and photography combine
Where art
You can always count on me to ease what may feel like a whirlwind of a day. In my experience, I’ve learned the art of adaptation, listening to my intuition, and prioritizing your comfort above all else.
Welcome, friend—I'm honored you're here. My journey to photography was far from traditional, but it’s become my medium, and I just can’t seem to get enough of it. While I bring a documentary-style approach, I have a keen eye for genuine, unscripted moments, and I can step in when needed and step back when it matters most, resulting in a creative dance full of imperfect beauty.
and friend
Your creative partner
JJ, Here.
I’ve always been drawn to making art in some way or another. Whether it was designing earrings, dabbling in graphic design, thrift flipping (that was short-lived), or always being that person with the camera in hand. There was something about creating out of nothing that always allured me.
But instead of pursuing a photography career, I took the practical route. I studied marketing and went on to work at a nonprofit. While I found myself in the field building relationships, that element of creativity was missing. It all seemed to fall into place when I picked my camera back up. It quickly became the perfect medium to connect with others while creating art.
It’s those unplanned, real moments that get me every time that make a photo a photograph, a memory you can feel, never forgotten. So, whether we’re at a stretch of coastline somewhere in the PNW, a blooming courtyard in Tulum, or your parent’s backyard, count me in with my camera at the ready and a sense of ease that feels like you’re with a friend you’ve known for years.
Oh, and your job? Relish in every moment. Don’t worry. Have FUN. Sound good?
Let’s do this.
JJ Wilkins
From practicality to passion.
How I got my start
grand landscapes / a good book / slow moments / surfing / european buildings / analog film
moved by
ARTIST
ADVENTURER
CONFIDANT
london + paris / 1-5
September '24
canon beach, or / 8-11
london + paris / 27-31
August '24
Houston, TX / 12-14
jackson, wy / 15-18
telluride, co / 24-28
July '24
where i'm headed
COLLEGE STATION, TX / 20-27
December '24
AUSTIN,TX / 14-18
November '24
MALIBU, CA / 3-7
DALLAS, TX / 10-14
CABO, MEXICO / 16-20
October '24
where i'm headed
tbd
March '25
DALLAS, TX / 19-23
February '25
tbd
January '25
where i'm headed
tbd
June '25
NAPA, CA / 15-19
May '25
tbd
April '25
where i'm headed
*Note: If you select a destination I’m visiting, you’ll receive $100 off your booking. If you select a place where I want to go, you’ll receive $300 off your wedding or elopement collection.
GREECE / NEW ZEALAND / JAPAN / Dolomites, italy / ICELAND / SWITZERLAND / nyc
Where I Wanna Go:
01/04
I’m here to anticipate moments that happen, not recreate them. I love the genuine expressions, the unplanned interactions, and the joy-filled instances you can’t make up. I truly invite you to be you, and I promise to do the same.
Authenticity
02/04
There’s a reason why I become long-time friends with my clients! If you couldn’t already tell, creating space for connection is super important to me not just between the two of you, but also for your friends, family and making sure everyone feels comfortable around the camera.
Connection
03/04
I truly believe there’s no beginning or end to what we capture, it’s all memories that live on. My photos are true-to-life while still feeling like a piece of art. They’re honest and beautiful because that’s how it was, not how it should have been.
Art
04/04
This is at the heart of everything I do. You’ll quickly discover I’m pretty laid back, and I aim to make you feel the same so you can be free and simply enjoy our time together. From the spontaneous laughter and the heartfelt smiles to the tender glances, I believe your day should be filled with all these instances of pure delight.
