Real Wedding: a wedding day of film highlights!
Here you’ll see a visual representation of what a “highlight reel on film” looks like. A few images of all the moments on film. This wedding is a Catholic Church wedding and then a reception at Revery at the North 4th Corridor building.
Real Wedding at the Ohio Statehouse and Revery
Real wedding at Revery Rooftop venue at the North 4th building with Milos Catering. Art deco vibes and wedding portraits at the Ohio Statehouse
Real Engagement Session: Anna & Jacob at the Columbus Metropolitan Library
Why choose an indoor engagement session
Weather-proof: Columbus weather can be unpredictable. Indoor sessions keep your timeline and outfits intact.
Comfortable, intimate atmosphere: Indoor spaces create privacy and ease for couples who feel nervous in busy outdoor locations.
Variety of looks in one place: Galleries, cafes, hotels, vintage storefronts, and home interiors offer a range of backdrops without traveling far.
Best indoor locations in Columbus
Short North galleries and boutiques: Clean lines, interesting architecture, and art-filled walls for colorful, editorial looks.
Conservatory & botanical gardens (indoor rooms): Lush greenery year-round for a soft, romantic vibe.
Coffee shops and cafes: Warm light, cozy seating, and candid moments between sips.
Historic hotels and ballrooms: Grand staircases, ornate details, and dramatic light for formal, timeless images.
Bookstores and libraries: Moody, intimate portraits among shelves for storytelling and texture.
Your home or a rented loft: Authentic, personal, and relaxed—great for capturing everyday intimacy.
What to wear
Coordinate, don’t match: Choose complementary colors and tones rather than identical outfits.
Layers and textures: Sweaters, jackets, silk, and knit fabrics add depth on camera.
Consider the location: Formal gowns or suits for hotel or ballroom; casual layers for cafes or home sessions.
Avoid loud logos and busy patterns that distract from your faces.
Bring a second outfit to add variety.
Posing and direction
Natural movement over stiff poses: Walk, whisper, dance slowly, or sit close on a couch.
Use props and activities: Coffee cups, books, a record player, or cooking together create genuine interactions.
Close-ups and details: Hands, rings, and small gestures convey intimacy.
Vary distances: Mix wide shots that show the environment with tight portraits that focus on emotion.
Ready to plan your indoor engagement session in Columbus? Tell me the vibe you want (cozy cafe, elegant hotel, artistic gallery, or at-home) and I’ll suggest poses, outfits, and shot ideas tailored to that setting.
Real Wedding Advice: Book a Wedding Photographer who honors your guests
Jessica Love captures the small, unscripted moments that make your wedding feel real—laughing grandparents, kids stealing cake, friends mid-toast—using a hybrid of film and digital to preserve the warmth and texture of each scene. Shooting throughout Columbus, Ohio, Jessica blends unobtrusive direction with a watchful eye, creating natural poses and candid frames that reflect how your guests truly felt that day. The result: honest, emotive images you’ll keep coming back to—timeless prints and vibrant digital files that tell the story of your celebration from the people who mattered most.
Real Wedding featuring Oak Grove
A real wedding featuring a winter day at Oak Grove Jorgensen Farms shot by Jessica Love Photography
Cory & Dani on B+W film
Landerhaven in Cleveland, Ohio summer wedding on a Sunday, film photographer Jessica Love shows images shot on Black and White film
Corazon Goodness
a selection of favorite images from The Club at Corazon in Dublin, Ohio shot by Jessica Love Photography. The wedding venue inspires looks from the Italian style with stucco walls and gorgeous views
2025 recapped!
Jessica Love Photography shot hybrid film + digital photography in and around Columbus, Ohio in 2025. This is a recap of all the weddings, engagement, commercial and family photography captured until March!
2025 booking season discount!
booking discount for weddings in 2026 - highly discounted wedding photography near me in Columbus ohio
Hello Color!
A trend of Colorful wedding decor was increasingly seen this year in Columbus, Ohio. Bright florals with pops of bright signage and decor was a cheerful way to celebrate wedding season. This wedding, featured at North 4th Corridor, which includes Revery and Brick and Mortar, had both of those colorful details.
Sarah & Jonathan
a summer wedding at The Timbrook guest house in Columbus Ohio. Gorgeous summer pastel florals make the backdrop perfect.
Sloan & Hayley
trans love is love, and this is the sweetest backyard session ending in a surprise proposal in their backyard in Columbus Ohio. Shot on both film and digital format by Jessica Love Photography
what’s better than Summertime?
a collection of favorite images from Jessica Love Photography because when you restart your website, and lose years worth of blog posts, it’s necessary to show as much work as often as possible in Columbus Ohio
Kelsey & Jeff : a winter wedding at Oak Grove
winter wedding by Jessica Love Photography at Jorgensen Farms in Westerville ohio Oak Grove venue. This venue is great for winter weddings, we get a lot of natural light because the venue is a greenhouse.
Fall time Favorites!
collection of curated favorite film and digital photos by Jessica love photography featured photographer near you in columbus ohio.
Mack + Jason | engagement session
a summer engagement session at park of the roses in clintonville ohio
Alexandra & Eli
A white and drapery wedding at the Greek Orthodox Church in the Short North Columbus Ohio. Featuring florals by Prema designs and planning by Aisle and Co.
Camp Mary Orton Wedding feat. Camp Vibes
wedding photography. near me at Camp Mary Orton in Ohio. Perfect wedding space for a couple who is down to earth, loves nature, and a bit of DIY. Transform this space into what you’d like it to be for that camp wedding feel.
Recent Work!
a quick and easy blog post featuring a way to get my most recent wedding photography near me out to the world!
Rachel + Shannon
an elopement at Park of the Roses, and another example of how to get married how you want to. there are no rules, do what feels right for you!