~ I've been shooting weddings for 16 years. Before that, I was a professional photojournalist.
~ If pressed, I could probably eat around 47 tacos.
~ Skiing is my favorite pastime. We have two seasons here at J. La Plante Photo: wedding season and ski season.
~ One of my greatest joys in life is cracking a beer after a long wedding day.
~ I love to travel. I've been to all 50 United States and 20 foreign countries. So far...
~ My wife, Moira, and I have been together for 16 years and not a day goes by that I don't wonder just what in the hell she sees in me.
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~ If pressed, I could probably eat around 47 tacos.
~ Skiing is my favorite pastime. We have two seasons here at J. La Plante Photo: wedding season and ski season.
~ One of my greatest joys in life is cracking a beer after a long wedding day.
~ I love to travel. I've been to all 50 United States and 20 foreign countries. So far...
~ My wife, Moira, and I have been together for 16 years and not a day goes by that I don't wonder just what in the hell she sees in me.
Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?
Just a few miles east of Boulder, Colorado.
How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?
A little over 250 weddings over the past 16 years.
Describe your "style" of wedding photography.
We’re not big on taking standard, posey photos. We specialize in nontraditional wedding photography and everything you see on our website is real. Real weddings. Real couples. Real emotion. Our goal isn’t to simply take pretty pictures, but to create works of art that are unique to you and worthy of hanging above your mantlepiece. We limit our calendar to 15 weddings per year so we can pour every ounce of our blood, sweat and tears into each wedding.
What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?
Our most popular wedding package is $7,200 and includes a full day of coverage (typically 10-12 hours, but we don't limit time), two photographers, a password-protected online gallery, high-res images with the rights to print, and a photo album.
Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?
We typically like to get things started with a phone call or Zoom call. After that, breweries are our favorite meeting spots.
What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?
I have a bachelor's degree in journalism (concentration in photojournalism) from Central Michigan University.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?
One of my first jobs after college was for Paramount Pictures. I was fired after one day.
22 Fearless Awards
32 Recommendations
We couldn’t have asked for better photographers for our wedding. Moira and Jesse not only captured every special moment but were also a pleasure to work with. Having two photographers was a huge advantage—they were able to capture so many more angles and moments than a single photographer could. Their teamwork, built from years of working together, meant they were always in the right place at the right time.
They captured our day in a range of styles, from stunning portraits and breathtaking mountain scenery to candid, photojournalistic shots and artistic compositions. Their professionalism Read More and organization were impressive. They took the time to walk us through every detail, from the types of shots we wanted to what our first dance would look like. They even spent two hours with us discussing the design of our wedding album.
Moira and Jesse are not only incredibly talented photographers but also genuinely care about making sure you get the photos you’ve always dreamed of, while making the entire experience enjoyable.
DUSTIN + JENNY
They captured our day in a range of styles, from stunning portraits and breathtaking mountain scenery to candid, photojournalistic shots and artistic compositions. Their professionalism Read More and organization were impressive. They took the time to walk us through every detail, from the types of shots we wanted to what our first dance would look like. They even spent two hours with us discussing the design of our wedding album.
Moira and Jesse are not only incredibly talented photographers but also genuinely care about making sure you get the photos you’ve always dreamed of, while making the entire experience enjoyable.
J.La Plante is the whole package. They are number one in customer care and take bomb photos. Just stop looking and hire them. You won't regret it. 5⭐'s!
J.La Plante are absolute rockstars in the photography world! Moira and Jesse photographed our wedding on July 3, 2024. In the meetings beforehand, they were professional and clear. They answered all my questions. Their experience helped my planning go smoothly. Not only did Moira have advice on what photographs (family groupings, bridal party groupings, etc) to seek out, but also provided advice on other vendors. They truly want your day to Read More be perfect. One big selling point for why we chose to hire them was because they didn't nickle and dime us for extra hours on the day of photography. They sought to capture all the special moments for us, no matter the time, and they succeeded!
On the day of the wedding, they were everywhere and they were nowhere! When we received our photos, there were moments captured that I had no idea that they had seen. They captured intimate moments without me even seeing them take the photo. It truly made the day so special.
In putting the album together after the wedding, Moira had such fun creative ideas for the layouts of the pages. She came fully prepared with the entire album put together, ready for us to edit together. She was happy too produce something that we loved and did not pressure us for using certain photos or upgrades. Again, truly a company who cares for their customers! Progress happened during the entire video call and we got the album of our dreams with all the fun, memorable moments included.
I can't thank J.La Plante enough for giving us memories for a lifetime.
KRISTIN + ELLIOT
J.La Plante are absolute rockstars in the photography world! Moira and Jesse photographed our wedding on July 3, 2024. In the meetings beforehand, they were professional and clear. They answered all my questions. Their experience helped my planning go smoothly. Not only did Moira have advice on what photographs (family groupings, bridal party groupings, etc) to seek out, but also provided advice on other vendors. They truly want your day to Read More be perfect. One big selling point for why we chose to hire them was because they didn't nickle and dime us for extra hours on the day of photography. They sought to capture all the special moments for us, no matter the time, and they succeeded!
On the day of the wedding, they were everywhere and they were nowhere! When we received our photos, there were moments captured that I had no idea that they had seen. They captured intimate moments without me even seeing them take the photo. It truly made the day so special.
In putting the album together after the wedding, Moira had such fun creative ideas for the layouts of the pages. She came fully prepared with the entire album put together, ready for us to edit together. She was happy too produce something that we loved and did not pressure us for using certain photos or upgrades. Again, truly a company who cares for their customers! Progress happened during the entire video call and we got the album of our dreams with all the fun, memorable moments included.
I can't thank J.La Plante enough for giving us memories for a lifetime.
If photography is your #1 must have, hire J. La Plante and prepare to be amazed! Their package covers everything on the day of the wedding, and they're always one step ahead of you so you never have to worry. With Moira staying with me (the bride) and Jessie with my husband, we have pictures of both of us from the entire day. Both of them were so lovely and friendly we felt relaxed and comfortable spending our wedding day with them. They helped us plan two separate photo sessions in three separate locations, and somehow we never felt rushed!
They were experts with lighting. Moira stood with Read More us to light the shots with Jessie calling directions and shooting. They're a seamless team, and not afraid to experiment. We couldn't believe the shots they were able to take. Most photographers have a single style they stick with. Moira and Jessie delivered an incredible variety. Beautiful portraits, creative shots experimenting with bright, saturated colors, dark black and whites with silhouettes, and dusky blue. And of course, the candid shots of us and our guests during the reception were brilliant.
Jessie and Moira were fantastic to work with, and some of the most creative photographers we've ever met! We would absolutely recommend them to any couple who loves photography and want more than the standard photo package for their special day.
NASSIA + JEFF
They were experts with lighting. Moira stood with Read More us to light the shots with Jessie calling directions and shooting. They're a seamless team, and not afraid to experiment. We couldn't believe the shots they were able to take. Most photographers have a single style they stick with. Moira and Jessie delivered an incredible variety. Beautiful portraits, creative shots experimenting with bright, saturated colors, dark black and whites with silhouettes, and dusky blue. And of course, the candid shots of us and our guests during the reception were brilliant.
Jessie and Moira were fantastic to work with, and some of the most creative photographers we've ever met! We would absolutely recommend them to any couple who loves photography and want more than the standard photo package for their special day.
