With the experience of photographing over 15 years of wedding days, I'm not in the business of manufacturing photographs, but rather capturing connections when you’re feeling it most—authentic moments, seen and unseen.
I'm driven by a love of celebration, building trust together, supporting one another, and connecting with couples adventurous in heart.
I use bright, vibrant imagery with true-to-life color to tell our clients’ diverse love stories, from the proposal to starting a family and beyond.
Middle Tennessee wedding portrait photographer
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Hello
about me
A LITTLE BIT
I’m a photographer who traded San Diego sunsets for Nashville soul, chasing beautiful light and even better stories. Off the clock, I’m usually chasing fresh air, moving my body, and doing life with my two kids and my husband—my favorite teammate in all of it.
ABOUT
Jessica Van
I’ve got a life I adore in Thompson's Station, TN, a husband and my two babies who complete me. I was born and raised in San Diego and never thought I would leave—but life is an adventure, and I'm so glad we get to call Tennessee home! I can’t wait to explore your beautiful, unknown adventure with you and the ones you love.
Getting to capture the moments of fearlessly in love families and joyous couples is why I do what I do. You will have the best time ever with all of your favorite family and friends, and I will help you remember it for the rest of your lives. My style is creative and dynamic: I find the good light, I find the great backdrop, and I’ll give you gentle direction for the most flattering photos. But I’ll also step back and let you totally be yourselves. I’m all about creating a beautiful image, but looking at that beautiful image is really about being back in that moment, and remembering how special it was.
Natural, Joyful & Captivating
Jessica's style is
Chocolate Peanut Butter
FAVORITE ICE CREAM:
The sun will always rise
MOST IMPORTANT LESSON:
Greece
BEST VACATION SPOT:
My two beautiful babies
I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
Dancing
MY PERFECT HOBBY:
In 2011
I STARTED photography:
My husband, Robert
MY FAVORITE PERSON IS:
Sushi and Spicy margs
I'M OBSESSED WITH:
just a few of my favorite things
HANGING OUT
Sunsets
TEA
CITY LIFE
STAYING IN
DANCING
Sunrises
COFFEE
OUTDOORS
GOING OUT
THIS THAT
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Lauren & Taylor | Prado Balboa Park
They were super organized in the lead-up to the wedding, so we knew what to expect. They were efficient the day-of and they helped everyone feel comfortable and to have fun while all the pictures were being taken.
We got preview images 5 days after our wedding, which was super fast, and they were stunning!
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Megan & Jeff | Safari Park
I cannot say enough nice things about Copper Collective! I'm not a wedding girl, but they helped me have fun and feel comfortable during the whole day :) The photos are beyond stunning. They even had the challenge of telling my husband and his identical twin apart, and they did a great job ;)
They will bring joy to your day, and your life <3
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Holly & Hamed | Hidden Lake Ranch
- not only did they produce beautiful photographs full of light and color, but they were very professional and communicative. They sent multiple surveys to get to know us as a couple and better understand our photography wants/needs before our wedding.
They were a class act!
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