About Jessica Rios
The Journey
Welcome to the world of Jessica Rios Photography! With a passion for capturing moments and telling stories through my lens, I'm dedicated to creating timeless and beautiful photographs. With an eye for detail and a love for natural light, I specialize in capturing the essence of people, places, and events. Whether it's a wedding, a quinceañera, a family portrait, or a special occasion, My goal is to create stunning images that will be cherished for a lifetime. Get to know me and my work by exploring my portfolio and booking a session today!
My Hope & Mission
My business isn't about pictures, it's about people. Its not about an event, its about a beautiful young lady's milestone, It's not about a Quinceañera, it's about creating memories. It's not about transactions, it's about relationships. And it's not about one day, it's about a lifetime. I can't wait to connect with you and tell your story through my lens.
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There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.
The Process
Here's the scoop on working with me!
1. CONNECT VIA PHONE OR VIDEO CHAT!
It is so important to me to have a connection with each and every one of my clients. I always say I want to show up to your Quinceañera day and feel like a friend or family member, rather than a hired vendor. So that means - our very first step is connecting via a Phone or Zoom call so we can get to know each other!
2. LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL!
After our initial Phone or Video call, if you feel we’re the perfect fit to work together, it’ll be time to make it official! All you need to do is decide on your package, and from there, I’ll send you an online proposal with your custom contract, invoice, and payment schedule all able to be completed online!
Once your retainer is paid, your date will be saved and the fun will begin! From there, I’ll begin sending you helpful information such as my Quinceañera preparation guide, my list of vendor recommendations, and more. And then, the best part– we’ll start planning if selected your pre session!
4. AN EASY AND STRESS-FREE PLANNING PROCESS
I love being involved in the planning process. My goal as a photographer is to make sure you have the most fun and stress free day possible. Because of that, I am extremely organized when it comes to your Quinceañera day plans! Leading up to the day, we can review and discuss your planned timeline for the day, create a family formal photo list, and will send you a questionnaire to ensure important aspects of the event are covered. You’ll receive my quinceanera day questionnaire and vendor questionnaire, and from your answers, I’ll create the organizational documents for the event day. About 2 weeks out from the quinceanera, we’ll have a phone/ video call to go over any final details to ensure all goes well the day of!
3. Pre Session!
A Pre-Quince or Pre-Event Photography Session is scheduled weeks or months before your Quinceañera. You will get to do a few things that you may not have time for on the day of your quince, and it will help you get more comfortable around a camera and familiar with your photographer.
Practice makes perfect and everyone likes to be picture perfect, but that doesn't mean that you won't be nervous. We'll use your session to get to know each other a little better, get your nerves to settle down a bit and try different kinds of poses. Maybe you already posed in front of your mirror and you have a pose in mind that you would like to try? That's fine, let me know. We'll figure out what your comfortable with and which poses you lean the most towards.
You don't have to smile and look at the camera in every photo, but sometimes some girls get giggly and can't help but smile in every photo. Either way is fine as long as it is you, and your not trying be someone else. If you do this, you will start to feel uncomfortable and get more nervous, and you will lose all interest in continuing your session. So just be yourself, most of the best images come from the end of the session because as the session progresses you grow accustom to the camera and me as we talk and sometimes joke around.
There are plenty of things that you can do with your pre-quince photos. You can use them for your invitations, thank you cards, or get a canvas or frame to display at your quinceañera reception.
5. QUINCEAÑERA DAY ARRIVES!
Hooray!!! It’s here! The day of your Quinceañera goes by in an instant. I want to make sure it’s the most fun and stress free day possible, not just you-but your family and friends. I arrive 30 minutes before our scheduled start time so I can meet your family and friends, get to know them, and scope out the layout of the location. I’ll begin with photographing your details. One of my favorite parts of the day is the Quinceañera and family portraits, so we’ll ensure we have plenty of time for this! It’s my job to capture all the traditional moments, and in between moments so that you can look back on moments you may not have even realized were happening to relive your incredible day.
6. YOUR GALLERY
After the Quinceañera day, when all your edits are complete, you will receive an online gallery of HUNDREDS of your images. It’s my goal to get you your images while you’re still excited about the Quinceañera, and the bliss hasn’t faded. I deliver a robust mix of photos according to your collection coverage. From this gallery, you will be able to share your images with friends and family, download to your computer, share to social media and order prints. While you have full print rights to your images, I always recommend families print through a professional lab if you’re going to make prints for your walls–the quality of professional labs is just so much better!! You’ll receive a PIN code to download your images and I encourage my Quinceañera to be surrounded by family while reliving this special milestone!
7. PHOTO BOOK/ ALBUM DESIGN
I absolutely love Quinceañera photo books/ albums and they have such a special place in my heart. My Quinceañera album is still an album I open up to relive the special day I had with my family.
If you choose an album with your Quinceañera collection, I will predesign the first draft for you, and then we will begin the customization process to make sure it tells your Quinceañera story with all your favorite pictures, and has a place for all the important people in your life. Albums come in a variety of linen or leather colors, and can be customized with your name and Quinceañera date engraved on it! I LOVE designing these family heirlooms.
I would LOVE to chat with you about your Quinceañera event plans and how we can work together to make your Quinceañera a day to remember.