Photography by Jake
Crafting Your Love Story Through My Lens
Welcome to Photography by Jake, my Scottsdale, Arizona studio, where I pour my heart into capturing your wedding day’s most cherished moments. With over 150 weddings photographed, I specialize in creating vibrant, timeless images that reflect your unique love story. As a former ASU business marketing student, I love connecting with couples, especially brides-to-be, to design personalized photo packages. Book online and let’s craft memories that last a lifetime! #PhotographyByJake
About Me.
Jake Thompson, a 39-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona-based wedding photographer, has captured over 150 love stories with passion and artistry. Originally from Central Illinois, Jake’s Midwestern roots bring a grounded warmth to his work, while his adopted home of Scottsdale inspires his vibrant style. Blending timeless elegance with the Southwest’s stunning landscapes, his photography reflects emotional depth and vivid storytelling, making every couple’s day unforgettable.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Arizona State University, Jake explored landscape photography, drawn to Arizona’s dramatic deserts. His pivot to wedding photography came after shooting a friend’s wedding, where the joy and fleeting moments ignited a lifelong passion. Now, with over a decade of experience, Jake is a trusted name in Scottsdale, photographing everything from intimate elopements at The Wright House to grand celebrations at The Superstition Manor.
Jake’s approach is personal and meticulous. He meets with couples to understand their unique story, ensuring photos feel authentic and heartfelt. His mastery of candid and posed shots, paired with Scottsdale’s golden sunsets, creates timeless images. Clients rave about his calm presence and seamless vendor coordination, making him a vital part of their big day.
When not behind the lens, Jake enjoys hiking Camelback Mountain and working out at Independence Gym in Scottsdale. His Illinois-bred work ethic and Arizona-inspired creativity drive his commitment to crafting lasting memories. For Jake, every wedding is an opportunity to tell a couple’s love story through artful, cherished photographs.
The Collection
A refined collection of wedding portraiture, where love’s essence shines in 5–10 images from four distinct celebrations. Each frame captures the timeless beauty of couples in elegant moments. Immerse yourself in these stunning portraits and let their artistry inspire.
Investment
Your wedding day is a beautiful blur of love—shared vows, warm embraces, and joyful laughter. Jake Thompson, a Scottsdale-based photographer with over 150 weddings captured, has a gift for preserving these moments.
Through his lens, every glance and smile is framed against Scottsdale’s stunning sunsets and desert landscapes, creating timeless photos that reflect your unique love story.
Hiring Jake means more than just beautiful images; it’s about feeling at ease. With a Business Marketing degree from Arizona State University and roots in Central Illinois, Jake brings warmth and understanding to every couple’s journey. He takes time to learn your story, ensuring each photo feels personal and true.
On your big day, he works seamlessly with vendors and plans thoughtfully, letting you savor every moment. Couples love his calm presence, which makes the day feel effortless, and his custom photo packages and easy online booking add convenience.Jake’s photos are treasures that last a lifetime. Whether displayed in a beautifully crafted album or framed in your home, his work brings you back to the heart of your wedding day.
Unlike fleeting details like flowers or desserts, these images grow more meaningful with time, becoming cherished keepsakes for you and future generations.Photography by Jake is about celebrating your love with care and artistry. With his Midwestern heart and Arizona-inspired creativity, Jake ensures your wedding memories shine forever. As he says, “Your love deserves to be captured with heart.” Choosing Photography by Jake means investing in memories that will warm your heart for years to come.
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Gold Package $1,200
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6 hours of wedding coverage
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500+ fully professionally edited photos
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Full gallery delivery within 2 weeks
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100+ sneak peek quick-edit photos delivered within 48 hours of wedding conclusion
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Online gallery with high-resolution downloads
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USB drive with all edited photos
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One lead photographer
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Diamond Package $1,600
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8 hours of wedding coverage
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850+ fully professionally edited photos
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Full gallery delivery within 10 days
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150+ sneak peek quick-edit photos delivered within 48 hours of wedding conclusion
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Online gallery with high-resolution downloads and sharing options
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Premium USB drive with all edited photos
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One lead photographer and one second shooter
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Platinum Package $2,200
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10 hours of wedding coverage
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1000+ fully professionally edited photos
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Full gallery delivery within 7 days
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200+ sneak peek quick-edit photos delivered within 24 hours of wedding conclusion
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Online gallery with high-resolution downloads, sharing, and print ordering
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Deluxe USB drive with all edited photos in a custom keepsake box
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One lead photographer, one second shooter, and one assistant
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30-page 10x12 premium hardcover wedding album
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Passionate Wedding Photographers
Our Story
I’m Jake Thompson, the heart behind Photography by Jake, a Scottsdale wedding photography studio born in 2018 to capture your love story forever. Imagine reliving the tender glances, joyful laughter, and glowing Scottsdale sunsets of your wedding day—every moment preserved in vibrant, timeless photos. With over 150 weddings captured, I craft images that feel like you, turning fleeting emotions into cherished heirlooms you’ll share for generations.
My passion is making your day unforgettable. I listen to your story, tailoring each shot to reflect your unique bond, whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand Phoenician celebration. My calm presence and thoughtful planning let you soak in every second, while I weave your love into every frame. Custom photo packages and easy online booking make it simple to start.
Your wedding deserves photos that spark joy every time you look. Picture flipping through an album years from now, feeling that same rush of love. Photography by Jake isn’t just photography—it’s your heart, bottled in light and color. Ready to make your memories eternal? Contact me today at 480-440-0091 or Jake@PhotographybyJake to explore my portfolio and book your session. Let’s create something beautiful together! #PhotographyByJake
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Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Client Reviews
What Couples Say
Our clients’ words reflect the heart and artistry Jake Thompson pours into every wedding at Photography by Jake. Discover how couples cherish their Scottsdale wedding portraits and the seamless, personalized experience Jake delivers:
Lauren and Dante
Trying to find a photographer that fit within our budget was not an easy task, but we found Jake and his price point had an incredible value! We communicated with him over email and text. He was cordial and very fast to respond.
We toured our venue, Villa Siena, with him before the big day and we gave him a shot list we wanted as well as a list of all the family members that he would need to wrangle for family portraits during cocktail hour. This was a super easy meeting and it was great to meet him in person.
Finally, on the big day, Jake was present, organized, and was very attentive to the photos we wanted. He took time for getting ready photos, ceremony photos, detail shots, family portraits, and most of the reception in the 6 hours we hired him. Jake was humorous and kept crossing off photos on the shot list throughout the night.
Not only was the price point amazing, but Jake's work is incredible. His turnaround for "sneak peek" photos (which by the way we got a little over 400) was within 48 hours. His photos were perfect. He captured many posed photos but our favorites were the laughing and candid photos with the best reactions. Cannot wait to get the rest of our gallery!
Great job, Jake!
Bethany and Tyler
Jake was a wonderful wedding photographer. The price was reasonable but the product and service we received were above and beyond what we could ever expect.
Jake was personable, he was able to direct us into posing even without us having any experience modeling, and was able to wrangle our families and getting all the photos we wanted. He took into account the photo style we wanted for our portraits and made sure to ask if we had any specific photos we wanted to take.
Even without a second photographer at our wedding he was able to capture every single big moment. He delivered us our sneak peek photos within one day and our full, 900+ photo wedding album within 2 weeks. This is unheard of for any photographer I've ever seen, especially wedding photography.
What I liked most about Jake though was that you could really tell that wedding photography is his passion. He made us look so wonderful in the photos and honestly I could not recommend him enough. Everyone has been raving about how awesome our pictures are. I hope you consider Jake as your photographer because you will not regret it!