Hey there!
I’m so glad you’re here!
The first thing I’d like to say is that I never want to waste your time. I know you’re in the midst of planning, celebrating, and everything in between, and I get that!
Choosing your photographer is not something I (or you) should take lightly!
I also know this whole guide might seem a little long at first, and that’s because I value your time!
By the time you’re done reading over this guide, I hope to have answered every question you have—from who I am, my style, and the experience to what to expect, how much each collection is, exactly how customizable each one is, and how to move on from here!
Phew, that’s a lot! But that’s what I’m here for! The crazy big moments and everything between them. Let’s get started. 💛
I'm Jean Estelle,
I’m just gonna do a very quick “who I am” breakdown for you here,
I am sold out for Jesus.
A wife to Brandon.
A student of emotion.
A reader of all things Old English authors - think Victor Hugo, Jane Austen, C.S Lewis etc.
Hobbies? Watching movies with my husband, exploring new places, planning trips, and somehow cleaning lol
My worst day? Whenever I am feeling disconnected from my people.
My best day? Getting to use every talent God gave me and neuron in my head to help someone get to the freedom and joy they’ve been searching for.
Where will you find me most days?
I’m very much a “can do, will do” kinda girl so all over, but if Brandon is home that’s where I am.
I’m SO happy you’re here, I think that means something.
It means you want your vendor team to be more about service then curation.
As the middle child of 7 kids (Yeees SEVEN) I am both used to and have gotten so used to the rush that can come when you combine all of your favorite people for an event, and I LOVE it!
I’ve been shooting since 2020 and my favorite thing about weddings is probably...
What makes me different?
My number one goal with every wedding I get to help at is first off to serve, I want to show up at every stage of this season for you, in the most helpful ways possible.
I’d like to be person in your corner who gets to enable you to march, no RUN on that day with the love of your life without having to look back.
I want to help you catch and capture every moment of intimacy I can, so not just when you look back on your day, you see stunning photos of one of the most beautiful times in your life, and WHILE YOU'RE STILL THERE, the only thing you're doing is laughing, and loving with the people who make it all worthwhile, not worrying, and taking yourself out of the moments you've fought so hard to pour your soul into.
Let's keep you there.
“What was my highlight?
How relaxed the whole thing was.
Posing didn't feel like posing, we were just hanging out while there was a camera around.
One of the things I love the most about you is that you don't just post pictures,
you tell stories or post things to make me stop and think.
From the very beginning Jean made the process
so easy, Our wedding was out of state so all communication was over the phone or email and she did great working around both a time zone difference and work schedules.
Our wedding day went smoothly and taking photos was so relaxed and so much fun. She did great with capturing details but also our personalities!! We got sneak peaks very quickly and the full set of photos back a week later!”
-Kathy H.
The art itself
Do you like old movies?
Where the sunset is blazing by the last scene and every second feels focused on the emotions in those moments?
That’s the whole vibe.
I center every shot on your story and let that be the guide for the day, the way you look at each other, the way you laugh at your own movements and find comfort in each others' presence.
I get my inspiration from your love.
From old love stories.
And from the ever unraveling love story I get to be a part of.
I'm a photographer who prefers to keep things as honest and cozy as possible, that being said I am also extremely drawn to high emotion shots and that means movement is infused as much as possible! I don’t want to stand around forcing “perfect moments” while taking photos of anyone's fake smiles, when you’d rather be enjoying your day, your people, your moments, I never want to rip you out of those because they only come around once.
I really want you to have MEMORIES not just nice prints!
You absolutely can be assured of getting some happy print-it-off- and-mail-it-to-Mom photos, but I try to blend them in with prompts to get you moving and having fun over feeling forced and stiff.
And that’s the art of it, it’s always gonna be based off of my subjects.
"Five stars.
I had an amazing time.
The pictures came out amazing.
Jean is great at directing.
She will tell you what you need to do to remove the awkwardness that can be present in a photo.
The shoot resulted in many laughs and memories.
Her style was exactly what we wanted for the beach.
We were able to get photos around sunset.
Her editing style was able to make it look better than I could dream."
-Emily Quill
About the collections
Each of these collections
was designed to give you the best service and coverage for your intimate gathering, but honestly?
NO two weddings are the same!
So I’ve also added an “A la Cartè” section just for you to be able to customize your coverage and make it fully your own.
P.s Every girl dreams of running wild and free in a floral field right??
Well enjoy the land! Each collection is a tribute to the favorite flowers of the first three brides I ever got the honor of capturing their days.
“Every single photo was filled with creativity, purpose, and the kind of care that only comes from someone who knows their work is a calling.
There is nothing fake about Jean’s work. Her photos radiate truth, beauty, and the unmistakable touch of someone using her God-given gift.
We will cherish these photos forever. I will recommend Jean to everyone I know. She’s not just talented—she’s a woman of God who brings joy, integrity, and excellence into everything she does.
If you're looking for someone to capture your story with authenticity and love, Jean is the one.”
- Jennifer Peterson
The LAVENDER Collection
THE LAVENDER COLLECTION
At nine hours of coverage the Lavender Collection is for those who don’t want to miss a beat.
Think about it, is your ceremony is at the end of the day and you have a stunning blazing sunset to walk out into, but you are also planning one last breakfast bash with everyone before you slip into your dreams in dress form and you just want to remember every moment in-between on the best day of your lives?
This is it, this is the package, and you’re not going to miss any of the magic and love you were surrounded by.
This is ideal for the couple that doesn't want any rush and a gallery full of the beautiful details and people they've spent their lives surrounded by.
I'm here when you're getting ready to the very last few hugs from Mom and Dad and every tear and laugh in-between.
What's included?
- Wedding planning support
- Minimum delivery of 400 edited photos
- Full access (I'm here to serve you, however I can)
- Timeline consulting
- Vendor recommendations
- Sneak peeks delivered within 48 hours
- Full gallery digitally delivery within six weeks
- Travel fees always included
Nine hours of coverage in the state of South Carolina 2800.
Nine hours of coverage anywhere and everywhere in the USA 4200.
International rates vary but I can give you an exact price on our call!
The Daisy Collection
THE DAISY COLLECTION
At six hours of coverage the Daisy collection is perfect to get a little bit of everything throughout your most perfect day.
You're getting ready for forever and your wedding dress is hanging in the light, your husband to be sent a saucy little note about later tonight to your room and your best girls are handing out the coffee, "Is this really my life?" The girl who has two besties and in a few short hours is going to marry the love of her freaking life?
You're looking in the mirror and smile at your girls loosing it over an inside joke that's gone on for at least four years, "Click" my camera sounds off in the background quietly capturing the moment, because yes queen, it is you.
Not in a hurried at all from those first few excited sips of coffee, to your first
drive away as one towards your new and exciting beginnings.
Perfect for the morning wedding or the couple that doesn't need a full day.
Your day is about you and your wild love, and I'll be there to catch it.
What's included?
- Wedding planning support
- Minimum delivery of 250 edited photos
- Full access (I'm here to serve you, however I can)
- Timeline consulting
- Vendor recommendations
- Sneak peeks delivered within 48 hours
- Full gallery digitally delivery within six weeks
- Travel fees always included
Four hours of coverage in the state of South Carolina 1600.
Four hours of coverage anywhere and everywhere in the USA 3000.
International rates vary but I can give you an exact price on our call!
The Sunflower Collection
THE SUNFLOWER COLLECTION
At four hours of coverage the Sunflower collection is ideal for those sun-kissed, wistful morning vows and brunch, or the even at the courthouse and dinner by the lake.
While the timeline may be shorter, your love story is
captivating everyone, you don't care if everything is the way it was at your Mom's wedding, you have everything you need standing right across from you.
Your vows can be carried like a whisper with just the closest people around and Jesus.
Your cake can be your favorite scoop of ice cream from that place with the sugar pretzel crumble stuff you've loved since your first date with just your closest friends.
Your last dance looks more like a sweet walk to his car with your girlfriends as you say your final goodnights to the few you invited and you step into your new dream.
This package is for intimate love stories.
What's included?
- Wedding planning support
- Minimum delivery of 400 edited photos
- Full access (I'm here to serve you, however I can)
- Timeline consulting
- Vendor recommendations
- Sneak peeks delivered within 48 hours
- Full gallery digitally delivery within six weeks
- Travel fees always included
Six hours of coverage in the state of South Carolina 2200.
Six hours of coverage anywhere and everywhere in the USA 3600.
International rates vary but I can give you an exact price on our call!
À la
cartè
Options
This section is to provide you with different services you can use to customize and enhance your wedding day.
An Additional Photographer
For added piece of mind, and guaranteed coverage of all the moments that matter I’ll bring a trusted professional to second shoot alongside me for your day.
This is definitely for the couple that values details and guests presence, while we sneak away for some golden hour portraits and a breather? My second shooter is covering cocktail hour and getting all the reactions from your sister and brother pranking your Dad one more time by the appetizers.
Every angle you didn't know you needed.
$150/hour.
Additional coverage/time
If none of the timeframes on the above collections work perfectly or the day or night just goes long and you want to keep the coverage of your celebration going? I've got you!
You can either add additional time during the booking process or add time during the celebration, just let me know!
$350/hour if added during our consult call.
$400/hour if added the day of.
(You'll receive an invoice for the additional time after your sneak peaks have been delivered)
Expedited delivery 8 days
Six weeks feel like forever?
Add priority editing to guarantee that you receive your complete wedding day gallery within eight days after your Wedding.
This add on assures you that I set aside the due time to sit down directly after your day to edit quickly but with the same quality as a day I have six weeks to work on while shooting other projects.
Your gallery get's priority so the following days after your wedding are blocked out from all sessions, events, other projects, gatherings and business calls and I fully focus on your story told in digital form.
(This add-on must be requested before the wedding day!)
$900.
Bridal session
A common add on for my Southern wedding days!
Test out your bridal looks with your girls or book for just the fun times and girl chats! This add on is such a time saver on your day and can expand your wedding gallery so much with a full, detailed bridal session you get to capture all the angles of your bridal look in completely different settings or the same if your venue allows! Perfect also for brides who will have two bridal looks and don't want to miss too much of either, no rush!
You can never go wrong with a classic pre-wedding Bridal session.
What's included?
- 2 hours of coverage
- Multiple locations
- 10 day delivery time
- Private digital gallery
- 45 photo minimum
$400.
Engagment session
You are SO engaged! This is the perfect date night (or morning) idea for you and your love! Knock out those engagement photos for your invitations, meet your photographer in person (that would be me, haha) in the flesh and have a blast enjoying this new season together.
- 2 hours
- 10 day delivery
- 45 photo minimum
- Private online gallery
$600. In the state of South Carolina
$1200. For all out of state Couples
Lovers Session
A post-wedding day adventure, no timeline or family to worry about.
I'll send you both a questionnaire so that I can fully customize your session to both of you, this is a 3 hour date, a romance scavenger hunt all everything in-between!
You can get dressed back up in your stunning duds or invest in this as a pre-planned date/part of your honeymoon, for just the two of you lovers.
(Click here for more information on Lovers sessions!)
- 3 hours
- 10 day delivery
- Digital gallery
- 45 photo minimum
$700. In the state of South Carolina
(same cost for all international post wedding Lovers session)
$1700. For all out of state Couples
REHEARSAL Dinner
Let’s stay in the moment, phones down, I gotchu.
There are always those moments that aren’t on your wedding day like this, with everyone around you who might never be again and some of the same excitement that's building up to your day that you just don’t want to miss, and this is one of them!
This isn't for everyone, but if your rehearsal dinner is just as much of an event to you as your bridal shower, bachelor parties or engagement parties, getting professional coverage can create such an essential indulgence.
- 2 hours
- 48 hour delivery
- Digital gallery
- 150 photo minimum
$750.
Multi-Day Celebrations
Multi-Day celebrations
Your wedding day and the days leading up to your day is totally up to you and I love how so many couples are taking the time to enjoy their day their way!
For the Multi-Day Celebration Collection you can either select a pre-designed collection or create your own!
This is perfect for big family full weekends, all day rehearsal parties, pre-wedding boat days and the list goes on on!
Brunch with the girls, Lunch at grandpas with the men on the grille and your Rehearsal all tied into a neat and fun packed weekend with your absolute favorite people all around you.
What's included?
- Wedding planning support
- Minimum delivery of 800 edited photos
- Full access (I'm here to serve you, however I can)
- Timeline consulting
- Custom activity suggestions available if needed! (Still planning and can't think of anything to do with your extra day? I've gotchu!)
- Vendor recommendations
- Sneak peeks delivered within 48 hours
- Full gallery digitally delivery within six weeks
- Additional coverage available for $300./hr if added during our call
- Travel fees always included
Multi-Day within South Carolina, Two - 8 hour days 7400. (462./hr)
Multi-Day Anywhere in the USA ,Two - 8 hour days 8300. (518./hr)
International rates vary but I can give you an exact price on our call! Schedule today!
“We were not used to being in front of the camera but Jean put our minds at ease.
She and her husband Brandon demonstrated poses for us that would photograph well but we also had a lot of creative direction!
Jean arrived 45 min before the scheduled shoot to scout the location which was impressive.
All texts prior to the shoot were returned promptly, paying the retainer and the balance was a breeze, and most of all the quality of the photos is phenomenal.
I asked for grainy, film, editorial style and Jean delivered!
You could not tell it was 86 degrees out and humid by looking at the finished images.
I will treasure these images. Jean was a joy to work with and she is a beautiful soul.”
-Katie Morrison
The Experience
Step One
You’re in the midst of it actually!
You inquired, and by the time you’ve finished reading this you will have everything you need to know about before your next step.
Step Two
Book your consult call to put a voice to the name, then if you have any questions leftover this is your time to ask any and everything! And if not, it still is! I wanna get to know you both better, listen to your love story and hear your heart for your dream day.
Here you can also ask more about me and anything in-between.
After our legendary call, if you are ready I will send you a proposal email as well as notes from our call.
Your proposal will detail everything you’ve asked for to enhance your Photography Collection and the total cost.
Step Three
Once everything is approved, I'll send you an invoice for the 25% retainer and contract and then once that's all taken care of your date is locked in, and so am I!
I’m here for whatever you need and what I know you have free access to!
Step Four
Close your eyes and imagine - well, actually, keep them open and read but still, IMAGINE...
Today you get to marry the flame of your life, your love, every open and closed door has led to this person right here.
Woah.
I will be there as both your friend so beyond happy for you guys as well as your help to serve throughout your day, think of me as a bestie with a camera because that’s the energy I’m bringing along.
It’s your day and I will document and defend your ability to stay there in those perfect moments with everything I’ve got.
I’ll be capturing candids, documenting real emotions and yes, when the time comes, getting all the perfect spell-binding-love story-end of The Notebook type-tear wrenchingly good-Freaking DARCY WALKING THROUGH THE FOG, type of cinematic couples portraits and whatever else we’ve lined up together.
Step Five
Delivery, your sneak peeks will be ready for you within 48 hours of your wedding.
Your full custom and private gallery will be available for your reliving pleasure and delivered within six weeks.
(Online guaranteed for up to one year)
And plenty of surprises along the way!
“Jean Estelle photography did my wedding photos.
She is the best.
She showed up early and went above and beyond to make sure she got all
the pictures I wanted as well as the ones I had no idea I wanted.
I love the way her photos are in black and white as well as colors.
She knows how to capture the moment, the love, the laughter and then the importance of that moment.
Jean just keeps you laughing, you don’t know you are in front of a camera.
I highly recommend Jean Estelle photography.
She will be my forever photographer!!!!”
-Racheal Strickland
Frequently asked questions
How do you help keep my wedding day stress free?
So this might sound like a lot from a photographer, but photography is NOT the most important part of your day but it can set the tone for the day! So instead of me spending the day calling the shots I'd rather capture them, I'll intentionally capture a mixture of candids as I document what happened as well as encourage you to lean in to your love (sometimes literally haha) to capture what it felt like.
I'm not here to rush you around and tell you what to do! Are you having a BLAST dancing with your grandparents during what we "planned" to be your "step away for portraits time?" I've got you. If I can tell there will be more time later (Which is why I always help with timelines!) there's no rush.
Be IN your day, the rest will work itself out.
Do you travel?
Yes, Yes I do.
I've done sessions in Hawaii, Colorado, Tennessee, all over and have a huge "hit list" of places I'm dying to go so fear not cause wherever you, are my bags are packed and ready to go!
All travel is included in my pricing so no guess work or math for you!
What to expect at our session?
A date.
That's what I want you to think of your session as without question, dress like you mean it, and get ready to have fun with your very best friend and make a new one along the way!
How will we get our photos?
I send you a digital gallery just brimming with your amazing selves!
For a wedding my minimum is200 images.
For any other kind of session it is 45 images.
But I never cap my photos so you will get every jaw dropper I edit of you!
What's an intimate wedding?
GREAT QUESTION!
An intimate weddings main focus is connection, centering relationships especially showcasing YOUR LOVE over the pomp and circumstance.
A smaller wedding normally with less then 75 people total enables you to spend time with your friends, family- can we talk about that a second?
These are not your "guests," and you're not the hostess of Applebee's (unless you are haha), they ARE your FRIENDS AND FAMILY - the ones who have supported, loved on, prayed for, and got you both here!
Intimate weddings keep that at the forefront, so you and your love get to prioritize QUALITY TIME over everything.
I've never done this before, but I like your stuff?
Guess what? Most people who are getting married haven't done it before either!
The simplest way to take the next step is definitely to fill out the contact form.
You probably have had to fill out a bunch of these already so I kept it as short as possible for ya!
And let's get talking about your day! I want to get into allllll the details with you and see the Pinterest boards and the dress pictures and just generally get to love on you!
I WANT to help you and serve you both as much as I can to get you to the day you both dreamed of.
So why wait?
How would you describe your style?
I would say Earthy, Warm, Film inspired.
I have a thing for movement and love capturing your raw emotions way more than just your amazing smile, I want your whole dang story in your photos <3
You were here, you were real, and what you did and who you loved made an impact.
I'm all about capturing how it felt!
Do you use Photoshop or AI?
Not really no!
I rely on natural lighting for almost all my photos (unless indoors or at night). If there’s a temporary blemish that isn’t typical for you, I can certainly take care of that. However, outside of that,
I don’t use Photoshop.
I'm also not a huge fan of AI as a whole so I do not chose to use it to mass edit my photos, it's all done by hand just for you!
(Don’t worry, you will look stunningly yourself in every photo.)
What if our photos are not exactly what we envisioned?
If you don’t absolutely LOVE the photos, please let me know when you receive your sneak peeks!
’m happy to work with you to ensure that the edits and lighting align perfectly with your expectations and the style we discussed together.
What about the weather?
Basically, that's up to you both! I am happy to reschedule or adapt if the weather is not willing to work with us, however, it completely depends on what it looks like, I generally would advocate to go on anyway despite the weather because it's really the way it was, plus more fun then you would believe if you'll embrace it and let nature take it’s course! If you two are not scared of melting, I'm not either. Let's go.
What if there's an emergency and you cannot make our day?
In the event of a life or death emergency I would be in connect with you as soon as possible! If I could no longer shoot your day I would do my best to provide an associate shooter to do the day for me and I would still edit your photos.
In the case that this is not possible or you would rather find another photographer you would receive a refund of your wedding total minus your retainer.
If I'm actually dead (lol) and my team associate cannot serve you or find a replacement, you would receive a full refund minus the retainer.
Can I get the RAW or Unedited images?
No, If for some reason you are not thrilled with your photos edits then please ask and I will be happy to work with you within the bounds of my featured editing style.
The editing process is at least half the art for me and I fully believe in and love the process and effort that I have put into learning and developing each image and my own personal skill and style.
So I will not release them represented as anything less then that!
I absolutely plead with you to look at my work or any photographers before booking with them.
You'll even for sure hear it at least once on our first consultation call or meeting me ask you if, "You've had a chance to check out my work?"
I'm not just fishing for compliments!
This is just part of the process, and I for sure do not want you getting less then you paid for - so it's sooo important to make sure you LOVE what your photographer's putting out!
Along with that...
I maintain the rights to all the photography provided for future graphics advertisements, and use on social media.
You as the clients have every right to print, copy, post and basically do what you will with the photos as long as credit for said photos is placed with Jean Estelle Photography.
(This does NOT allow overlaying filters or adding edits to the images I will contact you if this happens as it is potentially damaging to my business)
So how does payment work?
So here is how payment works! Yaaaay! Nitty Gritty stuff...
To keep it all simple…
25% of your total price quoted needs to be paid in order to book your date.
(This is your non-refundable retainer that will go toward your final payment)
The remaining amount will be due 1 month before the wedding, And you’re more than welcome to pay that payment anytime before that date as well!
After the retainer is paid and contract signed is when your booking is confirmed, but the total amount must be paid One Month before the agreed ceremony date.
(There will be a 3% card processing fee added to all payments)
Payment methods
- Credit
- Debit
- Cash
My Mission Statement
I had one goal when starting this business, and that was to follow God's leading wherever He was, but I have seen the sharp pain in our society that has led most to not accept or know who we are and who
we are made to be.
And there's a startling lack of true love and honesty in photography, I've seen where people value perfection over actual connection, and dishonesty is welcomed to further the goal of seeming "perfect" or "flawless" to others...
That is not what we do here.
Jean Estelle Photography's goal as a business is to use photography and the platform it holds in the world to provide love and connection and to show both through honesty to everyone I can serve in a way that honors Jesus Christ.
if we laugh or if we cry we'll do it together, stray windy hairs, curves, scars and wrinkles included.
When we capture our moments honestly we will use it as a sometimes gentle, sometimes from-the-hip reminder to ourselves and everyone else that real people are the most beautiful where they're at.
Sharing and serving the real and messy ones, the ones Christ died for.
Because he did not come for the perfect.
"By this, all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another"
-John 13:35
“Over the last two years, my husband and I have worked with Jean many times and each time she has been AMAZING!
Whether she was taking photos of an engagement session, wedding day, bridal portraits, or family photos Jean's confident and personable personality shines as does her commitment to capturing you at your best.
During each session she gave helpful direction and her sense of humor ensured we laughed, smiled, and had a great time.
She even laid down in a cow pasture, without hesitation, to get an amazing bridal photo.
Jean will always be my top pick for any occasion because of her fabulous work and great personality. Oh and our dogs like her so that's a plus.”
-Josh and Andrea O
And that's a wrap!
This is the end of the pricing guide but not the end of our journey!
- Check out the full wedding examples!
- Click the “schedule a call” and let’s talk!
- Then let’s get to planning your one of-a-kind day.
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