Jesse Madison Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $995

Packages

Prices start at $995

About Jesse Madison Photography

Jesse Madison Photography

Lead Photographer

I’d love to hear more about your wedding plans and talk about how we can enhance your wedding day with our calm, balanced and positive energy. Let me tell you about our experience and services… We have 10+ years of real wedding experience We have hundreds of weddings with 5 Star reviews from real brides We have experience at nearly all recognizable Orange County venue We have an extensive portfolio with storytelling expertise We combine intentional wedding-day direction with authentic emotional storytelling to create photographs that don't just show you what your wedding looked like… they help you remember exactly how it felt. You enjoy the day. We help tell the story.

Emotional Documentation sets us apart. Some of the most important photographs aren't planned. They're the tears your father tries to hide. The look between you and your best friend. The people you love celebrating you. We look for those moments…and preserve them alongside the portraits, details, and beautiful imagery you'll want to frame. Let's Tell Your Story. Let's create something you'll still love looking at 25 years from now. As a family run studio of 10 years we are committed to providing a professional service and delivering an elevated wedding day experience.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Jesse Madison Photography packages

Elopements

2 hours

Peak pricing $995

Off-peak pricing $995

Description

Next Day Sneak Peaks 2-4 weeks Delivery on Photography Multiple locations Professional lighting system Spotlights Insurance Policy Professional Service 200 images Full Release for photos Professional camera bodies/ lenses Dual card slot back-ups

The Essential Experience

6 hours

Peak pricing $1,800

Off-peak pricing $1,800

Description

Next Day Sneak Peaks 2-4 weeks Delivery on Photography Multiple locations Professional lighting system Spotlights Insurance Policy Professional Service 600-800 images Full Release for photos Professional camera bodies/ lenses Dual card slot back-ups FREE Engagement Session

Luxe -Photo and film, the whole day

10 hours

Peak pricing $7,595

Off-peak pricing $7,595

Description

Next Day Sneak Peaks 2-4 weeks Delivery on Photography Multiple locations Professional lighting system Spotlights Insurance Policy Professional Service 800-1000 images Full Release for photos Professional camera bodies/ lenses Dual card slot back-ups 2nd Shooter FREE Engagement Session 10x10 Lay Flat Album with 100 images Pre-wedding timeline consultation Full wedding day narrative (prep → exit)

Reviews

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Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

66 reviews

  • EP

    Emma P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 12

    Wedding Photographer

    Jesse and his team were amazing on our wedding day! Extremely professional, punctual, and friendly. They perfectly captured the magic of our special day. The photos came out amazing, and our video was so sweet. Can’t say enough great things about him. His photographer was awesome and working with him was easy and convenient before the wedding day. Highly recommend going with him for your special day.

    Jesse Madison•Oct 12, 2026

    Thank you so much Emma for the kind review. I am so happy for you and Noah. What a beautiful wedding overlooking the ocean. Everything was perfect and I am so happy for you both.

  • KM

    Kristin M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 1, 2026

    Jesse Madison

    We are SO happy we chose Jesse as our wedding photographer! He first photographed our engagement session at the beach, and then captured our wedding at Estate on Second, and from start to finish, he was amazing to work with. Jesse really listened to what we wanted, gave great direction when we needed it, and has such a great eye for photography. He knew exactly where to take us and how to get the shots, while still making everything feel natural and effortless. And the photos were PERFECT! We honestly couldn’t have asked for better. One thing that was especially important to us was making sure we were able to enjoy cocktail hour, and Jesse did an amazing job keeping us on schedule and getting us there exactly like we had planned. He was so organized and easy to work with throughout the entire process. His team, including his videographer, also made everything feel completely seamless. Everyone was professional, fun, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On top of everything, we got our photos back SO quickly, and they turned out absolutely incredible. We are so grateful to have these memories captured the way they were, and I’m seriously sooo happy we went with Jesse. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

    Jesse Madison•Oct 12, 2026

    Thank you so much Kristin. I absolutely love the photos from your engagement session and your wedding day. Thanks for trusting us to capture your precious memories.

  • KM

    Kristin M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 1, 2026

    Jesse Madison

    We are SO happy we chose Jesse as our wedding photographer! He first photographed our engagement session at the beach, and then captured our wedding at Estate on Second, and from start to finish, he was amazing to work with. Jesse really listened to what we wanted, gave great direction when we needed it, and has such a great eye for photography. He knew exactly where to take us and how to get the shots, while still making everything feel natural and effortless. And the photos were PERFECT! We honestly couldn’t have asked for better. One thing that was especially important to us was making sure we were able to enjoy cocktail hour, and Jesse did an amazing job keeping us on schedule and getting us there exactly like we had planned. He was so organized and easy to work with throughout the entire process. His team, including his videographer, also made everything feel completely seamless. Everyone was professional, fun, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On top of everything, we got our photos back SO quickly, and they turned out absolutely incredible. We are so grateful to have these memories captured the way they were, and I’m seriously sooo happy we went with Jesse. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

    Jesse Madison•Oct 12, 2026

    Thank you so much Kristin. I absolutely love the photos from your engagement session and your wedding day. Thanks for trusting us to capture your precious memories.

  • CC

    Christina C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 30, 2026

    10/10 photography and video

    We knew Jesse Madison Photography was the right choice from our first conversation. On our wedding day, he captured the moments that mattered most—the little details, the genuine emotions, and the joy we felt surrounded by our loved ones. The final photos exceeded what we imagined. The quality of his work is truly outstanding and worth every penny. We would absolutely recommend Jesse to any couple looking for a photographer who is both professional and easy to work with.

    Jesse Madison•Oct 12, 2026

    Thank you so much for the kind review Christina!

  • B

    Bee

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 14, 2026

    Great Wedding Photographer

    Amazing photography. Captured many key emotions of the day and photos that we requested. Tremendous help in directing the photo session and ensuring memorable views were captured. Easy to work with. Knew park location well and with help of a gorgeous day and excellent photo editing, he captured amazing memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend!

    Jesse Madison•Oct 12, 2026

    Thank you so much Bee for the kind review!

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As a full-time business owner I try to give my full attention and creativity to all projects we shoot. This requires us to limit how many weddings we will shoot per year. Please understand if we are unable to shoot your wedding or event if we have too many bookings on the calendar during a heavy booking season. We try to limit our weddings to about 25/year.
We accept all makor forms of payment (e-transfer, venmo, cash, credit, etc.) .
We always respond as quickly as possible to all inquiries in the same day. Unless we receive your inquiry late at night. In those special cases we respond the next morning.
I do not charge travel fees for local weddings. All weddings within 100 miles of our 92688 zip code in Orange County, CA do not incur travel fees.
As a professional photographer and videographer there are times I get booked for one service only on a wedding day. We love working with other vendors and understand what we need to do to make their job easier. As a member of WIPA, I network with top industry professionals on a regular basis. We will always try and cooperate with your other vendors to make sure they can do their job to the best of their ability. We do all we can to best serve the couple as a team.
Your digital files will be delivered to you. They will then be saved for 1 year. We encourage you to download and back up all your photos once delivered. Your films are available for download on a vidflow website for 10 years. From vidflow you will be able to stream your video to your TV and mobile devices. You must download your video and back it up on your hard drive for safekeeping.
When you book with us, we require a 50% non-refundable retainer fee to save your date. In the case that you completely cancel your wedding, this fee is not refundable. But we always allow the option to reschedule on a date that is agreeable to both photographer and client.
We deliver all photos within 2 weeks of your wedding day. You can expect your weding film to be ready 4-6 weeks from your wedding date. Also, your digital products are delivered online for digital download.

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