About this vendor
Jess Diaz is a professional wedding photographer based out of Chicago, Illinois + Phoenix, Arizona. She is a genuine, nature-loving artist whose passion for her craft is palpable in her work. You’ll be able to experience the authentic moments of your wedding for the rest of your life, through a stunning photography collection by Jess. She works with couples of all kinds, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand wedding event. Jess Diaz will make your special day that more memorable.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Jess was an absolute dream to work with! From our first meeting to the final gallery, she brought such a calming, joyful energy that made us feel completely at ease in front of the...
camera. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she was also so organized and went above and beyond to help us in every capacity. On the day of, she managed our friends and family (which was like herding cats!) with patience, grace, and good humor. She captured every moment—big and small—with such artistry and heart. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the best day of our lives, and we’ll treasure them forever. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Jess’ ability to capture the emotion in every photo is truly unmatched, her passion for artistry shines through and makes each photo something to treasure! She did an incredible jo...
b of helping our wedding day move along smoothly and stress-free (in the middle of Vegas of all places, too, that can be chaotic especially with a large wedding party). When it was time for the ceremony/reception, Jess blended in so seamlessly and it really helped us to live in the moment of the day! Her excitement for telling our love story from our engagement all the way to our “I Do’s” made us trust her that much more, we honestly didn’t have to worry about a single thing because we knew Jess was THAT. GOOD. and had her s#!t together!! Our friends and family could not stop saying how impressed they were with how efficient and detail-oriented Jess was!
So, the moral of the story is Jess is an amazing human and her photography skills are one-of-a-kind. Our photos are so uniquely us, fun, and timeless – we are SO happy! Thank you, Jess!
We love Jess. We’re both not the most comfortable in front of a camera but she made it easy. She did our engagement pictures and wedding photos. She is the nicest and has such a gr...
eat personality that makes taking pictures so easy. We got so many compliments on her pictures and the way she wrangled our people. Her style is effortless and personable. She got us wedding previews the next day (she deserves more sleep!!!). She is the best and we feel so lucky to have been able to work with her.
We loved working with Jess for our wedding day. She was professional, fun, and clearly knows what she’s doing. Love her approach to photography, where she captures candid, authenti...
c moments instead of everything overly posed. Book her!
Jess' candid, editorial style was what first attracted me to her work, and she ended up being the perfect fit for us! From our first meeting to the wedding day, Jess was so respons...
ive and helpful. On wedding day, she made us so comfortable and kept us on track to ensure we got all the photos we wanted. During candid photos, she fades into the background in the best way so you don't even realize you are being photographed. I am OBSESSED with the "sneak peek" photos she sent us, and can't wait to see our full gallery in a few weeks. 10/10 would hire her again!!
The absolute best decision we made regarding wedding planning was working with Jess! From the very first meeting, Jess was warm and inviting and she instantly made two camera shy p...
eople feel comfortable. We are so in love with our engagement and wedding photos. All of our favorite candid shots are a result of her creating a calm/carefree environment. Jess is organized, professional, and timely, but most importantly, she’s insanely talented and super fun. Couldn’t imagine having worked with anyone else.
World's best photographer right here!!! There are not enough words to express how amazing Jess is! She brings such a warm, calm, positive, and encouraging atmosphere with her when ...
she photographs. We had an engagement shoot with Jess, as well as had her photograph our wedding. We both felt so comfortable in front of the camera and our pictures turned out STUNNING! Even better than we could have ever imagined. We 100% recommend Jess and will be reaching out for more photography services in the future!!!
Wow wow wow Jess is the BEST! She has got to be one of the easiest people to work with in the whole wedding industry. She was super cool and reliable from day 1 of planning through...
the wedding and beyond. She has an artful, creative style that we love and we will cherish her photographs for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
Jess was the first and only photographer that we met with when trying to find a photographer for our wedding. Upon meeting her & having an instant connection, we booked her on the ...
spot. She brings such a fun and positive energy. She did our engagement photos and wedding photos. I cannot say enough good things about Jess, but most importantly, she captured our wedding day better than we ever could have imagined. Her style is beautiful & candid, and she captured even the wonderful small details and moments throughout the day. She is so fun to work with & we have gained a friend for life with her. We highly recommend Jess for all your photo needs.
Jess was incredible. She made everyone feel so comfortable, and directed us into perfect shots. From what we’ve seen of the photos, the photos look amazing! I highly recommend you ...
choose Jess for any occasion, especially weddings.
She was so professional, but was very down to earth and easy to talk to. Her engagement photos were great, the planning calls and e-mails were great. Thanks Jess for everything!
Jess is the absolute best - she photographed our wedding day and we're so grateful we got to work with her. She managed to perfectly capture the day and all of its emotions and mom...
ents, and she brought such a positive energy. Not only was it a pleasure to work with her, she also took the most beautiful photos. We'll treasure them forever. Thank you Jess!
If you can't tell from her other reviews, Jess is truly amazing. From the first time I reached out to her about shooting our wedding to our big day she was communicative and made s...
ure we were on the same page with everything. She helped keep picture moving and was checking in with me throughout our wedding day. Jess is incredibly easy to get along with and has a true passion for her work. This passion shows itself in her photos which are just, perfect. She manages to capture all the moments in just the right way. I cannot wait to see the rest of our gallery from her. I would highly recommend Jess as a photographer for your wedding.
As a note...Jess does book up quick so if you're interested, reach out ASAP!
Jess was hands down the most amazing photographer! She captured every part of our day and LITERALLY felt like a part of the family. She was so helpful with the entire process from ...
planning the timeline to taking incredible photos and we feel so blessed that we found her. If you want someone who will capture the most special, candid moments of your day… choose her!
Jess is able to capture those special moments without the need to pose or acknowledge the camera. Her personality brought both calmness and excitement on our big day. We were very ...
fortunate to have someone who got the best moments of our wedding day and now get to cherish them for a lifetime!
Jess was INCREDIBLE!!! She was unbelievably easy and a JOY to work with. I am obsessed with my wedding pictures. Especially with all the uncertainties of Covid, Jess was the certai...
nty through it all. She was an absolute dream to work with and her work is amazing.
An Instagram follow turned photographer turned soul sister...Jess will meet your expectations and then SOAR above them! Jess photographed my senior photos, and I could not have bee...
n more impressed with how she just understood my vision and style without ever having to say it out loud. She perfectly captured my jumble of ideas and turned it into something I will love and treasure forever. More than just a photographer, Jess will become your friend and biggest fan! I am so happy to say that our session has lead to an incredible friendship, and would highly recommend her for ANY project you're looking for. She is hard working, reliable, dependable and overall amazing! Love you, Jess!
Let me tell you about this girl... she is a rockstar! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and helped us set up shots that look like they could be in a magazine!...
Our gallery was delivered in 5 weeks and the final product was more that we could’ve ever imagined. I wish I could post all of them here for you to see. They’re amazing. We could not be happier and Jess’s amazingly fun personality and unreal work ethic are parallel to none. We could not recommend her more!!!
Jess photographed our wedding on 9/1/19 at Little Goat in Chicago. To say she exceeded our expectations would be the understatement of a lifetime. She was so helpful, communicati...
ve and punctual throughout the whole planning process, relieving a lot of stress of the unknown. Her editing work was unbelievable, she definitely went above and beyond. She has a great eye for creativity, and really takes control when needed- especially day of when dealing with larger bridal parties. Her photos perfectly captured the theme of our day!
Jess will always hold a special place in our hearts. Can’t thank her enough!!
No words can express how awesome it was to have Jess as our wedding photographer. From the moment we met her, we knew that she was going to be the one to capture our big day. Jess ...
was always so easy to communicate with and is so open, honest, and friendly. I think we were the first couple to book Jess for 2019 as she started her own business, and we are so honored to be a part of her journey as she was such a big part of ours. Jess took our engagement photos and made the process so easy and fun. SO many laughs and dancing. The photos were all so great that it made it difficult to pick out which ones we wanted to use for our save the dates. We were lucky enough to hang out with Jess a few more times before the big day and by the time the wedding came around it felt like we were just a bunch of friends hanging out. We all even teared up a little when we said goodbye at the end of the night. Jess worked so well with everyone in the wedding and all of our other vendors. Jess not only took pictures, but she also fixed my hair, my make up, and carried my shoes! Jess gave us a handful of sneak peeks quickly after the wedding, which was amazing and all of the other photos came shortly after. She is so creative and pays attention to such detail, you can tell she really cares about her work and making sure you get what you want. The pictures were exactly what we wanted and more. All of our family and friends couldn't say enough good things about them. I had the pleasure to work with Jess again when she photographed my friend's wedding a few weeks later. She's just as great to work with even from a bridesmaid's standpoint. My husband and I are so thankful we found Jess- we not only found a photographer that we hope will capture all the big moments in our life, but also a new friend. She's simply the best!!!
Jess was amazing from start to finish! We’re excited to sit down and view our gallery. Everything we’ve seen so far has been amazing! Jess took her time to walk us through everythi...
ng. Jess was patient and make us feel comfortable throughout the night. Hire Jess and you won’t regret it I promise!
Three words: Jess Nailed It!
We met her nearly a year in advance, and knew she was the right photographer for us right away. With a blend of personality, energy, and knowledge, it...
was a sure thing.
Fast forward to the wedding, she was so creative with the shots, and you could tell that she put thought into telling our story beforehand. She also made us laugh with her 'sound effects', helping to get real authentic smiles and laughs for everyone involved. She was easy to talk to, and nothing felt forced with her.
As for pictures, we couldn't think of a single thing she missed - every moment was captured beautifully (especially when the father saw the bridge for the first time - so much emotion). Everything from shots of the rings and traditional items, to our tender moments at the altar, to us partying hardy on the dance floor.
Jess, thank you for everything!!!!!
-Josh & Myrene aka the Gawallaceardo's
Jess is absolutely incredible. Not only is she super sweet and down to earth, our wedding photos are so dang beautiful. Her motto is “raw and real” and she definitely delivered, so...
me of our favorite photos are the photos we didn’t even know were being taken! We had some mishaps on our wedding day and Jess handled it like a queen, allowing my husband and I to enjoy our day stress free. Everything we asked her to do she did with no other questions asked, I can’t say enough good things about her. If you have the opportunity to book with jess I highly recommend, you will not regret it and you will have photos that you will cherish for the rest of your life!
Where do I even start?!?! JESS KILLED IT!!!! She was perfect from start to finish and made my day 100x easier because she knows what the frick she’s doing!!! My wedding day was rai...
ny almost all day and she found any open window without rain and STILL got me my beautiful outdoor pictures! She was a literal ANGEL! Not only was she amazing that day when it came to the pictures my whole wedding party LOVED her! She is sososo sweet! I was in actual tears looking at all the photos she took for us because she captured things that had totally slipped my mind and now i’ll have them to look back on forever! If you’re able to book her, do it. You won’t regret it💗
Jess did our engagement shoot. She was so friendly, it was like we already knew each other. She made the shoot so easy, fun and effortless. It was so nice especially considering th...
is was the first time either of us had done a shoot like this. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! Very pleased with the whole thing!
This review is long overdue. Where do I start? Jess is AMAZING!! Not only does she deliver exceptional work, but she is also such a down to earth girl! She made us feel so comforta...
ble since day one when I emailed her and even more when we met her. Jess treats you like a close friend and it's hard not to love her!
She was very prompt to answer any questions or concerns we had and delivered both our engagement and wedding pictures even sooner than what we expected.
We were looking for a photographer that did not take "posed" types of pictures, and that's how we found Jess. All our photos were so natural and she captured all our real feelings and expressions. Never did we feel like we had to "fake" a smile for photos, we all were just having fun.
I would highly recommend Jess to anyone looking for a photographer. There are no words to describe how happy we are to have found her!
Where to begin...I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jess! From the first meeting to our recent engagement session, she has been so amazing and attentive every step of the wa...
y.
Going into my photo session, I was slightly nervous about being in front of the camera, but as soon as we began shooting Jess immediately put me at ease with her positive and encouraging energy.
Her ability to set the scene and give direction truly showcases her experience, creativity, and professionalism as a photographer.
I’ve honestly never felt so beautiful or comfortable having my photo taken.
When the photos arrived (her turnaround time is top notch) my fiancé and I cried, gushing at all of the stunning photos that illustrate our love so well.
Choosing your wedding photographer is a huge decision and should require much thought, but trust me when I say don’t think twice about booking Jess, she is an absolute dream to work with!
I can’t wait for my elopement in Olympic National Park next month!
My initial wedding photographer had bailed on me about a month before my wedding, and I needed to find someone STAT. Cue - Jess Diaz Photography. Let me tell you, I've never been s...
o lucky!
Jess was the perfect wedding photographer for me. Even though she's never shot an Indian wedding before, she did an amazing job! We talked several times before the actual event, and Jess was so attentive and willing to learn about our culture and its traditions. During the event, she was able to capture all the special moments between family members and friends. Although things were running a little late (typical for many Indian weddings), she was so accommodating and even helped calm my stress by just being so funny and my personal HYPE girl. I loved it.
At the end of the day, the photos I got were even better than my wildest imagination (I've never looked so good in pictures). She made my vision come true, and I'm so so glad she was able to capture my big day.
Where to start on lovely Jess Diaz. From our first phone call to the end of my wedding night Jess was wonderful to work with. She is so creative and her work is beautiful! She is d...
own to earth and I truly feel like I gained a friend. She made me feel really comfortable when taking pictures and really caught the raw and real moments of my wedding. She was more than a photographer but really helped me through out the planning process as well. She helped me with my wedding website picture, sent me vendor names for hair and makeup AND put my sandals in her bag on my wedding day.My photos are STUNNING! Her work speaks for itself but honestly I was speechless when we got our sneak peaks. I can’t really describe it but the colors in my pictures were crisp and magical. She was also the best hype man out there which allowed me to feel like I was doing what I was supposed to be doing during the photos bc let’s me honest who really knows what they are doing when someone is taking your pic. She truly was everything and more that I was looking for in a photographer just check out her work!So gorgeous. Look no further Jess is THE one you’ve been looking for.
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