Jess Onesto

Jess Onesto Bold, Enduring, Honest Wedding Photography Say hello to a stress-free and super fun wedding day! Inquire today!

Beyond snapping your wedding memories, I will help you relax, laugh, and feel confident in front of the camera — never awkward. I’m constantly thinking of new ways to make the wedding process easy and fun for my couples. I pop into their inboxes regularly with useful tips to help that happen. Extroverts like me are often stereotyped as scatter-brained, but make no mistake, I’ve got an eye for detail and I’m prepared for anything and everything.

My girl is a Mrs!!! What a full-circle moment to have the opportunity to photograph Renee’s “I do’s” against the most br...
07/21/2026

My girl is a Mrs!!! What a full-circle moment to have the opportunity to photograph Renee’s “I do’s” against the most breathtaking Vail mountains.

Watching her grow from an incredible intern to a treasured friend—and now a stunning bride—was such a joy. I couldn’t feel luckier to have had a front-row seat (and a camera in hand) to document this chapter. 🏔️✨

Scroll to the end to see the CUTEST late night hot dog cart—the perfect way to end a 4th of July wedding!!

Cheers to Renee & Zac! 🥂🤎

Planner Colorado Wedding Planner Venue @‌donovanpavilion Florist @‌wildharefloral Beauty @‌aeternumartistry Rentals @‌eventrents Cake @‌love.emily.bakery DJ @‌thentertainme Stationary & Signage @‌jenkrausepaperco Gown @‌jennyyoonyc Shoes @‌dolcevita Suit @‌boss Rings @‌cleanorigin & @‌jewelfirediamondsco Jewelry @‌annakova.jewelry Veils @‌mybridallook_official

ON BEING PRESENT — We spend so much time anticipating these milestones—worrying about how they’ll look, how they’ll pan ...
07/13/2026

ON BEING PRESENT — We spend so much time anticipating these milestones—worrying about how they’ll look, how they’ll pan out, or how we’ll hold onto them. But the real beauty of a wedding day isn’t found in how perfectly it’s documented. It’s found in the quiet decision to just let the day wash over you.

Mary Frances and Jamie’s wedding was a beautiful testament to this. There was a gentle softening to the entire day.

During dinner, I was quietly watching everyone settle in at their tables. It’s always one of my favorite parts of a wedding—this relaxed, familial transition. Just a group of close friends gathering around a table, much like they have a hundred times before.

I pointed my camera toward the head table just as Jamie sat down, and he caught my eye. Almost instantly, his eyes welled with tears. I don’t know exactly what was passing through his mind in that split second, but I’m certain he was hit by the weight of that beautifully mundane moment. Sitting there, looking out at a room filled with the people who love them most. He just allowed himself to be overcome by it.

If I could wish anything for the couples I photograph, it’s the permission to do exactly that. To let the armor down and let the emotions bubble all the way to the surface, unedited and unfiltered. There is so much beauty in simply letting yourself be overwhelmed by how good it is. 🤍

Coordination, AV, Lighting & DJ @‌feelgoodojai Venue & Catering @‌thedutchessojai Photography Jess Onesto | Wedding Photographer Florals Santa Barbara Wedding Florist • Mackenzie Nancarrow Designs Beauty Sheila Raye Stone Paper Goods & Calligraphy @‌whitedogpaper Transportation Sierra💞Darin | Mentors Of Fun Rentals Amigo Event Rentals

Drenched in yellow and drowning in happy tears 💛💛💛Planning & Design California Event Planner + Designer Venue Triple S R...
07/12/2026

Drenched in yellow and drowning in happy tears 💛💛💛

Planning & Design California Event Planner + Designer 
Venue Triple S Ranch Napa
Catering Park Avenue Catering 
Photography Jess Onesto | Wedding Photographer 
Florals Flower and Forage
BTS Content The Hopeful Romantic | Wedding & Event Content Creation 
Beauty BEAUTY ON SET | Napa Valley Hair and Makeup 
Rentals ENCORE Events Rentals 
Lighting  Brandon Shipman
Linens BBJ La Tavola 
Band Take 2 
Shuttles 
Gown Katie May via a&bé bridal shop 
Shoes Dolce Vita Shoes 
Suit Bonobos 
Engagement Ring JENNA KATZ 
Wedding Bands No.3 Fine Jewelry
Couple Noelle Henderson Avery Kaplan

Calistoga wedding photographer
California wedding photographer
Wine country wedding

Healdsburg, you have my heart 🤎Creative Team:Venue The Madrona Planning & Design Riley Loves Lulu Photography Jess Onest...
06/24/2026

Healdsburg, you have my heart 🤎

Creative Team:
Venue The Madrona Planning & Design Riley Loves Lulu Photography Jess Onesto | Wedding Photographer Florals Gather and Kin Beauty Rentals ENCORE Events Rentals DJ Ersson Bartle | DJ Airsun Invitations Claudia Engle Paper Goods Paper Caper Gown Dana Harel | Luxury bridal gowns Shoes SAINT LAURENT Tuxedo Hall Madden Engagement Ring Lauren B Rings Carats & Stones  

The Madrona Wedding
Healdsburg Wedding
Napa Wedding Photographer

People don’t remember what they saw—they remember how you made them feel. ✨If you want to curate an unforgettable, guest...
06/11/2026

People don’t remember what they saw—they remember how you made them feel. ✨

If you want to curate an unforgettable, guest-centered wedding experience, it all comes down to intentional touches. Here is how Noelle & Avery pulled it off for their stunning weekend in wine country:

🥂Elevate the Arrival: Don’t make guests wait for the reception to get the party started. Greet them with welcome drinks right at the ceremony.

📝Ditch the Traditional Seating Chart: Make finding their seat an experience. Noelle & Avery used customized poems to lead each guest to their correct table.

🌲Foster Connection Over Food: Opt for a cozy, family-style meal. Passing platters naturally breaks the ice and gets everyone talking.

⚡️Keep the Energy High: Drop a surprise late-night treat when energy dips. (For this crowd, surprise late-night espresso martinis did the trick! 🍸)

Your wedding is a celebration for you, but the experience is such a gift for the people you love. Focus on the feeling, and the memories will take care of themselves.

Which of these ideas would your guests love the most? 👇

Creative Team:
Planning & Design California Event Planner + Designer 
Venue Triple S Ranch Napa
Catering Park Avenue Catering 
Photography Jess Onesto | Wedding Photographer 
Florals Flower and Forage
BTS Content The Hopeful Romantic | Wedding & Event Content Creation 
Beauty BEAUTY ON SET | Napa Valley Hair and Makeup 
Rentals ENCORE Events Rentals 
Lighting  Brandon Shipman
Linens BBJ La Tavola 
Band Take 2 
Shuttles 
Gown Katie May via a&bé bridal shop 
Shoes Dolce Vita Shoes 
Suit Bonobos 
Engagement Ring JENNA KATZ 
Wedding Bands No.3 Fine Jewelry

Gearing up for my second wedding this Summer this weekend and packing alllllll the exciting new gear. Last Fall, I photo...
06/02/2026

Gearing up for my second wedding this Summer this weekend and packing alllllll the exciting new gear. Last Fall, I photographed this workshop to test new cameras and film stocks and many have found a permanent home in my camera bag 💼

Creative Team
Planning Venue Photography Florals .floresdesign Beauty Content Creators and Models Gowns Bar Glass & Metal Etching .dirt.designs Catering Rentals Linens Stationery Rings

Santa Ynez Wedding Photographer
Sunstone Villa Wedding

That no rules, carefree, do-what-we-wanna-do attitude permeated this Carmel wedding day. After welcoming guests with oys...
04/16/2026

That no rules, carefree, do-what-we-wanna-do attitude permeated this Carmel wedding day. After welcoming guests with oysters and champagne at a family home, C & M led their guests in a parade down to the beach. The bridesmaids carried a massive basket of white roses and quickly installed a rogue floral altar arc in the sand to serve as the ceremony backdrop. No chairs necessary for their casual, but personal, vows. After the first kiss, the couple surprised guests by rolling right into their first dance before heading back to the house for cocktails and dinner. It truly was one of the most magical ceremonies I’ve had the pleasure of capturing. ✨

Photos Jess Onesto | Wedding Photographer Gown Kim Kassas Couture Second Gown Chosen By KYHA Groom Attire BOSS Catering 831 Catering Bar Pour Girl Bartending ® DJ DJ Darion | Wedding and Events DJ

Carmel wedding photographer
California wedding photographer
Central coast wedding photographer
Carmel-by-the-sea
Beach wedding ceremony

Sally & Andrew have me falling back in love with Venice Beach 💛 Lots of film, lots of play and a dash of editorial…not t...
03/01/2026

Sally & Andrew have me falling back in love with Venice Beach 💛 Lots of film, lots of play and a dash of editorial…not to mention a dress that drew every eye away from the ocean view ✨

Amazing memories on 🎞️ film 🎞️  — I’ve been listening to Bad Bunny on repeat for the last 2 weeks (his performance was i...
02/09/2026

Amazing memories on 🎞️ film 🎞️ — I’ve been listening to Bad Bunny on repeat for the last 2 weeks (his performance was incredibly moving yesterday), and a song I keep landing back on (naturally) is this one: the title, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, translates to “I should have taken more photos”.

The amount of times I’ve looked back on the big AND small moments of my life and thought that very thing? Countless.

That’s why this work is so important. It’s why I keep showing up to document your wonderful, precious, lives. 🤎

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