Moira La Plante

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~ Events are in my blood. I grew up in a family-owned catering business and planned events at Georgetown University before I ever picked up a camera.
~ If I see a dog, I consider it to be a good day.
~ I spent the first part of the pandemic befriending the squirrels in our backyard. I've given them names.
~ My idea of a perfect evening is a warm blanket, a good book and a glass of whiskey.
~ I'm a meticulous notetaker. I have dozens of notebooks with funny sayings on the covers. A current favorite is "F*cking Brilliant Ideas."
~ Jesse and I met on spring break in the Bahamas. He offered to buy me a drink. It was an all-inclusive resort.

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

Based in Boulder, Colorado. Travel to most places in Colorado is included in our packages.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

My husband, Jesse, and I have photographed over 250 weddings since 2008.

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

We’re not big on taking standard, posey photos. We specialize in nontraditional wedding photography and everything you see on our website is real. Real weddings. Real couples. Real emotion. Our goal isn’t to simply take pretty pictures, but to create works of art that are unique to you and worthy of hanging above your mantlepiece. We limit our calendar to 20 weddings per year so we can pour every ounce of our blood, sweat and tears into each wedding.

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

Our most popular wedding package is $7,200 and includes a full day of coverage (typically 10-12 hours, but we don't limit time), two photographers, a password-protected online gallery, high-res images with the rights to print, and a photo album.

Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?

No physical studio as of yet, but we have dozens of convenient meeting places all around the metro Denver area. Zoom works too.

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32 Recommendations

Jesse and Moira were incredible - our very favorite vendor from our wedding day! They made everything about wedding photos feel easy. They blended in throughout the day, capturing all of the moments (big and small), oftentimes without us even noticing. And the photos (and album) turned out beautifully. Not only are they amazing photographers, by the end, we just really wanted to be their friends. We could not be more grateful for them. Don't second guess this - hire J. LaPlante Photo asap!

BETSY + FORYCE

If you want the ability to relive every emotion from your wedding day, hire Jesse and Moira as your photographers! Each time we flip through our wedding album, we are amazed by how much feeling and story each photo conveys. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words; I think a J. La Plante photo is worth at least 10x that. Beyond the photo results, we were extremely impressed by Moira and Jesse's business process and team work. Each interaction was fun, professional and productive, and not the least bit pushy. We are total J. La Plante fans and would easily recommend them for any adventure you Read More want captured!

SYDNEY + JACOB

We couldn’t have asked for better photographers for our wedding. Moira and Jesse not only captured every special moment but were also a pleasure to work with. Having two photographers was a huge advantage—they were able to capture so many more angles and moments than a single photographer could. Their teamwork, built from years of working together, meant they were always in the right place at the right time.

They captured our day in a range of styles, from stunning portraits and breathtaking mountain scenery to candid, photojournalistic shots and artistic compositions. Their professionalism Read More and organization were impressive. They took the time to walk us through every detail, from the types of shots we wanted to what our first dance would look like. They even spent two hours with us discussing the design of our wedding album.

Moira and Jesse are not only incredibly talented photographers but also genuinely care about making sure you get the photos you’ve always dreamed of, while making the entire experience enjoyable.

DUSTIN + JENNY

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If photography is your #1 must have, hire J. La Plante and prepare to be amazed! Their package covers everything on the day of the wedding, and they're always one step ahead of you so you never have to worry. With Moira staying with me (the bride) and Jessie with my husband, we have pictures of both of us from the entire day. Both of them were so lovely and friendly we felt relaxed and comfortable spending our wedding day with them. They helped us plan two separate photo sessions in three separate locations, and somehow we never felt rushed!
They were experts with lighting. Moira stood with Read More us to light the shots with Jessie calling directions and shooting. They're a seamless team, and not afraid to experiment. We couldn't believe the shots they were able to take. Most photographers have a single style they stick with. Moira and Jessie delivered an incredible variety. Beautiful portraits, creative shots experimenting with bright, saturated colors, dark black and whites with silhouettes, and dusky blue. And of course, the candid shots of us and our guests during the reception were brilliant.
Jessie and Moira were fantastic to work with, and some of the most creative photographers we've ever met! We would absolutely recommend them to any couple who loves photography and want more than the standard photo package for their special day.

NASSIA + JEFF

Moira and Jesse were an absolute pleasure to work with! They were communicative, professional, and so kind. They clearly care about their clients and delivering the best for them. Their work ethic is apparent, showing up early and staying all day on our wedding day. The best part was the delivery of their craft! Absolutely stunning shots all edited. They go above and beyond by giving bonuses in their service, such as the complimentary video compilation and photo album. We are truly able to relive our big day through their photos and will cherish them for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Read More Moira & Jesse!

J. La Plante is worth every penny!

LACEY + AVERY

I came across a photo on Instagram about a year before our wedding and I was amazed with the artistic beauty that Jesse and Moira produce. I immediately knew we had to hire them as our photographers. Our photos are breathtaking and capture how we felt the day of our wedding. Many of our guests have said they want to get married again and hire Jesse and Moira. We give our highest recommendation to J. La Plante! You will be amazed with your pictures!

EVA + JOE

I cannot express how highly I recommend J.La Plante Photo! There is NO one I would trust more then this dynamite husband and wife team team! The way Jesse and Moira were able to perfectly and beautifully capture our wedding day, is something I will cherish forever! Obviously their work is beyond incredible. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how much I love the photos they took.

Now let’s talk about how Jesse and Moira truly helped make the wedding day such a dream. They were incredible at keeping us all on track and getting every single photo I requested. They also Read More went out of their way to check in on us (bride and groom) throughout the day. I truly felt like Moira was like my wedding day mom with a camera! If I could relive my wedding day again, I would just so I could hire them again !!!

SHERIDAN + DANNY

Absolutely the best team I could imagine working with for my wedding. I decided to plan my own wedding and was quickly overwhelmed. But Moria and Jesse helped me with timelines and made my day amazing. The images I got are so unique, perfect match to our personalities. There are so many great images I cannot decide which ones to print!

ASHLEY + ERIC

Jesse and Moira are more than just photographers, they are artists. Their unique style captures every couple for who they (and their family/friends) truly are, while also capturing all the emotions of the day. We started off planning a large wedding and ended up eloping and they were with us every step of the way- literally (we hiked to our elopement). We were lucky enough to get to know Jesse and Moira beyond just our wedding day and their perspective on how they curate and evolve their style, in addition to their senses of humor, only add to the wonderful experience they curate. They are, Read More hands down, the best.

LAURA + CONNOR

Wow! Where to begin? J La Plante (Jesse and Moira) are absolutely fantastic, as photographers and individuals! From the moment we saw their work, we knew we wanted to partner with them to capture our unique, non-traditional fantasy-inspired wedding. From the first consult to the day-of, they were truly spectacular. One of our hopes was to have photos that captured the magic and drama as though we were in a high-scale fantasy television show. AND THEY DELIVERED. The reasons to work with Jesse and Moira are endless - professional, speedy, organized, enthusiastic, collaborative, good-humored, and Read More extremely talented. They captured the emotions and festivities of the day beautifully. Jesse and Moira kept us moving on schedule, wrangled the troops, provided essential impromptu pep talks, and achieved the most stunning wedding photos we (and many of our guests) have ever seen. We will be forever grateful to Jesse and Moira. 100% recommend working with J La Plante!

NARCISSA + MCARTHUR

There just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how phenomenal it was to work with Moira & Jesse La Plante. Besides being absolute masters of their craft, they are also wonderful individuals. They had us smiling & laughing throughout our special day. They have a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting, and background. They captured the most special moments of our wedding, both candidly & in portraits. We were blown away by the vibrancy & quality of our gallery, not to mention the attention to detail when it came to our wedding album consultation. They left no page unturned and Read More made sure it was something we will cherish for a lifetime. I simply cannot recommend them enough to anyone who wants true professionals that go out of their way to create a customized photography experience.

SHELLEY + JONATHAN

Jesse and Moira did an amazing job shooting my friend’s wedding five years ago thus once I became engaged booking them for my wedding was my first step in wedding planning. This dynamic duo knocked it out of the park on our wedding day. They totally captured the essence of me and my fiancé and the overall vibe of our wedding. They were both very easy to work with and accommodated all our special requests (for us this included taking pics at Taco Bell). Our wedding took place in downtown Denver, and they were able to find unique and beautiful features of the urban landscape. We along with our Read More friends and family are obsessed with our pictures!

BOBBIE SUE + GRANT

Choosing Jesse and Moira as our photographers was probably one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They are somehow both phenomenally talented and very chill: the perfect combo. I won’t linger on their artistic talent — their work speaks for itself — but I will say that they were 100% ALL IN for our wedding.

We were married up in the mountains in late May, and although we always knew the weather might be tricky, we weren’t quite expecting the foot of snow that ended up falling the day before. In the days leading up to the wedding, Moira and Jesse bought snow chains for their car, Read More headed up to the mountains a day early to make sure they were close to our venue, and promised us they would WALK to our wedding if they had to (!!). And of course, our photos are literally The. Best. They captured our day more fully and authentically than I could have imagined. There’s not much more to say than that!

(Okay, one last note: We also did an engagement session/“alt session” with them the year before our wedding, where we went on a ridge hike up near 13,000 feet and generally had a fabulous time — and then also received the coolest, most genuine hiking photos that we’ll ever have. So I definitely recommend that as well — they have some pretty fantastic adventure ideas.)

EMILY + LUTHER

I cannot & I mean cannot express how much we absolutely loved working with Moira and Jesse! They are so talented & make such an amazing team. We first met them at my sisters wedding in DC & I knew from there I had to have them for my wedding in Montana. Their planning, attention to detial & down to earth attitude isnt something that is easy to find. They definitely deserve an award for putting up with our wild & crazy group. We will never be able to thank them enough. I truly hope our paths cross again someday. Hey, maybe someday you guys can join us for some "slap the cooler" drinks! Haha. Read More Thanks again for everything Moira & Jesse!!

ALLISON + DUSTIN

Stop looking for a wedding photographer. Just stop. I can tell you that you won’t regret hiring Moira and Jesse with J. La Plante. Not only are they talented photographers, they are wonderful people. Moira made me feel so at ease while she was photographing us in the bridal cabin and my husband said how much he enjoyed spending time with Jesse while getting ready with the boys. Throughout the night they were nothing but helpful and courteous. Upon receiving our final album we were blown away by the quality and shots taken. They were easy to correspond with and often checked in on us after Read More hearing we postponed just to check on our mental health and well-being. Like I said they are just wonderful people who you will enjoy having at your special day! Two thumbs up and five stars all around.

MAGGIE + JUSTIN

If you have the privilege to hire Jesse & Moira, do it & consider yourself super lucky. We are incredibly grateful that we were able to work with them! Their portfolio speaks for itself in terms of knowing you’re in the best hands & will end up with phenomenal photos. Somehow even more impressive than that is how amazingly friendly, funny, & personable these two are. We chose them for their insane talent, but what I appreciated even more was their personalities & how seamlessly they fit right in and quickly felt like friends. (Which was comforting & awesome on a day that has the potential to Read More be a bit overwhelming!)

We knew we were going to have jaw droppingly gorgeous photos (based on their past work), but we weren’t sure what to expect or what it’d be like having them at our wedding. We wanted our day captured beautifully, but didn’t want to feel micromanaged or have organic moments interrupted to be posed. Jesse & Moira managed to be everywhere throughout the entire day to capture EVERY important thing, but in a way that was super comfortable and unobtrusive. (Our venue was a large outdoor property at high altitude with rough terrain…I actually have no idea how they covered the ground that they did! We never noticed them running around, but they must have been constantly on the move to capture everything that they did! Incredible!)

They are exactly the people you want to have with you throughout your day, and the end result will blow you away! (Looking at our photos instantly brings me back to the wedding day & I get to re-live everything…including even things that I didn’t get to see firsthand on the day-of, which is pretty magical!) Can’t possibly recommend them enough!

ERIN + KEVIN

When our big wedding venue canceled on JJ and I, we decided it was a blessing in disguise and a chance to do something special for just us. I reached out to Moira and Jesse and it's the best decision I could have made. The stress of everything else was simply gone and they made sure everything was about US on our big day. They asked what we wanted and we gave them what we thought was a ridiculous impossible list and they crossed off every single thing. Even when weather threatened our perfect day, they had instant solutions to give us a magical elopement. We joked all the way up our hike and Read More all the way down. It's like we knew them for years and we were completely comfortable being ourselves. It was an emotional day filled with tears, cake, champagne, laughter, and love and they managed to capture every single thing on camera. We will forever look at our photos and experience the best day of our lives over and over again. I'm glad we never hesitated and hope others won't either! Thank you Jesse and Moira for being the absolute best!

JACKIE + JJ

We were looking for distinctive photography—J. La Plante captured moments of bliss, laughter, movement, and natural beauty. This is more than simple posed photos—their photography exudes excitement, uniqueness, and emotion.

Moira and Jesse maximized venue scenery with creative perspectives and color brilliance from day and the night. We used glowsticks and bubbles for our Grand Exit and the photos provided the color, the movement, and the energy we all felt the entire day into the night. It makes a big difference to have 2 photographers from different angles.

Moira made it easy Read More to carry on detailed and sincere discussions regarding our interests and questions prior to our event (and even post-wedding); she answered all questions and offered opportunities to provide specific photos to be taken at the wedding. They were able to get the digital photos to us within about a month or so after our wedding and we are extremely happy with the quality and communication.

Additionally, in the process of ordering the prints, Moira immediately communicated and solved an issue on the website and provided an additional day to order our prints—total customer satisfaction. We were extremely pleased with her follow-through in resolving the ordering issue plus her constant availability via verbal and written communication.

NERISSE + ROB

If I could give them 10 stars I would! Jesse and Moira are amazing professional photographers who will magically capture your day. Look no further you should absolutely hire them! We are so lucky they agreed to take us as clients! When choosing photographers I wanted artists, I didn’t want regular photos I could snap on my iPhone and this is exactly what their photos are, absolutely beautiful art! With Jesse and Moira you will get stunning photos you can frame in your home for everyone to see! Everyone who has seen my photos have responded with regret of not having photographers of their Read More caliber at their wedding. The wedding day lasts only a day, but photos last a lifetime. Photography is such an important investment on your wedding day and choosing Jesse and Moira was our very best investment!

ASHLEIGH + TONY

The photos speak for themselves. If you've found J. La Plante, then you're done. Stop looking for photographers. You already found them. These are the greatest photos we've ever seen. First of all, Moira and Jesse are a delight, and have been so fun to work with. We booked them before we even had a venue or a wedding date because we wanted to work with them so badly. We booked an alt session first, and had a great time. They had a crazy idea involving trampolines and holi powder, and we were like cool cool let's do this. The photos turned out awesome. It was fun to see an idea like that come Read More to fruition.

Before the wedding date, we met to talk about the types of photos we wanted (I should mention that we met at a cat cafe, which was the best). We received a timeline so we knew when we had to be ready. They were also so helpful on our wedding day. They told us where to go and when, so it was stress-free. They were champions at fielding requests from guests and made sure that we had the kind of photos we wanted. If you've got weird relatives making ludicrous requests, they can handle them like pros. They're 100% on your team.

I literally want to print every picture that we received in our gallery. Everyone keeps talking about how awesome the photos are and that they've never seen anything like them. Reader, you also have not seen photos like these before. Book J. La Plante before someone else gets them before you.

MELISSA + JUSTIN

How do I ever capture in words what an incredible job Jesse and Moira did with our wedding photos!!! They were so easy to work with, from beginning to end. We immediately clicked and my husband and I felt like we had partners who we could trust to capture our wedding day in the best manner. The day of, it felt like we had known them for years, which made it so easy to be authentic and genuine. Their artistry and vision just blows my mind. We did not want our wedding photos to be boring or posed; we wanted something unique, and we wanted to focus on the relationships and emotions of the Read More day. Jesse and Moira were the PERFECT people to do that, and we are thrilled with the results. In looking through the final portfolio, we can relive our day because they captured it so perfectly. The outdoor shots are just pristine and amazing! Plus, now we'll use them for all future photography needs. :)

TIA + JASON

Where do I even begin to sing the praises of these two incredible, genuinely fabulous and insanely talented artists??? I guess starting with the fact that I have been a professional wedding photographer for the last 16 years might add some weight to what I'm about to say, as I understand both photography and wedding days in a way that 99% of their clients do not. I really do KNOW how hard it is to photograph a wedding. I know how stressful it can be. I know how impossible it is to please everyone. So, add to all of that that the pressure of photographing for another professional wedding Read More photographer in a room literally chalk full of wedding professionals turned guests, and you have a situation on your hands that is not for the faint of heart!

I met Moira at a wedding professional networking event and was immediately drawn to her. I could tell right away that she was intelligent and genuinely interested in making a real connection with me. When I met Jesse a short time later, it was the same thing. We clicked immediately as well. When I found out they were leading an upcoming photography workshop, I decided to go as a way to reignite some creativity in my own work. Over the course of the class, I sat there listening to them talk about their philosophies on life and work, it hit me like a ton of bricks. These were the two I wanted to photograph MY wedding. It was a decision I has been struggling with for months. I mean, seriously. How the hell does a wedding photographer with the perfectionist tendencies that I am constantly recovering from, such as myself, choose a photographer out of the MANY photographers I know and love anyway???

Of course, they had to say yes to me/us first. Which thankfully they did! We even picked our date around their availability! (Really, it’s true.) And from the get go as their clients, they made us feel so special and important. They had the most amazing ideas for our engagement/alt session and ultimately we landed on going all the way to Utah to the Salt Flats. It was such an unexpected adventure and incredible bonding opportunity for us all. And the photos they took of us are truly EPIC. I mean, really. They went above and beyond anything I would have expected...

The wedding day itself was a gorgeous whirlwind and I cant imagine two more lovely or calming forces than we had in both Jesse and Moira. They were everywhere and nowhere all at once. They captured the intense emotion from start to finish in a way that is truly beyond belief. They captured the SPIRIT of our wedding day with grace and a flow that is seriously next level. These are not just photos. They are works of art. The story they tell will be one that my husband and I, and our families, and generations to come will be able to relive with such texture and depth, it brings me to tears. Again.

Jesse and Moira, from the bottom of our hearts and from the depths of our souls, THANK YOU. Thank you for working so hard for us. Thank you for being who you are as humans and as artists and as professionals. Thank you for pouring yourselves 1000% into our day and giving us back this incredible moment in time in a way that we will be able to hold onto forever. We are infinitely grateful to you both and you are officially stuck with us as your friends, literally, forever. We LOVE YOU GUYS!

FRANCES + BRYCE

Bottom line up front: the quality of their work speaks for itself. If you want traditional, boring, trite wedding pictures that look like everything you’ve ever seen before in a stock photo frame insert, then please go with anyone else. But if you want your wedding photos to reflect the unique magic and excitement of YOUR big day, then your decision to hire Jesse and Moira will be one of the best decisions of your life (before you commit to your “I do’s” that is).

Like any significant investment, it’s always important to “shop around” before deciding on which company best suits your Read More vision, style, tastes, and budget. If you’ve made it to this review, you need look no further. If the amazing color, creativity, and quality of their stunning photography on their website isn’t enough to blow your mind, just know that Moira and Jesse are two of the most personable, friendly, helpful, BRILLIANT artists with whom we have ever had the privilege to work. Of any part of the wedding, it’s the photographers who capture the moments, trap with energy and sentiment of the occasion in a timeless frame, and make the memories last a lifetime and beyond. So, of course you want to get it right! Well, I can sincerely avow that you can only go wrong by NOT choosing to work with these two! They are an exceptional team that makes your most important day even more vivid and amazing that you could possibly remember. Their finished product comes alive before you and you feel like you are there in midst of it all once again! In breath-taking detail, they take advantage of every pixel in the environment, scenery, and ambiance to encapsulate a unique essence that simply cannot--and will not--ever be replicated for any wedding again! And while you are stressing about your next move, they are an invisible hand by your side, guiding you effortlessly through the day—and transforming all of those present adventures and anxieties into future memories and astonishing works of art that you are going to treasure and share and relive for the rest of your lives!”

ANDY + MATE

Wedding photos are a huge deal and can often lead to a lot of stress. Moira and Jesse are a perfect pair with their energy, vision, ability to listen and make your day out of this world. When meeting with them they instantly understood us and when we were unsure about something they had an answer. They came up with things we never would have thought of and made the day flow flawlessly. We were fortunate enough to live near them to meet for handing off our album and grab a beer as we looked through our pictures. These two are the best inside and out of photography. Do not hesitate to book them Read More and make your special day more memorable.

CHRIS + JESS

YOU NEED TO CALL JESSE AND MOIRA RIGHT NOW. I can’t say enough about how awesome Jesse and Moira are. Right out the gate they were so easy to talk to, so knowledgeable and reassuring, and relatable. Not only that, their pictures are INCREDIBLE. As my one friend put it, “They truly captured the atmosphere,” and I think that’s a perfect way to put it. All of our family and friends have been raving about our wedding pictures. Also at least 20–30 people said some version of this, “There were only 2 of them, but somehow they were always there every time I turned around, capturing exactly the thing Read More that was happening." I also learned after my wedding day how much behind the scenes know-how Moira was conveying to other people involved.
A few other things that were really helpful: 1. We gave them specific notes about certain people/aspects of the day that we’d like them to capture, and they got that perfectly, 2. We live in Colorado but got married on the East coast and Jesse & Moira were totally game to travel! 3. Our wedding was a full weekend at a summer camp, which included lots of other activities besides the wedding itself and they totally nailed it. 4. The number of pictures you get back in the digital album is huge, we have so many to choose from all the time. We had so much fun working with Jesse and Moira, we’d love to do it again!

LAUREN + QUENTIN

Jesse & Moira make an amazing photography team. The photos they capture are insane. Their art is so different than other wedding photos and that is what we loved about them. I have gotten so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos from nearly everyone I know. Not to mention that they are amazing people and so easy to work with. Trustworthy, responsive, helpful. Not only were they our photographers, they helped us find our wedding planner (who was equally as amazing), and have become our friends.

KRISTIN + GREG

When I tell you my husband doesn't like pictures, I mean I MAYBE get one picture out of him. Two pictures? That's out of the question. Enter J. La Plante Photo. Jesse and Moira make taking pictures FUN! After our Alt session, my (now) husband could not wait to see them again for wedding photos and fun.

Not only do their pictures and talent blow everyone else out of the water, but they are genuinely awesome people who make taking pictures relaxing and entertaining at the same time. My family and friends cannot get enough of them and their pictures, nor can we obviously! They are so unique Read More and captured us and our loved ones so perfectly.

I mean it when I say they are the absolute best, hands down, nothing even comes close. The insane shots and memories you will get from them are something you will cherish forever.

Wedding pictures are a big deal, and having the right photographers can make or break your day. Our wedding would not have been the same without Jesse and Moira, and I could never thank them enough for being who they are as individuals and as a team, and for utilizing their extreme and unique talent to give us the most epic pictures.

If you are lucky enough to book them, rest assured you are in fantastic hands and your wedding events will be one for the books!

ASHLEY + MITCH

There are very few things in life where you want the best photographer and your wedding is one of them! We didn't want same old same old boring group photos we wanted a photographer who thought outside the box, who got to know us and our personalities and what made us happy and laugh! Luckily we found J. La Plante Photo when our friends used them at their wedding. We were blown away by those photos and we were then blown away again by our photos. I don't think words can describe just how amazingly cool these photos are! EVERYONE and I do mean EVERYONE has said the same thing about our Read More photos... that they captured the amazingness of the night! Not only that, but their website is so easy to use making the download and sharing of photos so much easier! And to top all of this off, these two people (Moira and Jesse) are just lovely, kind, smart, sweet, and easy to work with. It is a HUGE WOW! JUST WOW!!!!

SHELBY + BRIAN

I'm not the type of bride that was looking for your typical wedding or engagement photos in the hay fields or romantically posed photos. But since that is what's popular, photographers with that style saturate the market. So that made finding a wedding photographer whose style I liked, very difficult. My style is unique, I love bold, bright colors and things that really make you go "WOW". I myself am not artistic and leave that work to the professionals. I knew the photographer that we got was going to need to have a crap ton of creativity with crazy ideas up their sleeve to deliver what I was Read More looking for. It took me a while but I finally narrowed it down to 2 or 3 photographers. One of which's portfolio had exactly what I was looking for. That was J. La Plante Photography. I spoke with the other photographers and J. La Plante was the highest price but their portfolio was all out whereas the others had some photos that were all out and some were just meh IMO. After debating for a week or so, I decided to spend the money and reel the budget in elsewhere. At the very last minute, we decided to do engagement pictures with them as well. My availability was super limited but we made it work and trekked out to Moab, UT to Arches National Park to meet up with Jesse and Moira. We stopped at a few different locations within the park and they took some candid shots and posed shots. We basically spent all day with them getting night shots as well. It was super fun getting to know them better throughout the day and we ended up grabbing dinner and drinks with them afterwards at a dive bar that had a horribly fun atmosphere. We got 70 photos back about 3 weeks after our session. And let me tell you... WOW. That's the response I got from absolutely every person who saw the photos. Jesse had said that he was going through a blue stage (I'm thinking Picasso's blue period). He was exactly right! The photos looked phenomenal with the deep blue sky and bright orange arches.

Fast forward a few months, Moira called to chat about the wedding day timeline and our expectations for the day. She had a timeline of her own and I had nothing in particular planned except the ceremony at 4:30. I can't even verbalize how grateful I was that she had a timeline. It was the standard for the entire wedding day. My homework after the call was to get a list of all of the family photos that I wanted with a list of names for each family member. I have a blended family, so that's a lot of people. Come wedding day, Moira and Jesse were so patient with our gigantic family and getting everyone together and organized efficiently.

The day before the wedding, we ran into them while they were scouting and chatted about a few ideas so they had a good rundown of plans for the wedding day. On the day of the wedding, Moira and Jesse were involved right from the beginning, with hair and makeup at 10 freaking AM. As the day went on, I got more anxious (due to the stupid small things like when do I get the microphone from the DJ and blah blah stuff) and Jesse and Moira powered on, even through my anxiety. They got some amazing shots of the ceremony, followed by the extensive family shots and then the reception began. They hung around the dance floor and got great shots of everyone dancing and having a great time. It has been amazing looking at them and being able to feel like I was able to experience everything that the people in the photos are experiencing even though I was off doing something else. At the end of the night, we took some couple shots in a few other places and then said goodbye.

We got our full wedding suite of 800+ photos 4 weeks after our wedding. I am in love with all of the photos. They were able to capture our day so accurately and beautifully. We aren't the most photogenic people and are defintely the type who look awkward posing. Jesse and Moira were able to get us to look natural and coherent. I hope to be able to work with them in the future, maybe at a 10 year anniversary party.

EDEN + CADE

I can't use enough superlatives to describe their work; truly phenomenal!I researched many photographers online before settling on 4 to reach out to. Moira responded immediately, and set up a time for a phone call. She spent about 45 minutes talking to me just trying to learn more about my fiance and I, how we met, and what we were looking for in our wedding photos. By the end of that call, I felt like she really knew us. But I had to get the fiance on board, as I had done all the research to this point on my own. He looked at all the portfolios I presented to him, but when he saw Jesse and Read More Moira's work, he stopped and literally said "Wow. You can really see the emotion in these photos, and feel it." That coming from him was HUGE! Next we met them for a beer and to get to know them a bit more. At the end of that, we were reassured that these were the people we wanted photographing our wedding. All our friends had told us that one vendor to definitely NOT skimp on for your wedding is the photographer. Jesse and Moira were worth every penny and then some. We picked them because we didn't want a bazillion forced, posed, or basic portrait images. They got some of the most unique shots I have ever seen. All of our friends and family who have viewed the photos said they were the best wedding photos they've ever seen. Half the time on wedding day I didn't even know where they were, because they blended in so well and have major photography ninja skills. They also have an insane ability to capture both the beauty of the environment (both inside and outside), as well as the spirit of the people, without one being at the expense of the other. And on top of all of that, they are just wonderful, mellow, awesome human beings. I am so grateful we chose to have them as our photographers, and so grateful for their amazing craft. I won't ever be getting married again, so I won't have cause to use them for another wedding :-) But YOU can, and you should!

KRISTIN + G

Moira and Jesse were the absolute best to work with. Their work speaks for itself, but they went above and beyond what we expected of them. They were at the venue before us (scouting out locations and taking some scenery pics) and were literally the last 'guests' to leave at the end of the night. Even as we were dealing with a minor issue with the shuttle at the end of the night, Moria patiently waited for me to handle it before SHE DROVE me and my husband to a final location down the street that Jesse was already waiting at (scouting again!) to take a few more pictures of us. They then drove Read More us back to the venue where we said our goodbyes. Another amazing aspect of working with them - we had about 30 edited and AMAZING pictures within 5 days of our wedding that they had given to us as a sneak peak while we waited for the rest! I have other friends who got married weeks before us that are still waiting on their photos. Lastly, I can't tell you how many people have told us these are the most incredible wedding photos they've EVER seen. And while biased, I totally agree :). So grateful we chose Jesse and Moira and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.

JERRICA + JASON

I am updating my review as my original said that "I don’t know how to do justice to these two incredibly talented and genuine people," and I still can't, even now being able to consider them as friends.

I did a ton of research on wedding photographers because I new from the start that I wanted something other than the traditional, posed, and somewhat cheesy photos that you usually see from weddings. When I came across J. La Plante, I was instantly enamored with the photos on their website. They weren't just bold and vibrant, they were so much more interesting than what I had been seeing. I Read More was only (extremely) nervous that we either couldn't afford them, or that we couldn't work with them for one reason or another (distance, date, etc.) Moira got back to me within a day with feedback and even suggestions on where to look if the dates/pricing did not work for us. John (who thankfully did not need much convincing) and I actually changed our wedding date so that we could work with them, and we are so glad that we did because it was the absolute best decision for our wedding!

We Skyped with Moira and Jesse, got along instantly, and put our blind faith in them to do what they do best. All of the photos, from getting dressed to the ceremony and our couples shots are gorgeous, and I treasure them all. As a person who can be ridiculously awkward in photos, I'm grateful to be able to look back and feel as good as I did that day. They also came up with the idea for a water balloon fight at the wedding, and it was not only so much fun for us and our guests, but we got some stunning photos as a result, which we still get compliments on (and a little envy) whenever someone see them. When we attend other weddings my stepson still asks when the water balloons are coming, and declares our wedding "way more fun and not boring" compared to others. We were also fortunate enough to also participate in an alt session (even more stunning photos), and without Jesse and Moira none of that would be possible, and it's my personal goal to work with them every year for as long as they'll have us.

If you’re looking for amazing photos shot by equally amazing people, you cannot go wrong with J. La Plante. Jesse and Moira, thank you so much, John and I are nothing short of grateful, and are looking forward to seeing y’all again soon!

AEKTA + JOHN