Jess Burges Photography brings warmth and authenticity to wedding and portrait photography from the stunning Far North of New Zealand. Based near Takou Bay, Jess is a photographer, adventurer, and storyteller who has turned a childhood passion into an impressive career, having photographed around 600 weddings throughout her journey.
Photography has been part of Jess’s life since she was eleven years old, when she first picked up a camera to photograph her patient little brother. That early curiosity evolved into a full-blown passion that took her around the world, shooting white-water adventures and equestrian showjumping in the USA and Queenstown before finding her true calling in capturing love stories and life’s meaningful moments.
Jess’s photography style is warm, natural, slightly editorial, and full of emotion. She focuses on capturing the genuine moments that truly define experiences, from the messy to the beautiful, including all the in-between instances that often go unnoticed. Whether documenting a windswept maternity session, a joyful wedding day, or an editorial shoot with a compelling narrative, Jess creates images that feel uniquely personal to each client. Her approach avoids stiff posing and forced smiles, instead encouraging natural interactions that evoke real feeling when clients look back at their photos.
What sets Jess apart is her relaxed demeanor and positive energy. She keeps sessions comfortable and enjoyable, allowing moments to unfold organically rather than manufacturing them. Her goal is always to create images that truly reflect who her clients are rather than presenting an artificial version of themselves.
When she’s not behind the camera, Jess enjoys time with her grown children, camping under the stars, chasing winter for snowboarding adventures, coffee dates with friends, and beach walks with her hounds. For couples and families seeking a photographer who brings excellent energy and captures life as it genuinely happens, Jess Burges Photography delivers heartfelt imagery worth treasuring.
