Jessica Manns Photography

on. Jess was the first vendor to reach out to us during covid and made us feel at ease. We had to reschedule our wedding due to covid and she was right there helping us through the craziness. I’m glad we can look back at our amazing photos with nothing but smiles and we owe that to Jess! We give her 2 paws up!!

uld immediately tell Jess was not only a pro, but easy to work with and genuinely connect with — so important when finding a photographer for your wedding! You’ll be spending A LOT of time with them on a very personal day, so it’s important you connect. Jess makes that easy, because she is the BEST. Her packages were aligned with our wish list and budget (also important to be transparent on when hiring a pro for your wedding), plus we valued that beyond what we needed from Jess, we saw that she was a wedding pro dedicated to serving ALL couples from all walks of life. Her portfolio is filled with diverse couples in every way - this was important to us as people, but also showed that she understands lighting, framing, posing and editing. As a photographer, it can be tricky to capture two brides wearing white as they stand next to each other, or couples with very different skin tones to capture both without over or under exposing the other, but she does it all beautifully and flawlessly. I can’t leave a review without talking about COVID and all the uncertainty this year has brought. In September 2020, Jess captured our NYC waterfront elopement. She also was able to join us for our pizza and beer reception at a local bar in their outdoor garden to capture the small “reception.” All of the images she captured were outstanding. In September 2021, we’ll be hosting another wedding reception (thanks, COVID) in PA with ~125 guests, and Jess will be there to capture that, as well. Throughout the planning and replanning process, Jess was very open in her communications, supportive of all her couples, and has worked so hard and with so much extra attention to each of her clients. We are forever grateful to her during this wild year! And we look forward to working with her again next year for a bigger celebration (hopefully). That all said, I couldn’t wait a full year to dote on her and share how incredible she is. If you are hiring a photographer, hire Jess!

iancé. The moment I spoke with Jess I knew there was no way I would use anyone else. She was SO supportive when it came to helping me plan, going as far as to scout out the location for me since I live in a different state than the one I was proposing in which was completely going the extra mile and something I was so appreciative of. Jess sent me videos of her entire plan for where we could walk in, and the spot with the best background for the proposal which was absolutely invaluable and helped put my mind at ease about the logistics and location having not seen it in person myself. Fast forward, once the proposal was done I had a plan to go to a surprise family dinner at a restaurant right after but the proposal went quicker than expected and we had about an hour to kill before the reservation. Jess immediately came up with a plan to take pictures nearby in a beautiful downtown area without alerting my fiancé to the next surprise. We ended up with absolutely gorgeous shots all over Philly and every single moment Jess captured was perfectly “us”. She made us comfortable, she made us laugh and made the proposal so special and memorable. We were stunned at how amazing all the shots were and how many moments Jess captured. She’s professional, fun to work with, extremely talented and very structured in her planning. I can’t recommend her enough!

connect with. Jess was SO friendly, responsive, and helpful from the very beginning. I didn’t realize just how much a wedding photographer did, or how heavily you rely on them during your wedding day, until Jess was creating my timeline, making sure all the special details were photographed, pinning the boutonnieres on the wedding party, keeping us on schedule, making us laugh, assuring me that it was okay to wait a few minutes for the rain to pass so we could have our ceremony outside, telling us to take a few minutes after the ceremony to be alone together and soak it all in, walking us through cutting our wedding cake, and SO much more. I’ve been in other weddings, and this is not the norm. We cannot thank her, or recommend her enough! I not only felt like I was planning my day with a professional but with a friend. She knows exactly what needs to be done and her attention to detail is incredible. We heard from a wedding guest who used to officiate weddings that our wedding ran more smoothly than any he had been to, and that’s all thanks to Jess. She knows her stuff! I’m going to stop here, but I could go on forever. Did I mention her photos are INCREDIBLE!?

er for a lifetime. She was so easy to work with for our engagement session and really helped guide us through poses and help us get comfortable. Our original wedding date got cancelled and we changed it 2 more times. Jess was more than willing to make sure we got our perfect day and really did everything to ensure that the day of our wedding. Her and her second photographer, Lauren, were so much help and really made taking pictures fun and easy and we really enjoyed spending the day with them. Jess sticks to a timeline which allows the whole day to run smoothly without having to worry about forgetting to get certain portraits done. She is very professional and knows exactly what the wedding day/experience is like, so I trusted her opinions on what we should do or how we should schedule things. With all of the stress of COVID, Jess made this process much easier by just being supportive and communicative. I can't wait to work with you again!!! <3

o reach out to us and offer her help. We ended up eloping on our original date (6/12/2020) and only had Jess there to capture the moment- it truly was so so special and we can't thank her enough for EVERYTHING. We can't wait to do it all over again on our big wedding date which got postponed until 2021.

ndor. I did endless research of reaching out to different people and companies, getting quotes, and comparing photos to make sure it aligned with what I liked, etc. I ended up having pages and pages of notes with various photographers. I put a large star next to Jess's name since I loved her colorful style and her promptness is answering my endless emails. I trusted my gut and booked her quickly, knowing she would be snagged soon if I didn't make big moves. My husband had little opinions about the wedding process as a whole, but he brought up that Jess was the best vendor out there, incredibly professional, and so so kind. During our "mini-moon" we couldn't stop gushing about how if we would have met Jess out and about, she would have made our 30-person guest count easily (darn you COVID). If you want a person who makes your engagement/wedding photos into works of art, can handle difficult family members, can make you feel so relaxed on your big day, and is just an honest human- do yourself a favor and hire Jess now.

time, warm and friendly. I never felt like I was a bother - It felt like working with a friend. When COVID put the world on pause, Jess was the only vendor to reach out and let us know how she would continue to support us through the uncertainty. She handled the curve ball with grace and transparency - a true professional. And I haven’t even mentioned the photos yet...LOVE them!

s literal fate- Jess was hands down the best thing that ever happened to my wedding. She literally took us through a step by step process of how she worked, but the layout of the day was totally up to us. Jess didn't push us to stick to a "well this is how I shoot" kind of timeline- she prioritized and worked around ANYTHING that was important to us. (i. E- We decided that cocktail hour was something we didn't want to miss) so Jess and her team made it happen. She calmed all of my nerves and answered all 3,000 of my questions. She made me feel more comfortable than any of my other vendors. I can't express enough how lucky we were to have her on the biggest day of our lives. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

wedding photos they comment on the rich, vibrant colors, the clarity, the bold contrast, and the unique dynamic of the shot and it honestly makes us feel so lucky we found her! Jess is not only an exceptionally talented photographer but she is also a kind, silly, genuinely awesome person who will make sure that you feel listened to every step of the way and confident on your wedding day. She was so open and communicative from the first time we spoke about our vision, shots and ideas, and I truly felt like our opinions and participation in the process were of the utmost importance to her. She really worked to get a full understanding of the aesthetic and vibe that we wanted to achieve and she strived to make sure the photos matched our personalities, and that we got every important shot we wanted. Every concern or question we ever had was addressed with such thoughtful advice and explanations that when our wedding finally came I felt so at ease. She is such a well rounded person and photographer and we are so thankful that she worked with us and left us with the most romantic and beautiful keepsakes of our special day and I cannot wait to work with her again!

ia email, text, and phone. Before your wedding day, she sends a questionnaire that helps you plan out all the photos you should take (e.g. family photos, bride and groom photos, wedding party photos) and keeps you super organized. Along with taking amazing photos, she helped my husband and I put together the timeline for our wedding which was invaluable. Before she left, she gave my husband and I Polaroids from our wedding day in a little frame. It was so sweet!! I would work with her again and again.

table with who we are, and accepting of us. We never felt judged in front of the camera, which was very important to us since we are an introverted couple for the most part. I felt beautiful in every photo she sent, and I am so happy with how they came out so far (just have sneak peeks! CANNOT WAIT to see the rest). She even gave us a little surprise of some Polaroid pictures from the wedding that night, which was so cute! Jessica is friendly, accommodating, and like a friend who will give you encouragement and advice when you need it in the midst of your bridal panic. I would recommend her to anyone who is getting married. The money is well worth the outcome.

uring the shoot, and was just so down to earth. I was SOOOOO happy with how my photos and book turned out. And my husband definitely enjoyed it too! I went with Jess’ package that included hair and make-up, as well as getting to pick the location of the shoot. I strongly recommend this package if you’re not good at doing your own hair/make-up like myself or if you want to do an outdoor photo shoot like I did! You really can’t go wrong with picking Jess to do your boudoir shoot!!!!

olors like no one else. I continue to be blown away from her work.

eautiful pictures that aren't your typical stand and smile at me photos, she is your girl. Jess is extremely talented and makes me want to have another wedding just to work with her again. I would truly recommend her to anyone willing to listen and I will continue to share my photos with anyone willing to view them!

ely delivered. Our pictures turned out amazing and she got us our sneak peeks in a matter of days. Five stars aren’t enough!