@Jessickaephotography

Meet Jess & Donny

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Hi! We're Jess & Donny, a husband & wife team of wedding photographers based in Northeast Ohio. We tell real stories that feel natural, yet refined with elevated, intentional, & artful imagery. 

fine art wedding & engagement photographer



Ian + Dani’s Summer Engagement Session at Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park & The Butler Institute of American Art | July 18, 2019 | Youngstown Wedding Photographer

Donny & I had so much fun celebrating my friend Dani’s engagement to the love of her life, Ian! These two are so cute together & right for one another—smiling, joking, & laughing throughout life as a team. Their engagement session was no different! Both wanted to have fun and enjoy the session as much as possible! This always makes our jobs so easy and results in so many cute candid photos in addition to elegantly posed or styled portraits. It was such a joy hanging out and capturing these special moments for Dani + Ian.

Ian & Dani decided on Lily Pond in Mill Creek Park & The Butler Institute of American Art as the two locations for their shoot. Both are gorgeous go-to spots in Youngstown and we love shooting here. They offer so much class & variety close to home! These proved to be the perfect locations for Ian + Dani and brought a casual & elegant combination that suited their personalities so well!

Enjoy some of our favorite captures from their sunny late July session 🙂

 This was a bet… and Dani won! haha

This was a bet… and Dani won! haha

Thanks, again, Dani + Ian for choosing us as your wedding & engagement photographers! Donny & I had a blast hanging out and capturing these cute moments for you! We are beyond happy for you two and we’re so excited for your wedding!! 🙂

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Ian + Dani’s Summer Engagement Session at Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park & The Butler Institute of American Art | July 18, 2019 | Youngstown Wedding Photographer

Nikki & drew | ohio state house/the westin great southern columbus

“They were the BEST decision we made for our wedding!”

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We are so happy with our experience that we had to yell it from the mountain tops! They made sure we got all of the dreamy photos we were hoping for! It snowed like crazy, but nothing fazes these two!

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We'd love to learn about your story & vision for your big day! We're here to listen, expertly plan, & capture your unique love story the it is intended to feel. 

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