EXPLORE My SERVICES
HONEST • INTENTIONAL • STORY-DRIVEN photography in JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA + worldwide
Intimate Weddings, Elopements & Lifestyle Sessions
I believe the best photographs come from experiences that are genuinely lived, not carefully performed. Every offering is designed to create space for connection, emotion, and the unscripted moments that often become the memories you'll treasure most.
I’ll guide you when it's helpful, step back when the moment deserves it, and document your story with honesty, intention, and care.
my approach
For people who want their story documented with honesty, intention, and heart.
Observation has always been at the heart of my work. I don't believe the most meaningful photographs are created by chasing trends or recreating someone else's Pinterest board. They come from paying attention—to people, light, movement, emotion, and all the little moments that naturally unfold when people feel comfortable enough to simply be themselves.
I work best with people who value authenticity over performance and trust the process enough to be fully present. Together we'll create photographs that feel timeless not because they follow trends, but because they're rooted in something real.
the most meaningful photographs come from paying attention.
The power of observation
"Jaden is truly one of the best photographers out there. I’ve never seen anyone capture moments in such a beautiful, candid yet editorial way. She photographed both our engagement photos and our wedding day, and we are completely in awe of them.
She captured us and our love so naturally and we’re still blown away that we had her for both. Every photo feels so genuine and so us."
Alexandra & Jacob Leaffer
It all starts with your inquiry. Tell me about you, your people, what you’re planning, and anything you’re dreaming up. No detail is too small and no idea is too “out there.” The more I know from the beginning, the more intentionally I can approach your experience.
Once we’ve talked through the details and landed on what feels right, I’ll send over everything you need to officially reserve your date. You’ll sign your contract, pay your retainer, and get access to your personal client portal. Then the fun really begins.
Before your session or wedding day, I’ll send over a detailed questionnaire so I can understand more than just the logistics. I want to know your story, your priorities, your personalities, and what matters most to you. Don’t hold back. This is what helps your photographs feel personal instead of one-size-fits-all.
This is where everything starts coming together. Depending on what we’re planning, that might mean location scouting, outfit guidance, mood boards, timeline help, or talking through all the tiny details of your wedding day. We’re not trying to recreate someone else’s photos. We’re creating an experience that feels true to you.
When the day arrives, your only job is to be there for it. I’ll offer direction when it’s helpful and step back when the moment takes over. I’m watching for the big moments, of course, but also the crooked smiles, hand squeezes, inside jokes, happy tears, wild dance moves, and all the things you couldn’t have planned if you tried.
Within 72 hours, you’ll receive your sneak peeks, your little “trailer” of what’s to come. A few weeks later, your complete gallery will land in your inbox.
For wedding couples, 6–8 weeks later, your full gallery will arrive in your inbox. And because I’m not quite done spoiling you yet, a little something special will show up in the mail about a month after that. Consider it the sequel!
Weddings
Elopements
For couples planning intentional celebrations with 130 guests or fewer.
Your wedding isn't a production, it's a true celebration of love. It's a day filled with the people who know you best, the stories that brought you here, and the little moments you'll never want to forget.
Coverage begins at 6 hours and is thoughtfully tailored to your day.
Starting at $4,500.
Average investment $5,500 - $6,500.
Lifestyle Sessions
Weddings
Elopements
For couples who want to celebrate their love in a way that feels deeply personal.
Elopements feed my soul. They're intimate, peaceful, and entirely your own. From the top of a ski slope to the middle of a national park or a private Chateau in France, count me in. Together we'll create an experience that feels meaningful, beautiful and uniquely you.
Maximum of 12 guests.
Half-day and full-day adventure elopements start at $4,000.
Local elopements start at $1,800.
Lifestyle Sessions
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Weddings
Elopements
For couples, maternity, and young families wanting photographs that feel like real life.
Lifestyle sessions are some of my favorite stories to tell because no two are ever the same. Whether we're spending an hour at home, wandering your favorite beach, or exploring somewhere meaningful to you, the entire experience is designed around your story.
Sessions begin at 60 minutes, though 90–120 minutes is preferred.
Starting at $700
Lifestyle Sessions
Explore The Packages
Complete Elopement Experience
Available starting in 2027, this signature experience pairs documentary-style photography with an unforgettable private fine dining experience created alongside my soon-to-be husband, Justin Grundy, a Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained chef.
Thoughtfully designed for couples who value slowing down, savoring the experience, and creating a wedding day that's immersive, deeply personal, and effortlessly refined.
Starting at $6,500
I get my film developed and scanned professionally then do light editing and any necessary touch ups before adding it to your final digital gallery. Film Negatives available upon request.
Add on options:
35mm Film — $150 per roll ($100 per roll when adding 3+)
For those drawn to nostalgia and timeless storytelling. Available add on’s for weddings, elopements, and lifestyle sessions.
There's something about film that digital simply can't recreate. It slows us down, embraces imperfection, and has a way of transporting you back to a moment unlike anything else.
I get my super 8mm film video developed and scanned professionally, then edit it into a cinematic highlight video complete with hand chosen music and title text.
Super 8 Film — $600 per roll
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! I'd be honored to document a multi-day celebration. Whether it's a welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner, beach bonfire, farewell brunch, or another meaningful gathering, photographing your wedding weekend allows me to tell an even fuller story of the people, places, and moments that make your celebration uniquely yours. Wedding weekend coverage can be built into your custom proposal.
Absolutely. Around 4–6 weeks before your wedding, we'll schedule a final planning call where we'll walk through your timeline together. Whether you've already created one or are starting from scratch, I'll offer guidance, make recommendations, and help ensure the photography portion of your day flows naturally.
While I'm always happy to assist with timelines, location ideas, vendor recommendations, and other planning questions, I highly encourage couples to hire a professional wedding planner. They truly are the unsung heroes of a wedding day and make an incredible difference in allowing everyone (including you!) to relax and be fully present.
Weddings are best booked 8-14 months in advance, however, don't hesitate to reach out if we're no longer within that timeframe!
Local elopements can be booked with as little as 2 months notice, providing I have the date available. Destination elopements should be booked 5-10 months in advance.
Sessions are best booked 1-3 months in advance.
01. Where are you based?
02. Do you travel?
03. How long does it take to receive our images?
04. Do you offer wedding weekend packages?
05. Do you assist with elopement planning?
06. Do you help with wedding timelines?
07. How far in advance should we book?
08. Do you offer film only sessions?
09. What happens if the film fails?
10. Do you edit the super 8 footage?
11. We’re awkward in front of the camera, Is that ok?
SO MUCH MORE
Choosing your photographer is about so much more than hiring someone to show up with a camera.
From personalized communication and custom proposals to timeline guidance and thoughtful planning, I intentionally keep my business hands-on so every client feels genuinely cared for from the very beginning.
After your wedding or session, every image is personally reviewed, carefully culled, and meticulously edited by hand by me. I take my time crafting galleries that feel cohesive, timeless, and true to your story because I believe your photographs deserve that level of attention.
My hope is that all of this work happens quietly in the background, allowing your experience to feel effortless while you walk away with photographs you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Than Photos
I'm based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and photograph weddings, elopements, and lifestyle sessions throughout Florida and wherever your story takes you. Whether you're celebrating close to home or halfway across the world, every experience is approached with the same curiosity, intention, and care.
from florida to worldwide.
