Finding the right photographer is a difficult process. You have to find a person/company that fits your needs, including:
- style
- budget
- availability
- personal demeanor
- and the photographer must be trustworthy!
That's a tall order! A wedding photographer is responsible for curating your memories during one of the biggest life events you'll ever experience.
My heart goes out to all the couples who embark on this momentous task each year! In an effort to make this process a little simpler, I'd like to give you a glimpse into what I've learned during my long career in photography. The following videos are short anecdotes that I hope will illustrate my character, values, and a few reasons why you might want to hire me. You can find more like these on my TikTok. (@ijphotostudio) or YouTube.
I've also included testimonials from my real clients to show how they've enjoyed working with me.
You can find links to additional testimonials on my website and pricing information.
Please note that my rates are going up in March, so if you are considering booking, now is the time to schedule a consultation!
Masterful Storytelling through Photography
Too often, you hear people say that their wedding day was a blur and they don’t remember all of the details. Irene of IJ Photo masterfully captured our day so that when we look through our wedding photos, we relive every beautiful, heartfelt moment again and again. She captured everything from laughs to tears to playing with the snapdragons in my bouquet and giggling with my husband behind the scenes. I can’t speak highly enough of Irene. If you are looking for top-notch quality, customer service, and a photographer who is super fun and genuine, hire Irene. She’s the best! - Julia I.
The First Wedding I Ever Photographed
This is a little bit about me deciding to tell stories on my TikTok/ Youtube channels as well as the first wedding I ever photographed and why it made me love shooting weddings.
Easy decision! Hire Irene!!
Irene not only delivered incredible photos but also was easy and fun to work with! She made us laugh and captured our day perfectly! Due to Covid, we had many guests who were unable to attend. Irene was able to capture the day and excitement in her pictures! She was a lifesaver and came on board after our original photographer backed out 3 months before the wedding.
Irene is easy to work with and produces STUNNING photos, and we hope to work with her again in the future! - Ellen C.
The Wedding that Changed My Life
This wedding is why I'm an Ally and Love LGBTQIA+ Weddings. I'm getting pretty emotional here, so if you want to see me pretty vulnerable, this is the video for you. I'm a mom of two queer kids, and the neighbors I talk about here are people I love dearly. Weddings like this one are why I will do this job until the day I can't pick up a camera anymore.
Pick Irene as your wedding photographer!
Irene is the BEST! She was the photographer at our friend's wedding, and we are so glad we took their recommendation. Irene makes you feel so comfortable and at ease, and the photos are stunning.
We did the engagement photo session with her in addition to our wedding day, and it is totally worth it. Not only did we get lovely engagement photos, it allowed us to get to know Irene better and be more comfortable posing for photos, so we were ready for our wedding day photos. She is also great at getting through large family photos and can even corral the most rowdy family members :) - Teresa S.
The Wedding Where I Got Lost
In my defense, the couple never told me where the wedding was. I asked multiple times but never got a straight answer. This was early in my career and makes for a funny life lesson now.
IJ Photo is 10/10
Irene Jones photographed our engagement photos and wedding. She is highly professional, easy to work with, and took amazing photos. She captured the day beautifully. Irene is the perfect combination of light-hearted/silly; it provides direction but also allows you to feel comfortable in front of the camera. I'm so happy we had Irene to capture our amazing day. Our wedding photos are dreamy! Thank you, Irene! - Morgan M.
The Time I broke My Favorite Lens during a Ceremony
It was a $4000 70mm-200mm 2.8 zoom, and honestly, the damage was cosmetic, but It made a VERY loud noise when it hit the ground, and I wasn't about to take any chances using it the rest of the day...
Irene Is Amazing!
Irene is amazing! She and her assistant Lydia were very comfortable to work with. Our photos turned out amazing, and it really captured the emotion, which I think is the true talent in photography. We will definitely be a returning customer! - Monica