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Best of the Knot 2013 – Columbus Wedding Photographer

The current issue of the knot is out and I was so excited to see my pictures strung throughout the publication! It used to be my dream to be among the many talented photographers who are published in the Knot. I am so proud to say this is now the third Knot issue I’ve been published in, and the excitement really doesn’t get old! This is the first issue, however, I have a featured Ad! It’s a small little guy, but I’m really proud of it! If you see the Knot Ohio on your newsstands, pick up a copy and find the beautiful green JMP ad:) I’m seriously hoping it will turn some heads. Let me know what you think of it! I love feedback:)

In other Knot news, I found out last week that Jessica Miller Photography was voted Best of the Knot 2013! This means I get to flaunt this cool little icon:

I also get a nice little award badge on my Knot listing…as well as a fancy plaque they send me in the mail. This ranking cannot be bought- it is based on the feedback the Knot has received from my clients. That fact alone makes this award invaluable to me.

I would seriously bend over backwards to ensure my clients are completely ecstatic with their experience and photographs. The write-ups I have received on my Knot listing keep me going, keep my heart full, and keep me energized to pursue this creative adventure I’m on. A huge thank you to all of my clients, and an even larger thank you to the universe for sending me such down to earth, genuine and fantastic people to work with- and good looking…..did I mention that? ALL of my couples, brides and famlies are really really good looking!! *blue steel face*.

Goodbye 2012 – Columbus Wedding Photography

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So I realize it’s almost February of 2013, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a blog post shout-out to my amazing 2012 clients and wedding couples. I have to let you all know how very thankful I am to have the privilege of getting to know you, to practice my art on an almost daily basis, and to share my photography with the world (ok, at least the world wide web). I have met and traveled to some really cool places. When I was just looking back on all of the photo sessions in 2012, it feels like it’s been a couple of years all rolled into one. Which I absolutely love. When life feels like that, I know I’m getting the most out of the time I have on this spinning globe. Some 2012 highlights for me would be: Seeing my returning client’s families evolve, grow up and change. The perfect blue sky that meets the perfect gust of wind that meets the hair of my subject that is captured by the click of my camera. That happened a lot in 2012. Shooting the wedding of a bride that booked me two years in advance. I remember when it felt like it was forever until I was going to shoot it. Now it exists in photographs. Having my best June booking numbers to date. Traveling to Natchitoches, Louisiana for a beautiful southern wedding. My neon green Ford Fiesta hatchback I rented in Natchitoches (as if I didn’t have out-of-towner written all over me anyways). Discovering some gem wedding locations here in Ohio, like the Botzum farm and the Georgian Manor, that are so perfect it’s beyond words. Entering a few Wedding Photography contests. Introducing a new product line of books and printed materials. Soaking up all the creative touches each of my subjects put into their events. I’ve been so blessed to have brides who have a passion for creative touches.

2013 is here now, and I’m so excited to see what this year has in store for the company. Please enjoy some of my favorite pictures from this past year! XO Jess

2013 Venue Spotlight- Grange Audubon Wedding Photography

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Last year after the resounding success of my Venue Spotlight for Via Vecchia Winery, I decided to make it an annual tradition to offer a special deal on one Columbus venue I particularly love to shoot. I am so excited to announce that the Venue Spotlight for 2013 is the Grange Insurance Audubon Center! This is one of my all time favorite places to shoot in Columbus. It’s the most beautiful building and landscape. Here, at this park, nature meets modern in a fun, original and unique way. And seriously- it looks like it’s straight of a magazine.

This facility is built on reclaimed land on a peninsula that overlooks the Scioto River. This building is at one with nature, as all of its heating and cooling comes from alternative energy sources. And you might not know this, but there is a water-gathering garden on the top of the building. Here at the Audubon you will find expansive decks, both in and outdoor fireplaces, modern angles, bright colors, funky-cool window designs and a killer view of Columbus. Inside the building there are banners hanging from the ceiling that have distinctive birds printed on them. Each one represents a species of bird that has been spotted from the Audubon. In both the morning and the evening, the light is magical as it spills out over the land.

There could not be a more perfect location for this years’ Venue Spotlight! I am offering any Audubon couple that books with me in 2013 their complete high-res disk of digital images as part of my base package price of $2,000! That’s right- you’ll get coverage, an engagement shoot and your disk of wedding images all for $2,000! (That’s a $700 value!) I’m still accepting a few more bookings for this year, so write me an email today! XO Jess

Happy Holidays

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From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! May you keep love in your hearts and food in your bellies. Love always, Scott and Jess

Kristin & Anthony- Columbus OH Wedding Photography

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Kristin and Anthony are two of the most warm hearted people I’ve ever met. I met both of them earlier this year when Scott and I were lucky enough to shoot their engagement session at Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley. We both agreed after that shoot that we didn’t think Anthony or Kristin actually knew we were there. They were so in love and when together, had this magic chemistry…it took them to another place where they were the only two people in the entire world. And to watch them together is just electric. Needless to say, they made my job very easy. Everything about their wedding day was special and elegant- from Kristin’s hair, to her dress, to the stunning reception hall at the Hilton Easton. I hope you all enjoy these photos as much as I did taking them! XO Jess

Craftin’ Outlaws 2012

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Once again this year I’m so excited to be the event photographer for Craftin’ Outlaws! This is a craft show you DON’T want to miss- and it’s just in time for Xmas!! November 17th! Come out and see all of the amazing talent and say hey to me as well! XO Jess

Ronald McDonald House – A Toast to Tinseltown

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I had such a great time at this amazing event last month. This event had an outdoor red carpet that each attendee walked down and they got the proper paparazzi treatment complete with escort Brutus Buckeye! Inside, the live red carpet footage was projected from a scrim hanging from the balcony of the Ohio Theater. Guests walked through this projection surface and made their way to the main stage where they were greeted with fantastic food, drinks and a massive silent auction- all to benefit the Columbus Ohio Ronald McDonald House Charity. Enjoy! XO Jess

Estella- Columbus Children’s Photography

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One of my favorite shoots every year is when I get to photograph Estella. Not only is she the coolest, but her family is freakishly talented at throwing parties…as you will see below. Their attention to detail is awe-inspiring. This party had a Rock Star theme, and each person came up with their own “rock-star name”. Really cute names like “Lady Na-Na” and “Estella’s Bad Mama Jama” were in the house (mine was Jessie J) Estella turned two and she spent the day showing me her dance moves, how to wear heels properly, how to throw a football, reading me stories, and how to properly bounce until you fall down from exhaustion! All that and she was sick with a fever! She’ll never let that stop her from having a good time:) Enjoy! XO Jess

Via Vecchia Winery- Columbus Event Photography

Haven’t heard about Via Vecchia Winery? (it was featured in National Geographic’s online segment of the top 10 places to visit in the fall when Columbus, Ohio made the list) You soon will because of its sheer talent when it comes to making wine and it’s amazing new venue nestled in the heart of the Brewery District Downtown. I had the distinct honor of seeing and photographing their wine-making process at Via Vecchia’s Annual Grape Crush this past weekend. The room was so alive and bustling as the wine was literally being hand crafted. Volunteers, future brides of the venue and the winery’s proud owners and families all pitched in. One by one, huge 7.5-8′ diameter and about 5′ tall plastic drums were filled with the juice being crushed by the grape crusher. There were also stations on hand for people to experience what it feels like to crush grapes with your feet.

There’s no other way to say it- the wine that comes from this winery is exquisite. Each bottle has a number from the batch it was from, much in the same way limited edition print artworks are numbered. And artwork it is. If you’d like to try some for yourself, their wines are available at Whole Foods.

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