The Experience

Your Life. Your Story. Made Folklore

This experience is all about you. I want your session to be as unique as your connection. To do this I want to really know you. It’s important for me to take the time to know you on a personal level so our time together reflects your unique relationship, personalities and connection. Love thrifting? I want to hear about your favorite shop. Want your photos where you had your first date? Tell me all about it.

When I join you, camera in hand, we get to collaborate as storytellers to narrate your love, your joy, your resilience, and growth. I want to work with you to weave your story in light and shadow, color and contrast, transforming this chapter of your life into something timeless and everlasting. If you’re dreaming of a photo album full of images that reflect you, your energy, your love - let’s create folklore together.

What’s Next?

How to book

  • A family sitting at the end of a bed holding each other.

    ✴ Inquire ✴

    Fill out my inquiry form. Share as much info with me as you can so I can get to know you!
    Ask all the questions you have and don’t worry about setting a date, time and location yet. We get to plan all off that together.

  • The back of a bride holding her bouquet over her shoulder.

    ✴ Let's Chat ✴

    I will respond within 24 hours with my Pricing Guide. Within this guide you can view and even select my collections, add-ons, and availability.
    This is where we yap over the phone, email, or get together for coffee. I want to hear all about the vibes and vision you have for your day.

  • A mother holding her new baby against her chest as she kissing his forehead.

    ✴ Get Booked ✴

    After our chat and you’ve viewed my pricing guide and availability I will send over the link to your booking form! This will include my contract, invoice (your retainer is due here), and a questionnaire. Once these items are complete your date is officially booked! From here I will start working on your client guides, location and session prep.

✴ The Process ✴

The After for client sessions…

  • A pregnant couple facing each other. His arms are wrapped around her belly and back and hers are wrapped around his neck.

    ✴ ONE ✴

    I begin planning all the good things we talked about while booking your session. I send you:
    ✴ My Sessions Client Guides ✴
    - How to Prepare for your session
    - What to Wear
    - My Location Guide

  • A family playing ring around the Rosie in their backyard.

    ✴ TWO ✴

    ✴ Five Days Before ✴

    The final details of your session are set! Your date, time and location have been set and we are ready to go.

    ✴ Two Days Before ✴

    Your final payment and session confirmation is due.

  • A couple laying together on the beach. He is tucking her hair behind her ear.

    ✴ THREE ✴

    ✴ Day Of ✴

    I cannot wait to execute the session we have both been dreaming of! Things aren’t perfect? Don’t stress! The imperfection is what’s real. I’ve got you.

  • Mother holding her tween daughter in a hug as they look at each other.

    ✴ FOUR ✴

    ✴ The After ✴

    Within 48 hours you will receive sneak peeks you can share with your friends + family. This gallery will have moments from throughout your session.

    Within 8 weeks you will receive your FULL online gallery with accesss to a professional print lab + products to showcase your beautiful day in your home.

✴ The Process ✴

The After for Wedding Clients…

  • Photo of details on a wedding day. Close up of wedding rings, invites, and earrings.

    ✴ ONE ✴

    I begin planning all the good things we talked about while booking your session. I send you:
    ✴ My Wedding Guide ✴
    - How to book your engagement session
    - What to wear for your engagement photos
    - My Location Guide for your engagement session
    - Wedding Photography Guide

  • A wedding couple reading their vows at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

    ✴ TWO ✴

    Throughout this process we stay connected with consultation calls, questionnaires and planning your engagement session!

    This is when we set the date and location for your engagement session! Within 48 hours of your engagement session you will receive your sneak peek gallery and within 8 weeks you will receive your full engagement session gallery!

  • Two brides nose to nose in the woods.

    ✴ THREE ✴

    ✴ Two Weeks Before ✴

    This is when we finalize your timeline and you complete your invoice!
    At this time you will receive a final questionnaire from me and your custom photography timeline for your wedding day!

  • A couple cutting into their wedding cake.

    ✴ FOUR ✴

    ✴ Day Of ✴

    I’ll be there to capture every moment, the big and small, with authenticity and creativity. I’ll document your day as it naturally unfolds. From all the small details you added to your day to make it yours to all the emotion swirling throughout the day.

  • A wedding couple nose to nose in front of a wall length window in Detroit, Michigan.

    ✴ FIVE ✴

    ✴ The After ✴

    Within 48 hours you will receive sneak peeks you can share with your friends + family. This gallery will have moments from throughout your wedding day.

    Within 8 weeks you will receive your FULL online gallery with access to a professional print lab + products to showcase your beautiful day in your home.

  • Absolutely! I love and am so inspired by beautiful places. Travel fees may apply depending on location.

  • PLEASE DO!

  • All galleries are delivered through email to an online gallery where you can download, print, save favorite and so much more!

  • My approach is a mix of documentary, lifestyle and storytelling photography. I focus on capturing genuine emotions and interactions. But that doesn’t mean that I will not pose or prompt you to help you feel natural and authentic in front of the camera.

  • Depending on session or wedding, you could recieve anywhere from 100-1,000+ photos within. 6-12 weeks.

  • I’m always down to reschedule if need be, just keep me in the loop and we will work it out. I do not charge if you reschedule your session within 2 weeks of your original session.

    If the weather is bad, I’M STILL HERE FOR IT! Some rainy Days can ve so much fun for a shoot. However, that’s not everyone’s cup of tea so i’m always open to reschedule if that’s what is best for you.

  • YES! Every delivered image is carefully edited.

  • YES! I think payment plans are amazing and can work with you to create the plan that works best for you.

  • Absolutely! I love LOVE in all of its forms. Inclusivity is wildly important to me.

Frequently Asked Questions

An engaged couple kissing under a sheet with a lantern.

Kyle + Cheyenne ( Engagement and Wedding)

“As soon as I saw Jessie’s work on instagram, I was in love. Just got our engagement photos done and they are gorgeous. Exactly the vibe we were going for. She is amazing and makes you feel comfortable the whole way through! Can’t wait to use Folklore Photo for our wedding and any upcoming events”