Jess from JDA Photography holding a camera and sticking her tongue out, showing she is fun. yarra valley and Melbourne wedding photographer
Jess from JDA Photography holding a camera up to her face, looking through the viewfinder. taking a photo of your wedding. yarra valley and Melbourne wedding photographer

Hey Gorgeous!
I’m Jess.

— The basic info
Born and raised in Melbourne with a love for the country.
Wife to my amazing man, Aaron.
Mumma to my sweet baby girl Addison and my wild little boy Deacon.

— The photographer in me
I could tell you the cliché (but totally true) story of the girl with a disposable camera at school camp, or the teenager who always had her pink digital camera out when friends were over.

But if I’m honest, the moment that really led me here was my own wedding day. We had such a beautiful day full of love, laughter and joy. But parts of the experience felt more stressful than they needed to be, especially during photos.

I knew I could bring people a better experience. One where they feel seen, safe, and celebrated. Anyone can take pretty photos… but I want to give you more than that. I want to help you relive the feeling of the day not just how it looked.

I know what it’s like to be in your shoes. And I care (maybe to much) about preserving your day the way you want to remember it.

A series of four cinematic black-and-white photos showing a man and a woman dancing together, with trees and a natural landscape in the background of Whittlesea north of Melbourne Victoria. Photography sessions filled with joy and connection.

My Style

Growing up with the old Friday night blockbuster trip, I have always been a big lover of cinema and the way it captures the emotions of the moments.

If you're looking for a Melbourne photographer who captures unposed, natural, and heartfelt moments with a moody, film-style finish, that understands your day is about Your wedding not a photoshoot.
I photograph weddings in a candid, cinematic style, with some guidance and prompts when needed.

Whether you're planning a romantic Melbourne wedding or a quiet forest elopement in the mountains, I’ll be there weaving together a gallery full of soul, story and laughter.

This beautiful Melbourne couple celebrating their engagement, moments after she just yes! If you want help planning your proposal and capturing it, I'm your girl

What matters most!

enjoy a cuddle and soaking in the fact they just said I do! melbourne couple in bali for their wedding
A couple sharing a kiss outdoors during sunset in the forest! 3 weeks later they welcomes their newborn boy. next up is their melbourne wedding.

Your experience

Enjoying Each part of photoshoot, party or wedding day is what really matters.
I want you to FEEL calm, so you can
A, Enjoy the actual day and
B, you can look at your photos to see and remember the feeling.

melbourne couple at their bali wedding. the bride and groom kissing, surrounded by their wedding party and guests.


I believe in preserving your life honestly and meaningfully with space to breathe, laugh, cry, and just be.
Also happy to be a body guard for those pesky guest that get in the way of your joy… we all have at least one

Your memories, your way.

lens and luxe badge, Received after being awarded the back cover artist of their scenic location magazine, for my melbourne couple, bali wedding photos

I have been so honored!

I have been so honored for my work to not only be featured in the
amazing Australian based Gallerylane magazine, not once but twice. I have also had the privilege of my work being the back cover and a featured article in the US based lens and lux magazine!

I have also been mentioned by the wildly exciting Vogue Ballroom & Vines of the Yarra Valley as one of the Best Wedding Photographers!! WILD

Gallerylane, Received after being featured for two of my images for my melbourne couple in their bali wedding photos and family photos '2025 Featured in Gallery Lane Magazine' on a beige background.