I have been shooting weddings, lifestyle and travel photographs for over 20 years. I love what I do- it is not just a job but a vocation, and I hope it shows in my work. My style is laid-back and unobtrusive, embracing natural light wherever possible to capture the honest and raw moments of the day as it unfolds, producing clean, beautiful and emotive images. My goal is to create some joy in this world by adding beauty and happiness to it; it fills my heart to make people happy through my work. Your wedding or portrait shoot should be fun, and as stress-free and comfortable as possible for your moment or special adventure. As such, in order to spend as much time as possible on each client, I limit my wedding clients to one per month. All of my portrait shoots are on location, at a spot we pick together, and my production work is done in-house. I want you to be comfortable with me, especially in front of my lens. My clients say it best:
“.. a spectacular lady with great professionalism”
“She has a natural way with people...”
“She is practically invisible...”
“If weddings weren’t ‘once in a lifetime’, we’d want her there for every one!”
A little about me- I was raised in Colorado, hiking and skiing, went to school on the East Coast and landed in California by a wonderful stroke of luck. I love hiking and exploring, shooting these beautiful land- and cityscapes of ours in my down time. I adore kids (and have two of my own) and teach art at a local school when I can. I am sentimental and love the happy moments that weddings bring (you may catch me with occasional tears in my eyes behind the camera). Same s*x weddings are my forté- I am proud to support marriage equality through my art (please ask about same s*x discounts). In addition, once or twice a year I donate my services to a charitable cause, ranging from professional foundations and non-profits to couples who are suffering from unexpected life consequences. Please give me a shout should you know of a good cause to which I can contribute my services. Or reach out just to say "hi". Jody's work has been seen in The Knot, Engaged! Magazine, The Art of Capturing Love, 7x7 Magazine, Borrowed & Blue, Equally Wed, and more. Awards:
SF Weekly Readers' Poll Best Photographer, 2021;
Expertise.com Best Wedding Photographer SF, 2021;
Expertise.com Best Wedding Photographer, Daly City, 2020;
Best of Pacifica, 2012, 2014, 2018;
Bride’s Choice Award, Wedding Wire 2012, 2105
