Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Photography for Life's Important Moments
Jessamyn Photography has been capturing life's meaningful moments for twenty years, serving clients across the Bay Area. Founded in 2002 by Jessamyn and Robert Picton, our business combines decades of photography expertise with a personalized approach to storytelling through images. We specialize in headshots, weddings, family milestones, and commercial photography, offering on-site services with professional studio lighting to accommodate clients' schedules and comfort. Our team has photographed notable figures including Michelle Obama and Sully Sullenberger while maintaining a commitment to preserving personal stories for everyday clients. With flexible scheduling and same-day retouching options, we prioritize client convenience without compromising quality.Our relaxed, unobtrusive style ensures authentic captures of both grand events and subtle moments. Located between Napa and San Francisco, we serve diverse photography needs while maintaining our core philosophy that every photo becomes a lasting page in someone's life story. Our product photography services extend this expertise to business clients seeking consistent professional imagery for marketing materials. Through both individual sessions and large-scale events, we maintain our founding principle that image truly is everything.
Services
Headshots
Weddings
Family Milestones
Commercial Photography
Product Photography
Engagement Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of professional photography experience
- Our mobile studio brings professional equipment to your location
- We offer same-day photo retouching services
- We specialize in both personal and commercial product photography
- Our relaxed style captures authentic moments naturally
Services
Headshots
Professional headshots capture your personal brand with studio-quality lighting and composition. Ideal for business profiles, social media, and marketing materials, our sessions emphasize your unique professional identity. We bring full studio equipment to your preferred location for maximum convenience.
Weddings
Comprehensive wedding documentation from ceremony to reception with unobtrusive, artistic coverage. Our dual-photographer approach ensures all angles and moments are captured. Specializing in creating timeless heirlooms that preserve your special day's emotions and details.
Family Milestones
Documenting life's significant transitions from pregnancy announcements to senior portraits. Our relaxed approach creates comfortable environments for authentic family storytelling. Sessions include location guidance and styling assistance for natural, meaningful captures.
Commercial Photography
Corporate and commercial photography services for branding and marketing needs. Specializing in product photography and business team portraits with consistent professional quality. Sessions accommodate business schedules with flexible timing options.
Engagement Sessions
Custom engagement photography in meaningful locations chosen by couples. Our approach helps build comfort with being photographed while creating memorable images for announcements and wedding decor. Sessions include location consultation and styling guidance.
People
Jessamyn Picton
Co-Owner & Photographer
Co-founder with 20 years of professional photography experience, specializing in capturing authentic moments. Combines technical expertise with creative vision to create lasting visual stories for clients.
Robert Picton
Co-Owner & Photographer
Co-founder and partner with two decades of experience in event and commercial photography. Brings technical precision and artistic perspective to every session while maintaining a relaxed client approach.
Questions
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we bring our full studio equipment to your preferred location within the Bay Area.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since 2002 with professional photography services.
What's included in a wedding photography package?
Full day coverage with two photographers, multiple angles, and digital delivery of edited images.
Can you photograph commercial products?
Yes, we offer professional product photography services for marketing materials and branding needs.
Do you offer same-day photo editing?
Yes, most sessions include same-day retouching and immediate image delivery.
How do you handle nervous subjects?
Our relaxed, conversational approach helps clients feel comfortable during all types of photo sessions.
