Lovely photos with ease. Colorado, NYC, and beyond
$8,000 starting price
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Jessica Schmitt
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AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
"With over 100 excellent reviews, Jess is the best!"
Jessica Schmitt Photography is a wedding photographer based in Denver, Colorado. I love natural, true-color, light and bright photos that look timeless and effortless. Capturing real emotion and all the beauty around you on your wedding day is what is most important to me. My approach is "lovely photos with ease," which means no stress, just beautiful photos. I have many different customizable options, but most couple's spend around $8-9,000.
I look for the magic in the day—the graceful flow of a gown, a smile bursting on the face of a groom as he says his vows, or the sunbeams piercing through a cloud as a couple walks back down the aisle hand-in- hand.
It is so important for me to make my couples and their families and friends feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. The connection and trust I find with each couple helps me to capture authentic moments and brings an ease to a complex day.
I'd love to meet with you. Contact me today!
What You'll Love About Jessica Schmitt Photography
This photographer comes highly recommended for effortlessly capturing stunning and timeless imagery. Couples were put at ease thanks to Jessica's gentle guidance and kind, patient, welcoming nature. Have a look at their photo gallery to see a sample of this artist's stunning work.
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Destination Weddings
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Second Shooter Available
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Getting Engaged
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Jessica Schmitt
Owner
I look for the magic in the day—the graceful flow of a gown, a smile bursting on the face of a groom as he says his vows, or the sunbeams piercing through a cloud as a couple walks back down the aisle hand-in-hand. • 15 years of experience • 100% inclusive • 200+ weddings • Over 100 five star reviews I am originally from Northern Virginia, I lived in NYC for many years and now live in Northeast Denver with my husband and kids.
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Jessica Schmitt Photography receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied clients, highlighting Jessica's talent, professionalism, and the beautiful, timeless quality of her work. Clients commend her attention to detail, ability to capture authentic moments, and the luxury experience she provides from planning to execution. Jessica's calm demeanor, helpful guidance, and impeccable photography skills make her highly recommended for weddings, with clients appreciating her warmth, organization, and ability to create stunning memories that will be cherished forever.Review photos
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Sam W
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5.0
9/25/2024
Without a doubt, hiring Jess as our photographer made our wedding day possible and it ended up being absolutely perfect! We would have been totally lost without all of her help throughout the process; she was so thoughtful in guiding us through our planning, our timeline/schedule and kept us on track the whole day. She encouraged us to do a first look, which ended up being our favorite part of the day! Throughout all of our crazy planning efforts & the wedding day itself, Jess was patient, thoughtful, kept us smiling, and still managed to capture the most amazing memories. Her second shooter, Eric, was also phenomenal and we would recommend them to anyone & everyone! We already can't wait to ask Jess to take our family photos, baby photos, and more - she's lovely to be around, super responsive, professional, and just an absolute joy to work with. Thank you Jess and Eric!!
Marty M
5.0
1/09/2025
Jessica is truly amazing!!! She is kind, thoughtful, and so talented. My daughter and her husband chose to work with Jessica for their engagement photos and wedding day photography. Jessica was instrumental in helping to plan and create the timeline for the wedding day. All of the photos are beautiful…true works of art. I would highly recommend Jessica Schmitt Photography!!!
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Katie H
5.0
12/31/2024
Jess is an artist. Her eye for capturing real moments and authentic emotion is next level.
Jess and her husband, Eric, traveled to North Carolina for our wedding weekend and we are so grateful!
She has a very comprehensive process that I really appreciated. She goes through every detail with you to make sure you will not only get the most out of your photography, but enjoy your day to the fullest.
Jess gave us a luxury experience from start to finish. She thought of everything! We refined our timeline and all the details together and she put so much care into every part of our day.
She captured photos that transformed our memories into works of art that we will cherish forever.
When I look through my wedding album I am transported right back to my wedding day.
Lilli K
5.0
12/31/2024
We loved working with Jess! She made everything so fun and easy, and our gallery is BEAUTIFUL! We love our photos and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
Aquila R
5.0
12/20/2024
"My partner and I were concerned with finding a photography that would be comfortable with an interracial, same sex couple and Jessica was incredible. We really appreciated her professionalism, easy working attitude, good vibes and her care for us as a couple. She also really knows her way around a camera. We would highly recommend using her services."
Monica L
5.0
9/30/2024
Jessica helped make our day so special! The photos she captured were stunning and true to color, which is exactly what we aimed for! Her calm demeanor made our day feel so easy, and she was very organized so that we were not pulled away from our day at all. We had requested to do as little pre-planned photography as possible during the actual ceremony and reception and she did so with ease! If you are looking for timeless wedding photos without any added stress, I highly recommend Jessica as your photographer!
Allison Y
5.0
8/03/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! I'm so happy we hired Jess to capture one of the most special days of our lives. She was such a pleasure to work with and captured every special moment perfectly. She is so kind and talented. She gives the perfect amount of direction and also captures moments as they happen organically. The style of her pictures are classic and timeless, not overly posed or edited. We'd highly recommend her!!
Katelyn L
5.0
12/18/2023
Jess was our photographer for an engagement session and our wedding. She was extremely kind, patient, professional, and talented! The photos came out great. We wanted very natural photos that will stand the test of time, and I'm so happy we were able to work with Jess to get that! She made us feel very comfortable during the photos and also worked quickly and efficiently on the wedding day. She is very communicative and made sure she had a comprehensive understanding of the kinds of photos we wanted before the wedding day. I would highly recommend her photography work!
David S
5.0
12/12/2023
Jess and Eric were both so incredible. They went above and beyond for us on our special day. I will always remember Eric helping me figure out my bow-tie while getting ready. The photos are so wonderful, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Brittney G
5.0
11/30/2023
Jess was hands down everything we wanted in a photographer! We did engagements, wedding day, and some family photos a month after the wedding. Each session was fantastic! We love our photos so much and look at them often. Jess captured our wedding day perfectly! She truly captured the magic we felt that day! We would highly recommend Jess for any photography needs as she is professional, charismatic, sweet, and so, so talented!
Greg W
5.0
11/21/2023
Jessica exceeded all of our expectations. As my wife and I looked for a photographer, it can get overwhelming- not knowing if you’re making the right choice. Then we found Jessica and her pictures completely stood out. It was more than just terrific pictures with Jessica though. She made the entire process so smooth, stress free and enjoyable. She deserves more than 5 stars.
She was incredibly patient and responsive- listening to all of our needs and preferences and giving us great additional suggestions. She had thorough plans mapped out for our day, including stops we had talked about before the big day and was flexible when we needed to make course adjustments. She had everything covered. All the important moments of the ceremony and reception she captured - and she did so without taking anything away from the moment. We can’t say enough good things about Jessica! If you’re lucky enough to book her, you won’t be disappointed.
Shira B
5.0
11/06/2023
I’m pretty sure Jess was better prepared for my big day than I was! We had a great experience with her. She was kind and easy to work with, and made us all feel comfortable. She had to wrangle a MASSIVE family on the grooms side with many individual photo requests and some family drama and late family members. She did not break a sweat even once, and dealt with all of the challenges with some serious skill and finesse. Not to mention her photos are gorgeous and captured the big day so well! We had a phone call a few weeks before the wedding to go over details and tips and tricks, and she covered details I wouldn’t have thought of in a million years. Highly recommend Jess!!!!
Caroline S
5.0
10/29/2023
Jessica takes beautiful phots and is easy to work with. We are not super comfortable in front of the camera and really appreciate how well she gave directions. She also worked with us thought the process and was flexible with our needs. Definitely recommend using her as a photographer!
Casey C
5.0
8/25/2023
Cannot say enough nice things about Jessica and her husband. They captured the beauty and glitz of our big day exactly how we experienced it. They are so kind, attentive, and skilled. Jessica's main talents lie in her eye for composition and lighting. Her photos are dynamic and tell a story. Mostly, they make any shoot fun! Jessica isn't only skilled behind the camera, but her editing abilities are second to none. Thanks to the cold Colorado December, the skin on my neck/shoulders turned into a very pale pinkish-white, which starkly contrasted with my air-brushed makeup on my face in certain photos. Luckily, Jessica fixed this in every photo, blending, smoothing, and color-correcting everything, so my poor circulation was a distant memory. If you choose Jessica as your wedding photographer, my husband and I highly recommend a first look shoot. She and her husband led made this moment the most magical part of our day. Thanks again, Jessica!
Taylor E
5.0
11/13/2022
We hired Jess of Jessica Schmitt Photography for our wedding day photographer and could not be happier with everything. Jess and Eric were fantastic! The entire process from hiring to day-of photography was easy and enjoyable. After speaking with Jess and reviewing her work, we had no reservations about hiring her and did not feel the need to interview anybody else. Our package included 2 photographers on the day of, Jess and Eric are an amazing team. They made us feel comfortable, calm, and confident. They knew we wanted photojournalistic style photos and they delivered. We just received our final photos, and we are blown away! We cannot wait to share them with our family and friends. If you are looking for a photographer in Colorado, or beyond, hire Jessica Schmitt Photography. It will be one of the best wedding decisions you make, and you will have gorgeous photos and memories of your big day.
Catherine C
5.0
11/06/2022
I'm so happy that we hired Jess for our wedding! When I saw the photos from our engagement shoot, I knew we made the right decision. Jess was extremely easy to work with during the planning and scheduling phase and she and Eric were both fantastic to work with during the actual wedding day! She is a total pro and knows exactly what to do to capture gorgeous photos. I can't stop looking at our wedding photos - I love them so much!
Sarah B
5.0
10/30/2022
Jess did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She was super easy to work with, very responsive, and the pictures came out great. Anyone would be lucky to have Jess as their wedding photographer.
Ellen R
5.0
10/21/2022
We hired Jess to be our wedding photographer and she did an absolutely wonderful job! Not only did she capture our day more beautifully than we could have imagined, she was great to work with. She is reliable and very well organized. Additionally, her warmth and kindness made us feel at ease while being photographed. We have two young nephews and she and her husband , Eric, were able to capture their personalities and smiles, providing our family with adorable photos that we would have never been able to get on our own! We couldn't be happier with Jess and absolutely recommend her photography services for any occasion!
Alex W
5.0
10/18/2022
Jessica was fantastic to work with! She's one of the many wedding responsibilities we NEVER had to worry about, does amazing work, communicates and coordinates very well, and we couldn't be happier choosing her. She was far and away our best "vendor" (even though she made it feel so easy she didn't feel like a vendor at all) and we're so happy with our pictures. No chance you'd ever have regrets choosing her.
Kate D
5.0
7/16/2022
Jess is simply amazing. She was our wedding photographer and we could not be happier with her service. From our fall engagement shoot to the big day in the summer, she was professional yet personal and easy to work with. Her photos are beautifully airy and natural and she is the sweetest human being. Highly highly recommend!
Stephanie C
5.0
1/28/2022
Jess is AMAZING! Jess was the very first vendor we hired for our wedding and a big part of that decision was how comfortable and easy it was talking to her right off the bat. Jess is so kind and genuine and she truly listens, wanting to provide the best experience possible. She is organized, professional, honest, and goes above and beyond to ensure her couples feel at ease and happy with the finished product. We had a small ceremony on a mountain and at one point Jess was laying in the dirt in order to get the best shot of us - that’s commitment right there. Our pictures came out STUNNING and it was all because of her direction and ability to make us feel comfortable and not rushed. She even suggested some fun things that ended up being some of our favorite poses of the day. She works with you to establish a timeline so you get to fully experience your day without feeling like you’re rushing through pictures and missing out on the party. She really does provide “lovely photos with ease” and we are so thrilled to have these memories forever. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Anna C
5.0
11/28/2021
Jess was the very first vendor I hired for my wedding. From start to finish she was responsive, communicative, informative and never pushy. I liked Jess's vibe and found her packages super affordable without lacking any of the quality. She always includes an engagement shoot which helps you get comfortable her and being in front of the camera with your partner. She's extremely organized and helps curate a timeline for your whole day so you can work with your other vendors. She's fast and efficient so you get all the photos (which are truly gorgeous) that you need, while also being present on your big day. Cannot recommend her enough.
Dana U
5.0
11/18/2021
We are so happy with the photos from our wedding! They are beautiful and it was such a quick turnaround time! It was so easy to work with Jess. She was organized, professional, and we got all the photos done in less time than we expected so we could enjoy a little bit of cocktail hour. I highly recommend her as a photographer.
Dillon H
5.0
11/16/2021
From the first time contacting Jess everything went very smoothly. She worked with our crazy schedule, it was an out of state wedding for us and she had great suggestions and locations to offer. Nothing bad to say about anything at all, she was great from start to finish. And we loved the photos!
Leenae F
5.0
11/10/2021
We found Jessica through a friend that is in the wedding industry and has a critical eye when it comes to cost + value. I wouldn't have gone with anyone else! Prior to our wedding, we spent some time with Jessica and we had expressed our nervousness about being in front of a camera. We ultimately ended up doing an engagement shoot prior to the wedding to get ourselves comfortable in front of the camera but also with Jessica. She was SO easy to work with, provided us a ton of coaching and she did such a great job of genuinely capturing our smiles. The day of the wedding, Jessica was punctual, detail-oriented and really alleviated any stress that a bride may encounter. She not only gave me and my husband great direction, but when it came to family photos, she was not afraid to help guide our family to ensure we got the best photos possible. I would gladly recommend Jessica and use her again if we had the opportunity!
Sarah J
5.0
9/30/2021
Great eye, attention to detail, and turnaround time. For our engagement photos Jessica was extremely accomodating with our time and location requests. At the wedding she and her assistant worked their way through all the standard photos while creatively incorporating the light and venue into a number of non-traditional shots. They were able to capture the feel and energy of the even without being intrusive. Turnaround time was extremely fast and we couldn't be happier with the end results.
Anna F
5.0
9/17/2021
Jessica was low-maintenance and fun to work with -- the perfect complement to our laid-back, joyful wedding vibe. She completed photos quickly, edited them just enough to make them pop without making us look different, and sent us a beautiful album for a very reasonable cost. Highly recommend!
Danielle C
5.0
7/14/2021
Jess was the most incredible photographer for our wedding! We couldn't be happier with the way our photos turned out. We received all of our photos back very quickly (around 2-3 weeks), and are sooooo happy! She kept the photos true to color, and didn't dull them with filters. So many photographers over edit their photos, but these ones are just simply perfect! She was kind, responsive, and has lots of experience so she was able to help us make the photography aspect of our wedding smooth and seamless. I highly recommend Jess to anyone searching for a wedding photographer. She is incredible!
Zach J
5.0
10/18/2020
We're so happy with the photos Jess took for us! She was willing to work with how covid impacted our budget and plans and the results speak for themselves!
Erik A
5.0
10/14/2020
So glad we reached out to Jessica for engagement photos. We were new to Colorado, and Jessica had great recommendations for locations to shoot. She is very knowledgeable and talented photographer. Definitely recommend!
Courtney K
5.0
10/06/2020
Jessica is a fantastic photographer and I am so glad I reached out to her to shoot a 2nd engagement shoot here in Denver! She is very easy to work with, great with communication, and a whole lot of fun. We felt so at ease during our session and she was able to capture such beautiful photos. I highly recommend Jessica!
Lillie H
5.0
10/03/2020
Jess was fantastic to work with all-around for our small, backyard wedding. We found her photos on Instagram and reached out because her style seemed to keep the colors true to real life, and the poses looked natural. She was so genuinely kind and professional during our initial phone conversation, and we were both so excited to have her photograph our wedding. Jess gave us suggestions while we were planning and confirmed every detail a week or two before the wedding day, which helped us feel confident with our timeline. Day of, Jess worked her magic of posing us without anything feeling super awkward or forced, quickly moved through the list of family shots, and captured many sweet moments from the day. We got the full album of photos in about a month, and we are loving them! She captured the day exactly how we remembered it - beautiful scenery, smiles, and family moments. We are so glad we chose Jess!
Justin P
5.0
5/13/2020
Jessica was so easy to work with before, during, and after our wedding shoot! She was very attentive to our needs and provided helpful recommendations in regards to location, time of day, etc. During the shoot, she was the perfect balance of casual and professional, allowing us to be ourselves but providing coaching along the way. We absolutely love the pics we have seen so far and can't wait for the full collection to be ready. These are something we will cherish forever. Thank you Jessica for helping to make this day such a special memory for both of us.
Julie P
5.0
5/11/2020
Jessica photographed our elopement recently and we cannot say enough great things about her. She was very easy to work with and communicated all details/schedule beforehand so we knew what to expect. She even made suggestions on what may make the day more special (bouquet, cake, champagne) and we are so happy we took her suggestions. The day of our wedding she showed up on time and provided the perfect amount of guidance, ease, and suggestions to make sure our photos turned out great. She had scoped out our location prior to our wedding day so was able to take us to a ton of great spots! We just saw our sneak peak blog and are in love with every picture and will treasure them forever. I would recommend Jess to anyone!!
Michael Y
5.0
10/22/2019
Jess and Eric were professional, detail oriented, and a breeze to work with. They captured every moment of our day perfectly, and we couldn't be happier with the end result. We have already recommended Jess and Eric to our friends, and we will be sure to continue to do so!
Rachel P
5.0
10/19/2019
Jess and Eric did a fantastic job capturing our special day!!! We are thrilled with the photos, and have received tons of compliments from friends and family. Jess came highly recommended to us by my cousin who got married a few years ago, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with her too. Jess is incredibly responsive, professional, organized and helped make sure the day ran smoothly! It was a pleasure working with her, and I would highly recommend Jess for all of your photography needs!!!
Terri L
5.0
10/15/2019
Jessica flew all the way from Colorado to join us in Montauk, NY for our magical wedding. She spent three days with our families to capture every moment of our wedding weekend. She captured our rowdy drinking games and kooky karaoke, staged a breathtaking first look and braved the wind and our dog to photograph us at sunset on the beach. Jessica and her team played an integral part of memorializing our weekend. She fit in with our vendor team and made a potentially tedious hour of photos go by painlessly. We highly recommend Jessica and her team.
Shelby G
5.0
10/01/2019
Jess was really wonderful from beginning to end! My husband and I ended up dramatically changing our wedding plans, and Jess was very flexible and adjusted her shooting schedule to meet our needs.
She delivered the photos (and so many of them!) in less than a month, and was even able to get us a few advance photos for our announcement cards.
I highly recommend Jess. Overall, very kind, highly professional, and wonderful photos. Thank you Jess!
William M
5.0
6/19/2019
Jessica was just great. She made my wife and I feel totally at ease while shooting both our engagement photos and wedding photos - she's a great coach! Jessica took thousands of photos and made them all available to us online via her site, which was awesome. The quality of her photos and her ability to frame shots are best of the best. Couldn't recommend her more!
Sarah M
5.0
6/07/2019
A good friend recommended Jess to me and my husband when we were looking for engagement photographers. Luckily we were able to work with her for both our engagement shoot and for our wedding. She has a real eye for taking beautiful photos and was great at guiding us on how to interact and move but still made the whole process feel very natural, special, and fun. Our photos from both occasions are beautiful and we would jump at the chance to work with Jess again if she’s available to capture another phase in our life together, like when our family starts to grow. Lastly, I would say that Jess is methodical, responsive, and transparent when it comes to the business side of things which made a huge difference as we started to juggle more and more tasks in advance of our wedding.
Kathryn D
5.0
5/30/2019
I love having Jessica there. We were both so comfortable with our session from the moment she began. She was fantastic in giving us direction and making us feel so photogenic! Thank you for some beautiful engagement photos!
william y
5.0
5/29/2019
Jessica was awesome! Really helpful with guiding us how to stand and act naturally. Enjoyed the session without feeling weird or nervous. Super comfortable to work with. Polite throughout, overall experience was grand!
Vendor response 05/29/2019
Thanks William! I am so glad you enjoyed your session! I loved working with you and Kate!
Jonathan S
5.0
5/21/2019
It was such a pleasure to work with Jess! My wife and I were so unbelievably happy that we chose Jessica Schmitt Photography to photograph our wedding and our engagement session in Prospect Park. Combing through many photographers in NYC, Jess stood out with her natural, gorgeous photos and feel that we 100% made the BEST choice. We were so incredibly thrilled with how every single photo turned out — we get countless compliments on our photos. Jess (and Eric) captured the emotion and essence of a day we will remember for a lifetime. We love how all of our photos are very natural — not overly edited — and feel authentic and classy. Jess has an amazing eye for detail and is so incredibly talented, which was evident in every photo. Also, her amazingly calm demeanor really helped taking photos amidst family chaos, which made it so much easier on us. We feel very fortunate to have chosen Jess as our photographer and wholeheartedly recommend using her! She's the very best!!!
Caitlin M
5.0
5/17/2019
Jessica was great! She was very professional and did a great job putting us at ease. Highly recommend!
Cristina M
5.0
2/27/2019
The best decision I made was hiring Jessica to photograph my engagement and wedding. She is professional, super talented and very easy to work with. She is a seasoned pro and made the wedding planning process enjoyable. Her guidance for preparing for the wedding day helped me get organized which allowed me to be able to provide a clear schedule for the rest of my vendors to follow. She provides the pictures in a timely fashion and you will be thrilled. From getting our sneak peak, to her blog post on our wedding, there were so many times we got to enjoy sneak peaks before final delivery. She also captured so many sweet moments between my family that I never saw happen in the moment.
Her photography style helps retell the day in a natural and realistic way. Her husband was our second photographer and he too was the best! He made my husband feel comfortable and relaxed on our wedding day. Do yourself a favor, and make the easiest decision and choose Jessica for your wedding photography needs!
Ryan W
5.0
10/26/2018
Jessica was amazing to work with and we are so glad that we chose her as our wedding photographer. What really stood out to me as the best part about working with Jessica is that she is very collaborative and wants to make sure that at the end of the day you are enjoying yourself while she is taking your picture. At first, we were not comfortable in front of the camera but she gave us direction to put us more at ease so we could be comfortable and natural in front of the camera. On our wedding day, she was a great calming presence no matter what was going on. She was organized and professional and we got pictures that really captured the day and the people who came from near and far to help us celebrate.
Lara D
5.0
10/19/2018
Jessica was our wedding photographer and she was one of the best decisions that made throughout the entire planning process. From our first meeting to our wedding day she was professional, friendly, and collaborative. We had a lot of out-of-the-box ideas that we wanted to do at our engagement session and she gladly accommodated us and even came up with some great suggestions. We also are both very camera-shy and Jessica's warm personality and direction helped us get out of our shells and we were able to get a lot of great photos of the two us. Prepping on the logistics of the wedding day, Jessica provided a lot of great advice and brought up a lot of helpful suggestions that we didn't even think about. Those tips really came in handy on our wedding day and her calm demeanor was also a very welcomed presence.
We received our final wedding photos and she really captured a lot of beautiful, candid moments. We're so happy with our pictures and have so many awesome photos that show how great our big day was!
Clarissa W
5.0
10/12/2018
Jess is incredible. When we looked back at all the choices we had to make about our wedding day, it's easy to say that choosing Jess as our photographer was one of the best.
Jess is simply a delight to work with. It's like working with a friend you really trust -- she's kind, easy going, steady and calm. She engaged with us all through our wedding planning process and was an enthusiastic cheerleader on our big day.
We smile whenever we look at our pictures and remember our wedding day. We'll treasure these photos forever.
Stephen N
5.0
10/11/2018
Jess is a total pro. Her photos are fantastic! Just as important, she is fun to work with and fit in seamlessly with our other vendors. Our big day went off without a hitch and we have Jess to thank for capturing memorable pictures that we will enjoy again and again. Thanks, Jess!
Sarah R
5.0
10/05/2018
It was clear from that first time we met Jess that she was a total pro, and that we could feel at ease trusting her with the very important work of photographing our wedding. Not only does she of course take beautiful photos, she is so friendly, flexible, organized, and communicative. She was on top of everything, from the engagement shoot through posting the final wedding photos, and always made sure that our wants and needs were being taken into account. She also photographed my sister's wedding, and my mom is already making plans to lure her back to New York for my nephew's bar mitzvah, that is how much we all love Jess and the photos she takes!
Josiah H
5.0
8/22/2018
I googled "nyc wedding photographer" and Jess' site was one of the few that popped up. After spending some time perusing her work I gave her a call. I knew within the first five minutes of our phone conversation that I had lucked out. She was incredibly sweet, and was super excited about the opportunity to be a part of our wedding. She had so many ideas, and was so sincere; she took something that had been an afterthought for us and turned it into a part of the wedding that we were really looking forward to.
The day of the wedding, we could not have asked for anything more from Jess. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, she was the consummate professional: art directing every shot (down to even getting our dog to look at the camera) while staying calm and poised. Never once did a smile leave her face, her energy always positive and encouraging.
In short, I don't know what we would have done without Jess. From our first conversation to the timely delivery of a beautiful array of photos for us to remember our special day, Jess was accommodating, kind, and genuine. Do yourself a favor, make sure Jess is the one holding the camera on your day - you won't regret it!
Allison V
5.0
8/22/2018
Meeting Jess (last minute, my M.O) completely changed my opinion about a wedding photographer. I went from “maybe just the ceremony” to “ can you be with us until midnight”..... the feeling of comfort and ease and the confidence of the beautiful end result made it easy to choose Jess! It also happened to be her wedding anniversary in Central Park, where Joe and I got married! It was meant to be! I couldn’t be happier with her work, the beautiful photos, and most of all the way our day was captured! I’ll treasure it forever! Thank you Jess!
Kelly S
5.0
6/11/2018
Jess was awesome to work with throughout the entire wedding process. She listened carefully to our thoughts and ideas and executed everything flawlessly. I especially appreciated how prepared she was for both the engagement shoot and wedding day. She asked all the right questions and was super organized and proactive. Besides that- she is incredibly talented and super friendly! I would highly recommend using her for any event!
Ben M
5.0
6/08/2018
We absolutely loved having Jess as our photographer! She is such a warm and generous person, and made the whole process easy for us from start to finish. We received our photos quickly and she was great about communicating with us at every step. They turned out so well! And she took great pictures of our dog too!
Rachel R
5.0
6/08/2018
Jess did our wedding and she was amazing to work with--super communicative, very detail oriented, and extremely open to hearing our vision. She got amazing shots while remaining unobtrusive. I could not recommend her more highly! If you need a photographer and you don't hire Jessica Schmitt, then you are silly.
Kenny M
5.0
10/07/2017
Jessica was the photographer for my wedding. She did an absolute wonderful job from start to finish! We worked with her for over a year between the engagement photos and wedding photos and she was extremely helpful, caring, courteous, professional, and skilled. Jessica walked us through the process step by step and took as much time as we needed to feel comfortable. She is one of the most pleasant and caring individuals I have ever met. Her photography is incredible. The moments she captured and quality of the photos are outstanding. I strongly recommend Jessica. She is simply the best.
Christina M
5.0
10/07/2017
My husband and I were so lucky we found Jessica! We chose to work with her because she was familiar with the area we wanted to take pictures and boy did we make the right decision! She was such a pleasure to work with and made the whole process easy and stress free! We did both our engagement shoot and our wedding photos with her and our photos are beyond beautiful! She really captured every special moment and then some! We couldn't be more happy! I would 100% recommend Jessica to anyone in need of a photographer!
Nathaniel B
5.0
8/21/2017
Jessica was a pleasure to work with, both leading up to and during our wedding. She made the process as simple and pain-free as could be. As someone who does not enjoy taking photos, I was amazed by how comfortable she made the experience. And of course, the final products came out looking wonderful. For couples planning their wedding, Jessica has my highest recommendation.
Nathaniel B
5.0
8/21/2017
Jessica was a pleasure to work with, both leading up to and during our wedding. She made the process as simple and pain-free as could be. As someone who does not enjoy taking photos, I was amazed by how comfortable she made the experience. And of course, the final products came out looking wonderful. For couples planning their wedding, Jessica has my highest recommendation.
Hannah S
5.0
8/13/2017
My husband and I couldn't be happier that we chose Jessica to document our special day. She did an excellent job of capturing the intimate moments and was so pleasant through out the whole process. From the beginning, she was cheerful, professional, and it was so nice to know that I didn't have to stress about this aspect of the wedding. She had everything covered. I highly recommend her. Our pictures are everything we wanted them to be:)
Josh S
5.0
7/17/2017
I think it's obvious by now if you've read ANY of the many 5 star reviews for Jessica that she's the best photographer out there. You should stop reading these reviews, reach out to her and book your event, shoot or party NOW. If you happen to be one of those people who need to read ALL the reviews than let me give you a few reasons why she's the only photographer you need.
Jessica is the nicest person ever, seriously. Who wants to deal with a rude or crazy person? There will be enough stress at a wedding or event otherwise so might as well pick someone who is helpful and nice yet extremely professional. As someone who doesn't love their picture taken, I always felt comfortable, confident and relaxed with her. That alone is a minor miracle so that should really sell you on her.
Jessica knows her craft and the photos came out AMAZING. There was a perfect mix of professional, candid and artistic shots that really portrayed our wedding exactly how we wanted. She would make these small but perfect suggestions on how or what to do so we got the right shot. Jessica even scouted out the surrounding areas around the venue so we could get some unique and very cool photos that we would have never thought of otherwise.
Finally, she was extremely responsive in getting back to our questions. I'm sure she has heard every question we asked a million times but we always felt like we were special and got a response in a very timely manner. Jessica also was happy to work with the budget we had for our wedding. She is worth EVERY penny!
I really can't recommend Jessica enough. All her reviews are 5 stars for a reason. If you can choose her for your event, you're really doing yourself a favor by doing so.
A+ Would Recommend!
Emily M
5.0
7/10/2017
Jessica is the absolute best. From the first phone call, Jessica was both incredibly professional and extremely personable and kind. She made the prep process extremely easy and really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted from a photographer. She asked great, thought provoking questions and helped us complete the vision for our event. On the actual day, Jessica took all the photos we requested, but also took time to scout additional photo opportunities for us, resulting in really unique, beautiful pictures that captured some of my favorite moments from the day. Her calm, confident style was exactly what my husband and I needed to feel comfortable in front of the camera and just focus on each other.
Sharat S
5.0
10/31/2016
Jess was incredibly dedicated and professional throughout our experience, helping us get great shots at our engagement and wedding. Indian wedding ceremonies are usually complex but Jess sat with us beforehand for two hours to understand all the details, helping us capture all the key moments and more besides. Weddings get chaotic behind the scenes, but her patience and professionalism helped calm us down numerous times. She was great at improvising as our schedule changed to still get the family / wedding party pictures we needed. She did her own research on our venue and came early to scope out the best places for pictures, which made our work with her during the day seamless and efficient. We have no hesitation in recommending her and know you will be as happy and impressed as we were. Thanks Jess for all the help!
Amitha K
5.0
10/30/2016
I had some time on my hands since I was between jobs and decided to do a full scout of photographers in our area (NYC/NJ). Both of us went through The Knot and the other websites, went through a myriad of online portfolios, and created a spreadsheet of all of those in our price range that we liked - 24. We cross referenced which ones he and I both liked, and we landed to 6. Jess was the last person we met in the process and as soon as we finished the skype session, we kind of both knew that she was going to be our wedding photographer.
She was calm and confident, even after admitting she had limited experience with Indian weddings. We liked her style and we knew she would be able to placate whatever chaos would ensue wedding day.
She was very flexible and very thorough to research and ask us questions about the ceremony and customs. It really made us feel so much calmer that our photographer cared this much - because at the end of the day, it's the pictures that matter.
Throughout the day, she was firm but respectful; professional and kind. We almost were not going to have any pictures of just us and she reminded us - and we were like, this needs to happen. Sometimes with a hectic schedule we forget to do the things we took for granted- couple pictures.
Thanks for capturing the wedding and all the candid moments, Jess. We will be sure to recommend you!
Jena D
5.0
10/27/2016
Weddings are stressful and a photographer plays such a big part that she or he can really make or break the day. In Jess' case she absolutely made our day!!
Not only does Jess' photos speak for themselves, but she was an absolute pleasure to be around. She is super organized and was such a calming presence amidst the natural wedding day chaos. She made us laugh and enjoy the day even more. Jess captured all of moments that we treasured and even helped us create some new ones.
It goes without saying that Jess' work is absolutely amazing. We can't thank her enough.
Knottie328f69a79f28b8c6
5.0
10/25/2016
We met several photographers before deciding to hire Jess and we were not disappointed. Jess did both our engagement and wedding photos. There are several things that we loved about Jess throughout the process - 1) FLEXIBILITY: The day before we were scheduled to take our engagement pictures, I had an unfortunately accident. Jess was fantastic about rescheduling even though her schedule was packed during those few weeks 2) PROFESSIONALISM: Jess guided us through the entire process -- including timelines, how to get organized, and things to think about while preparing for both the engagement pictures and the wedding day 3) COST-EFFECTIVE: The package we got was a great deal (especially after we saw the tremendous quality of Jess' work) and finally and most importantly, 4) BRILLIANT PHOTOGRAPHS: The most important aspect of what separates Jess is that she is extremely gifted in the photographs that were taken - she had a number of fantastic suggestions on locations, scenes, poses that came out great but was totally flexible and relaxed if we wanted to go in a different direction. OVERALL - 5 STARS!!! Jess was the first vendor we hired and one of the best vendors we worked with throughout the process! If Jess is available on your wedding day, sign her up - you wont regret it!
Mike F
5.0
10/25/2016
What I enjoyed most about working with Jessica & Eric is how smooth everything went. The entire day from getting ready, to the first-look, and beyond went flawlessly. They were such a joy to work with and the output was precisely what we were hoping for. They are also very punctual in delivery of the final product.
Judy C
5.0
10/24/2016
Jessica and Eric are fantastic photographers and wonderful people! Jessica was so easy to work with. She is prepared and organized and communicates well, making the wedding day as stress free as possible. She captured so many great memories and details from our wedding day. We also did our engagement shoot with her, which helped make wedding day photos easier since we already had some practice with her. Highly, highly recommend!!!
Ryan E
5.0
10/23/2016
My wife and I were both a bit nervous on the big day after months of stressful planning, but Jessica (and Eric) made us feel so comfortable and at ease. They really helped us take the best shots. We can't thank them enough!
Sophie B
5.0
10/23/2016
Hands down, Jessica is the best photographer I've ever worked with. She did an amazing job at our wedding, and our photos were absolutely beautiful. I have a huge family, so getting everyone to cooperate for photos can be quite the challenge. However, Jessica handled it like a true pro. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better photographer. I HIGHLY recommend Jessica!
Dan T
5.0
10/20/2016
Jessica was the first (and only) photographer we met with. From the minute we sat down with her, my wife and I knew we had found the perfect person to capture our wedding day! She was 100% professional from beginning to end. We had a pretty tight budget that we were working with, and she was able to put together a great package for us without pushing us to spend more money than we wanted to. AND the pictures were absolutely stunning. Jessica not only loves what she does, but she is great at it. You can't teach someone to have a "good eye" or "artistic flair." These are both things that Jessica naturally has. She didn't just capture people, she captured moments. Book her now.
Nayden H
5.0
10/18/2016
Jessica (and her husband Eric) were a dream to work with. My wife and I had never done a photo shoot with a professional photographer and were a bit nervous and unsure what to do, but Jessica was incredibly helpful, had an eye for what we should do to get the best photos and guided us accordingly, and also incorporated the handful of ideas and suggestions we had in mind. She was highly responsive to emails, and spent a lot of time, via phone and skype video chat, making sure we had everything we needed and that the timing and other details were in order for the wedding day. It was great to have Jessica on top of it and not have to stress about the photos!
Jessica did both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding photos, and in both cases we received the full album, digitally, in a bit over 3 weeks - we didn't even realize how amazing of a turnaround this was until we heard from another recently-married couple that their photographer had yet to get them their photos more than 2 months after their wedding. And there was no limit to how many photos we could take - we had Jessica for the duration of the wedding and got as many photos as she could take (which ended up being over 800).
Overall, we are immensely pleased with Jessica's work and look forward to working with her again in the future, perhaps when the time comes for a baby photo shoot!
Allison B
5.0
10/17/2016
Jessica is an incredible photographer and person to work with. She put my husband and I at ease from the moment we met her, and it was a pleasure to have her and her husband Eric with us throughout our wedding day. Her organization, efficiency, and calming nature made our wedding day flow perfectly. She is truly an artist who is great at capturing all of those perfect moments naturally. You can not go wrong with Jessica as she is a true professional, who has such an amazing eye for capturing your day.
Tessa N
5.0
9/22/2016
I found Jessica on theknot.com after filtering for only the top-rated photographers. With only 10 weeks to plan my winter wedding, she was such a Godsend. She was extremely professional and flexible and always patiently worked with me whenever changes had to be made to the wedding program; offering useful advice throughout the process.
Her creative eye was unmatched as she captured every moment in such a beautiful and natural way. She worked with me as well as my husband's entire family to ensure she took so many amazing shots of all the guests. Whenever my family, husband or I look at the photos we are easily able to transport back to the wedding and relive every aspect of one of the most important days of my life.
After the wedding , Jessica posts "sneak peek" shots online which is a nice touch in order to be able to share with family and friends. The presentation of the album is so tasteful and elegant .
Lastly as a bride it is important to realize that your photographer will be with you throughout your wedding day. Within 1 minute of speaking to her on the phone you can easily feel as if she cares about you and your wedding day and will be there not only to capture your day but to celebrate it with you.
I cannot thank her enough for going above and beyond on my special day. I highly recommend Jessica!!!
Natalie S