about

Hey there! I’m Jess - wedding photographer, mom to the most spectacular kids, and wife to my high school sweetheart and first love, Jonathan.

In collaboration with Xiaoqi and your planner, I'll help you enjoy everything you've been dreaming up for your wedding and relive it again and again afterwards through your wedding photographs.

meet jess

I've experienced firsthand the impact of an incredible photography team at my own wedding.

I'll never forget the butterflies in my stomach as I sat waiting to see Jon for the first time on our wedding day. The moment that we finally locked eyes felt like the world's biggest blur. Yet, it’s also one of my favorite memories - we were just so excited to celebrate our past, present, and future together!

And you know what I never noticed or thought about in that moment? Our incredible team of photographers. I don’t remember them even being there. 

They flawlessly captured every look, embrace, and emotion of that whirlwind first glance. From Jonathan's smile as he first saw me to the tear that rolled down my cheek as we hugged - they got it all.

my wedding story

I remember savoring our day and doing my best to take it all in. We danced to "Gangnam Style" (yes friends, we've been married that long!) and ate #alltheitalianfood in-between catching up with our guests who had travelled from around the corner and as far as Thailand! I truly relished the time we had with all of our incredibly loving and supportive family and friends in one place. 

Even so, as time passes and the memories begin to fade, we cherish the photos from our wedding day even more now than before. Through it all, those images remind us of the joy and love we have always been lucky enough to be surrounded by in our lives.

I want you to experience that same feeling on your wedding day and after. Knowing that you have a trusted professional (and friend!) behind the lens on your day to freeze more than just the big moments. You want the little moments, too: the quick hellos and the long embraces, the slow dances and the belly laughs. 

Your day may fly by, but the photographs we’ve captured together will be there long after your celebration is over, reminding you again and again of the small moments that truly tell your love story.

- emma + Daniel

"They capture what love looks like. They capture you and your family and friends in their most authentic, loveable moments. And I know that when I'm opening up our photo album 50 years from now, I'll still be transported back to exactly how I felt in that moment - so, so in love with my husband, and so happy to be surrounded by the people I love."

in their words

Meet our three boys, Ryan, Austin, and Nate, and my husband Jonathan - the reason I believe in laid-back, *stay-in-with-Netflix* love and also *seize-the-day-and-live-life-with-no-regrets* love.

Though I'm currently staying local for my weddings, I've traveled to 43 countries on 6 continents. My favorites include Malawi, Brazil, and New Zealand.

Sí, hablo español! A year volunteering in Guatemala helped me cross "become bilingual" off my bucket list.

Like my cats (Stella and Josie), I'm a night owl. I'll be ready to celebrate with you late into the night, and you'll often find me at my desk well past midnight. 

jess

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Highlights from Jess

- Leann + Rudy

"One of the best experiences that I have had....I would definitely recommend Xiaoqi and her associates to anyone who wants photos taken. The results were fantastic as well, so beautiful and really felt like I was back at our wedding again!"

in their words

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Love is love. I strive to be inclusive to all communities. I can't wait to hear more about your celebration, no matter your genders, faiths or ethnicities.

Though I often reply within the day, please allow 72 hrs for my reply in case I am away from the office. More info on my travel schedule can be found below.

All love stories welcome here

hello@xiaoqili.com