Jessica Max
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $4,200
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $1,300
Packages
Prices start at $1,500
About Jessica Max
Jessica Max
Big fan of dive bars, staring at the stars, forever searching for the best french fries, a blissfully cold Diet Coke, and a true midwestern why fly it's only 15 hours. You'll find me often traveling, spending time in nature, collecting rocks and shopping for vintage t-shirts. I love carefree messy in between moments, photographing my daily life on polaroids and film. I've lived a lot of places (Arizona, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico to name a few!) and have so many places that I treasure and feel at home.
As a documentary & editorial photographer, my approach is playful, relaxed, romantic and fun. I'm here for the couples who would like their wedding day honestly documented in artful images, full of heartfelt emotions, connection, and in-between moments. True to color, connection based, with a nod to those film photos that make you feel at home. I primarily reside in West Michigan during the summertime, but service the South West, Arkansas as well as Puerto Rico and anywhere that speaks to you.
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Same-day edits
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
- Film
- Hybrid
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Online gallery
- Printed enlargements
- Same/next-day sneak-peek images
- Wedding album
Jessica Max packages
Full Day Elopement Coverage
9 hours
Peak pricing $4,500
Off-peak pricing $3,900-4,500
Full day coverage customized to you. Whether you're planning an epic hiking or outdoor adventure, or planning a quiet morning alone before a courthouse wedding and night on the town, this is made for you with a relaxed and calm timeline.
- 9 hours of consecutive coverage
- Planning assistance
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- Floral & Officiant add on options
- 2 rolls of 35mm film
- Location options, suggestions, and scouting
- Personalized online gallery
- High resolution and web sized digital images
- Personal print release
Half Day Elopement
4 hours
Peak pricing $3,000-3,500
Off-peak pricing $2,500-3,000
Courthouse elopement but still want time to tell your story? Backyard wedding day with your closest loves? This is a perfect option if you're having a few guests or really want to document your love as you spend your day together.
- 4 hours consecutive coverage
- Planning assistance
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- Floral & Officiant add on options
- 2 rolls of 35mm film
- Personalized online gallery
- High resolution and web sized digital images
Courthouse Wedding
2 hours
Peak pricing $1,500-2,000
Off-peak pricing $1,500
Going to the chapel? Want to exchange vows privately before having a big party later? An epic, fun courthouse moment? 2 hours is perfect
- 2 hours coverage
- Planning assistance
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- Floral & Officiant add on options
- 1 roll of 35mm film or a Polaroid set
- Personalized online gallery
- High resolution and web sized digital images
Full Day Wedding Coverage
11 hours
Peak pricing $5,500-6,000
Off-peak pricing $5,500-6,000
When you want to document your day truly from a documentary standpoint, that captures storytelling images in a relaxed environment not timeline crunch. The whole day, however you'd like to spend it.
- 11 hours consecutive coverage
- Additional Vendor recommendations
- 3 rolls of 35mm film or Polaroids
- Personalized online gallery
- High Resolution and web sized digital images
- Second photographer for main events option
- Next day previews
- Custom day of photo timeline
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
19 reviews
- C
Chantal
The best experience
Jessica was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, she was so communicative, professional, and genuinely fun to work with—exactly the kind of energy you want on your wedding day. She made us feel completely comfortable, kept everything running smoothly, and captured every moment so beautifully and naturally. Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We truly would not recommend anyone else—Jessica is the best decision we made for our wedding.
- B
Betty
Wedding Photographer
Jessica captured my daughter's wedding and engagement so beautifully. She is professional, kind and responsible. She is a joy to work with and her presence is comforting and warm. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend Jessica Max. 5 STARS
- AM
Aiden M.
This is the photographer you want
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Jessica Max Photography! Jessica is truly a woman of her craft — her creativity, professionalism, and calming presence made both our engagement session and wedding day unforgettable. From the very beginning, Jessica went above and beyond to connect with us. She even invited us out to lunch for an initial meet and greet so she could get to know us as a couple and understand the vibe and vision of our wedding. She guided us through outfit choices, encouraged us to create a fun playlist for our engagement photos, and made sure we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. On our wedding day, Jessica was completely on top of everything — capturing each moment beautifully and naturally. She has such an intuitive sense of timing and emotion, and she truly made the entire experience feel effortless. Beyond being an incredible photographer, Jessica genuinely feels like a friend. Her artistry and attention to detail are unmatched, and we are beyond grateful to have had her capture such special memories. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica Max Photography to anyone looking for a talented, personable, and deeply dedicated photographer!
- TB
Tammy B.
Amazing wedding photographer
Jessica did my daughter’s engagement and wedding photos. She is absolutely amazing to work with. We loved her style, the ease of communication, her follow through and can I just say… she is just a good person! Anyone out there considering her for a shoot, please forward with contacting her. You will not be disappointed!
Jessica Rasmussen•Oct 22, 2025Hi Tammy! Thank you so so much for the wonderful review- I'm truly honored to have gotten to get know you all and spend the day celebrating along with you!
- RM
Reagan M.
So happy we chose Jessica Max!
We booked Jessica Max for our garden wedding in May, and are OBSESSED with the photos! She is so talented at capturing the most intimate and candid moments without us even knowing that she is there. We added film photos onto our package and absolutely loved how they turned out. Jessica also captured polaroid pictures throughout the wedding that we got to look at the next day, which was so much fun. It's so hard for us to pick our favorite pictures to get framed, we love them all! Jessica is a true pro and an absolute pleasure to work with. We got a sneak peak of our wedding photos a few days after the event and received the full gallery within the expected timeframe. We absolutely loved working with Jessica Max and would highly recommend her to any couple planning their wedding!
Explore other vendors serving Ludington, MI
- Essential Designs
- Crystal City Confectionery
- WilliamVZ Music
- Sharon Valley Harp, LLC
- Giulia Grace Beauty
- AC Glam
- Evrgreen Planning, LLC
- KNCO Private Dining & Event Catering
- Prime Photo (Slow Motion) Photo/Video Booth
- Cherished Soirèes Co
- Paul Hairston Films
- Kyle's Cornhole Boards
Complete your dream team
- Ludington Venues
- Ludington Beauty Professionals
- Ludington Bands & DJs
- Ludington Florists
- Ludington Caterers
- Ludington Planners
- Ludington Cakes & Desserts
- Ludington Videographers
- Ludington Bar Services & Beverages
- Ludington Officiants
- Ludington Event Extras
Other photographers in Ludington
- Jones Media | Photo & Video
- Carly Lynne Visuals
- Wander Out West | Photo + Film
- Nova Imagery
- Drzazga Photo
- Candance Marie Photography
- Elle & Co Photography
- Promani Weddings
- Noelle Thies Co.
- The Divines Photo and Film
- Steff Edwards Photography
- Megan Badia Photography
Other wedding services nearby
- Bay City, MI Wedding Venues
- Holland, MI Wedding Florists
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Bar Services & Beverages
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Caterers
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- Holland, MI Wedding Beauty Professionals
- Saginaw, MI Wedding Venues
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Venues
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Florists
- Midland, MI Wedding Venues
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Videographers
- Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Bands & DJs