you can call me Jess
Ever since I was little, I was always the one behind the lens at family gatherings. As soon as I had enough money saved up, I bought my first camera and moved from my hometown in Brazil to the U.S. to experience a new culture. My travels took me to the Big Island of Hawai’i, where I fell in love with the people, the nature, and the aloha spirit.
Feeling this way has inspired me to capture the emotions that people experience while visiting this island, or who are blessed to call it their home.
believe in love!
My Approach
When we come accross a tree in a forest, we don't criticize it for being too short, too crooked, or not green enough. My approach is to capture your natural beauty and help shine a light on the love that you share and that radiates from within.
As a wedding and couples' photographer, my aim is to capture the unique love stories of each couple in a candid and authentic way, highlighting the love and joy that surrounds you in your natural environment. I aim to provide you with stunning, timeless memories that you can cherish for years to come.
Please take a look at my portfolio, and if you like what you see, I would love to chat with you about capturing your special day.
Yasamin H. // fremont, ca
"Jess was a pleasure to work with! I can’t believe we got so lucky to find her!!! Her work ethic is something I have never seen. She goes above and beyond to make sure she captures the best memory for you. She shot our 10th year anniversary photos just the way I liked them. She actively listened and took the sample photos we sent into consideration. Jess gave us a lot of ideas and poses and her edit style is just chef’s kiss!! Not only she is extremely talented but it was easy to connect with her and our photo shooting was one of the highlights of our trip to see such a kind soul!"
Yui & Alex R. // Kailua Kona, HI
"Jessica is awesome! she is very responsible and dedicated. we felt this photo session was not her job but her passion, which we loved. indeed, she did this more than we agreed. her select for location was perfect too. she got what we wanted exactly, (through my ideas from Pinterest) gave us many poses so we didn't have to worry at all. loved her edit too. yes, pictures say all. from the start to the end, we were happy to work with her. 100% recommended! big mahalo to Jess and her friend, great assistant! :)"
Stephanie & Isaak W. // Waimea, hi
"Jessica is all about quality, making sure that what she captures and edits is the top of the line. She considers lighting, background, clothing, poses, everything to give you the best photos. And she makes sure it’s an enjoyable experience at the same time with her fun, upbeat and positive personality. Very happy with our photos and experience working with her. Highly recommend!"