Nice words from nice people
If you’re thinking of having me come along to serve all of your photo needs, here’s some words from people I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of working with in the past:
Patrick said
“Working with Jesse was an actual dream - so easy and friendly, but at the same time with a real commitment to professionalism and respect for my time. The photos have turned out perfectly, exactly on brief, and are currently being wildly complimented on social media. Cannot recommend enough.”
Kathryn said
“We contacted Jesse to take some family photos and he delivered exactly what we wanted. Jesse quoted us a great price, advised us on a scenic location for the shoot and brought with him a whole range of equipment to offer a great selection of extremely high quality shots.
“Jesse is an excellent communicator and took the time to understand what we were after. The shoot itself was quick, easy and fun! On the day, Jesse made us feel relaxed and comfortable as we had our photos taken, and this was definitely reflected in the finished product. He took the time to photograph us as a group, then guided us as he took several other photos of smaller groups, couples, headshots, polaroids, film photos - everything we could have wanted!
"After the shoot, we received our photos quickly and in a format that was easy for us to save or share. We would have no hesitation in hiring Jesse again in the future - his gift for photography and great people skills are obvious in the high standard of his work!”
Thyme and Matt said
“Oh my goodness, Jesse is such a wonderful presence to be around both with and without his camera!
“I've been so lucky to be involved the the very early days of his 1000 photos project. He, as the photographer was one of six people at my wedding in 2020. Jesse captured the day so beautifully that my family and friends who couldn't be there due to lockdowns felt that they didn't miss a moment.
“Earlier this year he took some family pictures after the arrival of my husband and I's first bub.
Jesse has an ability to capture gorgeous candid moments as well as subtly staged pics that make the people in front of that lens absolutely radiate!”
Kim said
“Jesse is a certified sweetheart, whose professionalism and kindness make him a breeze to work with. I have worked with Jesse several times and always felt respected and appreciated. He is a true collaborator and talent, with a penchant for capturing just the right moment.”
Kaitlyn and Pat said
“Jesse did our wedding photography and we couldn’t recommend him more! From the start of consultation process, right through to the big day, he made it stress free and one less thing for me to worry about.
“Jesse made sure that our photos on the day went smoothly and we got all the photo combinations we wanted. His professionalism and passion for photography really shines through and we were beyond happy with the final result.
“Thanks to Jesse for capturing our day and making it a super fun and smooth process.”
Andrew said
“This guy doesn’t let me eat a fucking poached egg in peace without sticking a camera in my face.
“Would recommend.”
Danielle and Daniel said
“Jesse was the perfect photographer, from our first meeting right through to after the day when he provided our photos - and a bunch of advice on where to get our home photos developed.
“He took into account all of our photography preferences - including our interest in film photography - and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.
“He made sure to scout our venue and find the best spots for photographs, too. He and his assistant Karina have captured the most beautiful photos of our special day which will make amazing keepsakes. We could not be happier!”
Mel said
“Jesse was an absolute blast to shoot with - he made me feel comfortable, we had heaps of fun and he let me look at the pics as we went, so I knew I didn’t look silly. The photos came out amazing, he’s got a great eye and can make the most simple shot look perfect. 10/10 would recommend shooting with him!”
Maddie said
"Jesse has an innate ability to put his subjects at ease, which is such a key aspect in a photographer. He's incredibly personable while also being professional; he is able to capture the essence of someone's personality and still leave them feeling like they've just been spending time with a friend rather than having dozens, if not hundreds, of photos of themselves taken.
”Most importantly, especially coming from someone who typically takes evasive action to get out of a photo, Jesse's photos are some of the select few images of myself I'm willing to show people or use.”
Georgia said
“Jesse made me feel relaxed, empowered, and actually kinda beautiful! He gives permission for you to come exactly as you are and his photos seem to catch you in all of your essence. Cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Alex said
“Shooting with Jesse was both effortless and an adventure. His concept was exciting, planning and communicating before the shoot was incredibly easy, and his direction on the day always felt natural. The final images absolutely floored me - they're my favourite photos of myself, no contest. Jesse handles digital, 35mm, and medium format with ease, getting the absolute most of each medium. I'd jump at the chance to shoot with Jesse again!
Derek said
“I don’t know how he does it, but Jesse is a skateboarding, photo-taking messiah who has the power to turn water into wine, heal the sick and take the most incredible photos. I’ve seen him take a photo of a dirty, hungover trash goblin and turn it into a stunning portrait. And how do I know this? Because the trash goblin was me. Honestly, I could be sitting on the toilet, eating a democracy sausage, or racking a line in the Revs toilets and he’ll somehow make me look like I am god’s gift to humanity. If you want to experience the divine intervention of photography, then Jesse is the one to call.”
Ally said
“Jesse is an incredible photographer - not only do his shots look great, but he is a great, calming presence on a shoot. He makes you feel at ease and makes you laugh! If you work with Jesse, you’ll get beautiful, natural photos.”
Ashley said
“Jesse is so easy and kind to work with. Not only is he personable, but passionate about his craft and making sure his subjects feel comfortable. His sense of humour, kindness and creativity are bound to make everyone who works with him feel special. I’m so grateful to have been photographed by Jesse - I know you will be, too!”
David said
“Jesse took my favourite ever headshot, which I have used in every professional setting for the past two years - from LinkedIn to biographies to Slack, he really nailed it. Having Jesse take your photo is one of the best experiences you can have - he’s an absolute legend and makes you feel extremely comfortable, plus he’s a great guy and a true expert at his craft.”
Hovig said
“Jesse is an outstanding photographer, even if, like in my case, you have more of a face for radio. He makes you feel comfortable and nails the final shots. If you need some photography work done and need an exceptional final product, then Jesse is the person you need behind the camera.”
Bianca said
"I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Jesse's photography work. I have done a number of shoots with him over the past few years, both artistic or business related, and every time has been such a wonderful experience.
“I was a complete novice to modelling when I first worked with Jesse, and he went out of his way to make me feel safe and confident, while also suggesting different creative elements to explore that I wasn't even aware of. From the exploration of different mediums (such as film, digital and polaroids), to experimenting with a variety of lens filters and equipment to make portraits stand out from your standard headshot, Jesse's genuine excitement and passion for photography is undeniable.
“Every shoot results in incredible photos that I constantly catch myself looking at over and over again, bewildered that I can look so wonderful in a photo in such a natural way.
“I recommend working with Jesse a million times over and can't wait until I shoot with him again.”
Jen and Moray said
“Jesse has been a great friend for a few years, so I have seen his work and know what a brilliant photographer he is. But what I didn’t realise is how at ease he can make everyone feel when they are having their photo taken, even my husband! We asked Jesse to take our maternity photos in 2022 and he did such an amazing job, we absolutely had to ask him back to capture beautiful moments with our now one-year-old.
“Jesse made us all feel super relaxed as he just followed us while we walked and played. We never felt overly posed, and this reflected in the stunning pictures. He has captured so much joy, love and happiness. They are perfect and I will treasure them for a lifetime. In fact, we are absolutely certain that this will become an annual event as a beautiful way of capturing our son as he grows. I just know that Jesse will always do a wonderful job and I’m already looking forward to next year.”
Abby (who did not steal this sign) said
Jesse as güd as photo as he güd as friend.
Think these things sound pretty neato sweeto? Me too. Get in touch and we can make cool photos.