shooting quickly and efficiently, working around weather/lighting and outfit changes! We ended up with the most beautiful photos that really captured the way we make one another feel. I am so grateful to Jana for helping us to memorialize this moment in our lives! She also shot my sister’s wedding in the snow and managed to make us all look stunning, despite how cold we were! I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2019
Courtney you guys were stunning on camera and so much fun! Thanks for bringing donuts and seriously being down for anything. I am so grateful for you guys for making my trip out there even better!
Jana is the absolute best! She’s your best friend on your wedding day. Laughing, crying and adding to every amazing moment of the best day ever. My husband and I are constantly getting compliments on our photos. For a solid month as I printed w...
edding photos for various family members the person behind the counter handing me my prints would always ask who my photographer was, because the shots are THAT GREAT! You can’t lose with Jana. I had her fly out for my Colorado wedding and would all over again because of how much she added to my day. 100/10 would recommend her to every couple I meet
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2019
Your wedding will always be one of the best weekends ever (for those reading we got a call to adopt our son that next day and flew out for this birth that night). This was the last day we were just husband and wife and I could not think of a be...
tter wedding to be at. You guys are like family and we loved every second of being there! Also, your words are literally the sweetest! Thank you!
I couldn't say enough about how blessed and thankful my husband and I were to have Jana as both our engagement and wedding photographer! We feel like the luckiest couple ever to be so well taken care of by someone who became a dear friend! As a...
photographer, Jana has such a great eye and passion for her art- she immediately made us feel so comfortable during our engagement session and by our wedding day we felt like trained pros because of how talented and loving and fun she is! She's the most attentive communicator and is full of resources and experiences. She always looking for the next way to improve in her craft, is so quick to respond, and is so professional and prompt as a photographer! Our dream was to have a photographer who would make us comfortable enough to able to capture our casual laid back adventurous vibe as a couple, and be able to pay attention to details we wouldn't have thought of- and Jana exceeded all of that! It's really such a privilege to be one of Jana's bride- our engagement and wedding photos have gotten so many awestruck responses. Was by far the best vendor decision we made, and would book her again and again!
Response from the Vendor on 04/24/2019
First of all I love you guys so much! Second of all I seriously felt so honored that you chose me to document your wedding day. It was stunning and you guys are naturals. I am so glad I could make you guys feel so comfortable in front of the ca...
mera and that I made this whole process easier for you guys. I aim to be more than a photographer but also a friend who helps take more things off your plate so I am so glad I did that for you guys. Also, you made my day heck month by this review. Saying I was the best vendor decision you made is so so so sweet! I just feel so honored! Can't wait to go on a double date with you guys and eat a lot of pizza or tacos soon!
There are honestly no words to describe how incredible Jana is. When you hire her, you get so much more than a photographer, you get a true friend. Jana has an eye unlike any other and she captures the most authentic and beautiful moments wit...
hout ever making you feel like you’re posing or faking it. As soon as I hired Jana to shoot my wedding, she became my part time wedding planner and support system. She sent me links to florists, planners, etc. She checked in regularly to see how my plans were going and to see if I needed any help. She truly was excited for me and my fiancé and she made me feel like I was her only client-even though I know she was busy with other brides as well. My wedding was a destination wedding and Jana offered to pick up my bouquet and to run any last minute errands before heading to Tahoe since I left a couple of days before her-seriously what kind of photographer does that?!!! She is amazing! My “rehearsal” dinner was more of a relaxed family gathering and Jana fit right in, simultaneously snapping photos and making friends with everyone there. My entire online gallery was edited and sent to me within one week of my wedding day. I cannot explain how exciting and difficult it is to be patient to receive your wedding photos and I have friends who have waited for a couple of months so getting them so soon was the best gift ever!! Jana, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there with me on the most special day of my life. You made being in front of the camera fun (something that normally makes me so uncomfortable). I love you!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/01/2019
I would have done anything to make your wedding perfect! I am so glad it was the perfect snow Tahoe wedding! I am just so honored you chose me to document your wedding day. Still have to pinch myself for how lucky I was!!! P.S. You guys are suc...
h naturals on camera seriously models!! Love you guys!
I really can’t find enough good things to say about Jana! She was the absolute best to work with! She is so sweet and cute and really makes you feel comfortable. Even better, our pictures came out gorgeous! So grateful she was able to capture ...
beautiful timeless photos of us.
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2019
You are too sweet! Seriously such a fun session and despite the craziness of snow in the desert and you guys being frozen we had so so much fun! You guys are the best!
Jana is incredible! We had such a wonderful time shooting with her. She is so kind and fun to be around. She is just a natural and makes you feel so comfortable when shooting with her. We were in love with all the photos she captured! We ar...
e big Jana Contreras Photography fans and would definitely book her again for photos! We'd also highly recommend her to anyone looking to have some beautiful photos captured!
Response from the Vendor on 03/06/2019
Thanks Madison! Your session was amazing and I so hope I get to get you two in front of my camera again soon! You guys are amazing!! Thank you for your sweet words seriously means so much!
I have hired Jana for two photo shoots now. The first was a pregnancy announcement/couples mini session and the second was for an in home maternity session. The first time I communicated with Jana, I was so impressed by how she was able to be s...
o professional, yet I also felt like I had known her forever. She has a way of making you feel at ease, which was especially great for my husband who hates being in front of the camera. I have interacted with quite a few photographers and I feel like there is a fine line between being overly familiar or overly professional, and Jana has that balance fine tuned. Our photos from both shoots came out incredible. She carried out my vision and more. The photos were delivered in an extremely timely manner and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my experience with her. I had wanted to do an in home shoot, but was apprehensive about doing one until I met Jana. Both my husband and I felt so comfortable with her and it was like we were taking pictures with a good friend.
I very highly recommend her to capture any special moments in your life!
Response from the Vendor on 03/06/2019
Lindsay your sessions were amazing and you are one of the sweetest people I have ever met! So glad you booked with me and by doing so we got closer and became good friends! Thank you for this sweetest review it truly brought a smile to my face ...
today. Love you girl!
Jana was incredible to work with! We were traveling from Michigan to get married in Joshua Tree and Jana helped every step of the way, going above and beyond to suggest places to stop on our trip, as well as bringing me a back up jacket and hat...
s in case I needed them for the shoot. My husband and I LOVED working with her and her husband and would again in a heartbeat. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I also feel like I’ve made a great friend through the process. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2019
Megan first of all your wedding was a dream come true for me! I loved every second of it and came away feeling so inspired! Second of all I enjoyed helping you plan your california honeymoon roadtrip. I love this state of mine and love sharing...
tips on where to eat and what to see to any and all who visit here. :)
Thank you so much for your amazing review it made my day heck my whole month to hear this! Cannot wait to send you your gallery today!
Jana is seriously THE BEST! She simplified everything for us. She helped match outfits, planned poses, and she even brought pictures to help us visualize it! She braved the snow with us and even though we froze our behinds off- she had a wonder...
ful attitude the whole time and got some amazing shots. Additional notes: She’s got great taste in music and food-so stopping to grab a bite, after a shoot, at the places she’d recommend is always a good idea! You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2019
Thanks megan that was the coldest engagement session I have ever shot but so worth it!!! You are too sweet! I do love helping couples with music, food and places to stay. Maybe I was meant to be a travel agent/photographer or planner/photograph...
er haha.
My husband and I were looking for a post-wedding home session to highlight our honeymoon stage of life so that we could relish in these moments forever. We happened to work with Jana on a lifestyle shoot when we first got engaged last May and j...
ust ADORED her and her work.
I contacted Jana letting her know that I loved her work and shooting style + wanted her to be our photographer for our sweet little intimate home session. She was quick with her response and acknowledged my concerns of getting the right photos (natural lighting with organic lifestyle photos of my husband and I just being ourselves).
Jana was extremely attentive to all of our needs and truly captured the happiness, joy, and love in our honeymoon phase of life.
Friends and family CAN NOT stop raving about the shoot we did with Jana. She got multiple AMAZING shots in a 45 min. mini session time frame and made us smile and laugh throughout the whole process.
The sneak peeks she sent out were amazing and the entire album she gave us was completed even quicker than she had anticipated. My husband and I were beyond impressed!!!
I highly recommend Jana if you're looking for a professional photographer who gives you direction, but also takes your opinions and concerns into play AND provides great comedic relief as well -- look no further 'cause Jana is you gal!
Response from the Vendor on 01/31/2019
Breana! Seriously so blown away by your review! I am so beyond thrilled that you loved both sessions so much! I loved seeing you guys in your own home and getting to capture the honeymoon phase on camera. Those rooftop pictures might be some of...
my favorite pictures of all time. You guys shine for your love for each other and I just am so happy we met! Now we need food dates where we eat food we are not allergic to together. :)
Jana is the best! She is so creative, kind, and organized! She always arrives with a plan and makes taking photos fun. But that’s not all, Jana’s ability to capture the perfect moment is amazing! Her photos are beautiful! She is seriously one ...
of a kind!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2019
Thank you so much Becca!! You are making me blush over here from your encouragement!
Jana is not only incredibly technically talented with an eye for creative, non-cliche beautiful shots, she has the ability to tell a love story with her photos, giving you a glimpse into each client’s life. She captured the best day of my life...
so elegantly with taste and character, and we knew she was the perfect person to trust with our little lady’s newborn shots. The. Best. !!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2019
Your sweet words are amazing! I love telling a story with my photos so that is the biggest compliment someone could ever give me. Thank you for trusting me to document your wedding and newborn pictures. Hope you are enjoying all the cuddles wit...
h her this winter. :)
Jana was absolutely amazing! She is very professional and very personable. She made the whole photoshoot feel so normal and fun, and our photo's turned out perfect. I recommend Jana to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2019
Thank you Hailey this is so kind of you! It was such a fun session and I was just blown away by you guys singing to each other!
Top three words to describe Jana: intentional, personal, a true visionary. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple and learn what makes your love story unquie. From our engagement shoot to our wedding, she took the time to reach out o...
ften and make sure our dream and vision was completely understood. The day of my wedding she felt like a dear friend just joining the party and I truly enjoyed having her be part of each moment. When I received the photos from our wedding, I was blown away; she captured moments between my husband and I as well as tender moments between our guests and loved ones that I will cherish forever. We love Jana and her beautiful gifting for photography!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2019
Kaitlen this means so much to me. Seriously, your encouragement and words I take to heart. Your day was magical and I am SO glad I was with you guys every step of the way from the proposal to the engagement to the wedding. Now i just got to mee...
t your new pups!!
Jana is AMAZING! Professional, easy to work with and knows what she is doing! Not only did she take gorgeous pictures she went above and beyond to make our special day run smoothly. You don’t need to look any further because you just found your...
photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2019
Girl you are making me blush! Your wedding day was amazing and I was so honored to be there with you guys in that day documenting it. Also, those tacos were bomb!! Best wedding food ever!
Jana is a God send. She photographed our wedding and we are still in awe of her work. She is beyond talented and working with her was an absolute blast! I highly recommend Jana as she tries her best to capture your vision and exceeds those expe...
ctations. Her love for romance, nature, and people are beyond prevalent in her work. Her pictures capture so much love and happiness you can't help but smile or cry every time you look at them. Jana is truly an artist and does her best to make your dream come true.
Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2019
Erica you made my day this is the sweetest!! I am so glad that you loved your wedding pictures and that you still tear up when you look at them! As an artist I try to capture those moments that you guys will cherish for years to come so I am so...
glad I could do that for you. You guys were a dream to photograph! Also, loved your wedding food! Tacos for life!
If I could only use one word to describe our time shooting with Jana that word would be Joy! Jana just immediately made us feel right at home so when it came to taking pictures Joe and I could easily be ourselves. Our photos came out spectacul...
ar because Jana took the time to make us feel loved and beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2019
I love that you use that word because its one of the words I strive to achieve with every session and wedding. I want people to truly see Joy when they see their photos. So glad you guys did and I could make you feel right at home. We need to c...
atch up over facetime soon you guys are the best! :)
Having Jana over for an in-home shoot was such a gift! It was the most amazing experience and honestly really encouraging for our relationship too - there’s something fun about being instructed to kiss your spouse all over your own house! We ha...
d a great time with her, felt super comfortable, and LOVED the photos she gave us! The turnaround was super quick and we are feeling nothing but blessed to have our current season of life captured to look back on. We definitely hope to work with Jana again in the future; she’s wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2019
It was a gift to be able to photograph you guys! Also, thank you for the maple cookies now I will buy them every fall from Trader Joes.
So glad you loved the experience and had so much fun! P.S. I loved when Eli and I had photos in our own ho...
me and our photographer made us kiss all over the house too haha
Our session with Jana was such a great experience. Jana was so easy to work with, good with communication, and did an amazing job capturing my husband and I's personality. Her sweet spirit helped my husband and I feel comfortable in front of th...
e camera, and I would absolutely trust her again with capturing special moments in our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2019
Thank you so much Allie! I always strive to be quick with communication and hope to make everyone feel at ease in front of the camera so that was so sweet of you to say. I cannot wait to get you guys in front of my camera again someday soon!
Jana did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photos. My husband and I don’t really feel that we are exactly photogenic, yet she made us look and feel like we were in both sessions. She is always encouraging and always goes above and ...
beyond to make sure you will love each picture. We especially loved having her take our wedding photos because she had a plan and a vision for the pictures (we had no idea where to start) and they turned out better than we could have ever hoped for! Highly recommend for engagements, elopements, and weddings!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2019
Thank you Kelly! I am so glad I could make you guys feel comfortable in front of the camera on your wedding day. I loved helping you make a timeline for the day and help you guys find a vision for your day too. Makes my heart so happy to hear ...
that you loved your pictures so much!!
Jana is such a thoughtful, caring, detailed and fun loving photographer! She has photographed my husband and I three times now, and given us countless beautiful memories through her photography. Jana will go to great lengths to make her couples...
feel loved and comfortable in front of the camera which is so appreciated!
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2019
Thank you so much Tara for your sweet encouraging words! Every time I get to do a photoshoot of you two it is always a fun adventure! Can't wait for the next time! :)
Literally the best photography experience we've ever had. My husband and I did a shoot with Jana in the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and she was efficient, professional, creative, and the end product was stunning. We love our photos and will ch...
erish them forever. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to do an engagement, lifestyle or wedding shoot!
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2019
Thank you so much seriously this brings tears to my eyes. One of my favorite sessions of the year was this one! So glad you will cherish them forever. Best feedback I could ever receive. I will also be cherishing them forever and posting on Ins...
tagram forever!
Amazing photographer. I cried when I saw our wedding photos. She was an absolute dream to work with, and made us so comfortable during the shoot- and it reflects in the photos :) hire her and you won’t regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2019
Seriously just made my day! I am so so so glad you love them so much! I still cannot get over how amazing your dress was!! You guys were an absolute dream to shoot!
After a last minute discovery that I would not have my photographer around for my wedding day two days before the ceremony, it was suggested by a collegue that I contact Jana Contreras @janacontrerasphotography to see if she was available to fi...
ll in. She was amazing!! Her response time was prompt and she made the whole transaction and planning clear and seemless! Her professionalism and warmth were amazing and the photos were gorgeous!! I will definitely be using her in the future and I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to make their event both memorable and stunning! Thanks so much Jana for stepping in, my day was perfect and you were such a big part of making that happen!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Thank you so so much for this heartfelt review!! It was such an amazing day and I was so honored to be a part of it! SO glad you love the pictures and cannot wait to see you again in the future!!
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