Wedding, Proposal, and Family Photographer based in Sarasota, Florida
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Wedding Photography
Your wedding day deserves to be remembered beautifully. As a Sarasota wedding photographer, I capture every heartfelt moment with a timeless, true-to-color style that feels elegant and authentic.
Engagement & Proposal Photography
From surprise proposals to romantic engagement sessions, I love capturing the excitement and emotion of your love story. Let’s create stunning, natural images that reflect your connection.
Portrait Photography
Whether it’s a joyful family session, maternity or high school senior portraits, I’ll help you create meaningful, relaxed images you’ll treasure for years. Sarasota’s natural beauty makes the perfect backdrop.
Hi, I'm Jonelle
I’m so glad you are here! I’m drawn to beautiful light, lush gardens, old architecture, and the quiet moments that happen in between everything else.
My style leans romantic, cinematic, and a little whimsical, the kind of photos that feel natural but somehow still look like they belong in a film.
I photograph weddings, proposals, and portraits for people who appreciate atmosphere, art, and a setting that adds something special to the moment.
Investment
Testimonials
“Jonelle did an amazing job with our surprise engagement photo shoot. From the moment I got in contact with Jonelle, she was extremely responsive and aided in planning, and carrying out the surprise engagement. She captured such beautiful pictures of the big day. She also got us back several sneak peak photos later the same evening. I would highly recommend Jonelle for anyone looking for an experienced photographer near Sarasota, Florida!“
-Chris + Cristina
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“Jonelle not only takes beautiful pictures, she’s also a beautiful person. She arrived right on time and started working quick. In the midst of wedding caos, she remained calm, helpful and taking lots of pictures.
It was so lovely having her as our wedding photographer. Through out our wedding she made sure we didn’t miss any pictures and was on point with our timeline. Couldn’t have asked for a better person/photographer for our special day.
She also did our engagement session. This just reassured us she was definitely the right person for us. I recommend her not only for her gorgeous work, but for her professionalism, dedication and passion.Thank you Jonelle, we are forever grateful.“
-Nicole + Luis
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“Jonelle exceeds all expectations. I had a Suprise engagement session that my fiancé planned out. Jonelle did such an amazing job with the set up and making sure to get a few pics to us that night since we were from out of town. I HIGHLY recommend Jonelle!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the session!“
-Melisa + Nick
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“I am so glad we chose Jonelle to capture our special day! Our pictures turned out better than I could have imagined and she captured so many beautiful moments that we will cherish forever!“
-Paulina + Ruben
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“I highly recommend Jonelle for any of your photo needs. I live up in NH and my now fiancée had a favorite beach in Florida I wanted to propose to her at. Having never been to the area I had no idea where to go or what to do. I called Jonelle and she spent more than an hour on the phone with me coordinating and planning this special moment. She told me exactly where to go, gave me a layout of the area, and explained exactly what she would provide too as a photographer. Just that alone was worth getting her involved. I went from very nervous to excited for the moment because of her help. Then on the day of the event she was able to hide herself and caught my fiancées and I special moment together as a surprise. We then did an engagement photo shoot and she was super easy to work with. And to top it all off her photos are incredible, she’s provided over 40 pictures, and she’s super easy to get in contact with. If you’re looking for a surprise proposal, a wedding , or really anything, Jonelle is the photographer you want to go with!“
-Joseph M.
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“Jonelle is amazing! She was a great communicator through the whole process and was responsive and flexible when we needed to make a late schedule change. She came very prepared and was a joy to work with during the shoot. I could not be happier with how the pictures turned out - she even got my 22-month old daughter to smile in most of the photos! We will cherish these forever. Thank you again!“
-Ellie R.
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“Jonelle was absolutely amazIng to work with and our photos could not have turned out more beautifully! I looked at so many photographers sites beforehand for our family beach shoot, and I just kept coming back to her over and over because I thought her work was so stunning. She didn't disappoint at all, and our pics turned out as beautiful as I'd hoped!!! She was kind, flexible, responsive, and so easy to work with. She was happy to answer questions I had leading up to the event and we texted back and forth before about location options, where we would meet, etc. She was on time and had great ideas for locations and how to get smiles out of the little ones. Would absolutely choose her again for future events. So glad we found her!!“
-Katie T.
FAQ
How long does it take to receive our photos ? How many images do we get?
I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to editing, and although I try to work as quickly as possible, I never want to sacrifice quality by rushing. That said! I aim to deliver wedding galleries within 8 weeks in the slow months, and 10 weeks during peak season (October-April). You'll also receive a sneak peek within a few days of your wedding!
I typically deliver around 75 images per hour of coverage.
I deliver portrait galleries within 3-4 weeks in the slow months, and 4-5 weeks during peak season (October-March). The amount of images included will depend on your package choice, however, I provide a watermarked gallery of around 100 images to choose from.
What is your photography and editing style?
My editing style is film inspired and true to color with a touch of warmth. I enjoy discovering unique lighting and looking for intriguing architecture/environmental elements to transform what would otherwise be an average portrait into art. As for photography, I use a mix of both prompts and poses for portraits, but I mainly take a photojournalistic approach on your wedding day, allowing me to document moments as they unfold organically. My style seamlessly merges photojournalism & artistic portraits.
Can I make additional editing requests after I receive my images?
Your gallery images come with light retouching and color/tone adjustments. The tone and color edits reflect my artistic style and cannot be changed after delivery, as they represent the essence of my work. If you would like more detailed retouching—such as adjustments to hair, skin, or background—this can be done for an additional $20 per image.
Where are you based? Are travel fees included?
I am based in Sarasota, FL. I do not charge a travel fee for weddings within 2 hours of Sarasota. Please reach out for a custom quote for anything outside of the Sarasota area. I do have a few bucket list locations that I will waive travel fees for (please inquire for more info). Portrait Sessions within 30 minutes of Sarasota do not have a travel fee.
Can we set up a meeting?
I would love to! Preserving your most precious moments is a big deal, so it makes sense that you'd want to connect with the person capturing them! I am happy to set up a phone call or video chat!