Forget the pretty. Focus on the beautiful.
$2,900 starting price
New Mexico and Beyond
Travels up to 1000 miles See details
Chris Hay
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Wild Eyed Photography is an award-winning wedding photography team based in Santa Fe, NM, and South Florida. As a dynamic husband-and-wife team, Chris and Jessie thrive on capturing beautifully authentic moments. When they shoot your wedding, they are on the hunt for the simple stories as well as the complex ones. Forget the "pretty" and focus on the beautiful. As artists and as humans, they are not interested in pageantry. Chris and Jessie capture all the subtle, intricate, and fascinating things about your day—the intimate, sometimes messy, often funny, always beautiful, real moments. They want your photos to remind you of how your wedding felt.
Wild Eyed Photography celebrates what is authentic and unique about the connection between each of their couples. Chris and Jessie are inspired by people and their stories. They love to laugh and have a good time, and they help their couples relax and be fully present on the big day. Your wedding is an occasion for joy and celebration, and Chris and Jessie work to invoke creativity in a relaxed and playful atmosphere so that you can forget you are being photographed and simply be immersed in your own beautifully real experience.
Chris and Jessie are always in search of raw human moments and heart-swelling connections. They capture the true essence of each unique experience to create beautiful art that evokes emotions and can make even strangers stop and stare.
Wild Eyed Photography is available for engagements, elopements, and weddings throughout New Mexico, Florida, and worldwide.
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Meet the team
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- Chris HayLead PhotographerI’m Chris Hay.An Irish born world traveler with a passion for capturing breathtaking moments. I am an adventurer, a nature lover and a creative soul. As someone who knows how difficult it can be in front of the camera, I aim to make shooting comfortable and fun. Invoking creativity in a relaxed atmosphere so you can forget you are being photographed and simply be immersed in a beautiful experience.
- Jessie HayLead PhotographerJessie is all about connections and details. She was always an artist, and was painting and drawing as early as two years old. Jessie is usually laughing-mostly at at herself and is often described as lighthearted and quirky. She is warm and friendly, and easily breaks down social barriers with her self-deprecating humor (or at least she thinks so).
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5.0
out of 5.046 reviews
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Wild Eyed Photography, comprised of Chris and Jessie, garners overwhelmingly positive reviews for their outstanding work capturing wedding moments. The couple's ability to capture candid, emotional shots receives high praise, with guests and clients commending their creativity, professionalism, and fun-loving personalities. Their promptness in delivering gorgeous sneak peeks shortly after events, attention to detail, and willingness to accommodate special requests are highlighted as reasons for their exceptional service. Brides and grooms express genuine satisfaction and gratitude for choosing Wild Eyed Photography, recommending them for anyone seeking top-tier wedding photographers.Review photos
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Caroline Y
5.0
3/23/2024
Prepare for the ‘wow’ factor if you choose Wild Eyed Photography! Chris and Jessie are the cutest photography couple and work so well together to capture photos from every angle without being overwhelming or overbearing on the aesthetic. We had guests comment on how they seemed to be everywhere at once yet nowhere at all, never taking away from guests view at the ceremony or actively staging photos at the reception, everyone loved them!! From the beginning they emphasized being candid and capturing more than just what you see, but what you can feel. When I look at our complete album, I am overcome with emotion from all the wonderful moments of our wedding day, bloopers and all!! I’ve never laughed, cried, and smiled so much as I did looking over our final album. The photos captured all the crisp, yet subtle moments and we couldn’t help but become completely immersed in the experience. Choose Wild Eyed photography, you will not be disappointed!!
Vendor response 03/23/2024
Caroline! This review made me cry. We are beyond thrilled that you love your photos and th...
at you enjoyed your experience with us. We loved reliving your day as we went through each image- what awesome big emotions! You guys were everything we could ever hope for in a couple and we were honored that you chose us, trusted us, and allowed us to be a part of your day. Thank you for “getting” what we do. Thank you for appreciating our process. Thank you for just being awesome!!! Big hugs to you and Wesley.
Kaela R
5.0
3/13/2024
Wild Eyed Photography (Chris & Jessie) are the best photographers we could've ever asked for. They did our engagement photos, a family shoot, and our wedding photos. They made our engagement photos fun and took away the awkwardness during our shoot. During our wedding, we had so many guests come up to us praising Chris and Jessie for their work ethic and enthusiasm. Everyone could tell they were enjoying every moment of capturing our wedding!
Chris and Jessie were present everywhere at our wedding, getting every angle and using their creative talents to get fantastic shots with whatever lighting they were given. In addition to their cheerful personalities, fun-loving spirits and professionalism, their quality of work is exceptional. We had our "sneak peaks" within two days of our wedding and they were jaw-dropping photos! Everyone we shared our pictures with said they were gorgeous.
We couldn't have asked for better photographers. We are beyond thrilled with the two of them and the results of their work. If you have the opportunity to book Wild Eyed Photography for an event or shoot of any kind, don't pass it up.
Vendor response 03/13/2024
Kaela! This review made our day! We are so thrilled you are happy with your experience wit...
h us and so honored you trusted us to capture your big day. We loved connecting with you and Jesse as well as your sweet families and we enjoyed all of the big and small moments that made up your wedding day. Thank you for choosing us and trusting us. It means more than we can express. Big hugs to you both!
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Laura R
5.0
2/17/2024
Chris and Jessie are the best! From our first Zoom call to supporting us through the actual day of our wedding, they were always the perfect blend of expertise, reassurance, and easygoing energy. Although we knew that our memories would be in perfect hands with Chris and Jessie behind the cameras, we were SO blown away by how much authentic emotion, energy, and personality they captured in their frames. We'll be forever grateful to have worked with them.
Vendor response 02/18/2024
Thanks so much for your kind review. We loved being a part of your wedding journey and wer...
e honored to capture so many beautiful and authentic love-filled moments between you two as well as your loved ones. The fact that you enjoyed your experience with us and that we were able to help keep things relaxed and fun throughout the day means everything to us. Thank you for choosing and trusting us. We love you guys!
Lauren G
5.0
10/31/2023
We are so glad that we chose Chris and Jessie to be our photographers. We knew from our first Zoom meeting that they were going to be awesome. We loved that they emphasized capturing candid moments rather than staged/posed photos, although they were great during those necessary family/wedding party photos as well. We also loved their emphasis on the use of natural light when available. On the day of, they both fit in immediately with our wedding party and were extremely attentive to details. The pictures we have received from them are stunning. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. 15/10!
Vendor response 11/01/2023
Lauren! I am having trouble finding the words to tell you how much we just loved you guys....
You and Justin, as well as your entire crew were the BEST! Your sense of humor and fun and overall joy was absolutely magnetic and we couldn’t help but love you and your day. We enjoyed documenting every smile, laugh, kiss, and awesome dance move! Thank you for inviting us in, trusting us, and allowing us to be a part of your perfect day.
heather j
5.0
5/07/2023
Chris and Jessie captured the true essence of our wedding through sincere and candid moments. They are such a professional team and so fun to work with! They considered all of our priorities and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. This was their first time photographing at our venue (Longan's Place in Redland FL) and they found so many amazing shots. We loved their documentary photography style and focus on capturing genuine moments. Will will treasure our wedding photos forever. If you are looking for photographers to bring your wedding to life, The Wild Eyed team are for you.
Vendor response 05/08/2023
Thank you so much, Heather and Tom! Your words and your experience mean everything to us. ...
We enjoyed connecting with you both and capturing your awesome day- filled with sweet and fun moments. It was an honor to be a part of it. Big hugs to you both!
Alexa S
5.0
5/05/2023
Chris and Jessie are absolutely amazing! From the time of signing the contract to our wedding day, they were extremely helpful, always responsive, and very professional through it all! From giving advice on a ceremony time that would capture the sunset photos we had in mind, to showing up early and prepared the day of our wedding. They are extremely organized and make sure they know exactly what the bride and groom are requesting. We received our photo previews just 2 days after the wedding and we are absolutely speechless with how lovely the photos have turned out. They definitely made our day so special with capturing so many lovely memories we will cherish forever! I can not recommend them enough!
Vendor response 05/06/2023
Thank you so much for your kind review Alexa. We're so honored you chose us to capture you...
r big day. We had such a blast!
Sarafina M
5.0
3/26/2023
Chris & Jessie were everything we wanted in our wedding photographers for our wedding in Vero Beach! Prior to the wedding day, they took care to understand exactly what was important to us in regards to capturing our wedding via a thorough survey. On the day of the wedding, they were flexible and adaptive any time a change needed to be made. They have a warm, calm demeanor which made us and our guests feel comfortable throughout the day. Our photos were delivered to us in a timely manner, and we are so happy with how they turned out! They truly have a gift for capturing the wonderful candid moments that bring us right back to the celebration.
Vendor response 03/27/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sarafina! We enjoyed connecting with you and Parker...
and capturing your big day. We were so honored that you chose us to capture your wedding and are thrilled you are happy with your experience. It means everything to us.
Tanya B
5.0
2/17/2023
If I could give Chris and Jessie more than 5 stars I would! Not only are they amazingly talented photographers/videographers they are just all around awesome people. We had so much fun working with them from our engagement photos to our wedding day, they made us feel so comfortable and made our wedding day so relaxing! I cannot say enough good things about them, hiring them will be the best decision you will make!
Vendor response 02/19/2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We had such a great time being part of your engage...
ment and wedding journey. We really appreciate that you trusted us to capture it all. It was definitely an awesome way to bring in the new year!
Christine R
5.0
12/29/2022
If you're on the edge of who to choose to capture your special day look no further than Wild Eyed Photography. Chris & Jessie were amazing in all aspects of communication, production and the final product. They work effortlessly together. Chris & Jessie contracted and worked my wedding with only 3 weeks notice and a venue change. They went out of their way to greet us at our rehearsal to make sure they could find the best spots and lighting. They also were quick to respond with additional requests after delivering my photo and film. After my father passed the edited him into a family photo and produced me with his speech and first dance. I was in awe. Wild Eyed Photography will hold a special place in my heart, and they will in yours too when you choose them to capture your special day. Thank you Chris & Jessie!
Vendor response 12/29/2022
Christine! Thank you so much for your kind thought and words about our work. We loved conn...
ecting with you and were truly honored to capture so many sweet and loving moments between you two, your families, and especially with your father. We appreciate your trust in us to capture how special your story was. You and your family will hold a special place in our hearts as well.
Kati C
5.0
12/19/2022
Chris & Jessie are amazing, you will want them & will be lucky to be able to book them for your wedding! Myself, my husband, friends, & family were all impressed at how detail oriented, fun, and calm they were! We had a feeling our photos and video would turn out well, and having just received them we can confirm that THEY ARE THE BEST. Every significant moment that can be passed over easily was captured, & the video felt like us and our story which blew us away. They really know what they’re doing and get along so well with everyone they encounter. Huge and forever thank you to you guys for making our wedding day memorable for a lifetime!
Vendor response 12/19/2022
Kati & Nick. Thank you so much for your kind review. We absolutely loved capturing your we...
dding. There were so many awesome moments between you both and all your guests. Not to mentioned Ollie, our favorite ring bearer!!!
Sarah K
5.0
12/10/2022
One thing I absolutely knew I wanted for our wedding was a good photographer to capture every special moment of our special day... Chris and his wife exceeded ALL expectations. They are completely talented and such a fun team. They made us feel comfortable! Needless to say, we had guests complementing how well they worked around the wedding getting every angle. Worth every penny.
Vendor response 12/11/2022
Thank you so much, Sarah! We are thrilled and touched that you enjoyed your experience wit...
h us. We loved capturing the love and authentic joy between you and Justin as well as your loved ones on your big day. Thank you both for trusting us to capture your story. It was moment-rich and one of our favorite weddings to date!!
Miranda O
5.0
12/09/2022
Chris and Jessie create MAGIC. They work amazing together, they’re super fun and have great personalities. I am easily one of the most awkward people in front of a camera. My husband and I have never gotten professional photos before our engagement photos. Going into our engagement photos, we were so nervous about the photos turning out good. Chris and jessie made the experience amazing and everything came natural. You will laugh and whisper hilarious things in each others ears.When our wedding day rolled around, they were nothing short of amazing ! They captured the most special day of our lives and the photos we got back were just outstanding. I would never hesitate to recommend them to someone who wants a true professional to create a fun, natural, comfortable photography experience. 11/10 recommend!
Vendor response 12/09/2022
Your review made our night! We enjoyed connecting with you and Michael- from the moment we...
read your answers on our questionnaire, we knew you both would be a fun and awesome couple to work with. We loved learning about your connection- how you both truly balance one another, witnessing the sweetness between you, as well as the hysterical moments, and just laughing with you guys! We loved the journey with you both and are honored that you really let us “in” to your story so we could capture it. Thank you, Miranda and Michael. Big hugs!
Mariah Christine M
5.0
10/26/2022
hands down the BEST decision we made planning our wedding was working with Jessie and Chris at Wild Eye Photography. We had SO much anxiety on our wedding day and funny enough the times when we got to spend with them to do our photos was the most calm and peace we felt all day! they make you feel so at ease and comfortable and I feel like it is so rare today to find professionals with true heart and talent! Whatever the vision you had in mind, expect the results to turn out 100x better than your expectations! From our unique engagement photos to our wedding day captures the results are beyond our dreams and speak for themselves! Absolutely wonderful experience, I recommend them to everyone because you will not be disappointed.
Vendor response 10/26/2022
Thank you so much Mariah! We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience - it means the world...
to us! We loved capturing the beautiful moments and the emotions between you two as well as your closest friends and family. Your day was moment-rich and perfect and the joyful loving energy between you was contagious! We were honored to be a part of your wedding and so appreciate your kind words about our work. Big hugs to you and Ron and we hope to get together with you guys sometime soon. THANK YOU!!!
Mitia G
5.0
7/08/2022
Whatever you do - BOOK WILD EYED PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!!
Chris and Jessie were the best of the best when it came to capturing our wedding day. They followed our vision to a 'T,' and made the whole process easy and fun! If we wanted to incorporate anything special in our looks or shoots, they easily accommodated it! Jessie even climbed through the beach brush to help Chris get the perfect lighting for our sunset bridal pictures and they are amazing!! We feel so lucky!
Planning a wedding from 1,000 miles away was terrifying, but the second we booked with Chris and Jessie, we knew we were well taken care of. They were quick to respond, called to help sort out any issues or talk through any questions, and helped make sure we got the photos we loved while getting to be present and enjoy our wedding!
Vendor response 07/09/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, Mitia- it means everything to us. We ...
loved connecting with you and Savanna. We loved your story and enjoyed capturing so many awesome moments between you two as well as with your families and friends. We were happy and honored to be a part of your big day. We can't wait to deliver your final album. Big hugs to you and Savanna!
Melissa Q
5.0
7/01/2022
We hired Chris and Jess with Wild Eye to photograph our wedding at Rockin H Ranch, and had the most amazing experience.I can not say enough nice things. From the first call to get more information on their business, the planning with them, and the wedding day. They were so great to work with. Prompt to answer questions, informative and knowledgeable, and on the day of flawless in their execution of taking photos and working with us and our wedding party. We chose them based on our first initial conversation. They are not ones who will just take posed photos and a few candid photos but focus on capturing all those little candid moments, which is exactly what we wanted. They honestly captured every little moment that even I may not have caught. During our posed photos it also wasn’t awkward. They would tell us where to stand but then keep clicking away while we had fun being ourselves and talking and being silly. Our photos were beyond amazing words can not explain how good they were. Honestly for how well they turned out we feel we should have payed double what we did. They also had them to us in the time frame they told us they would. We already book d them for our next photo shoot. As a bride look no further they are the photographers for you.
Vendor response 07/02/2022
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us to capture your day. We are so glad you ...
enjoyed your experience with us and we so appreciate that you mentioned it- as that is just as important as the photos themselves. We really enjoyed being a part of your wedding and creating art from all of the beautiful and sweet moments between you and Jason as well as your family and friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Courtney F
5.0
6/19/2022
My husband and I got married and Rockin H Ranch in Palm City, and these two did a phenomenal job! We loved the results from our engagement photos and how comfortable we were able to be around them. Our wedding photos and videos turned out incredible and they both fit right in with all our family as well as getting a good range of everyone in the shots. They also were able to jump right even though we were running late and stay on beat. To say we're thrilled with the results is an understatement! And to be honest, with my little photography background I was a little worried trusting someone else however I'm so glad it was these two!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing everything from our special day! ❤️
Vendor response 06/19/2022
Your sweet review gave us so much joy! We enjoyed connecting with you and Dayron throughou...
t your wedding journey. Your love story was beautiful and the connection between you two is so precious, we loved being able to create some visual memories for you from the day. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us to capture your perfect and moment-rich wedding.
Britni C
5.0
5/29/2022
THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS EVER!
Chris and Jessie have been such a pleasure to work with!
Prompt, professional, courteous, kind and RELIABLE.
They are the ultimate dream team and we could not have asked for a better experience. Our first shoot with Wild Eyed was for our engagement session which went absolutely outstanding. We are so pumped for our wedding! It was extremely important to us that we found photographers we could connect with on a personal level, someone to capture our moments with no restrictions/limitations. Communication and coordination was exceptional, all our questions were answered and we had our photos back to us in no time! Simply put, these two are the best of the best. We especially appreciate their vivacious energy, you truly feel so comfortable with them. Our location meant A LOT to us and Chris and Jessie did everything in their power to make our vision come to life. They were so prepared they even brought a blanket for us to sit on so we didnt get our clothes dirty! We will treasure the experience and the photos forever and will be recommending them to everyone we know!
Vendor response 05/29/2022
Thank you so much, Britni! We can’t even put into words how meaningful your review is to u...
s. We are touched that you both enjoyed your experience with us as we have loved connecting with you both. We loved all of the sweet and funny and utterly human moments between you. We were honored to be able to capture them and can’t wait until your wedding. The connection between you and Dale is beautiful- thank you for trusting us to capture photos that reflect that- it truly means everything to us.
Alaina G
5.0
5/11/2022
Chris and Jessie were so amazing on our wedding day. They made us feel so comfortable and most the time we barely noticed they were there. We heard so many praises from all our guests who watched them photograph our special moments. Our photos all turned out so beautiful. The way the photos were taken, it was like getting to relive our wedding day all over again. Chris and Jessie are great at telling a story through photos. It was amazing to look through all of them and everyone I know has raved about how wonderful the photos look. We will be using Wild Eyed Photography for every special occasion we have in the future!
Vendor response 05/29/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Alaina! We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience and ult...
imately your photos- it means everything to us. We loved capturing special moments between you and Devin and all of your loved ones- and they were plentiful! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day- it was an honor.
Jordain W
5.0
5/07/2022
My (now) husband and I got married in Stuart FL in April. I got in touch with Wild Eyed months before my event, they responded very quickly and were so helpful in picking a package that was right for us. We loved the fact that we could add a videography package on closer to the wedding if we wanted, instead of hiring a different videographer to do it. Chris and Jessie were so easy to get in touch with. They sent me a questionnaire in order to personalize what we wanted most of at our wedding. They were so professional, so kind, and ultimately our photos are beyond amazing. Our friends and family were so impressed with both Chris and Jessie. We received a sneak peak just a couple days after the wedding and full gallery within four weeks. They went above and beyond to make our day amazing, despite having rain at our wedding (it's good luck)! Chris and Jessie are the perfect photographers to have at your wedding!
Vendor response 05/07/2022
Thank you so much, Jordain, for your review and your kind words. You two and all of your l...
oved ones were awesome- braving it through the crazy rain with smiles on your faces. We loved capturing the beautiful and undeniable connection between you and Jonathan on your big day.
Amanda D
5.0
4/13/2022
So it may take me forever to write a review but that's what life with two kid's will do to you ha ha.
Chris and Jessie were our favorite professionals that we hired for our wedding. They were easy going, professional, and took amazing candid photos that captured the mood and the story of our day.
We just watched our highlight reel again over the weekend. It is filmed beautifully and comes across almost like a fairy tale.
Jess and Chris are incredibly easy to communicate with and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy.
I look forward to working with them in the future for some family shots.
I would highly recommend their services to anyone who wants shots that are out of the ordinary and capture the true feelings of your day.
Vendor response 04/13/2022
Thank you so much, Amanda! We absolutely loved capturing all of the joyful moments and lov...
e surrounding you and Tyler on your big day. We enjoyed connecting with both of you and hope we see you again soon!
sarah b
5.0
3/16/2022
We could not have been happier with Chris and Jessie! We felt like they were part of our wedding and were so sad when it came time for them to leave that night. My husband and I spent a lot of time in the days afterward talking about how great they were and one of the best choices we made for our vendor list. Both of them make the whole experience comfortable and fun (Chris laid on the floor while the boys cheers and slightly spilled beer over him). We were slightly concerned about only have one photographer when we booked him but the main thing I have heard from our guests is how he seemed to be everywhere taking photos. We have only seen a few photos from the wedding so far but I know the rest will look incredible. They were so easy to work with and were always on top of things. They reached out and kept us in the loop unlikely some of my vendors who I felt like I had to worry about. One of the best parts of our wedding was having them! Worth every penny (and more)!!
Vendor response 03/17/2022
Wow! We were so surprised and so touched that you enjoyed your experience with us enough t...
o review us before we have even delivered your album! You guys were awesome! We loved connecting with you two and are so thankful for your instant warmth and friendliness from the first moment we arrived- it really allowed us to shoot “from the inside” as we like to say and were honored you chose us to tell your beautiful story.
Megan V
5.0
3/13/2022
Selecting Chris and Jessie as our photographers and videographers for our wedding was the best decision we could have made! Their professionalism when preparing for our big day gave us so much confidence in their ability to capture every aspect we were hoping for. But their execution was beyond our expectations. The pictures and videos we have are truly breathtaking and embody the genuine bliss we were feeling. Chris and Jessie made us feel so comfortable, as if the cameras weren’t even there. Despite stormy weather, Chris and Jessie kept my husband and I laughing all the while remaining positive and encouraging. I can't say enough good things about them and truly there are no words for how amazing they are! Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without them!
Vendor response 03/14/2022
Thank you so much Megan! We loved connecting with you and Zach. We can’t tell you how much...
we appreciate the both of you opening up and letting us in right from the very beginning so that we could really capture your beautifully joyful love story. You both were absolute treasures and your loved ones were awesome. It was an honor to be a part of your big day!
Alexa F
5.0
2/24/2022
Chris and Jessie were absolutely amazing. The photos turned out really great. They were always easy to contact and listened to all of our requests. Both were a pleasure to work with and couldn't be happier with the end product. Would use them again for another event.
Vendor response 02/24/2022
It was such a pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding. We were so happy to deliver a...
n album that could be shared with Ron's family back home and hopefully help them get a sense of being there.
Zachary W
5.0
2/17/2022
We hired wild eyed photography to do our wedding. They were absolutely phenomenal!! From the booking, which was very easy to do, all the way up to the wedding day. They were very responsive and friendly and accommodating to what style of photos we wanted. We also had video made by them and it turned out amazing as well as the photos. I would highly recommend them to anyone for future photos
Vendor response 02/24/2022
Bee & Zac. It was such a pleasure to be part of your beautiful day! We loved capturing the...
fun and emotional moments that your wedding was full of.
Yunova D
5.0
1/27/2022
We couldn't have asked for more!! Booking Chris and Jessie was the absolute best decision we could have made for our wedding at Flora's Garden and Grove in Homestead, FL! From the first conversation we knew they would be amazing to have for our day and feel so lucky they were still available.
Their work spoke to us from the start. Whenever we had a question Jessie and Chris were always quick to respond and give feedback and suggestions. We were so busy planning we didn't end up sending them a shot list and they still captured everything we could have wanted and more. We can't stop looking at our photos and videos; they really captured the essence of our family and friends. Every time we saw them during our wedding, they were always moving, working, and looking for the best possible shots. They work extremely well together and were in constant communication. They compliment each other and the strength of their teamwork is instantly apparent in the quality of their work.
We are so happy we get to relive this day as often as we'd like thanks to them. We cannot thank them enough. All vendors are important, but these are the photos and videos you'll go back to for the rest of your life. You'll thank yourselves later by booking Chris and Jessie.
Vendor response 01/28/2022
Thank you so much, Nova! Your words mean everything to us and we are honored to have been ...
a part of your day. The connection between you and Alex as well as the those with your loved ones made the day moment-rich and beautiful. We loved your story and you guys!
Patricia M
5.0
1/21/2022
Chris and Jessie were so easy to work with! We immediately fell in love with their photo style and had a wonderful time at our engagement session and wedding. The planning was easy and great communication to make sure we got all the shots we were looking for without additional planning stress. I was amazed how many different photos they were able to get, not a moment was missed. They were so professional and fun to work with while also not feeling like a chore to pose shots, they have the eye to catch those amazing moments and small details. The photos are incredible, and we have received so many compliments. Could not recommend them enough and will use them in the future with any big moments we need captured. Thanks again!
Vendor response 01/21/2022
Thank you so much, Patricia. We LOVED capturing you and Ace as well as your loved ones on ...
your big day. The day was so moment rich and we had a blast with your awesome wedding party and the rest of your friends. We loved your family moments and Triton's dance moves were EPIC! They were some of our all-time favorite dance floor moments. We appreciate you trusting us to capture your day- it means everything to us. ❤️
Jacob S
5.0
12/05/2021
If Chris and Jessie are available to shoot your wedding or event, do yourself a favor and put the deposit down immediately. From start to finish, these two were absolutely wonderful and we could not have asked for a better experience with our wedding photographers. We were drawn to their editing and capturing style as we filed through a lot of different photographers while considering who would shoot our wedding. We had conversations over the phone with a couple photographers in our search process, but after my wife and I video chatted with Chris and Jessie we knew we wanted them.
We got to know them during our video chat and they asked us questions about us but also what we were looking for or hoping to capture. My wife and I knew we would want a few specific things, but were open to suggestions and feedback from two people who were professionals. During the process Chris and Jessie were willing to help us if we needed vendor suggestions, planning or timing suggestions or really any questions we had.
My wife and I decided with Covid we wanted a small intimate ceremony with just our two families. To have a big long trip on the beach were one day we would have a ceremony on the beach and have a big party that night with just our families. We got married in a VRBO on a beach in Stuart, FL. Even though we went a more nontraditional wedding style, we wanted amazing photos and Chris and Jessie nailed it.
During the getting ready process they made us feel at ease while we were on camera (not a normal thing for my wife or myself), they did a great job posing us and helping direct us to make sure we could capture the moment just as we wanted. We got incredible shots of getting ready, the ceremony, our families, and then candid shots of us basking in an incredible day. Going through the photos after the fact truly was special as my wife and I got to relive memories and moments of the day. We got a few incredible shots as a sneak peek the day after our wedding and our photos and videos a couple weeks later. Tears were shed while scrolling through pictures and watching the wonderful video highlights of our wedding day. Being able to show friends and family who were not there was fantastic when we had such amazing photos and a video to share. We are in love with our photos and look at them daily. They are on our smart frames at home, shared to social media, and everywhere else in our life.
These two are not only wonderfully talented individuals, but as a team they are unstoppable. At times it was clear that we got two amazing artistic minds to shoot our wedding instead of just one. As a husband and wife creative team it was cool to see them get excited about what the other was doing or share an idea with each other of how to enhance the current shot or how to prepare for the next one. I don’t think we could have gotten as many amazing shots if only one person was capturing our wedding. I could continue to say wonderful things about their artistic talent, but just as important to us they are great people. I know with this review I focused on a few more things than just the wedding photos and video, but to us having good people be a part of the most important day of our lives was important to us as well. After our wedding it honestly felt like we had made two new friends. People we hope to run into again even though we live states apart. We cannot thank Wild Eyed Photography enough. Chris and Jessie are the best. Hire them.
Vendor response 01/21/2022
Jacob- your words touch our hearts and mean everything to us! We loved connecting with you...
and Kelly and were honored to capture your perfect day. Thank you for trusting us to tell your love story and for inviting us into some of the most intimate moments in your lives to do so. We know we will meet again and we look forward to seeing you both (we'll come to you guys next time ;)!!
Todd and S
5.0
11/15/2021
Wild Eye Photographers Chris and Jessie were amazing. You can read all the other reviews of how responsive they are, their beautiful style, etc. and we'd second all the good things said about them, but just personally, they were wonderful to work with. They did both our reception (we got married over Covid with six people in attendance 1 year and 3 months prior to our reception) and our pre-reception Henna Party the evening before.
We couldn't be happier with all that they captured those two days! Looking through the pictures just brings you immediately back into the moment - everything we were looking for in a photography studio. Highly recommended!
Vendor response 11/16/2021
Thank you both for your kind words and feedback as well as for entrusting us to capture yo...
ur celebration! We feel so honored to share in your beautiful mehndi party as well as your reception. The love between you two as well as your friends and family made for such a moment-rich celebration that inspired us and made our jobs very easy. It was an absolute pleasure and we truly hope we will see you both again in the future.
Brooklyn H
5.0
9/20/2021
I came across Wild Eyed Photography on The Knot.com, and I immediately fell in love with their photography style. From beginning to end, Chris and Jessie were absolutely a joy to work with. Every question I had was answered swiftly, and all communication was prompt and smooth. The day of the wedding, they managed to perfectly capture all the beautiful emotions and moments, and highlighted the beauty of the neighborhood clubhouse that served as our venue. Both my husband and I are typically camera shy, but Chris and Jessie put us at ease immediately, and you can see the amazing results in every picture! I was completely blown away by the entire album, and am so thankful for the wonderful job they did. I highly recommend them to absolutely everyone, I couldn’t possibly have loved the outcome more!
Vendor response 09/21/2021
Thank you so much for your words about our work, Brooklyn. We were so honored to capture y...
our beautiful wedding and all of the sweet moments between you and Kyle and all of your guests. We wish you both all of the best in the future!
Taylor T
5.0
8/07/2021
I had my wedding in early July 2021 at the Pelican Club, and I am so thankful that I hired Chris & Jessie at Wild Eyed Photography. I spoke with 4 other photographers before I found them, and I with those other photographers I felt like I was speaking to a huge corporation that was talking me through checking the boxes on my wedding day. When I spoke to Chris, I instantly knew that they were unique in the special, candid way that they naturally capture your day. They caught so many moments that I would have never seen during the wedding day, which made looking at the photographs so much fun afterwards. They are so accomodating and friendly and we instantly felt at ease around them. Can't recommend them enough!
Vendor response 08/07/2021
Thank you so much Taylor- from the bottom of our hearts. We loved every minute of your day...
and feel so honored that you chose us to tell your beautiful wedding story. Much love to you, Ryan, and Winnie!!
Samantha S
5.0
8/05/2021
I cannot put into words how lovely Chris & Jessie truly are!!!! Chris is an extremely talented photographer! He really puts his all into every session and it shows. Jessie is so sweet and has a very good eye for what looks good. We felt extremely comfortable and ended up having fun during our engagement shoot. We cannot wait to see how amazing our wedding photos will come out. I highly recommend using them for any occasion! ☺ thank you both so much again!!!!!
Vendor response 08/05/2021
Thank you, Samantha. Your words really mean so much to us. We loved capturing you and Joel...
- the laughter and moments between you two were so sweet, we couldn't help but smile while we were editing them. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your session- that is most important to us. We are excited to capture your wedding day!
Madisonlee S
5.0
8/05/2021
When we first reached out to them they were quick and responsive. They answered all the questions we had and cleared any confusions up by the time we got off the first phone call. They captured a surprise engagement for us and they were very stealthy so they didn’t give anything away. I don’t consider myself very photogenic but the pictures came out beautiful and they made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We really love the fact that we can download all of the pictures and do as many prints as we want at no extra cost, and that our families can see all the pics with just a link. We booked them to do our wedding too (I said yes!)
Vendor response 08/05/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words and thorough review, Madison. You and Patrick were s...
o sweet and fun to photograph- you made our job easy! We were honored to capture your proposal and are so excited for you two to tie the knot!
Jobie B
5.0
5/17/2021
I could go on & on about Wild Eyed! I was lucky enough to come across Chris’ work when I was trying to find a wedding photographer. We ended up asking for recommendations for a videographer - and thus Jessie was the greatest bonus! Chris & Jessie are an amazing team. They were so knowledgeable about the Treasure Coast & were able to find us the perfect locations for our photos. They were always to quick to answer any questions we had & gave us so many great suggestions. I’m beyond grateful for their kindness, flexibility and for making our day stress-free. We absolutely love our wedding photos & highlight real! And we are still in awe of how quickly they were able to get them back to us. We are so thankful to have our favorite day encapsulated by their fabulous work!
Vendor response 05/17/2021
Thank you so much, Jobie! We absolutely loved capturing all of the love and joy surroundin...
g you and Jack on your big day.
Kiana C
5.0
4/28/2021
I first sought out Wild Eyed because I liked the soft glowy look of their wedding portfolio. Chris was so nice and responded very quickly to our first inquiry. Due to COVID, we decided to do a short but intimate elopement ceremony and Wild Eyed was willing to work with our budget. Communication was clear, always a quick email away during the weeks and days leading up to our big day. They were on time and had scouted our ceremony location for the best shots. Overall, Wild Eyed photography is amazing and they will work with you to get the best photos possible.
Vendor response 04/28/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback, Kiana. We were honored to c...
apture the love between you and Ray on your special day.
Ganna W
5.0
4/22/2021
Choosing Chris and Jessie as our wedding photographer/videographer team was absolutely one of the best decision in planning our big day! I saw their portfolio before and knew that our wedding pictures would be extraordinary but when we actually received our album the result was beyond our expectations. They scored 20 out of 10 on all the points that were important for us:
The pictures turned out absolutely amazing. A true artwork of very talented artists. Our guests and us were extremely impressed by the images and happy moments that were captured. People were even saying:” how could they get those moments, we didn’t even see that the photographers were there, how could they capture it? “ Both Chris and Jessie have absolutely amazing and loving personalities and created very relaxing and loving atmosphere around them so our guest and us didn’t even feel that we were posing for pictures . They went above and beyond to make sure that our Special Day was very Special.
Vendor response 04/22/2021
Thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful words. We loved connecting with you an...
d Ron as well as your family and friends. Your wedding day was so full of love and laughter that it was truly magical to be there and we were honored to capture it.
Daniela T
5.0
3/18/2021
True talent!!! We used them for our engagement photos and just WOW!!! Wild Eyed Photography is an absolute gem! We felt so comfortable during our engagement session and it was so much fun! I would recommend them for any event that you want beautiful photos captured! 5 stars!!!
Vendor response 03/24/2021
Thank you so much, Daniela! We loved capturing the love between you and Eric during your e...
ngagement session. You both made our jobs easy!
Whitney N
5.0
3/17/2021
Chris was absolutely professional and very well prepared for the engagement session. I suggested a city setting and a nature scene which he suggested. Shoots at both locations were beautiful! We even received so many compliments in the city and the park while we were shooting!
I was so lucky that he was available for Valentine's day! I planned a surprise photo session for my fiance. We rarely take pictures of us so it was the perfect opportunity. I decided to book him also for our wedding next year.
One thing I look for when I choose a photographer is the style. Every photographer has their own and Chris has a very unique style that I have not seen in photographers in our area. Most of them tend to be highly fabricated and retouched where Chris's style is all about authenticity and keeping things as relaxed and natural as possible.
He is definitely a hidden gem in the knot!
Vendor response 03/17/2021
Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words, Whitney- they mean everything to us. W...
e loved connecting with you and Mitch and during your engagement session. We are so honored and excited to capture your wedding next year!
Kailey K
5.0
3/15/2021
I could go on forever about these amazing people. Not only are they wonderful humans, they do exceedingly beyond what they are asked to do. Their work is always breathtaking and better than you could imagine. You can tell when people really care about what they do and are passionate about their art. It shows! I can’t imagine going with another photographer. They have won me over!
Vendor response 03/17/2021
Thank you Kailey! Your feedback means so much to us. We have loved getting to know you and...
Quinn during all of these incredible and beautiful life changes. We are so honored to have been a part of your wedding journey!
Quinn L
5.0
1/10/2021
Chris was amazing! He was extremely flexible and kind when the timing kept getting changed last minute, and he showed up to our photo shoot given last minute notice at 10pm. His work was as excellent as his flexibility and patience as he took picture that far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend him for all of your photography needs!
Lisa D
5.0
11/16/2020
Even before COVID, my fiancé and I knew we wanted a small wedding - a day that we could fully be a part of and enjoy with our closest friends and family. We don't want a lot of the formalities (or expense) but we do want great photos to remember the day by. Photos that look like art. Ones we'll want to hang on our walls rather than keep tucked away in an album and that captured US - no awkward staged photos!
I found some options. . . but . . . they were WAAY above our budget, or they wanted us to buy a package of things we didn't really want.
From the initial call with Chris, we had a good feeling about working with him. He gave recommendations but was willing to work with us so that we could get exactly what we wanted.
Our wedding isn't until next summer but we just had our engagement shoot with him and couldn't have had a better experience! It's clear he loves what he does and that he wanted to create the best possible keepsakes for us. We really appreciated how prepared he was - he brought props and his wife as an assistant to guide us and make the process seamless. It was clear that he had spent time at the site we had selected to determine where he could find the best light, angles and the epic shot I had requested. He went way above and beyond and we were blown away by the results.
He's got a great sense of light and color and more importantly of capturing personality, a feeling, a moment, in a way that doesn't feel posed or contrived.
He's also a great guy to be around and his easy calm energy enabled us to relax and enjoy the experience. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to have him be a part of our wedding day.
Callen W
5.0
5/09/2020
Chris is the most talented photographer I have ever worked with. We did months of research, phone calls and meetings to figure out who we wanted to shoot our engagement photos. After talking and meeting with Chris, we knew that he was the right fit for us. He has a very keen sense of small details which really create beautiful pictures. I tend to be shy or nervous in front of a camera, but Chris was so relaxed and easy to work with, that we barely knew he was there. I was absolutely astonished with the quality of our photos, especially for the price. Chris and Wild Eyed Photography provide such an incredible product. We couldn’t be happier with the photos we’ve seen so far. We’ve booked Chris for our wedding in September. Thanks to Chris and Wild Eyed Photography, this very important day will be remembered and cherished forever. Thank you, Chris- you were absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to see you in September.
Cody W
5.0
5/08/2020
My fiancé and I had done a massive amount of research to find the right photographer to shoot some engagement photos. We wanted to be able to share this exciting time with family and friends despite not being able to be together. After a lot of research and phone calls with photographers, we found Chris with Wild Eyed Photography. He is a consummate professional and very easy to work with. I am normally fairly shy when it comes to being in front of a camera. It’s not a natural thing for me. Chris made this easy. He was able to capture some incredible moments of us and it’s like he wasn’t even there. He had outstanding ideas that really came to life when we got to see our photos. His cost comparison to other photographers versus what product and service you receive is unmatched. Chris has a very sharp eye that allows him to capture details that most people would miss. I’ve shown our photos to multiple friends and family, and they all say they wish they would have used Wild Eyed Photography. My fiancé and I couldn’t be more pleased with how our photos turned out. These captured moments will be ours forever thanks to Chris and Wild Eyed Photography. We’ve hired him to shoot our wedding as well!!
Taylor T
5.0
4/07/2020
Chris captured our engagement photos and he is magical! His work is absolutely stunning, and he is such a wonderful person to be around. Chris made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera- he knew exactly what to say and do in order to get the perfect shot! His photos are timeless, and they truly bring out all the emotions of the moment. After our experience working with him and seeing our perfect engagement photos, we knew we had to book Chris to capture our wedding day. We are so excited for him to shoot our big day and so lucky to have him a part of our wedding journey. Do yourself a favor and make him a part of yours!
Caroline G
5.0
4/01/2020
You won't find a better photographer to capture your special day! Incredible! There are no words to describe how thrilled we were with our wedding day album created by Chris.
Being a photographer myself, I was very specific about what I wanted and having extensively researched wedding photographers both locally and further afield we just loved Chris' style - and we could not have been happier. He was so adaptable and personable and made all of our guests, of all ages feel comfortable in front of the camera.
The albums he created for us were not only so professional, but perfectly natural which is exactly what we wanted.
We, literally, could not be happier or more thankful to him for capturing our special day so perfectly. He really is THE best.
Amber E
5.0
3/11/2020
All I can say is wow! Besides his awesome portfolio of sweet intimate and candid moments, working with Chris was an absolute pleasure. His calm and gentle disposition made my wife and I feel at ease while he captured our day. His artistic eye and genuine intent to provide us with magical memories make him highly recommended.
Jenny D
5.0
2/03/2020
Thank you Chris for our incredible wedding photos. From start to finish you put us at ease and we are beyond happy with our gorgeous album. I honestly can’t recommend highly enough; so professional and so creative! You captured perfect moments and did so beautifully!
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