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Barnwell, South Carolina Based Intimate Wedding Photographer

I document couples who want to remember their first raw moments of their love story forever.

Emotive, Unscripted, Yours.

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A bride kisses the cheek of her smiling bearded groom on their wedding day outdoors.

How I serve you?

My whole goal with the months leading up to your wedding is help you set up to have the best of days, there is no reason that on one of the most important days of your life you should feel hurried, out of the moment, or disconnected from the love all around you, we won't do that here.

Are you looking for the

"perfectly curated, flawless, photo that makes the moment perfect?"

I'm not your girl for that.

And that's ok!

Are you here to capture your raw perfect moments, for your actual grandchildren to look back on?

Girl, me too.

Want more information on pricing and the experience?

What's it like working with me!

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**I only work with brides who want to ACTUALLY breathe.**

That's it. I don't help people stuff their day until there isn't time to hold hands, kiss, think, be.

I help brides create breathing room on their day and who value time to soak in it all in their timeline, when you inquire with me you 100% are going to get the option to do some timeline consulting and I want you to know right now that if your goal is to do everything and be everywhere at once, we're not gonna be a good fit.

I'm here to help you breathe in and out your whole day with your whole heart.

Let's breathe

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Client Love

"Jean was an absolute DREAM! Before the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond to check in, ask questions, pray over us, and hype us up!

By the day of the wedding, she was super clear with her instructions. She made Brandon and I feel very comfortable which is a huge accomplishment considering both of us are very camera shy. Everything went so smoothly and she was super flexible!

When I received the sneak peek photos, my jaw was on the floor! She was able to perfectly capture the exact moments that meant the most. Even while sneaking some awesome candids! Her editing skill are incredible and I couldn’t be happier with the results!"

Maria + Brandon Parker

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My heart, wide open.

Hi there! I'm Jean Estelle Hicks, Always tell me your love story.

I don't care if it'd sappy, sassy, or silly IT'S NEVER boring! You can push me over with a feather after telling me your love story most days because I'm obsessed.

If you don't absolutely ride or die, every breath you breathe, love your fiancé? We just can't be friends, that man LOVES loves you girlie.

God did not design your love story by freaking hand so that you would be stressed out on the happiest day of your life, I'm not here for the cute feed posts, I'm here to help you stay in your most important moments and keep them sacred and with you for the rest of your life.