Jessica Max
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $3,500
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $1,800
Packages
Prices start at $350
About Jessica Max
Jessica Max
Big fan of dive bars, staring at the stars, forever searching for the best french fries, a blissfully cold Diet Coke, and a true midwestern why fly it's only 15 hours. You'll find me often traveling, spending time in nature, collecting rocks and shopping for vintage t-shirts. I love carefree messy in between moments, photographing my daily life on polaroids and film. I've lived a lot of places (Arizona, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico to name a few!) and have so many places that I treasure and feel at home.
As a documentary & editorial photographer, my approach is playful, relaxed, romantic and fun. I'm here for the couples who would like their wedding day honestly documented in artful images, full of heartfelt emotions, connection, and in-between moments. True to color, connection based, with a nod to those film photos that make you feel at home. I primarily reside in West Michigan during the summertime, but service the South West, Arkansas as well as Puerto Rico and anywhere that speaks to you.
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Same-day edits
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
- Film
- Hybrid
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Online gallery
- Printed enlargements
- Same/next-day sneak-peek images
- Wedding album
Jessica Max packages
Elopement Coverage
2 hours
Peak pricing $1,200
Off-peak pricing $1,000
Hourly rates available during off season or on Sunday-Thursday dates for smaller elopement celebrations- perfect for courthouse weddings, vow renewals or to elope just the two of you before a big party later.
- Elopement Coverage 2 hours
- Planning assistance
- High resolution and web sized downloads
- Personal print release
- Additional vendor recommendations as needed
Adventure Elopement's
4 hours
Peak pricing $2,500-4,500
Off-peak pricing $2,400
Want to get off the normal path and document your wedding day surrounded by nature in one of your favorite places? So do I! Adventure Elopement days are custom created for each individual couple, include planning assistance, additional vendor search, location suggestions and scouting. Options for hourly up to full day, depending on location. Beach, ocean, rainforest, the desert out west? Yes.
- Adventure Elopement Coverage
- Planning assistance
- Personalized and curated online wedding gallery
- High resolution and web sized downloads
- Additional vendor recommendations as needed
- Location options, suggestions, and scouting
- Options to add on: 35mm or 120 film bts content
Wedding Day Coverage
6 hours
Peak pricing $4,100-4,900
Off-peak pricing $3,500-4,000
Wedding day coverage for 6 hours. Perfect for coverage of the main parts of the day.
- High Resolution digital downloads
- Planning assistance
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- Custom timeline creation
Full Day Wedding Coverage
11 hours
Peak pricing $4,500-5,900
Off-peak pricing $4,500-5,000
Full day wedding coverage of 11 consecutive hours- perfect for the day that starts with getting ready, special events or for when you really appreciate a relaxed day and goes thru reception/party/or that incredible send off.
- High resolution digital downloads
- Planning assistance
- Personalized and curated online wedding gallery
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- Add on available for the following;
- Second photographer for main events
- 35mm film
- Content Creator
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
19 reviews
The best experience
Jessica was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, she was so communicative, professional, and genuinely fun to work with—exactly the kind of energy you want on your wedding day. She made us feel completely comfortable, kept everything running smoothly, and captured every moment so beautifully and naturally. Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We truly would not recommend anyone else—Jessica is the best decision we made for our wedding.
Wedding Photographer
Jessica captured my daughter's wedding and engagement so beautifully. She is professional, kind and responsible. She is a joy to work with and her presence is comforting and warm. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend Jessica Max. 5 STARS
This is the photographer you want
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Jessica Max Photography! Jessica is truly a woman of her craft — her creativity, professionalism, and calming presence made both our engagement session and wedding day unforgettable. From the very beginning, Jessica went above and beyond to connect with us. She even invited us out to lunch for an initial meet and greet so she could get to know us as a couple and understand the vibe and vision of our wedding. She guided us through outfit choices, encouraged us to create a fun playlist for our engagement photos, and made sure we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. On our wedding day, Jessica was completely on top of everything — capturing each moment beautifully and naturally. She has such an intuitive sense of timing and emotion, and she truly made the entire experience feel effortless. Beyond being an incredible photographer, Jessica genuinely feels like a friend. Her artistry and attention to detail are unmatched, and we are beyond grateful to have had her capture such special memories. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica Max Photography to anyone looking for a talented, personable, and deeply dedicated photographer!
Amazing wedding photographer
Jessica did my daughter’s engagement and wedding photos. She is absolutely amazing to work with. We loved her style, the ease of communication, her follow through and can I just say… she is just a good person! Anyone out there considering her for a shoot, please forward with contacting her. You will not be disappointed!
Response from vendor•Oct 22, 2025Hi Tammy! Thank you so so much for the wonderful review- I'm truly honored to have gotten to get know you all and spend the day celebrating along with you!
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