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Hi there, I'm Jessica Lindsay-Sonkin, a photographer who loves the outdoors as much as you! I've been photographing nature-loving people for 10+ years. I love exploring with my couples, learning their stories, and capturing authentic images of them in gorgeous surroundings. I am based out of Belleville, Ontario and travel province-wide.

If you are an outdoorsy, laid-back couple choosing to get married outside, you do not want stiff cookie-cutter photographs. Your photographs should show your love of the outdoors as well as your love for each other! You want your day to feel relaxed so you can be your authentic selves. Regardless of how you spend your wedding day, you deserve an honest visual representation of the events, location and emotions.

Experiences matter and I work to enhance your experience and capture your day as it happened. My photography style is unobtrusive and authentic. You deserve your dream outdoor wedding with a natural and stress-free photography experience.

Your wedding or elopement photography coverage with jals photography will

1) Put moments first - The most important part of your wedding day is the lived experience. You don't want your day to feel like an 8 hour photo shoot. Your photographer should compliment your day and capture moments, not take away from them!

2) Embrace the outdoors - You want a photographer who can roll with the environment and still provide you with stellar images in all outdoor conditions - rain, snow, bright sun at noon, hail, wind storms, sunset, night time, and more!

3) Is true to you - There is no "one size fits all" in photography. Your images should look like YOU with no "cookie cutter" posing. Your photo session should be personalized to fit who you are as a couple.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Custom graphics
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Slideshow

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Matted prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the date
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
Digital files
High-res

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,400

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day
Albums
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
Slideshow / montage
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100% Recommended by couples
Mariya
Mariya Y. Sent on 02/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Imagery, Candid Moments, and Friendly Service!

I found Jessica's work online via WeddingWire, and I am so happy I did!
Her candid, nature-based imagery show the beauty and softness in couples' bonds in gorgeous/picturesque settings.

Having worked with her for our Engagement Shoot, and our Wedding Day, my partner and I can attest to her talents and wonderful, friendly demeanor.
My partner and I were not experienced with professional photography and she made us feel very comfortable and made the experience enjoyable.

She has a very, go-with-the flow and intuitive approach, yet is also very helpful in providing direction/suggestions and sticking to a timeline.

It was an absolute pleasure working with her, and you don't want to miss this experience!!
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Jessica E. Sent on 12/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Fall Wedding Photos

Jessica's just amazing.

One of our favourite vendors throughout the entire wedding planning process. Patient, friendly, professional, intuitive, and super organized.

We love our wedding pictures. Candid and natural for the hubby and I, smiley poses for the traditional parents. Her surveys and consistent communications helped pin-points the moments we wanted to be captured for the big day. She snagged every one of them.

I set my wedding in October to have those colours in the backdrop pop. With a gray sky and lucky precipitation, Jessica captured the colours masterfully and made taking pictures in the rain a blast.

We highly recommend JALS Photography.
Trish
Trish K. Sent on 15/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Pictures we will cherish for a lifetime!

Jessica was just absolutely fantastic throughout our wedding event and wedding day! We could not have been happier to have Jessica and her team share our wedding day with us.

Leading up to our wedding day and engagement photos Jessica was very professional and organized. She followed up requesting a "shots list" prior to our wedding day and was able to capture every photo we had requested. I has even requested for a photo of us existing the church the day before our wedding and she was able to accommodate our request.

On the day of our wedding Jessica and her team were on time and very helpful to our extremely large bridal party. Jessica was so fast to react to the rain on our wedding day, as located the most incredible location for our photos following our ceremony. We were kept dry under a covering and has such a great time dancing in the rain. Due to the rain Jessica and her team were also able to capture some truly incredible candid photos of our wedding guests. We look back at the candid moments now and it brings us right back to our wedding day.

We thank Jals Photography for giving us memories that will last forever! Truly captured our personalities and the tone of our wedding with their talented and skilled photography!
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Carly H. Sent on 20/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Winter Wedding Photos

Jessica is very professional & easy to work with. She took our engagement photos & was able to capture my husband and I perfectly on our wedding day; we braved the cold to get some amazing photos! I would recommend her services to all newly engaged couples.
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Kelly M. Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so thrilled with the photos that Jessica did for our wedding. She did the work of three people that day and managed to capture so many memories and unique moment. Our friends and family were also blown away by the work she did! She put everyone at ease and made the whole process so easy and fun. She was also very accommodating of our ideas (like smoke grenades!). Thanks again, Jessica!
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Brad R. Sent on 01/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was absolutely amazing for both our engagement shoot, and on our wedding day. She listened to our requests and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. The pictures turned out beautifully. We couldn't have asked for a better album! Highly recommended! We will be using her for any future photo shoots, hands down!
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Carly A. Sent on 31/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica is absolutely fantastic! She's wonderfully talented, helpful, and so kind! We live out of the Belleville area, but in the future will come back to have her take our family photos! She was flexible to change our appointment when the weather forecast was terrible and incorporated the weather clouds into our photos! We received so many compliments for and about Jessica from our engagement and wedding photos and her spirit/personality/helpfulness from our family and friends!
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Danielle M. Sent on 31/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was amazing, She was so nice to work with and got the picture exactly how we wanted them. We really couldn't have asked for a better photographer we feel we got pretty lucky with finding her. Jessica truly listened to what we were looking for, Jessica is also up for anything when it comes to getting a great shot (Even trucking through knee deep water with her camera equipment). She really helped our day flow nicely, and fit right in with all the guest. It really was a pleasure having her as our photographer, we will definitely be using her for more photos in the future and would recommend her to all our friends!
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Kendal R. Sent on 31/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We were thrilled with the friendliness and creative vision of Jals Photography. Jessica is very personable and organized which made the planning process relaxed and seamless. She captured the most brilliant moments of our Wedding day in photographs that will be timelessly treasured by us!
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Annette F. Sent on 01/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Best photographer around. So lovely to work with and so reassuring. Jessica goes above and beyond and your photos are beautiful and timeless. Can't wait to do more business with you. I won't use anyone else!
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jals photography Real Weddings

Tavia & Andrew
29 Photos · 06/Oct/2018
Cori & Aaron
55 Photos · 08/Sep/2018
Adam & Amanda
39 Photos · 25/Jun/2018

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Jessica Lindsay-Sonkin
Jessica Lindsay-Sonkin
Owner and Lead Photographer

I love describing weddings as a collection of a couple's favourite things and there is so much emotion embedded in all elements of the day. I love seeking out moments throughout the day. Guests describe me as a ninja, which is the ultimate compliment. I want to always be present capturing moments as they unfold, but not intruding on them. I want my couples to feel excitement and also peaceful during our photo session. Taking a moment to breathe and explore the beautiful spot they chose to say their vows. As with all adventures, photographs are important, but living in the moment is moreso. I work hard to ensure that my couples receive a balance of both.

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Herchimer Ave K8N 5M1 Belleville (Ontario)

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