As a 5-time award-winning builder with the Home Builders Association, Grey Design Build relies on high-value architectural photography for the submission process. Jess’ photography was instrumental in the last two winning projects, and she can now count herself as an award-winning photographer. These will likely be the first of many.
To be talented and easy to work with in this business are generally mutually exclusive; she’s an exception to that rule. I heartily recommend her services!
I’m so happy that we found Jess to professionally photograph our custom-built homes. She was responsive and we scheduled photo shoots at a number of different projects soon after we were in contact. We were very happy with the seamless process and the resulting interior and exterior photographs were stunning. Photos of our completed projects serve as one of our main marketing tools and her work for us has already added value when displayed during potential client meetings. I look forward to working with her on future projects.
I have worked with Jessica Blackwell for photography on numerous high-end properties – from new construction to historic houses. As a former advertising agency creative director, I have worked on hundreds of shoots with many outstanding commercial photographers. Jess’ approach is identical to that of a studio shoot – but in unpredictable environments where every shoot has unique challenges. She brings a full compliment of lighting and equipment, backed with the expertise to compose, light, shoot and edit images at an incredibly high level. In an era of stripped-down HDR edited shoots, it’s refreshing to work with a photographer who brings an “old school” approach to preparation, lighting and composition combined with today’s digital technology. Jessica delivers that ideal combination.
Being an architect, I was in need of many photos of various homes. I am so glad that I hired Jess Blackwell. She understood our needs and wants and was very respectful of people’s property while shooting. We shot over 25 homes, exterior only, in one day. She is very respectable, creative, reliable, and a hard worker. The results of the photos exceeded our expectations. Her drone work was outstanding as well. We will for certain use Jess again.
I absolutely love working with Jess and so do my clients. She is very patient, professional and friendly and puts them at ease as she goes through their properties. What really makes her stand out though is the quality of her work and editing. She really brings out the best in everything she shoots. As a USC film school graduate, she is uniquely qualified to work with high end homes and clients.
I had the option of 4-5 photographers and after using Jess the first time she is the only one I would allow to photograph any of my listings. Jess has taken photos for over 10 of my recent listings. Her attention to detail in every shot and her ability to understand and shoot the artistic flow of a home are unparalleled. I would highly recommend Jess to shoot any real estate listing at any price.
I listed a home well over the last home that sold in the same neighborhood. I told Jessica that we needed to show the value through the pictures and she worked over 4 hours photographing anything I asked of her. The first people made a full price offer. When they mentioned the house, their agent asked, “Why do you want to see a home in that neighborhood”, the client responded “HAVE YOU SEEN THE PICTURES?” There were 6 offers and I know a good part of it can be attributed to the professional photos. Thank you again to Jessica.
Jess Blackwell is a true professional and talent and very easy to work with. She has top notch communication skills and delivers a stellar product. She is friendly and professional with everyone involved in the process.
We have been fortunate to work with Jess on several photo shoots, and have been thrilled with the results. Jess digs right in to make sure the shots are just right, doing whatever simplifying/cleaning/staging is needed. She is excellent with communication and the process has always been easy from contracts to schedules to receiving/downloading final shots. I can not recommend her highly enough.
Years ago, I worked as an in-house photographer at the Whitney Museum. I’ve seen some photos here and there but I just want to say that I am so extremely blown away by the brilliant, beautiful, well lit, colorful, terrifically-angled, professional photographs Jess took at my listing. What a pleasure!
Jess Blackwell not only takes exceptional quality photos, but does so with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile. Her attention to detail, eagerness to please, and quick turnaround times are second to none. Jess is professional, takes pride in her work, and endears herself to everyone she encounters on the job along the way (clients, agents, and other vendors alike). Jess worked as a staff photographer for our company for several years, and after relocating out of state has been hired back to do freelance assignments from time to time. I recommend her without hesitation. You won’t be disappointed!
Wow, Jessica! How great is it to work with a skilled photographer who also just GETS IT!? This is like having a visual love affair with the estate..we’re so grateful.
Jessica is extremely talented when it comes to accentuating features of the property she is shooting. She is detailed and thoughtful of her work making sure that the home is properly presented. I trusted her with every single one of my clients because she is the ultimate professional. She comes prepared, takes her time and focuses on quality and every single one of my clients have loved the finish product. Jessica made my job easier because she delivers great photos which in turn makes it easy for me to market and successfully sell my listings. The best part of Jessica is that she is a pleasure to work with and a kind soul.
The pictures are terrrrriffffic! You have brought this old house to life. So many shots were artistically framed to add a sense of drama. I can’t believe how rapidly you turned the pictures around. I hope all this gushing isn’t over the top but these pictures are very well done. Thanks for your good work.
Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous! There is nothing more to say. Working with you is a joy and the results are always a delight. You are simply the best!
I cannot say enough about Jessica. I am in real estate and will wait for Jessica to take my pictures. My clients are always happy and then ask to get in touch to use her personally. She is the best.
I am absolutely thrilled with the photos you took for my listing. The composition of each is perfect in my opinion. You made the improvements the owners made to a pretty plain townhouse look sensational. I am meeting with them this evening and I cannot wait to show them your work.