Reviews for
Jess Luckey Photography

I honestly can not sing Jess' praises enough! We were so nervous about posing for photos and Jess made us comfortable right away! We had a very specific vision for both our engagement photos and wedding; and Jess completely knocked it out of the park! The photos are beautiful and something we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Jess was an absolute dream to work with. From the moment we arrived, she greeted us with a warm smile and infectious energy that immediately put us at ease. She took the time to walk us through her vision for the session, so we always knew what to expect and felt confident throughout the process. What sets Jess apart is that she offers so much more than beautiful photography. She created a space that felt safe, relaxed, and genuinely fun, allowing us to be ourselves in front of the camera. The final gallery captured not only how we looked, but also how the experience felt—and that is something truly special.

If you're thinking about booking with Jess, this is your sign to do it! My partner and I are not exactly "naturally know what to do with our hands" people, but she somehow made us feel so comfortable from the second we stepped in front of the camera. She guided us through everything in a way that felt effortless, natural, and so fun! I sent her a handful of inspiration photos beforehand, and somehow she took every idea I had and made it even better than I could have imagined. She completely understood the vision and brought it to life in the most beautiful, joyful way. And beyond being insanely talented, she's just the sweetest human. She has such a calming, encouraging energy that makes you forget you're even being photographed. When we got our gallery back, we spent about an hour saying, "STOP, I LOVE THIS ONE"... over and over again. These are photos we'll cherish forever, and I genuinely couldn't recommend her more!

Jess is absolutely incredible at what she does!! She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed encouraging us along the way. Her eye for different angles and lighting is truly amazing and made us ordinary people look like editorial models (an impossible task!). She stayed overtime to get some extra fun shots of us. Jess went above and beyond I can’t thank her enough!!

I had such a great experience working with Jess! The photoshoot was genuinely fun! Being in front of the camera is out of my comfort zone and she gave excellent direction that made everything feel easy and natural. I especially appreciated how adaptable and patient she was with my dog who can be reactive in busy public places. I am so happy to have these photos and will cherish them forever!

Jessica did an incredible job capturing the essence of our wedding. I was a little worried that our non-traditional ceremony & location would limit the beauty she was able to capture, but I was so wrong! She did an incredible job, was extremely personable, and her presence was so valued at our tiny ceremony. Highly recommend!

If you’re camera-shy and feel awkward in front of the lens (like me), this testimonial is for you! Choosing a photographer isn’t just about skill - though Jess has that in spades - it’s about finding someone who makes you feel comfortable enough to show up authentically, without ever feeling stiff or fake. Jess is an absolute pro. She captured the most incredible photos of my partner George and me, and from the moment she walked in, she carried this calm, joyful energy that instantly put us at ease. She put on music, took the lead in the most natural way, and guided us through the session with a balance of structure and spontaneity. Jess shared the flow she envisioned, gave us fun movement ideas, and encouraged us the whole way through. At one point she had me running toward George so he could scoop me up and twirl me around - it felt playful and real, never posed. The entire shoot was like a perfectly choreographed dance we somehow already knew the steps to - and that’s entirely thanks to Jess’ gift for directing while keeping everything effortless and natural. What surprised me most is how much fun it was. Halfway through, I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. Jess has this incredible ability to spark genuine, unplanned moments that translate beautifully on camera. It didn’t feel like a photoshoot - it felt like spending time with a friend who happened to capture magic along the way. On top of all that, Jess goes above and beyond. She edited photos while on flights during her travels, sent us sneak peeks, brought props, and poured so much heart into every step of the process. She made the experience better than we could’ve ever imagined. If you’re looking for photos that feel true to you, taken by one of the best photographers in Austin, Jess is the one!

Jess took some of my favorite pictures of myself I've truly ever seen. She did an amazing job making me feel comfortable in front of the camera and I'm so grateful to have these pictures to capture a fun time in my life :)

This was my first time having professional photos taken and Jess made the whole experience very easy, comfortable, and gave me great posing tips. On top of that the photos came out great!

Jess took photos for me and my pup and we couldn’t be happier! She made the whole experience super fun and comfortable. I can’t wait to decorate my house with them.

I was nervous to get family photos done because my family is nervous in front of a camera. Jess put my family right at ease and took incredible care with making sure they were set up for success. Not to mention the photos are incredible. They were a gift for my mom and she couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Jess!!

Jessica proves to be a new and upcoming artist in her field. Her talents have blessed us with expertly capturing our family's personalities.

We hired Jess to take our engagement photos and it was the best decision ever. My now husband and I had never gotten professional photos done before, and were pretty nervous going into it. Jess put us at ease immediately. She made sure we were having fun and feeling comfortable the entire time. She truly went above and beyond. We were ecstatic with our photos, and felt like she really captured us and our relationship. Jess was also super quick to respond to questions prior to our session, and kept us in the loop about the status of our gallery and estimated delivery- which I super appreciated. She is pure sunshine and her dedication and passion really shows in her work. We look forward to working with her again!

I go to Jess for all my photography needs. She has captured everything for us from couples photos to maternity to newborn/family photos. She’s a ray of light that always makes picture day fun and happy. We will continue to use Jess in the future. I highly recommend!!

Jess is it. I started with solo shoots and she was skilled enough to capture my personality so well!! I ended up scheduling a shoot with my teen boys expecting push back from them but she made us all feel comfortable, natural and managed to capture some bomb pics!! They actually loved the experience. I love this woman!!

We’ve booked with Jess multiple times from maternity, to newborn, to 1 year photos! We love the consultation process of finding the vibe we’re hoping to achieve and brainstorming different poses. It’s so helpful to have a photographer be so involved during the whole process and not just taking the pictures! She always makes us feel so comfortable in front of the camera the photos actually come out candid. We’ll keep booking with her for sure!!

We absolutely loved having Jess take our photos! She was amazing at capturing our candid moments and making us feel comfortable! She was easy to communicate with and did a lovely job editing and sending us the gallery! Would recommend to all 100%!!

Great experience with Jess, she made me feel comfortable and the photos are something I will cherish :)

I love working with Jess, she is my go to photographer in Austin! We have done lifestyle shoots, indoor and outdoors, headshots, couples shoot as well. She is super supportive and gives great directions. Will be booking her again!!