Jae ann

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Senior Girls

Celebrate this milestone with stunning portraits that capture your confidence, beauty, and personality.

Senior Guys

Bold, stylish, and uniquely you — our senior portraits highlight your journey and individuality.

Family

Timeless and heartfelt moments, capturing the love and connection of your family in every frame.

Business

Professional and polished headshots that showcase your confidence and personal brand.

JAE ANN

Photography

A Story Behind the Lens

For me, pictures have always been about more than just a moment frozen in time. Time moves so fast, and we often lose people before we're ready to say goodbye. The memories we hold in our hearts can start to fade, but a picture is a way to hold onto them. It brings me back, just like the sound of a specific song, love notes from Dave, my father’s hands that worked so hard, or the smell of my Grandpa’s Copenhagen.

A picture brings back the little things that my mind can no longer hold onto—how tiny Colby once was, Kynslee’s favorite pink pants, the way Ava’s eyes could stop you in your tracks, and Boedy’s joyful silliness and adventurous spirit. I’ve never once regretted taking a picture, and for me, that’s where it all began.

The Heart Behind the Name

Growing up, my Dad only referred to me by the nickname Jae Ann, and I passed that name on to both my girls—Kynslee Ann & Ava Jae. It seemed so fitting to me to bring it full circle and give this business a name with a whole lot of heart behind it.

The Foundation of Jae Ann Photography

Jae Ann Photography is built on the foundation of telling stories and embracing the joy in every moment. Behind the camera, I am my truest self, and this business is so much more than just me. It’s the wall that my dad and I built together, the door from my best friend Sandy Bebo, and the stenciled floor my mom trusted me to bring to life.

But long before any of this, it’s every person who believed in me, every voice that told me I could do it, even when I wasn’t sure I could. Sometimes, we need someone else to see the greatness in us before we can see it ourselves.

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Jess Gatzke

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Happy Clients

I chose jess because she makes taking pictures so fun and manages to bring out the best of me in photos.
Ava Vandeweerd
I loved my set with Jess because she made it super fun and easy to take pictures, she made everyone feel super comfortable.
Chloe Thelen
We chose jess becuase every photo session is such a fun experience! She brings out the genuine joy and smiles in everyone she meets. her bubbly personality makes senior piture day a blast!
Amy VandeWeerd
Jessica was AMAZING capturing memories on our recent group trip to Puerto Vallarta Mexico! Her spunk and ideas impressed me very much! Thanks Jess!
Tasha Lynn Stahl

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The Art of Freezing Time

I’ve been told over and over – you should totally start a blog. I have mixed feelings, because not everyone understands my humor and I’m not sure it will come through on paper like it does in person. At least in person I can see I took sarcasm a step too far and I can incessantly apologize until I feel that I’ve atoned for the sin and then like any good people pleaser go home and worry about it later.

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