Jessica Claire - Photographer

Damar Suryo: u truly capture feelings framed by mere electrical equipment. greetings, Damar Suryo The Netherlands 1.12.10, 3:35AM

Marcus: I just wanted to send some encouragement your way and say that these photos were spectacular! And your presentation was brilliant too. I have never seen anyone who can use the f1.0 as well as you have here. I bookmarked your page in order to show others. Your technical skills are second to none, but your eye and your ability to tell the story is stunning. I actually got a tear in my eye going through the pictures. I hope to find someone who can take pictures at my wedding like this. 7.16.09, 1:40PM

Sven: hello, those pics are one of the greatest i´ve ever seen and one reason to look for an 50 mm 1.2 lense. 1.0 is tooooooo expensive for me. absolut excellent. sven 7.16.08, 6:32AM

Rebekah at Elizabeth Anne Designs: The song is so beautiful. We used another Phil Wickham song (Divine Romance) for our wedding. He's amazing in concert. 3.28.08, 4:34PM

Luca Petralia: This is one of the greatest wedding set I've ever seen. I don't know if it's because of the lens, the bride...I think it's beacause of your skill. I love every single shot, everything is perfect. 3.28.08, 7:53AM

Jennifer: Whoa, freakin' brilliant. Loooove that flair http://www.jessicaclaire.net/images/content/ACF424.jpg 3.20.08, 8:49AM

Devan Whitson: Beautiful, beautiful shots!!! I love it that you are posting the settings on the wedding shots. I absolutely love it! Thanks so much!! Can't wait to get my Shootsac at WPPI! 3.2.08, 5:31PM

Brittany Meadth: Thank you so much for capturing the most perfect day. Your photos are beautiful. Really blessed to have you there! 2.28.08, 5:28PM

John Meadth: Hi Jessica - I'm no photography expert - just a proud dad. Jocie and I love the wonderfully creative way you have portrayed our kids special day. God bless you and keep on doing beautiful work. 2.26.08, 2:01AM

Kat Kendall: This pictures are stunning! i've always admired your work as well as DJ's... Rod and Brit are good friends of mine.. and one of the bridesmaids, Arianna, is my best friend from high school.. so its exciting to see people i recognize in your pictures!! Great work! Keep it up! 2.21.08, 4:00PM

Jill La Fleur: I just wanted to thank everyone that helped out with this wedding-it was truly magical and full of love and beauty (and talented vendors!) It was a pleasure helping Brittany and Rodney plan and coordinate this special occasion and I wish them all the best-they really are the couple with love you only dream about. Thank you, thank you to the amazing photo and video Team! The images tell an amazing story and really capture the day just as it was felt. I was honored to work with all of you and look forward to doing so again. 2.20.08, 6:38PM

Emma Easley Darden: The look on her face during that dance photo is priceless. And I'm totally jealous of that lens! Wow. 2.20.08, 2:39PM

Clark Clark: Oh man, I knew I wanted that 50mm 1.0 but now I REALLY REALLY want it. That cake cutting shot makes up for a lot of sleepless nights thinking about switching back to Nikon for the D3. Susan makes me salivate for it. Now I can just buy a $2,000 lens and feel better. I do love my 85mm 1.2. 2.19.08, 10:06AM

Dusty: Jessica - I visit your site every week and I am ECSTATIC that you finally posted your settings for photos--it's a great learning tool for us newbies. 2.19.08, 10:04AM

Lawrence: Wow! Now that I see your EXIF data, it seems like 50 f/1.0 is your best friend! Amazing wedding pictures like always! 2.17.08, 3:48AM

Pamee: WOW! I am really NEW to the online network of photographers and I LOVE your site! AND Thank YOU for adding the exif data... what a lens!! WOW!! 2.16.08, 8:07PM

Julie C Butler: Hi Jessica, Big Fan here!! I just wanted to Thank you for taking the time to add your settings!! This is awsome of you!! 2.15.08, 10:38AM

kari: Your pictures are breath taking! I love the picture of her mother and father... the excitement and love for their daughter you captured! WOW! 2.15.08, 9:16AM

Martin: Thank you so much for adding the used settings for every picture. I believe it really helps me to understand how you do your magic. If you add any lighting please include that info as well. Thank you again for sharing! 2.15.08, 3:55AM

Amanda Key: Thank you for sharing your images--they are beautiful! And--I did purchase ShowIt web last night--thanks. 2.14.08, 5:22PM

Gloria m: YOu are the best. Really. No wonder you can shoot at least $7500 per wedding. You out beat everyone! 2.14.08, 4:06PM

Jay Tsai: My absolutely favorite was the portrait from above of her with the bouquet. Thank you so much for documenting all the camera settings to show us how the picture was taken. Wonderful! 2.14.08, 3:32PM

Joanne F: Jessica, you totally rocked the 1.0! These images are perfect - as usual! Thanks for sharing your techniques and your fab images! I always drool over the color and clarity! You are the best! 2.14.08, 2:36PM

Lindsay Kipp: These are fabulous! I love them! The couple is also very beautiful! Thank you for putting the settings you used. I found it very helpful and i hope to see them again on your other posts! I only hope one day my images are even a fraction of the perfection you produce.Thank you for sharing!! 2.14.08, 1:36PM

James Taylor: Wow, these are absolutely amazing! There seem to be a few reviews out there that say the 50L f/1 is a marginal performer – soft wide open. You sure put that to rest! JT 2.14.08, 11:07AM

Matt D.: Wow... I think you're the first non-collector (i.e. real photographer) I've ever seen actually use the 50mm f1.0... Exotic. How does it feel to use such a Porshe lens? 2.14.08, 10:53AM

Deb: Beautiful, as always. I love your style. You inspire me! Thanks for posting your settings. Great addition. 2.14.08, 10:20AM

Mary Jane: JESS!!!! These are some of the most amazing photos I've ever laid eyes on! You are so inspiring and I can't believe you practically shot the whole wedding at 1.0! That is so awesome! I have a hard time getting the sharpness when I shoot that wide open - divulge - PLEASE! :) 2.14.08, 10:08AM

Melissa Koehler: Gorgeous captures Jessica! I really love how you put your settings. I have been trying to do that with mine too:) 2.14.08, 9:58AM

Emily: So amazing! I have to ask though, the crispness is unsurpassed. When I shoot with my 50mm1.2 they are never this crisp, nor with this non-existent amount of noise. Can you pass along your secret? These are awesome! 2.14.08, 9:23AM

Erika Lais Photoblog: Hi Claire, I just love that you sharing the informations shoots above the pics ... It's all that I always want in my life ... It's easier to us to learn how to work better and take yhis worderfull pics!!!!! You are so blessed, many, many thanks forever!!!! 2.14.08, 9:13AM

Lisa Stein: Beautiful photos as usual, I am a big fan of your work. Thanks for posting info, what I find so interesting is your shooting at such fast shutter speeds. I know the lense is fast and you have so much California light, sometimes it is only option to utilize wide open, but I see it is also often a choice with the higher ISO. Maybe that is part of the secret of your photos being so sharp and crisp (and warm and soft in all the right spots and ways). Interesting, I'll have to try that more when I can. thanks! 2.14.08, 8:32AM

PamN: What if you "forgot" to give the 50/1.0 back to DJ? He's such a nice guy it would be a real dilemma for him!!! 2.14.08, 7:16AM

Kate: Thanks so much for adding the technical info - now it will take me twice as long to read your posts. I love having a behind the scenes look into your amazing shots! Thanks again. 2.14.08, 7:09AM

Brenda: Thanks so much for sharing the tech info with us Jessica These photos are beautiful, of course 2.14.08, 4:06AM

Martin Weiss: Just wanted to thank you for sharing your photos with us, in such high resolution. Great inspiration. (And amazing shots on 1.0 at 1/160th second.) 2.14.08, 3:43AM

r@ph: wonderful images again jess! many thanks also for the tech info! please keep inspiring us.. :) 2.14.08, 3:02AM

Ann Hamilton: Love the flare shots! And don't you just love that 50 1.0 lens?! Gene Higa has one, too, and I usually steal it from his bag when we're shooting together. :) 2.14.08, 2:38AM

marina mayer: Jessica, We just saw the video and LOVED it. We are so glad that you were there to capture all those beautiful moments of Brit and Rod. It was just beautiful! Thank you for putting the slideshow to the music she walked down the aisle to! We are so grateful for you, and we know Brittany, Joy and the rest of the family will be too. Love, Marina and Kristi (friends of the bride) 2.14.08, 2:28AM

Jason: Outstanding! Thank you very much for including the technical information on f/stop, shutter, lense, etc. You're in it to help others. Impressive. 2.13.08, 11:25PM

rebecca devono: wow, these are amazing!!! you are super talented, and such an amazing person to share your gifts with others. the couple is so lucky to have such an awesome group of photographers!!!! :) 2.13.08, 10:18PM

Karen: Aww, love this set. She is one beautiful bride, and her mom is really pretty too! I love the creativity in your photographs! (I mean, really, who thinks of video flaring?) You're too awesome. =D 2.13.08, 10:16PM

Lezlie: LOVE that you gave us the specs! You really push me to be a better photographer. Thanks. :) 2.13.08, 10:10PM

Heather Behlendorf: Jessica- I have always been afraid of shooting in such high ISOs...do you put your pics through a noiseware software? They always look so sharp and how I wa trained was to shoot in low ISOs. Any thoughts? 2.13.08, 10:08PM

Chris Enzaldo: 1.0????? I am literally drooling right now... I've been on the fence with getting Canon's 50mm 1.4 lens, but now the decision has been made. Thanks for letting me go of some more cash! Quantum work as always. Superstahhh!!!! 2.13.08, 10:00PM

Jamie: Wow.. there are so many gorgeous shots of Brittany. What a lucky couple to have such a tag team on her special day. Thank you for taking the time to share your settings with us... I love learning from your blog!! 2.13.08, 9:22PM

patrick|dwf: jess, i think you out-did yourself this yet. i'm used to great work from you (hence i subscribe to the blog rss feed) however this set is your gorgeous! so full of love, passion and positive karma! ciao, psv 2.13.08, 9:10PM

Heidi Knight: Thanks so much for posting your camera data! I always wonder what lens/settings you're using so I'm in heaven being able to analyze each shot and how you achieved it. 2.13.08, 9:00PM

Lauren: we dont get to see the grooms face!!! lol you must love the bride more, jessica. any shots of the groom too? 2.13.08, 8:48PM

Ange: beautiful shots as always claire. thanks so much for posting the tech info - it helps understand what goes into creating such gorgeous images. Love the lens flare! 2.13.08, 8:04PM

Frances: Beautiful photos. Thanks for the tech info. Great to see what settings you used to get these shots. :) 2.13.08, 7:10PM

Kelly Barclay: Do you use two bodies? I noticed you switched the lens for the bride waiting for her father shots and wonder if you just have two bodies so you can easily switch. STUNNING shots and very impressive at 1.0!! 2.13.08, 6:50PM

kymberli q.: Of course they are ALL amazing images, but the "They're married" shot is AWESOME! It looks like it could be a perfume ad! 2.13.08, 6:45PM

Gina: I discovered Phil Wickham last month. He’s an amazing man after God's heart. Painting these images with his music is - PERFECTION. What a beautiful couple. May God bless them with a long and joyous life together! Best wishes, Gina 2.13.08, 6:34PM

Tammy Mellish: These slide shows of yours... they always make me cry. They make me want to marry my husband, again. 2.13.08, 6:34PM

katycoffey: nobody mentioned the green in the slideshow...is this more foreshadowing? I can't wait to see what you have in store next... 2.13.08, 6:23PM

Lacey: I LOVE THE SHOOTING INFO!!! I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I AM THAT YOU ARE SHARING THAT! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 2.13.08, 6:18PM

Cathy Crawley: Gorgeous wedding. I love that Vineyard - saw it on "The Batchelor" - I was addicted to that show! 2.13.08, 6:01PM

Susan: Awww, Jessica. These are simply stunning. They've got to be numbered amongst some of your best work. They so perfectly capture the joy, love and beauty of the day. Thank you for sharing your talent. 2.13.08, 5:59PM

Lori Anderson: Awesome photos and slideshow. Thank you for taking the time to share the camera settings. I can't believe I've learned so much from one post. 2.13.08, 5:39PM

Linda G-H: Beautiful images of the day. I also love the GREEN on the slideshow background...looking forward to seeing all the "pieces" come together soon. 2.13.08, 5:11PM

Sarah Rhoads: gurl... I don't know how you hold your hands still enough to shoot at 1.0... I guess when you are a super star you can do things like that. "Dear God please give me superstar powers so that one day I too can get tack sharp pictures shooting at 1.0 " pretty please with suga on top :) props. 2.13.08, 5:04PM

Erin J.: Thanks for all that info! It's nice to see what other people are using to get certain shots. Great idea! 2.13.08, 4:56PM

Mel Jones: Jessica you are beyond amazing I looooooooove that you have put the setting you used on the photos. Really apprecizte it!! 2.13.08, 4:47PM

Julia Williams: Wow! I am especially amazed at how sharp things are with such a shallow dof! (I find when i'm shooting wide open its really easy to misfocus). I NEED to know the secret to this! 2.13.08, 4:35PM

Logan Jarrard: Amazing! The slideshow showed some really great moments and expressions. Thanks for sharing the meta data, I'm sure it was a pain to type in all those numbers. Now if we could just the secret to that crisp contrast : ) 2.13.08, 4:30PM

gabriel ryan: i've heard photogs like you and becker say "i shoot wide open," but throwing the specs on each image let me understand what that means. wide open really does mean wide open. so cool . thanks a million! and freaking awesome shots [especially @ 1.0] 2.13.08, 4:20PM

Tonya: Jessica, I love that you are adding all the specs to the photos...that is so helpful. I am always in awe of your talent and I appreciate that you are willing to share with others... Good on you! Tonya 2.13.08, 4:14PM

MicheleLouise: Thank you so much for posting your settings!! I know that takes a lot of extra time but it is wonderful information!! 2.13.08, 4:08PM

Denise: agh! I love that you put the #'s - thank you so much! now maybe I can try to get the same effects as you do! Although I do not have a lens that will go as low as 1.0 - yipes!! 2.13.08, 4:08PM

lroah: You continue to amaze and impress me - these are absolutely beautiful! Loving the tech specs...thank you for sharing those. I hope you continue to do that. 2.13.08, 4:03PM

ashley: loved that you added the technical info, really helpful. my favorite shot was of the brides parents during the ceremony.. you can just feel their love and happiness. all parents should be like that :) 2.13.08, 3:59PM

kelli w: thank you so much for putting your lens, sspeed etc... with each picture. its helps a lot. i love your work. thank you for all of the inspiration. 2.13.08, 3:55PM

kim s: these are such beautiful & emotive photos, jessica, thanks for sharing! i also love to see the camera settings, thanks for that. (i always forget that i can change the ISO;) ) 2.13.08, 3:54PM

David Bornais: Jess, your work is so fantastic. it is always also pleasant to see your work and the love which emerges some. Congratulations for you and for the bride and groom ! David 2.13.08, 3:41PM

Amy Nave: Jess, It was so great seeing you last week. You definitely need to come visit more often. By the way AMAZING AMAZING job on this wedding. I'm in love with the images. Amy:) 2.13.08, 3:33PM

Elaine: Wow! She is incredibly beautiful! And it looks like it was a gorgeous setting and wedding as well. Thanks for sharing your "tech specs"...that was helpful. 2.13.08, 3:29PM

Alan Reid: Thank you Jess... At last somone has put the shutter speed,lens, ISO etc beside their photographs. It makes much better reading. 2.13.08, 3:24PM

kara pennington: What a gorgeous wedding and even more gorgeous bride!! Love the shot of Brittany peeking out the door!!! 2.13.08, 3:20PM

Lisa Gisczinski: Oh My Gosh!!!! Your work is sooo fantastic! I know you hear that over and over again but your works just inspires me. EVERY picture is just stunning and I hope to be half as good as you someday. Thank you for sharing, you really don't realize how much its appreciated. 2.13.08, 3:17PM

todd scott ballje: killer stuff as usual Jessica, thanks so much for adding camera settings. Great to get in your head a little bit. Although you're right, being that you shot most of it at 1.0 (which most of us mere mortals don't have) it is pretty easy to know why they looks so great. (Although I absolutely love my 50 1.4...yes I'm Nikon...I'll be full frame with you in 3 days with the D3) Anyway, great stuff. Santa Barbara isn't bad huh? I visit grandparents there occasionally coming from Oklahoma. / todd 2.13.08, 3:10PM