WEDDING & Portrait PHOTOGRAPHER based in Pennsylvania
& beyond
Timeless depth for those who ache for what's hauntingly beautiful
[Based on the East Coast - we photograph weddings all over the US & worldwide]
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WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS
BOUDOIR & BRANDS
With a romantic, storytelling approach, and a soul tie to the art of observation, Valor & Vine effortlessly documents both wedding & portrait photography with a unique combination of edge and emotion.
Inspired by cinema, music, literature, and human interaction - the results are a blend of your vision and our direction; a chapter of your story written with our pen.
welcome to the stories we tell
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welcome to the stories we tell ・
What sets us apart?
The magic is in the way I show up for you. How I blend the honesty of a moment with the most elegant and refined version of your story. There are a lot of buzz words when it comes to wedding photography. Editorial. Documentary. Storytelling. Although these describe an approach, none of them are real unless you are. I guide you in the art of true presence and show you how to make it all feel effortless. I care about infusing art, beauty, love. I care about stories. And I want the telling of yours to be the most intentional and memorable experience of your lives.
“Where do I even begin with Jess. Not only is she the most heartfelt & intentional human I’ve ever met, but she’s so talented at what she does. When Jess is behind the camera, I know I have NOTHING to worry about. I don’t trust any other photographer to capture my special events the way Jess does. She is super easy to work with, pays close attention to detail & is so fast about getting pictures back!! She is 10/10, worth every penny, & I HIGHLY recommend her.”
— Ally S
Defining the Valor & Vine Experience:
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Calming Energy
I am a reassuring presence to every couple that comes my way. I intuitively know when to step in and take charge, or when to step back and allow moments to unfold before me. No part of the process needs to be complicated or overwhelming, and I don’t believe in endless to do lists. I strive to calmly but confidently lead you through every part of the process.
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Intuitive Collaboration
I excel at helping my couples conceptualize and communicate their visions for their wedding day. Not one to run my couples through an assembly line photography experience, I expertly craft and execute a narrative driven story based on your individual style and tastes. You are an esteemed part of the creative process, and I welcome your input at every turn.
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Passionate Creation
I am a deep feeler, and a hopeless romantic. I want your photos to both timeless & artistic. Passionate, but real. Influenced by art, music, and cinema, I aim to creatively blend your story with my vison, curating a gallery that feels both fresh in style and organic in nature. I am very intentional with all aspects of your coverage, making sure each piece fits cohesively with the ideas we’ve developed together.
Meet the Photographer
HI, I’M JESS! I’m so GRATEFUL YOU’RE HERE.
I’m a Wedding & Portrait Photographer with a studio in Nazareth, PA who frequents Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey as part of my regular rotation. When I’m not vegging at home with a book, you can usually find me in a new city in Europe! I have a sincere love for the beauty of the world around me and approach my photography from a deeply empathetic place as a mother, wife, artist, and human. I feel fully and live abundantly and let that compass be my guide in everything I do.
I’ve always had a certain thing for stories. Movies, books, music - I love the ways we use art to express ourselves. Because I’ve fallen in love with tales of all kinds, I’ve found that passion stretched throughout my work. My heart lies with PEOPLE and the ways in which they interact with the world. It’s because of that love that you can find me shooting weddings, boudoir & brands in equal measure - the stories excite me just as much as the people telling them. I’m an ardent fan of it all.
I’m not here to do what everyone else is doing, and that’s a cornerstone of Valor & Vine. No two wedding days should ever look the same, even if they’re at the same venue. No two families should ever be photographed in the same stale poses. If you’re paying attention, how could they really?
The wedding days with the most impact are collaborative and intentional. We don’t just show up and take pictures; we dig deep and plan thoughtfully. We chase emotions and create legacy. I won’t understand it without you, and you can’t express it without me.
I’m ready to jump if you are!
“Her passion and outlook on love and art is amazing and very transparent. She really appreciates it all! Love that she allows you to guide the session and be yourself. I highly suggest her to everyone, and it’s safe to say we left her with a little more fuel in our soul”
— Anna V
