Just Love Me {Photography + Design}

ture the best moments of our life!! Thank you so much for being there for us!

nd determined to have JLM capture my wedding day when the time came. Needless to say, they did not disappoint. Our experience with JLM was smooth, fun, and exceeded every single one of our expectations. Their photojournalistic style and creativity are something that you just trust from day one, all it takes is one meeting. From timing our engagement shoots for just the right weather and lighting to rolling with the unpredictable on our wedding day - JLM ensured that everything was perfect. Having such a personal experience with your photography company is something you can't put a price on. There is no call center or strange photographer dispatched to you on your wedding day, it is Jessi and Julie. They are the behind-the-scenes and the day-of. They understand weddings and how to work on a schedule and with your crazy family! Even on a day of utter chaos they manage to make things fun, relaxed, easy, and enjoyable. These lovely ladies have boundless talent! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

d and I lucky to have worked with them on so many levels throughout this wedding process. After engagement photos, my husband said to me, "this was the best choice you made in the wedding process." He felt so comfortable working with both of them, and that made me even more happy. I did my engagement, boudoir, and wedding photos with Jess and Julie. They made you feel so very special - Jessi even brought me a cake pop on the day of the wedding as my birthday had been the day prior! To me, that is a photographer that is so thoughtful - they let you know that they are there for more than taking pictures. They care about every single client that they work with on a personal level, and I realized just how rare that can be in the wedding planning process. Lastly, Jessi and Julie did not only create my AMAZING invitations for me (Justinviteme.com), but they stepped up big time when one of my vendors on etsy decided to not make our place cards as promised. On the spot, Jessi created all of them for our wedding (were talking almost 200 place cards the week of the wedding) even though I am sure she had a million other things that she could have been doing. Working with Jessi and Julie has been such a pleasure, and I know the minute I find out I am pregnant I will be calling them for baby pictures! These girls are much more than photographers, but they have become friends. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!! Tiff & Adam 9.6.2014

ie have been great since the day we booked them in March 2013. Communication has been mostly through emails and response time has been great, even though they are super busy! Our engagement session was great, Jessi and Julie traveled downtown for us and ran to a view spots to get the pictures we wanted. Our proofs came in a cute cd mailed to us and we were able to use them as we wanted per package contract. The wedding came May 31st, and the weeks prior we received instructions to complete online forms for all our vendors and times for everything the day of. JLM put together a timeline for us and had all our contacts, so we didn't worry about anything that day! Every shot was orchestrated perfectly! Direction at the church was needed due to a very short time limit before we needed to exit the church. Jessi and Julie had it all down, gathering people we needed for shots and making sure the next shot was in line ready to go. We left on our trolley, they followed and headed downtown for an amazing shoot by Museum campus and Lincoln Park Zoo. Jun and I both wanted shots at each place and we made it work, thanks to the time management of JLM! Our package included a guest book, which was a beautiful collection of our engagement session pictures binded together with blank spots for people to sign! At our reception, the girls put together a day of slideshow that they surprised us with by the photo booth! IT was simply amazing. Everyone was raving at the pictures and the ability for this great slideshow to be put together in such a short time! Jessi and Julie were truly a pleasure to work with! Super fun women, with a love for what they do, and perfectly professional! We enjoyed every moment working with them and would recommend them to anyone we know for wedding. We are SO looking forward to our wedding pictures to be edited and released!! Thanks again JLM!!!

he way. During the planning procedure, they answer all of your questions and also take the time to meet and get to know you and your style before your big day. They made us feel comfortable by listening to us and what we were looking for in our wedding photos. On our big day, Jessi and Julie were more like bridesmaids than photographers! They were so helpful and made sure that everything was great. Even when it rained, they embraced it and went outside in the rain to get all of the Chicago skyline pictures that we wanted. They are so creative and we are obsessed with the pictures that we've seen (and we've only seen the sneak peeks). We know that we will be using JLM for every big event in our future that we want photographed. We highly recommend them and love everything about this fantastic duo :)

yle made the planning process that much more fun and exciting, as well as, the memories that much more amazing. My husband and I could never express how truly grateful and blessed we are to have met and found such incredibly talented photographers and designers to help design, capture and be a part of the most amazing day of our lives. Everything we could have ever asked for & more. Just Love Me {Photography + Design} - is truly FABULOUS!!!

ed engagement pictures but were so glad we decided to get them. First, we got to know Jessi and Julie. Second, we became so much for comfortable in front of the camera and knew exactly what to expect on our wedding day. We are so happy with their work and love showing off our pictures to everyone! On the day of the wedding they were so well prepared we didn't worry about anything! And we knew our pictures were going to be great! We highly recommend Just Love Me PD. You will not be disappointed! We are already looking forward to family sessions with them :)

y hit off with Jessi in our initial consultation and loved their style of photography. She brought plenty of examples for us to see and we talked about all of the details of our contract. We signed about a year in advance of our wedding. Our engagement photos were included in our package and they turned out great. We were able to use the files for our Save the Dates and also for printing. They turned our perfect and Jessi was very accommodating with any additional requests I asked for. Our wedding took place less than 2 weeks ago and we were able to see some sneak peeks of our wedding photos that Jessi posted. They are beautiful and we cannot wait to see the rest of the photos. Jessi and Julie are amazing photographers and people. In addition to being wonderful photographers, Julie was extremely helpful in helping me plan some of the details of my wedding. She provided recommended vendors and worked closely with them to organize and coordinate the details of our wedding. Jessi and Julie were absolutely great to work with and I would recommend JLM to all my friends and family. In fact, I already have. :)

we made in planning our wedding. Jessi & Julie are incredibly talented and professional about the way they run their business. I found that while they absolutley shared in our excitement the whole way through the wedding planning process, they also had a very calming effect, which I definitely appreciated on our big day! Our expereince began with our engagement photographs, which turned out better than we could have ever imagined. I explained to Jessi exactly what I was hoping for out of these photographs, which was a more "rustic" look while still staying modern. Jessi & Julie definitely delivered. We took the most amazing pictures out in West Chicago with so many options to use for our Save the Dates (we even used them on our Christmas cards!). Our family LOVED the pictures and many ordered them and have them up in frames around their houses. We loved how Jessi released a "sneak peak" the night after the engagement photography session on Facebook. We were so so excited to see what else was to come! My husband and I did not want to see each other before the wedding, and while this did not make coodinating the pictures so easy (due to our timeline, we only had an hour after the ceremony to do any picutures that we both needed to be in!), I never felt one ounce of guilt or pull from Jessi or Juile to change our mind. This was really not lost on me, as I felt that sometimes other vendors pressured us to do what was "easiest" on them or most covenient for them. Jessi & Juile traveled to South Bend, Indiana for our wedding. They were there with plenty of time to spare to take pictures of all of our details before hand. I did not have to give them any direction whatsoever once they arrived and neither did my day-of coodinator. These ladies are pros! Jessi & Julie got all of the guys organized to go out and take their picutres first, which I'm sure was not an easy task! The girls also took pictures on our own before, which is when the "calming effect" really helped! :) After the ceremony, things were kind of chaotic and we had limited time, but Jessi and Julie handled things so well and we got all of the photos we were hoping for and more. They took the most unique shots that really captured the beauty of our venue and all of the things we loved so much about the setting. Just Love Me Photography has customer service and those "extra" special little touches perfected. From their packaging, to the little cards they send out showing appreciation, to the Chirstmas ornament we received for our first Christmas as an engaged couple, these girls go above and beyond to make you feel special. Jessi & Julie have truly become our friends through this experience. I would trust them with any of the most important "photographable" moments in our lives! If you are considering using Just Love Me Photography, DO NOT put a second more of thought into it. You will have the most beautiful photos to last a lifetime and Jessi & Julie will make the experience so seamless and stress-free - qualities that money simply can't buy!

s!!! I highly recommend them!!! Everyone at our wedding loved them! They were so much fun and helped the day run smoothly!! If you are looking for the most beautiful wedding photos, then go with Jessi and Julie!!!

reaming of and planning for and helps you relive that day. We met with a few photography companies and knew the decision would be really difficult as we were being quite particular. However, we met with Jessi and after talking with her for a while we knew she was the perfect fit. She was super nice and informative, she never was frustrated even though I asked her what felt like a million questions and her work was just what I was looking for. Modern yet traditional, creative and unique. When we left our meeting with her we knew she was the one we wanted to have. We signed up with Just Love Me and although our wedding day is still a ways away, we are already pleased with the decision we made. We recently had our engagement session with Jessi and Julie and it was a lot of fun! We were nervous and thought it would be an awkward experience but it wasn't that at all. They made the experience incredibly comfortable for both of us and we had a lot of laughs together. They treated us like we were long time friends just having a good time which helped ease our nerves and make for an enjoyable experience. We saw a sneak peek of our pictures from that day and we were blown away by how they turned out! We have even had friends and family make the comment "if this is just a sneak peek of your engagement pictures, your wedding pictures are going to be incredible!" And we couldn't agree more. Just Love Me is going to create a guest book for us using our engagement pictures which turns them into a very nice keepsake. Because we have not had our wedding yet, we do not have an album to comment on. However, when we met with Jessi she showed us some samples and all of the different options you can include to make your album exactly how you would like. A few other photographers we saw had some personalization options but Just Love Me has an incredible amount of different types of covers, colors, pages, sizes, etc. We are looking forward to working with Jessi and Julie again on our wedding day and we highly recommend them to anyone in search of photographers!

finitely a bit nervous going into it being so very pregnant and not feeling exactly "glamorous" in any way. They made me feel so comfortable and beautiful I had a great time doing the shoot. The pictures were beautiful! We also used them for my daughters newborn pictures and more..the newborn session is stunning. They are truly pictures I will cherish forever. They are a fun yet professional team that is worth every penny. I cannot recommend them enough!

pher, I knew there was something about JLMPD just by looking through their portfolio. The images they capture are vivid, moving and precious... artistic and creative images that you will cherish forever. As a bride, I know that a lot of people say, "from the moment we met our vendor, we knew it was something special." But this talented sister team exemplifies that very statement. We initially met with Jessi and her personality was so warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful. As a bride, it was so easy to ask her any question that I could think of (no matter how detailed or silly the question was, even in the beginning stages prior to signing our contract). Working with Jessi for the year prior to our wedding was an amazing experience. She was always very punctual when it came to responding to my emails or phone calls. She made my wedding planning experience that much easier. At our engagement session, Jessi & Julie made my husband and I feel extremely comfortable. They would give us tips on how to pose, or how to hold each other, and how lighting would work to give us the best images. The day of our wedding, Jessi & Julie showed up early to set up and make sure everything was good to go. I specifically remember the day of my wedding, Jessi made me feel like I was the only bride that day.. and that is the way every bride should feel because it is YOUR one day =) We had so much fun taking photos with them on our wedding day, and we received so many compliments from our bridal party on how much fun they had working with them. When we saw our wedding images, I was stunned. We initially viewed our images via our online gallery and it took my breath away. The moments and images that they were able to capture throughout the day made me feel like I was back in my wedding, recollecting every detail of our day. When we received our DVD in the mail the following week, I was so excited to open the pretty purple package that contained our high quality DVD case. Every product they produce is 200% worth every penny spent. To this day, my husband and I still keep in touch with this talented duo. In fact, we just visited them last week at the grand opening of their new studio! We view them not only as our past wedding photographer and future family photographer, but also as friends who shared a special day in our life. JLMPD offers impeccable service, breath taking products and images for a reasonable price. I wouldn't have changed a thing about our experience with our wedding photographers. The service they provide is the type of service every bride dreams for on their wedding day... JLMPD made our wedding planning experience that much easier! =)

edding on the JLM blog through a Google search. Looking through their photos, we knew we had to have this photographer. The photos were so vivid, colorful and timeless. We didn't even look at any other photographers -- seriously, NOT ONE, and we hadn't even met them yet. But, when we met with JLM, we booked right then and there -- yes, two years out. If you want your family, friends, co-workers, guests and complete strangers jaws to drop at the sight of your photos, then book Just Love Me {Photography + Design}. Not only is the quality of their work truly amazing, their talent for capturing emotion and moments during your wedding day is unreal. This, coupled with their extensive photography knowledge and design background, truly creates photos which should be valued as a piece of art. In addition to their skills, their personalities are one of my favorite reasons for booking them! I mean, if they didn't think I was crazy for the amount of times I contacted them (honestly we have at least 250+ emails between us over the course of two years), then they were a keeper. But in all honesty, my husband and I never take photos, so the thought of an engagement session was terrifying for us. But, we felt so comfortable and at ease with them, and they never made it awkward. When the wedding rolled around, we were more pumped than ever to shoot with them. I still laugh thinking about them saying, “Gorgeous! Work it, girl!” They really do make you feel beautiful. They even posted our engagement blog at midnight as a surprise because I couldn’t wait to see the photos. I mean come on, who does that?! And my friends, THIS is the kind of relationship you can expect from JLM. Believe me, their worth every penny.

pictures they took for both my engagement and wedding were perfect! No doubt worth every penny we paid! They were very personable and made the photo shoots fun! Even my now husband enjoyed taking photos with them (normally he doesn't!). Overall I was extremely happy I found them and that they photograph one of the most important days of my life! I have watched their work and everything I see is amazing! Of course I think my photos were the best! My wedding was huge so the fact that they were able to capture every part of my wedding, ALL my details (which were a lot!) is amazing to me! I would recommend them to any bride! You won't be disappointed! Not to mention you get to see previews the same day as your sessions! How nice is that!! Great work girls!!

e person that I wanted to shoot my wedding- she is just so nice and awesome. Then we met with them to do an engagement session and had a blast. The wedding was perfect too- though I havent seen any of the pictures yet, I know they will be stunning!!! I just wish I had more money to get a bigger package.

ur special day, and spent alot of time looking for a photographer. THANK GOODNESS I found Jessi and Julie! My husband and I hit it off with them right at our first meeting, and could not have asked for a better experience. They are very easy to get a hold of and they made sure that everything was done just the way we wanted. Jessi and Julie really do it all, from vendor referrals, checking out venues, tying perfect bows for my bridesmaids bracelets, and just being so much fun to be around. They shot both our engagement pictures and our wedding, and so far I can't even get over how AMAZING the pictures turned out! I would recommend them to absolutely everyone I know looking for a photographer, and we will definitely be working with them again in the future!

great vendor is when they are busy. The first few dates we had been thinking about were all ready booked! Throughout the whole year the ladies kept in touch with me and answered all of my crazy questions. Before the wedding they made sure they knew exactly what I was looking for and OH MY GOD!!! We have loved the results. They even put together a same day slideshow for us and our guests that they had available for everyone to see at the reception. We cannot wait for the opportunity to continue to work with these fabulous ladies! If you want professional, beautiful, colorful, meaningful memories from your big day, there really is nowhere else to go. Jessi and Julie, thank you a million times over!!!

Since my standards are soooo high with photography i searched and searched the web for 3 months it seems like before i came upon Justlovemepd, i actually got goosebumps when i found their website and looked through all off the pictures they had taken. I quickly booked marked the page and went on too a few others to see what was out there but i kept going back to their page and finally deciding this is who is going to shoot my wedding day!!! The colors they capture are so vibrant and just stand out perfectly, the angles and the creativity is what drew me to them and they did more than i could have imagined. To this day our family and friends rave about how awesome our engagement and wedding pictures are, some even said they wish they could have their wedding again just so they can hire these photographers!!! i agree 150%!!! I look forward to using them again in the future for other photography opportunities ;-) I am also excited to announce in here that my husbands brother who was the best man in our wedding will be using them for their wedding next May!! Super excited to work with Jessi and Julie again!!! Totally worth every penny we spent using them!!!

s were fun and the photos were amazing. They take great shots and the colors are so vibrant. We get tons of compliments on our photos. We recommend them to all of our friends. And I am definitely going to use them for future sessions.

of the shots they captured from the day. Everything from the details of my dress and jewelry to the "looks" exchanged between me and my dad before he gave me away to the energy of the dance floor, they got it all! Oh and the COLORS! From the blue of the sky to the purple of our flowers to the cars swoooshing past us on Michigan Ave., the contrast was always perfect! Jessi and Julie had an amazing ability to get inside of my head and figure out exactly what I wanted, even if I couldn't express it. They were completely professional, yet flexible and laid-back, from our first meeting at Starbucks to meeting up with me at my house to hand deliver our canvas print and photo albums, they were always available and ready to help. I have already recommended them to a handful of my newly engaged friends...but their talents extend far beyond just weddings- engagements, boudior, kids, families- They really are amazing! Thanks, girls!

of art! I can't begin to tell you how much I love Jessi and Julie - we did our engagement pictures, wedding pictures, and another session with them and we are still getting compliments on the pictures til this day. They make you feel SO confortable from the first picture they take. If you are looking for traditional pictures - this is not the photographer for you. However if you are looking for one of a kind, bright photographs with character that really bring out who you are... then book them NOW! Jessi and Julie will be our family photographers for the rest of our lives - we'll take our Christmas pictures, family pictures, and when it comes time... maternity and baby pictures with them.

wing various websites and blogs. Every time I found someone I liked, I would ask for an appointment. The response would always be "here is the address to my office, or my studio. I work 9-5, so anytime in there works." Well, I also work during the day, so to say that their strict hours were inconveinent would be an understatement. Just when I thought we would have to settle, I came across the work of Brooke + Pedro. When I inquired about them coming to Chicago for my wedding, they were not able to attend, but they said that Jessi, who was a local Chicago associate, was available. And so began the most pleasant vendor experience...EVER! Jessi reached out to me after Brooke + Pedro had told her about my interest. She not only had flexible hours, but she said that she would meet me anywhere! She drove from her house to a local restaurant out by me without hesitation! I was so impressed by this, seeing as though most other vendors were not as accommodating. We had an excellent first meeting - talking about why I like her work, what pictures of her's did I like and why, what I envisioned my day to look like, etc. I felt at ease talking with Jessi - who had recently been married herself, so she knew the in's and out's of the BIG DAY. When the meeting ended, my husband and I did not even think twice. We made the decision in the parking lot walking to the car...we HAD to have Jessi! I emailed her right away, committing the date, and the ball was officially rolling. We exchanged several emails back and forth leading up to the weeks before the wedding. We had one final face-to-face consulation, where I met Julie, Jessi's partner in crime. We discussed all of the logisitics of the actual wedding day; they literally thought of everything, and that put my mind at ease. The day of the wedding came, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Jessi and Julie showed up on time, and ready to work. They managed the wedding part of 12, brilliantly, getting every shot that we, and they, wanted. The photographs speak for themselves, and the day was truly amazing. So what drew us to JustLoveMe? Picture quality. The coloring of the pictures were just amazing. Every blue sky looked bluer. Every green stem/leaf looked greener. We loved that their whole mentality was "we want your pictures to be art." It's such a true concept. Sure, its great to see portraits of the couple, but we liked being part of the picture and not ALL of the picture. JustLoveMe looks at the architectures, the landscape, etc. They take into account all aspects of the picture, and create beautiful pieces of art. Their presentation of the pictures is phenomenal. They offer FABULOUS photo albums. I went with the flush-mount album and I have never gotten more compliments on anything. I also have the box to hold the album which is a piece of art in itself. It is currently sitting on our mantle and catches everyone's eye when they are at our house. In short, I have recommended JustLoveMe to two co-workers, both of which are using their services later this year. My huband and I were the first to be married on both sides of our families, and you better believe our siblings will be using JustLoveMe. Working with Jessi and Julie was nothing short of perfect. THANK YOU!

she captures, all I can say is she is the best photographer I have ever seen!