Jessica
Simons

EST.

Photography

2023

Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Two women sitting outdoors on a blanket with laundry hanging on a line overhead, surrounded by trees and bushes.
  • pink lake photoshoot
  • Woman in a flowing pink dress standing in a field of purple flowers with a mountain and forest in the background
  • A couple holding hands stands on the grassy shore of a lake on a cloudy day, surrounded by leafless trees and shrubs.
  • A woman in a light cream dress is sitting in a stream, with one arm behind her head and eyes closed, surrounded by a forested environment.
  • A woman with curly black hair, wearing a cream turtleneck sweater and a brown skirt with small white floral patterns, sits against a large, rugged rock formation. She gazes directly at the camera with her right hand resting on her head and her left hand on the rock.
  • A young woman sitting in a field of tall, golden grass, holding an open book, smiling at the camera.
  • Woman in a white dress dancing in a field with a horse, while another woman in a gray suit and white hat stands beside the horse at sunset.
  • A woman dancing in a field of yellow and purple flowers with mountains in the background.
  • Two people are playing in a lake, splashing water, with mountains in the background during sunset.
  • A black and white photo of a family sitting on grass in a grassy field, with a man, woman, and a young girl, all smiling and looking at each other.
  • Two people standing outside a large wooden barn, one on the left leaning against the barn with arms crossed, the other on the right sitting and resting with one leg crossed over the other, dressed in rustic clothing and hat, with a rural landscape visible through the barn opening.
  • Three women standing in a natural landscape with mountains in the background, wearing flower crowns and dressed in earthy-toned clothing during sunset.

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A woman in a pink, beaded, floor-length gown standing on a pink salt flat, with a cloudy sky reflected in the surface.

Welcome to Jessica’s Photography

A person wearing a long, ornate pink gown with beads and embellishments, standing in shallow water at sunset, creating a reflection.

Your story is unique, and your photos should be too. I believe that no photoshoot has the same energy as the next. I craft an experience that is tailored to you & yours- completely unique, just like you.

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A bride sitting on two green vintage armchairs in a floral decorated room, with a mirror, lamp, and framed picture on the wall.
A woman in a swimsuit, wearing sunglasses and pearls, lies on a striped towel on a sandy beach with sea grass and trees in the background, reading a magazine.

embrace your uniqueness…

A couple standing close together in a field of tall grass, holding hands, surrounded by autumn trees with yellow leaves, with rocky cliffs in the background.
A woman with wet hair in a blue striped shirt kneels in the ocean at dusk, with waves crashing around her and a colorful sunset sky in the background.
A woman in a flowing, floral dress and white cowboy boots standing in a grassy clearing surrounded by trees, with a dirt trail behind her and a clear blue sky overhead.
Two women holding hands and smiling, standing outside near a bush with laundry hanging on a clothesline behind them.
Two women are leaning against a fence in an open field during sunset, looking at each other and chatting.
A woman in a cream-colored dress sitting in a shallow creek surrounded by trees and rocks.
A woman in a yellow dress and denim vest walking through a field of yellow and purple flowers with mountains in the background.
Two women lying on a park bench, holding hands and smiling at each other.
A woman with blonde hair and tattoos, sitting on a sandy beach, shading her eyes from the sun with her hand, wearing a shiny metallic dress and sitting on a crash of metallic silver tinsel.
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humans are my canvas

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Meet Jessica

A woman standing in a desert landscape with red rock formations and clear sky, wearing a denim jacket, black top, yellow shorts, and white boots, posing with arms outstretched.
A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a Led Zeppelin t-shirt and light blue jeans, sitting on a wooden stool against a plain beige background, looking to her left with a relaxed pose.

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Self portrait of Jessica Simons, a portrait photographer in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Hey, I’m Jessica, just a gal from Grand Rapids, Michigan currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I always say: humans are my art. I fell in love with portrait photography at a young age. As a middle schooler I would take my dad’s digital camera to my friend’s houses and plan photoshoots. The rest was history! :)

If you’re nervous about having your picture taken, I want to encourage you to take the chance on yourself and embrace your uniqueness.

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The Experience

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A woman in a flowing pink dress standing on a dirt path in a field with yellow flowers, mountains in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
A couple smiling and embracing, standing closely together against a plain wall.
A woman lying on her side on a dark surface, surrounded by lit candles and a mirror reflecting her face, with a dark background.
A woman and a young boy sitting on grass near a river, outdoors on a sunny day. The woman is smiling and touching the boy's head, who is wearing a cap and lying on the ground.
A woman with long, curly brown hair standing in a grassy field with wildflowers, surrounded by a dense forest of tall pine trees under a clear sky.
A woman with curly black hair wearing a cream sweater and a brown skirt with white flowers, leaning against a large rocky formation.
Two women hugging in the water during sunset with mountains in the background.
A woman with long, wavy hair smiling and walking through a golden grassy field on a sunny day.
Two women kissing on horseback in a rural landscape at sunset, with mountains in the background.

  • "We chose Jessica as our wedding day photographer and we couldn’t be happier with our investment. We started with a sit down meeting where Jessica asked me questions and listened to all of my comments and concerns when it came to the big day. We did our complementary engagement shoot in saugatuck, and between that and our wedding, Jessica was always happy to answer any questions I had or take a look at my huge wedding Pinterest boards. She is funny, kindhearted, professional, will hype you up, and her photos turn out beautifully. She has a way of making her photos look timeless, and I’ll cherish them forever! Any couple would be lucky to have her for their wedding photographer."

    Liv & Dylan

A young woman with red hair is standing outdoors at sunset, smiling with arms raised, wearing a black jacket, white crop top, and light blue jeans.

Latest On the Blog

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Photoshoot at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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A young woman with blonde hair, smiling, sitting against a large tree trunk outdoors, holding a stack of books on her lap.

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what makes for the best senior photos?

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A young man and woman holding hands and smiling at each other on a city sidewalk in front of a building with large windows and decorative balconies.

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date night photos for a cinematic experience

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