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What It’s Like to Work With Jessica

Every couple is different - your story, your energy, your wedding day. That’s why I take on a limited number of weddings each year. So I can get to know you, celebrate your connection, and craft an experience that feels personal, relaxed, and completely yours.

This isn’t about a checklist of poses. It’s about presence. It’s about trust. It’s about honest, emotional images that feel like you - with all the love and legacy that day deserves.

A Boutique Process for Your One-of-a-Kind Day

1. The Discovery Call
We start with a warm, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. I’ll ask about your venue, your vision, what matters most to you—and answer any questions you have.

2. Timeline & Planning Support
From when to schedule your golden-hour portraits to how many hours you really need, I’m here to guide you. Every wedding includes a custom timeline designed with light, logistics, and your love story in mind.

3. The Wedding Day
You get to be fully present. Heather (my second photographer) and I work seamlessly to cover every angle—from tender glances to full-on dance floor joy—with artistic storytelling and calm professionalism.

4. The Reveal & Heirloom Delivery
A curated gallery arrives first, followed by your handcrafted heirloom album and cedar keepsake box—personalized with your initials and paired with our Buy One, Plant One tree initiative. A legacy, preserved.

White-Glove Details That Set Us Apart

Two-Artist Coverage: Always includes Heather and me—never a random associate.

  • Custom Album Design: Guided, personal, and reflective of your unique style.
  • Eco-Conscious Heirlooms: Our fine-art prints are packaged with intention and purpose.
  • Anniversary Touchpoints: Many of our couples hear from us long after the confetti falls.

This isn’t a volume studio. This is a deeply personal, hands-on experience from start to finish.

Heather - Second Shooter

Heather has been my second shooter for over 10 years.

I love working with her and you will too!

Click to view Heather's Portfolio

A Note on Style & Values

My work is rooted in connection, guided by light, and driven by story. It’s a blend of honest photojournalism and quiet editorial elegance.

You’ll never be over-posed. I’ll guide when needed and step back when the real moments unfold. The result? Images that feel effortless, timeless, and deeply you.

My Family

 

My husband and I have three kids, twin boys named Jackson and Connor and a daughter named Charlotte. We have been fortunate with good health and are so grateful for these three! 


We also have two dogs, two cats, three fish, some chickens and a duck! 

Oh, and we recently rehabilitated a squirrel who still comes to the window every morning and night for some nibbles of food. 


Photo by Jeff Foley

 

 

 

My husband Ed and I were married on September 10, 2010 at River Stone Manor. We were blessed with some amazing wedding professionals - Matt Ramos Photography, Music Man Entertainment and Make Me Fabulous. I am grateful for how they made our day so special and appreciative of their ongoing friendships.

 

Photo by Matt Ramos Photography

In Their Words

“Jessica Painter is your best friend in wedding photographer form. Truly. I don’t know another way to put it!.”
— Addyson & Ethan

“She has such positive energy and attention to detail; each time we received photos from her, it was like receiving a warm hug in the mail (her packing is beautiful and notes are very thoughtful). We cannot recommend Jessica enough!"”
— Amanda & Will

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Albany, Saratoga Springs, Adirondacks, Destination Wedding Photographer
P: (518) 542-3346
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