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Hi there, I'm Jessica Lindsay-Sonkin, an outdoor loving-photographer who photographed nature-loving people from 2013 to 2024. I loved exploring with couples, learning their stories, and capturing authentic images of them in gorgeous surroundings. I am no longer taking bookings beyond 2024.

In your search for a wedding photographer for your outdoor wedding, consider the following:

- Prioritize yourselves! The day goes by quickly so it is especially important to make sure that there is time dedicated to each other.

- Ensure yoru photographs show off your gorgeous outdoor location! Look for a photographer who includes a combination of wide landscapes and tight, intimate crops.

- Embrace the weather! It is impossible to predict what the weather will be like the day of your celebration. Have a backup plan, but more importantly, embrace whatever is given to you! Some of my favourite photographs are of couples enjoying the experience, no matter what is happening around them.

All the best with your planning!

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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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Reviews for jals photography

Mariya
Mariya 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!!
Jessica
Jessica 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.
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Carly 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 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!
Trish
Trish 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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Anonymous Sent on 06/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica caputured our day perfectly, she was so flexible with all of our family needs and went over and above the services we paid her for.

The pictures are of great quality and captued at perfect time. She has a way of working in the backgroung seeing all the imporant moments and all the natural interaction between family members on our special day.

The term inexpensive was used for our barn wedding but we knew that the price to have stunning pictures was not going to be cheap, we feel that we payed a very reasonable price for what we received and the options were endless as to albums and keepsakes

Jessica was so great to work with and we would use her for all our family photo needs; would not hesitate to referrer her to anybody.
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Brad 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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Danielle 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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Carly 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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Anonymous Sent on 25/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was amazing to work with. She embraced the overall feeling of the day (surprise wedding) with enthusiasm and captured the story of our wedding perfectly. We hit it off right from the get go, and we knew she was the right photographer for us. Her work captured the laughter and fun we were having, while still mixing in some of the more traditional pictures that we didn't know we wanted (but after seeing them, we absolutely do).

As it would happen for an outdoor surprise wedding, it rained. All evening. And not just a little, but a lot. She had come prepared with rubber boots, and I think she spent the entire evening wet. Her creativity shone through in the product, and the rainy wet pictures are our favourites.

She was a lot of fun, she understood what we wanted out of the day, our style as a couple and the types of pictures we were drawn to. Natural, laughing, candid. She was amazing.
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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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