Jessica schmitt Photography
I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty.
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Jess and Mike love Philadelphia! Although they live in Alexandria, VA, they both have family ties to the city of brotherly love and will be married there this December. These amazing murals really capture the city, their love and their story. I had so much fun photographing Jess and Mike and these unique and funky pieces of […]
It’s no secret that Eric and I love the zoo. I have blogged about a trip to the Bronx Zoo recently. Well… we went back again! This year the Bronx Zoo hosted Boo at the Zoo with a special exhibit, Jack O’Lantern Illumination — Creatures of the Night. There are more than 1,000 hand-carved, beautifully lit Jack O’ Lanterns. […]
Sharon and Michael were married at Sharon’s parents’ home in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Sharon and Michael shared a first look on the grounds of the property with the gorgeous fall foliage in the background. I just love Michael’s expression! Sharon and Michael grew up in Congers, NY, where they attended the […]
Joe and Scott traveled from Phoenix for an autumn elopement in Central Park. We started off the wedding day with some portraits at Grand Central Station. Scott is from Santa Rosa, California, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to work for Charles Schwab in 2001. Joe is from Laurel, Mississippi, and moved to Phoenix in 2002 to go […]
Tara and Mike met me on the Upper West Side for their engagement session. Tara shares, “Mike and I met on February 14th, 2011 (yes, Valentine’s Day). Mike slyly walked over to my table and dropped a note that said “Do you love me? Yes or Absolutely?” I thought this was pretty ridiculous, but reluctantly I […]
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