Client Testimonials

“The problem with most photographers is that they don’t know how to shoot actors.  The problem with actors is that they are shy in front of still cameras, yet comfortable with television and film cameras or stage.  Most photographers don’t know how to give direction.  What you get usually is:  “You look great!”  “Please look this way,” or the like.”

For me, the most important thing a photographer can give an actor to make the shoot successful is direction and a sense of feeling safe.  That’s what you gave me.  You listened and found out who I am and translated that to film. Thank you for the best pictures I have ever had taken.” 

Michael Kamber actor/photographer

“I can’t thank you enough, Jessica, for the photographs you took of me for my UCLA presentation.  I’m thrilled with the results!  There were so many excellent shots; I had a hard time choosing.  Finally after 30 years as a runway model, I have photographs of myself that show a real person, yet capture the glam.  You are so easy to work with; you gained my trust easily, then relaxed me so that you could get the best out of me…and you did get something of a wonderful quality I have never before seen in a picture of me.  You are so talented, Jessica, and I can see that your years as a casting director added to your natural abilities with the camera.  I am so grateful to have such wonderful photos of myself.  I treasure these above all others.  I am delighted to recommend your work to anyone who is lucky enough to work with you.” 

Natalie Tirrell, internationally known model

“We had the great good fortune of having Jessica Overwise capture our wedding and wedding reception in pictures.  She produced a complete collection of photos that conveyed the warmth and deep emotion shared by us, our families and friends, as well as some of the smallest details that made our celebration uniquely “ours.”  On the day of our event she moved gracefully and unobtrusively through the gathering, capturing people and events.  She caught spontaneous snapshots and composed natural group shots with a minimum of hubbub and the artistry of a skilled casting director, who perceives just that instant when people are most themselves.  She spent time with both of us, learning about all the quests in advance, so that she didn’t miss a single person.  We give her an unqualified star recommendation.”  (Or…We give her an unqualified A+ recommendation).

Marlon and Frank Rees