YOUR RALEIGH - DURHAM DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
HEY THERE, I’M JESSICA
The red-headed girl behind the camera.
For the last 9 years, I’ve been capturing couples all around the country (and occasionally the world).
As an avid scrapbooker, I have always had a camera in my hand. From preserving my friends and family and the insane number of concerts I’ve been to within still images, storytelling is in my blood.
Inspired by the movies I grew up in, I bring a cinematic approach to wedding photography.
My images have movement, color, and most importantly honest emotion.
Because weddings are more than just a pretty photo; they are a once-in-a-lifetime event.
AS SEEN IN
Cosmopolitan Magazine // People Magazine // The Knot Carolina’s Fall 2019 & 2020, Winter 2022 Magazines
// Artfully Wed // Rock N Roll Bride // Equally Wed // Dancing With Her // Iso: Alt // Zola // Chapel Hill Magazine //
HEART OF NC WEDDINGS // Rock my Wedding
FORGET EVERYTHING
YOU KNOW ABOUT HAVING YOUR PHOTO TAKEN.
The first thing I tell every client is:
“Don’t look at the camera,”
“Don’t fake a smile,”
“Just be 100% yourselves and you’ll love every single photo!”
Because here’s the thing…
I’m not that cookie-cutter, “stand right there, smile pretty for the camera” type of photographer. I’m more of a fade-into-the-background capture-the-big moments and little ones you didn’t even remember happening type of photographer.
No do-overs or second takes.
I prefer belly laughs, candid moments, dirty dresses, spilled champagne, and lipstick-on-your-cheek images that will replay your memories for a lifetime.
I care more about the feeling within each frame than a pretty face or an overly stylized day (although don’t get me wrong, I love an aesthetic). I want you to feel the movement of the dress, the touch of skin against skin, or hear every laugh just by looking at one image.
If you’re into true-to-life photos that are vivid and authentic to your individual style, then I think we should work together.
OR if you have been following my photography for a while, you can head straight to the Contact Form.
Low-Key, Off-Beat, & Honest
Imagery for People in Love
NORTH CAROLINA INCLUSIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
My Ideal Couple is YOU.
There is NO discrimination at Three Region Photography.
We proudly support the LGBTQ+ Community and have a strict #loveislove policy.
TESTIMONIALS
Breathtaking and Intimate Capture of our Wedding
Jessica is one of the most amazing photographers I have ever worked with. Her photography style is so unique and personal. I feel like she captured every moment of our day perfectly. Not only is she incredibly talented, but also a fantastic person. I will cherish our wedding photos for the rest of my life. I plan to hire Jessica again for future family or friendship shots!
Jessica was an absolute game-changer on our wedding day! From the first time we met, I felt total relief that the photography would not be a worry. Jessica was so easy going and blended into the day seamlessly, but was happily willing to take charge when needed. I am a diabetic bride and experienced an intense episode of low blood sugar during our ceremony- think sweating, shaking, foggy head, etc. Of course that was not part of the plan, so it added a little extra *spice* to the window of time we allotted for post-ceremony photos. Jessica and her team totally stepped up to ensure that our memories were captured despite the hiccup (i.e. snapping gorgeous photos of guests, family and wedding party while I recovered), and they completely eased my panic which made it much easier to rebound. I credit the Three Region team for the gift of wedding photos that could have easily been tainted by an unforeseen health scare. Instead, I am reminded only of the JOY and wedding BLISS when I see our photos… each one more beautiful than the last!
Hiring Jessica was the easiest decision we made during the wedding planning process, and thanks to her, our newlywed home is covered in gorgeous wedding pics!! Hire Jessica, you will NOT regret it!
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I only have the best things to say about Three Region Photography. Jessica was awesome throughout the entire process. She was quick to respond to emails and messages and was super professional. She is so talented and has such an eye for photography. During our engagement shoot, she wowed us with her skills for placement and posing. She even got my husband comfortable (as much as he can be) about having his photo taken. The day of our wedding was absolutely amazing and they got some incredible shots of everything we wanted and more! Thank you so much Jessica and Three Region Photography! We couldn't be happier with the photos of our day!
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We heard about Jessica from our friends and seriously feel like we won the lottery! Jessica is so talented! She has a talent for capturing memories perfectly! It is definitely an art and she does an amazing job! She traveled to Virginia, three hours out of the way, with us for engagement pictures at a family farm in the middle of no where. She was 100% on board even though it was freezing and she gave us incredible photos that I'll treasure forever. And the wedding! I couldn't pick handful of favorites if I love so many of them! She's so fun to be around and helped put us at ease for sure! She's got a gift and I'm so glad she's sharing it with the rest of us! She goes out of her way to create images that are not only beautiful, but reflect pieces of the people she is photographing and their relationships with one another. I've been telling all the folks in my life to use her for their special occasions!
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Jessica was one of the hands down best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I wanted a very specific style and Jessica truly fit the bill. Her work is stunning, authentic, and everything we could have wanted when we envisioned capturing our wedding day. Her unique attitude when it comes to working with clients made us feel completely at ease with every step of the process. She was never unavailable to answer questions or address our fears of getting photographed. After an unfortunate tornado destroyed our first venue, Jessica was able to accommodate us and our venue change. Her flexibility allowed what could have been a tragic situation to be something that was low stress. I truly think her ability to be understanding and to care for her clients showcases what a truly hardworking and caring individual she is. I cannot say enough good about Jessica and her work with Three Region Photography. We will forever cherish our photos and memories that she so perfectly captured on our special day.
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Jessica and her team killed it! I fell in love with her moody style after seeing pictures on Instagram. My husband and I do not love getting our picture taken so I was stressed about engagement photos. But when we got there, Jessica made us feel at ease...actually, like models! On my wedding day, I felt super comfortable around her, even after only meeting her once. It may have helped that she was super responsive on emails, Instagram, and Facebook, in-between. For both my engagement and wedding photos, she was a master of finding cool photo spots. I gave her a city and the feeling I liked--industrial--and she found the spots! She didn't limit wedding photos to just my venue, too. We went on top of parking garages! No matter the weather, she will get the shot. For engagement photos, it was cloudy but the pictures were perfect. For the wedding, it was super foggy and I have the coolest looking pictures from that. Its rare to meet someone who is cool, chill, and hip but also reliable, professional, and trustworthy--but Jessica is that! Go check out her pictures! I have gotten soo many compliments on mine!
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Every single photo I got from Jessica and her Three Region Photography team was pure magic. Her photos are candid, real, and somehow manage to capture all the love and emotion that made up our wonderful wedding day. When I first received all of my photos from her, I sat and cried tears of joy reliving our big day. On top of being so good with a camera, and so easy to work with, Jessica knew exactly where to take us for the most perfect wedding shots - our first look was not only one of my favorite moments of our wedding day (totally orchestrated by Three Region), but the photos are to die for. If she's still available for your wedding day, hiring Three Region will be one of the best choices you make, too.
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Jessica photographed our wedding this past August. We could not be happier with the experience and the photos we received. Jessica was so laid back and fun to work with! We decided, after signing the contract, that we actually wanted to add an engagement session in exchange for reducing photography hours on the day of the wedding. I was a little nervous to ask to alter the contract but Jessica was extremely flexible and kind, and worked with us to design the perfect package. My husband and I were a little uncomfortable being the center of attention and taking posed photographs at first, but Jessica knew exactly what to say to get us to relax and have a good time; we ended up having a lot of fun during the sessions.
So the experience of working with Three Region and having them be there for our wedding day was wonderful due to Jessica’s wonderful personality and approach. But more importantly—the quality of the product delivered exceeded all of our expectations! We absolutely love our wedding photos. We have received many compliments from friends and family that the style of our wedding photos are so unique, and many of them look “magazine quality.” So many really special moments were captured during our ceremony and reception that we may have missed otherwise. Take a look through her portfolio—the quality speaks for itself. Basically, we could not be
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I knew when I stumbled upon Three Regions Photography, that I had to secure this artist as our wedding photographer. The photos Jessica took are just breathtaking. It’s been two months since our wedding and I still look back and find a new favorite, a different picture I want to frame, another emotion captured, more people commenting on how amazing these shots are! The quality is that of an editorial look-book.
If you are looking for wedding photos that are not your typical pose-y, staged pics and want something unique and beautiful...look no further. Jessica’s creativity, her professionalism and attention to detail is paramount. Not only that- you feel as though you have known her for years with how she puts you at ease with her sweet demeanor and wit.
Everything was handled remotely and Jessica and her team were efficient and punctual. We had a few conference calls where Jessica literally mapped out the day. Talk about a stress relief for a bride and groom planning a wedding miles away! The communication was swift and any and all inquiries answered right away.
We are beyond pleased with all the emotions and memories that were captured on our wedding day. The event and festivities went by so quickly and I am so grateful I have these moments to reflect back on courtesy of Three Region Photography.
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Three Region Photography is the best!!! My husband and I had such a wonderful time taking both our engagement and wedding photos with Jess. She is so kind, down to earth, and helpful in terms of photoshoot questions and wedding questions overall. Due to my husband's military schedule and the coronavirus, we had to delay our engagement photoshoot and completely change our wedding plans. Jess was really understanding of it all and she continued to help us in every way she could, which meant the world to us.
In addition, her photos are so spectacular and unique! We can't say enough amazing things about them. She took the time to really capture the magic between us. Jess really made them special and captured our true selves. She had a really fast turnaround with releasing the photos to us, too! We are so excited to take more photos with her again soon! :)
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Jessica is simply amazing. I am SO happy I found her and would not have had it any other way. I reached out to her 6 days before my elopement and she somehow was available and I could not be happier about it. My husband and I have never had photos taken before so I was a little nervous that I would feel awkward but that was not the case at all. She made us feel super comfortable and somehow captures every perfect moment. Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. Her editing perfectly captures the warmth and magic of our day. I've had so many people reach out to me and ask about how I found our photographer as her photos are just magical. Super unique, non-forced, candid, just perfect. Jessica absolutely delivered beyond our expectations and I would use her again in a heartbeat.
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Jessica is one of the most amazing individuals and photographers that we have ever encountered. We found her when we were researching places to elope in the Asheville area, and her photographs led us to where we wanted to do the ceremony. We felt so incredibly fortunate that she was also available to photograph our special day. Leading up to our wedding day, Jessica helped us navigate all the planning and permit aspects that needed to be done and kept in touch with us about our vision and expectations for it all. She captured all the magic, romance, and love of our wedding, and her creativity, artistry, and care is evident in every single picture. We can't sing her praises high enough or loud enough -- she is that wonderful!
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Jessica at Three Region was AMAZING to work with and most importantly did an incredible job of capturing our wedding. We were so happy with our photos and are still geeking out about how amazing they are!
In addition to being a talented photographer with a great eye - Jessica is extremely professional, easy to work with, flexible, was willing to help us make decisions about things like - what to wear for engagement photos and where to take photos at particular sites, etc., she had structure in place for payments, structure in place to help us consider our timeline and who to take pictures with when at the wedding, etc. Our only regret is hiring her for a 6 hour package and not hiring her for a full 8 hour package. We loved working with her and will absolutely work with her in the future for any other professional photos we have taken!
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Jessica and her Three Region team were GREAT. She captured our wedding day beautifully and seamlessly blended in during the day, making it feel effortless. We got our photos in such a timely manner, too. My husband and had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to COVID, and Jessica stood by us the entire time, and accommodated all of the uncertainty with kindness and professionalism. We would definitely work with Three Region again!
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Jessica is such a fantastic photographer with such a beautiful and candid vision. I have worked with her for three occasions, two of which were photos for our wedding and engagement. Jessica is professional yet fun when it comes to taking the shot. She helped guide us in how to look good for photos - and the photos look GREAT! She is consistent and timely with her work. We got a sneak peak the day after our wedding, some highlights a week or so after, and our entire wedding album <1 mo from our wedding date! And the photos are absolutely stunning! I highly recommend Jessica - Thank you Jessica for capturing these special moments!
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Jessica shot our wedding, and of course, her photos are perfect in every way. I don't think my big day could have gone as smooth as it did without her. I'm convinced she is the reason the forecasted rain held off, and she is a master of timelines/being organized. I was also SO pleased with how effortless she made family photos, I've seen this be an issue at other weddings and I can say hands down Jessica is just THE best.
Updated review with engagement photos taken by Jessica. She's still the best ❤️❤️
I've booked Three Region NC for my wedding and engagement photographer and I have already done a mini shoot with Jessica. She is so incredibly helpful and informative and has really helped my fiancé and I figure out our wedding day timeline. Jessica and her assistant Emily are awesome at answering emails in a timely manner. The quality of her photos are absolutely beautiful and I fully trust her brilliant creative mind. I can't wait until my wedding to see what she creates.
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“Jessica photographed our wedding this past August. We could not be happier with the experience and the photos we received. Jessica was so laid back and fun to work with! We decided, after signing the contract, that we actually wanted to add an engagement session in exchange for reducing photography hours on the day of the wedding. I was a little nervous to ask to alter the contract but Jessica was extremely flexible and kind, and worked with us to design the perfect package. My husband and I were a little uncomfortable being the center of attention and taking posed photographs at first, but Jessica knew exactly what to say to get us to relax and have a good time; we ended up having a lot of fun during the sessions. So the experience of working with Three Region and having them be there for our wedding day was wonderful due to Jessica’s wonderful personality and approach. But more importantly—the quality of the product delivered exceeded all of our expectations! We absolutely love our wedding photos. We have received many compliments from friends and family that the style of our wedding photos are so unique, and many of them look “magazine quality.” So many really special moments were captured during our ceremony and reception that we may have missed otherwise. Take a look through her portfolio—the quality speaks for itself. Basically, we could not be happier. Do not hesitate to reach out to Jessica if you are considering Three Region! She is fantastic.”
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Jessica is simply amazing. I am SO happy I found her and would not have had it any other way. I reached out to her 6 days before my elopement and she somehow was available and I could not be happier about it. My husband and I have never had photos taken before so I was a little nervous that I would feel awkward but that was not the case at all. She made us feel super comfortable and somehow captures every perfect moment. Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. Her editing perfectly captures the warmth and magic of our day. I've had so many people reach out to me and ask about how I found our photographer as her photos are just magical. Super unique, non-forced, candid, just perfect. Jessica absolutely delivered beyond our expectations and I would use her again in a heartbeat.”
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“We've trusted Jessica and Three Region since January 2020 when she shot our engagement photos. When we chose to reschedule our 2021 wedding, we planned around her availability because we knew she was such a key wedding professional for our wedding day. We were able to message/email about ideas for ceremony exit and timeline throughout the process and she helped so much. When we met again at our wedding venue, it really felt like hanging out with an old friend. She captured the most amazing moments of the day so beautifully that I cried while previewing the full gallery. You cannot go wrong with her professionalism or artistic eye! Thank you, Jessica!”
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Jessica and I met by chance on a flight to the West Coast. She was in the aisle seat trying to catch up on some Z's and, unfortunately for her, my boyfriend and I had too many coffees and were bugging her to use the restroom. Naturally, after the second or third tap-tap-tap, we got to talking. You guys, it is SO easy to connect with Jessica. By the end of the flight, we had followed her on social media, pocketed her business cards, and would soon have an invite to her New Year's Eve party in a matter of months. She's just the best. She was with us for our engagement photos and, two years later, for our wedding. Wes and I are not models by any stretch of the imagination - but Jessica certainly makes us seem like we are! Her photography elevates any backdrop and her self-described documentary-style really captures the essence of who we are as a couple. Being with her puts you at ease, and she's very clear in whatever direction she gives in order to feel natural for those necessary few posed shots. But really Jessica's an industry pro. She knows her stuff. I'm sure if I had asked her to, she could have co-planned the entire wedding. She has such a strong grasp of Day-Of itinerary and will find pockets of time to steal you away for charming vignettes around the venue or, more specifically for us, for portraits with our dog in our wedding suite before the reception really kicked off. Did I mention her connections are unreal? She was the bridge that helped us find our jazz band (whose bandleader was also a former client). With Jessica, you feel like family, and to be in her circle means to meet some crazy-talented folks! I cannot recommend her enough. She is in-demand and booked and busy (for good reason!!!) but will find the time post-party to squeeze in a couple of photos because she knows you're dying to see them - just something to hold you over until the full gallery is ready. Her photographs are artistic, just the right amount of rich and moody, and even in digital form look like film They make you relive the day all over again with a warmth that emanates from the love she puts into the crafting and editing. Wes and I are lucky to have been seated with her on that flight to San Diego. We can't wait for the chapters in life we'll experience together!
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“I am going to start this review by disclosing that we (yes, my partner who usually hates getting his picture taken included) loved working with Jessica so much that 48 hours after our wedding we signed up for another session with her. Yes, she is that amazing and yes, you will become addicted to how you look through her lens. I cannot express how grateful I am that we chose Three Region Photography to capture our wedding. Jessica’s professionalism, authenticity, adaptability and talent are truly awe-inspiring. From the moment we first booked to our wedding day, she communicated quickly and effectively about how to prepare with her planning guide and the timeline for the event. The day of we were running an hour or more behind schedule, and I was a whirlwind of emotions, but she was able to quickly adapt the schedule and offer the reassurance I needed that it was all going to work out great. When we were with her, everything seemed to slow down and we were able to enjoy and cherish being together in that moment. She brought out the best in everyone she photographed; somehow capturing the joy, the excitement, the laughter and the love perfectly. Her photographs of that day are absolutely STUNNING and MAGICAL. Also, the speed with which she delivered both our engagement session and wedding photos is unbelievable. She is a brilliant, amazing person and I am so looking forward to working with her again very soon.”
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There are no words that can do Jessica and Three Region Photography justice! She was so much more to us than a photographer, more like a lifesaver. Since the first time we sat down for coffee, I knew this was going to be the perfect fit for us.
1. She is a super hard worker! Jessica is extremely prompt in her responses whether they are coordinating engagement pictures or the silliest of wedding questions.
2. She cares about her clients! From engagement pictures, until the wedding was a long and stressful process, it was extremely reassuring to have someone as talented and passionate as Jessica on our side. She gets to know you and your personality as a couple in order to capture your vision.
3. My husband and I are not what you would call “picture people.” We were extremely nervous about being in front of the camera, but Jessica’s laid-back demeanor and professionalism put our minds at ease.
4. Last but not least, you know how pictures never do the actual event justice? Not the case, our wedding photos perfectly document all the moments from our wedding day and continue to bring us right back to the best day of our lives over and over again.
Hire her!
BRANDS AND BUSINESSES
Storytelling to me is more than just couples & families. It’s businesses, brands, and fashion. Growing up studying the pages of magazines, I’ve channeled my love of editorial for small businesses and brands all over Raleigh and the Southeast. My work has been featured in People Magazine, Buzzfeed, Raleigh Magazine, and published in Dec/Jan 22 issue of Cosmopolitan. If you’re looking for a Branding or Commercial Photographer in Raleigh to elevate or refresh your brand or business I’d love to work with you.
Check out my Portfolio or Raleigh Branding page for everything that’s been captured by my camera.
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Three Region Photography is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Servicing the Triangle and surrounding areas, including Asheville, Richmond, Savannah, and more.
With a documentary approach to weddings and elopements,
Three Region is also an inclusive wedding photographer, believing that love is love. She captures all couples.
If you want a photographer that is professional, experienced, responsive, creative, talented, has an eye for detail, and beautifully captures the whole experience of your special day... LOOK NO FURTHER. But seriously, Jessica was awesome and we are so thrilled that she photographed our wedding in November 2022. We felt so comfortable with her and the final photos took my breath away. Book her now, you won't regret it!