Weddings Beyond Borders — Photography for the Heartfully Adventurous
Whether you’re saying “I do” atop an Adirondack summit or along the shores of St. Lucia, I specialize in documenting destination weddings that feel intimate, intentional, and completely you.
My approach remains the same no matter where your story takes us: personal connection, timeless imagery, and a calming presence you can rely on from day one.











Where We’ve Been (and Where We’re Going)
Jessica Painter Photography is based in Upstate New York, but love has taken me to:
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Lake Placid & the Adirondacks
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The Hudson Valley
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New England coastal venues
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Private family estates around the country
Wherever your love story leads, I bring the same warmth, preparation, and artistry I bring to every local wedding — just with a few more passport stamps.
Every destination wedding receives the same care and preparation—from timeline planning and location scouting to gallery delivery and heirloom design. The only difference is the view.

Destination, Done Right
Here’s what working with me looks like when your wedding isn’t down the street:
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Custom Travel Planning – I arrive early to scout light, location, and timing—so you can stay focused on what matters.
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Full Weekend Coverage Available – Rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, post-wedding brunches—every detail, beautifully captured.
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Stress-Free Communication – I work closely with planners and vendors so you don’t have to coordinate a thing.
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Tailored Collections – Every destination wedding receives a customized proposal that factors in travel, logistics, and timeline needs.
From private villas to remote mountaintops, I’m there - not just as your photographer, but as a steady presence through every moment.
Destination Favorites
Rooted in the Northeast. Ready for wherever love leads.
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve photographed weddings across the Adirondacks, Saratoga, Vermont, and the Hudson Valley — from private lakefront estates to historic mountaintop lodges.
While my home base is Upstate New York, I’m fully equipped to travel for destination weddings throughout the U.S. and beyond — including the Caribbean, Europe, and wherever your celebration calls home.
Whether it’s a mountaintop elopement or a multi-day celebration by the sea, I bring the same calming presence, deep preparation, and artistic eye—wherever your story takes us.
Real Love, Real Places
“Jessica captured our wedding in St. Thomas like she had photographed there a hundred times. She even scouted the exact spot where the sunset would hit the cliffs—and those images are still jaw-dropping. We never once worried about a thing.”
— Natalie & Chris, USVI
WHERE IS YOUR DREAM VENUE?
Tell me all about it!