Stout Creative

erything with fantastic photos. Couldn’t recommend them more!

ught my vision to life with my flowers, took beautiful photos for both sessions and was just an overall pleasure to work with! If you are considering using Stout Creative I would l look no further. She went above and beyond to help me have an amazing experience. My guests even commented on how warm and attentive she was at our event as well as the outcome of the photos. She is a true creative genius! Her quick turnaround time on photos, attention to detail and fast response times eased my mind throughout the process.

ked for a better photography team. Kara was our lead photographer and was a gem from the start. Calls were extremely organized and professional. There was the right balance of guiding us with her professional expertise yet also listening to our desires. The day of was seamless and calm. We are not big “photo” people, didn’t want super posed photos, and hadn’t had much experience with being professionally photographed. Kara and her support team (I believe named Eric and Nina) somehow made it actually enjoyable. We got a preview within days and our full album not long after. The photos are beautiful and we will cherish them forever. I am not familiar enough with photography to know the style terminology, but to me our photos are timeless, gorgeous, and perfectly capture our wedding in a realistic and amazing way.

e feel at ease with her authenticity. I appreciated that she shared some full wedding galleries with us before we booked, as it made us know Stout stands by all of their (beautiful) work, rather than just their best highlight photos (although those are spectacular). As a tip, I definitely recommend booking Stout for engagement photos before the wedding. Jess got to know us then and we got to know her, and we were able to provide some minor feedback on our preferences for the wedding itself (e.g., more zoomed-out shots, more direction on what to do with our faces). Speaking of, Jess (and Kara!) really did work some magic with our wedding photos. The thought and care they take to get to know their customers’ preferences before the day is impressive, and it made things go so smoothly. The turnaround time on the photos was insanely fast too, and I’ve been so overwhelmed by the number of gorgeous shots that I’ve only just begun to organize them. On the day itself, Jess and Kara were kind, authentic, patient, and fun to be around—we genuinely enjoyed their company. They also were flexible enough to drive us to the Fort to take some pictures there as well. I would recommend working with Stout again and again. Thank you so much for capturing our day!

and it was so nice having her expertise be apart of our day! These are some of the photos we got in our preview and I can't wait to see more! We are oh so pleased!!!

yself feeling awkward in front of cameras, but Jess made me feel soooo so natural and even more so like a rockstar and beautiful! I didn’t feel awkward at all with her and I had only meet her in person the day of our wedding! That level of comfort demonstrates so highly of how talented, personal, professional and extremely engaging and creative Jess and Kara truly are. Jess was so spectacular assisting and aiding in the flow of the day and orchestrating the crowd and family photos. She’s very good at time management and making sure you get the most out of the day for all your photos while also making sure you are present and enjoying your day as organically as possible. What I really appreciated is how Jess and Kara blend in so naturally with the day and our families; they made it possible for us to be our authentic selves while they captured the moment and it was not a day where we felt we needed to pose over and over unless we desired to. They were beyond phenomenal. I got a sneak peek of the final product and WOW!!! Just WOW! You will not be disappointed! 110% worth the investment. They’re execution is timeless, elegant, pizazz, candid and natural and cutting-edge! Thank you Jess and Kara so much for being kind and supportive and for your incredible vision. We love your art and are grateful to have worked with you.

our personality, your family, what kind of photos are important to you and the style of photography you prefer. Jess was my lead photographer and she was so organized and assisted throughout my entire planning process. On top of that, she is simply a good human and you can tell she genuinely cares about her work and about you. On the day of our wedding, Jess and Kara were a well oiled machine, with the photography timeline going exactly according to plan- they even saved us when a light drizzle hit at the end of the night with umbrellas and didn't let that stop them from capturing magic. I only have our sneak peek photos, since it was a couple days ago but I already know that we will cherish these pictures for life and they so effortlessly captured our big day. Truly the best.

pivotal to making our day perfect. We had a thorough “shot list” created with Stout in advance, but when the bride became sick, Kara was able to quickly assist/rearrange and ensure the most important and wanted photos happened. Kara also went above and beyond by helping the bride when she was ill and even helping bustle a dress. If their work isn’t convincing enough, know that you are not just hiring a vendor, but someone who truly cares about making your day special.

l, Jess & Kara, we THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for capturing every part of our wedding day and we cherish you both as such a huge and amazing part of it!! ❤️ The Who: Jess & Kara run stout studies with additional second shooters they pair with as needed. Our first interaction with Stout was with Jess. From our first phone call, you could tell she is so passionate about what she does, attentive to detail, and up front about what to expect. She was very kind, answered all of our questions (which was a lot!), and was super patient with us. Through the planning process, she was on top of everything and very responsive while we filled out the needed questionnaires - just absolutely wonderful! We were lucky enough to have Kara as our second shooter on wedding day who was equally as kind and friendly! She also partnered with us through the wedding album process, which I'll describe further down. I can not say enough good things about these two wonderful ladies!! Wedding Day: Jess & Kara were an amazing duo on wedding day that worked so well off of each other - and with our videographers! It was like seeing long-lost friends when we first met them as they were so easygoing, caring, and friendly. My husband and I know absolutely nothing about photography/poses, etc, and were grateful for their directions. They told us where to stand and how to pose, all while keeping to the days timeline. I loved seeing them work as you can tell they were not just taking photos but creating art, they were looking for the best angle, sitting/crouching down, and got very creative with their shots to capture every angle and part of the day!! All the while ensuring everyone looked comfortable and natural. Jess & Kara are phenomenal, and we highly recommend them! Photos: ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL AND STUNNING!!! We received about 20-30 "sneak peek" photos 2 days after the wedding day and the full album about 3 weeks later. We were absolutely SPEECHLESS and cried with how beautiful the photos were that they captured. We felt they captured every moment from start to finish, all of the emotions and love felt in candid moments through the night, and love that we have these beautiful memories to look back on and share with family. What we loved about Stout initially was the true colors in their photos, which is what we see in our album! The photos and qualities are absolutely amazing!!! Album: Kara was super helpful and guided us step by step for the album! We chose a 12x12 album and were able to star the photos within the portal that we wanted printed. Kara then put together an amazing layout, and we were able to request edits and approve. The whole process was easy and surprisingly fast! Our album shipped to us and is a treasured piece from our wedding day. The photos and pages are such high quality, and we have our album in our living room to look at regularly. I highly recommend an album if you're considering one!!

ing pictures, and was dreading that portion of our wedding, but he said he enjoyed our first look and taking photos with our family and that's 100% due to how smooth and fun Jess made the experience. They are incredibly talented photographers, and they blend in so seamlessly day of when everything is going on. And the photos speak for themselves. My family and I are so happy with how they turned out, and I just got my album in the mail, which I did through Stout, and it's stunning! And their pricing is incredibly reasonable for the quality of photos and the level of service they provide. So so happy I chose Stout as our partner for the wedding. Can't recommend them enough!

rofessional, talented, and full of passion for their work. We started with our engagement photos with Kara about a year ago and they were SO incredible. She was incredibly kind and patient with us, and we are so thankful to have them. Leading up to the wedding, we filled out questionnaires and worked with Kara to prepare our photography schedule for the big day, and I really appreciate how much they value our time and theirs. Every minute counts and I felt she felt the same when planning everything out. For our wedding day, we had Kara again (so thankful!) and also Jes as a second photographer - and she was just as incredibly dedicated and fun to work with as Kara. Pictures before and during the wedding were so well executed that I'm writing this review before I've even seen the final product, because I have absolute confidence in them. I never once felt rushed, and I never felt like they were slacking for even a moment. There is nobody else I would recommend to do your wedding than this team. Thank you Stout Studios (specifically Kara and Jes!) for all of your hard work! You truly made our wedding fun and easy.

was a pleasure to work with as well!! She did an excellent job giving us direction during both shoots as we aren’t the most comfortable in front of the camera and she made us look amazing! She was wonderful! She was very responsive to all calls, texts, and emails. On our wedding day, Kara worked with her to take the photos of the groom and groomsmen and to be a second shooter! We were thrilled to be working with both of them. It was a pleasure to get to know both Jessica and Kara and rely on them for such an important part of our big day! They are so talented. They both exhibited extreme professionalism, efficiency, and attentiveness to us and the details! We cannot recommend Stout Studios enough! You won’t be disappointed relying on them capturing your big day!

evable. Family and friends told us repeatedly how they were the most beautiful wedding photos that they had ever seen. We have seen our gorgeous sneak-peak photos, but are so excited to see all of the photos!

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d every part of the day perfectly. Jess also did our engagement photos which came out beautifully as well. She gives great direction and is so helpful. We truly could not have asked for more, highly recommend!

recommend them to anyone.

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were so excited to see what was in store for our big day. Kara was a joy to work with during the whole process . She was easy to communicate with, personable, understood our vision and overall a pleasure to work with! I LOVED having her by my side on the big day. From start to finish, she orchestrated poses, shots, angles, and captured all the intricate moments. Her work truly demonstrates the joy and passion she has for her work and her couples! HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended Kara to be by your side on your special day.

y photos back because I didn’t know 2 people could capture all of these moments without you even realizing they were taking a picture in the moment. I felt like I relived my wedding all over again when I saw my photos. They truly are amazing! Highly recommend!

only the wedding but the engagement session as well. They turned two rainy days into a great experience with good luck photos- rainbows and dogs included. We love looking at our pictures and have gotten many compliments. Keep up the great work!!!

team worked together amazingly! Jessica spent most of her time with myself, the bride, taking photos of the bridesmaids and I while Kara focused on being with the groom and groomsmen. Both were able to capture the most amazing images that we will cherish forever. Jess and Kara are great at instructing on posing, which is something we needed as not having much professional photography experience in our pasts. They also have such an amazing sense of light and imagery that creates some of the most beautifully unique photos. They are such skilled photographers that I cannot recommend more. We also were able to do our engagement session with Jessica and couldn’t recommend this more as we got to know each other and be able to know what to expect on the big day. We were so delighted to have them as our photographers and help capture images of our big day. They also were credible at capturing the special moments during the ceremony without being in the way or a hinderance. They also did a phenomenal job at photographing guests during the reception portion of the wedding. We are so excited to see the rest of the photos but could not recommend Stout Studios enough!

oughout Florida. Once I saw her photos, all I could do was compare everyone's pictures to hers. I would never have considered myself or my husband as photogenic. Jessica easily provided us (and my rowdy bridal party) with the direction needed. I couldn't be happier with the results.Jessica and Kara captured the beauty of our wedding day so I can relive the best day forever. I can't thank them enough and I can't recommend Stout Studios enough.

e stunning. They have an eye for beauty and we didn't realize how beautiful our pictures would be until we got them back. We have received an overwhelming number of compliments on our photos from friends and family. SP took the time to determine what was important to us and exceeded expectations in capturing those moments and so much more. They were very professional and extremely responsive. We got married on June 6th, in the middle of the pandemic, and their flexibility and responsiveness were very much appreciated as we were dealing with various possible scenarios. They even proactively offered suggestions to make the most of the various scenarios we were working through. They were very easy and enjoyable to work with throughout the wedding day. They worked well with all of our other vendors and our entire family enjoyed working with them. We will absolutely be hiring them in the future whenever we are in need of professional photographers.

tographers in the Jacksonville area. Our venue recommended Stout Studios and by booking them we literally hit the jackpot! Jess and Kara shot our wedding. They remained with the utmost professionalism with every obstacle thrown at them (Including angry store owners). They were able to find the perfect lighting to make a good photo extraordinary! Sun, clouds, or rain (and trust me we experienced them all) they made me look beautiful and captured incredible shots. I can’t wait for more milestones in life to use them again for photos!!!!

ersonable and accommodating! My wedding was impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and we elected to have a smaller ceremony a couple of weeks before the original date. They were very flexible with scheduling and captured our day perfectly!

ing. I was amazed at how artistic and different her photos were. I loved them. We've been married a little more than a year now, and I smile every time I look at our pictures. The day was captured perfectly. Hire them!! You won't regret it.

my research and looked at many other photographers and the one thing that really made Stout stand out to me is the breathtaking shots that capture so much of the sky and the vibe of the night you don’t want to ever forget. My husband and I having only been to one wedding ourselves (crazy right) were clueless and without ever meeting us before the big day because of all the pre planning sheets you fill out (for a planner like myself you will love this) they made everything go perfectly. I didn’t even have to remember what I said I wanted or pictured they had all my requests DOWN TO THE NAME on a sheet ready to go. I also had a very quick time schedule I wanted and they got so many photos of us and rushed us back to be with our guests as quick as they could. Throughout the night I didn’t even notice they were there and they got so many shots that really capture our day candidly. It was such a sweet team and I would recommend them to anyone. Stout Photography is so professional and they will make your day beautiful and go by with ease. The photos should be able to be taken off your plate on your big day and just worry about enjoying your celebration with your person and they make that possible!

he wedding). Kara found great spots for our pictures, and even made sure we could sneak out after our first dance to get the prime sunset lighting! Kara and her team put me at ease the whole time, and made our photo shoots so much fun! They also captured our reception fabulously - it looks like the most fun party. I do wish my sunburn lines (ugh) would have been photoshopped out of some of our couple photos, but it's something we can (hopefully) fix, and only on a small handful. Definitely recommend their team for gorgeous shots, and a fun time!

tfolios, listened to recommendations from my coordinator, and interviewed several different candidates....but Jess and her team hand-down stood out above the rest! Here are a few of the many reasons that we would recommend Stout Studios for any event. 1) Flawless communication from day one. When I initially inquired about our wedding (over 14 months in advance), Jess responded to my email within 1 hour and was quick to set up in in-person meeting. After booking Jess, she kept us informed throughout the planning process about what to expect. Her communication was always timely and highly professional. Jess and Kara are also so much fun! We loved their personalities and we really felt like we could have fun with them during our shoots (engagement, wedding, and boudoir). They also managed to keep my now husband (who notoriously does not like taking pictures) engaged and happy throughout all the shoots! 2) Highly organized. Jess takes great care into not only delivering you beautiful images, but she also makes sure that she has the time to do so by being involved with and providing recommendations for your day-of timeline for the wedding. Jess set realistic expectations about how long to expect for different shots, creative portraits, etc and allowed us to plan our day accordingly. She also had a list of all the photos groupings for portraits that were important to me, and made sure to deliver on all of these important shots. Jess also keep the day MOVING! She is absolutely spectacular at directly your bridal party during portraits so that you are not wasting any time! This was important to us, becuase we didn't want our bridal party and families to felt like they spent the entire day taking pictures. Jess was able to have fun during our shoot, while also maintaining a high level of efficiency which was SO important to us! She also provides excellent direction during portraits so you don't stand there thinking "what am I supposed to do with my hands?!" Haha. But for real, she is a rock star at providing just enough direction while still delivering truly authentic emotion. 3) Absolutely beautiful photography. I knew right away from seeing both Jess and Kara's portfolios that I had to have them for our wedding day. Their work truly speaks for itself. I couldn't believe how many unique and beautiful pictures Jess delivered after our engagement shoot a year before our wedding. We were totally blown away! I just recieved my full wedding collection back from our wedding on March 15th and I am IN LOVE! Jess and Kara truly did not miss a single moment. Looking back on our pictures I can see that they truly captured the emotion of our wedding day. Every single shot that I wanted (plus a ton that I didn't even know I wanted!) were all there! Jess and Kara are so artistic and delivered absolutely gorgeous images. I could truly go on and on.....TJ and I both agree that Stout Studios was one of the best decisions we made in terms of vendors for our wedding day. THANK YOU!!!!

s, Kara was able to capture everything and I have truly enjoyed reliving the best day of my life through her amazing photos. I am so grateful for her, and we are constantly being complimented on how beautiful our wedding photos are, we are having a hard time figuring out which ones to display in our home! Kara's sweet personality and professionalism are the icing on the cake, she even went above and beyond to capture some of my getting ready moments even when we were behind schedule. Choosing stout photography was one of the best decisions I made in my wedding planning process:)

with ease. Don't hesitate to work with this amazing team. You will not regret it.

e and were able to accommodate some extreme weather we experienced on our wedding day. We couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out!

s feel at ease posing for photos and were very professional. It was evident they knew what they were doing. The personal touches included in their services are really special. I knew from the moment I first talked to Jessica, we were in good hands.

capturing the moment. I can't say enough how wonderful she was and how happy I am with our photos. She made my wedding look like a magazine or Pinterest photo. Perfection.

not to you the bride - YAY)! Jessica and Kara made us feel so comfortable and attractive (LOL - we typically are awkward in front of cameras). Jessica is so organized and keeps the wedding process easy. On the day of your wedding, these photographers take great care of you too. You're stressed and pulled into a million directions and they calm your mind, keep you focused on what important and take beautiful photos. Kara literally followed us with a fan when we were taking outside pictures. Not only did I have wind blown hair like a model, it felt good too. This team is the best you are going to find so quit wasting your time searching for someone else so you can focus on the million other things you can do for your wedding. Lots of love for the Stout Team!!

tell us how we should pose to get the best picture possible and she was right! Our wedding pictures came out absolutely amazing!! We are so happy and everyone keeps saying how stunning they are! I can’t thank Jessica and her team enough for how comfortable and perfect they were on our wedding day! I would choose her over anyone any day even if I had to fly her to the other side of the world for her to photograph my wedding! Thank you Stout Photography!!

ew the best spots around our venue, kept a close eye on natural sunlight and caught every and any angle I could ever hope for. This team was fun, energetic, professional and AMAZING.

h and professional while still making you and your guests feel completely at ease. She knows how to direct everyone through the chaos and emotions of the day. The photographs we received are outrageously stunning and one look at their portfolio would serve as proof of this. Anyone would be beyond lucky to have Stout capture such a momentous occasion. Stout is THE single best investment one could make for their wedding day.

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at ease. We had to change our engagement photo shoot a few times due to personal conflicts and they were so flexible and made it work (and the photos were just amazing). I also did a boudoir shoot with Jessica, which I was a little nervous about, but she was so awesome and made me feel super comfortable. Jessica & Eric were there to shoot our wedding day and the preview photos we have seen so far are BREATHTAKING!! They just know how to capture pictures in the most beautiful way and use the natural light to their advantage. The turn around on photos is exactly with Stout Studios states and they give you sneak previews while you wait for the finished product. Highly recommend Stout Studios for your professional photos!!

ne call, to the meet and greet to discuss our vision, to the wedding day, to the incredible sneak peeks and blog post, to the beautiful gallery and her continued professionalism and prompt responses to emails post-wedding. The whole process was a dream, and the PHOTOS! Jessica's use of light and artistic vision is so special, and our photos are unlike any other wedding photos I've seen. She was also excellent at directing me and my not so photogenic husband. I love all of the emotion she captured that day, as well as the STUNNING sunset photos. If you're looking for the wow factor, you can't go wrong with Stout. Worth every bit of the investment!!

for! From the moment I met her at her home studio I knew I wanted to work with Jessica. The absolute beauty and quality of her photos speak for themselves but Jessica herself is what really sold me. She was so warm and welcoming and really listened to what I was looking for. I felt like I was talking to an old friend rather then a vendor. She always responded to my emails so quickly and is very organized and is a master at her craft. My husband and I are not really "photo people" to say the least, I really wanted a photographer who could make us look amazing and someone we were comfortable with. In front of the camera we had no idea how to pose or hit the perfect angles, but Jessica knows exactly how to capture that perfect genuine moment in your photos. On the wedding day I was a little anxious but the moment Jessica arrived I felt so relieved and relaxed. She was right on time and stuck to the timeline perfectly with even some extra time to spare :) Her and her team knew exactly what to and where to go to get the best photos in the shortest amount of time. I could seriously go on forever about how amazing Stout Studios is, so please do yourself a favor and call Jessica Stout. You will not be disappointed! PS if you can make sure to do your engagement photos with her too, totally worth it!! Thank you Jessica!!! xoxo Mary Beth and John Allgaier