the anniversary gift to top all anniversary gifts
An all-in-one photo session that gets you the husband and wife portraits you may not have gotten on your wedding day + an experience and an heirloom you'll treasure for years to come.
ARE THESE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS?
DARK EYESHADOW YOU NEVER WEAR? IPHONE PHOTOS OF YOUR BIG DAY? NO pictures OF YOU IN YOUR SECOND DRESS? NOT IN THE LOCATION YOU WERE DREAMING OF? DON'T WORRY, SIS, I'VE GOT JUST THE THING FOR YOU...
Introducing...
anniversary
THE
SESSIONS
A 90 MINUTE SESSION WHERE YOU CAN GET THE KIND OF PHOTOS YOU ALWAYS WANTED WITH YOUR SPOUSE. COME CELEBRATE YOUR ANNIVERSARY WITH AN EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BOTH TREASURE. THIS IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE FOR YOU TO PUT ON THAT DRESS AGAIN SO YOU CAN CAPTURE MEMORIES WHILE YOU MAKE NEW ONES.
Here's what comes in the anniversary session package
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BOOKING INCLUDES:
A 90 minute session with up to 3 outfit changes or 2 outfit changes and 1 location change + room for the kiddos so you can get some family photos, too!
90 Minute Session
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BOOKING INCLUDES:
In true Jess Del Diaz fashion, this session comes with no image cap! That means no paying for extras, and no image left behind because you have a high image count. You get all the best ones.
All The Best Images
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BOOKING INCLUDES:
A unique bouquet, a complimentary bottle of bubbly and two complimentary, unbreakable champagne flutes.
Bouquet + Bubbles
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BOOKING INCLUDES:
28 page, 13 x 11" Legacy Photo Book, filled with special stories and lessons learned, as well as photos from your session, hand delivered to your home
Legacy Book
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BOOKING INCLUDES:
Access to the Anniversary Wardrobe if you need to borrow a dress or accessories, plus The Anniversary Session Style Guide for help planning your session!
Access to Client Wardrobe
BOOKING INCLUDES:
All the best high-resolution images, professionally edited and delivered to you in a digital gallery where you can download, post, and share with ease.
Digital Gallery
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really
BUT HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET
JUST
FOR A SECOND
imagine
- a 90 minute routine-blasting date night where you’re looking FIRE, laughing together, and capturing memories while making new ones at the same time.
- Connecting with your spouse through an activity that doesn’t require you to throw an axe at anything.
- the chance to pause and reflect on where you and your partner have been, and where you hope to go together.
- No stress over what you’re going to get each other for your anniversary this year, and grabbing your Legacy Book, your unbreakable champagne flutes, picking a pretty spot in your hometown and talking through the pages and memories over sparkling wine instead.
- your spouse’s most positive experiences of your relationship in writing, something you can go back to and pick up when life gets busy and it’s feeling harder to connect.
keep that gorgeous dress you have locked away in the back of your closet and pray you have a daughter / daughter-in-law who'd want to wear it in 20 years...
KEEP WISHING PINTEREST WAS AROUND WHEN YOU GOT MARRIED SO YOU COULD HAVE MAGAZINE-WORTHY PHOTOS, TOO
let the milestones pass without finding a way to truly savor what they mean, or how to pass on your wisdom to your children so they can thrive in their marriages
CHRISTINA DIDN'T GET ANY PHOTOS IN HER SECOND DRESS BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY AT THE TIME TO HIRE A PHOTOGRAPHER AND FEED HER GUESTS. after she booked her anniversary session, she now has professional images in her favorite dress, and a photo book to commemorate their first year of marriage.
Jenna and caden ran off to vegas for their elopement in the middle of the 2020 pandemic. the only photos they have of their happy day were taken on phones by their close friends. after their anniversary session, they now have beautiful photos that celebrate not just where they've been, but how far they've come.
arely doesn't usually wear much makeup so for her wedding she wanted to look different. she WENT FOR A dark "smokey eye" look BUT doesn't recognize herself when she looks at her wedding photos. she went for a more natural look for her anniversary session and now she has photos she is excited to place in her living room gallery wall.
With our COVID elopement + wedding getting cancelled in 2020...I missed getting to show Ethan my dress and taking swanky pics together. The Anniversary Sessions were just the inspo we needed to JUST DO IT. It was actually so, so special to do this over 3 years later. It made me stop and really reflect on the gift marriage has been to us.
I have ZERO regrets from our civil ceremony in Las Vegas's White Chapel Tunnel of Love in 2020. It was epic. But we didn't have a professional photographer. With the magic of @jessdeldiaz, we now have AMAZING professional photos to commemorate and celebrate that special day in a new way
This was so much less stressful than trying to take photos during the wedding. We actually got to be present and connect, it was so much fun!
We LOVE our anniversary photos! They are the best and we had so much fun taking them! I'm SO glad we did this!
Who am I?
I'm jessica! wife, step-mama, take-out queen, and avid diet coke enthusiast. I've been helping families get their new favorite photos since 2019.
Marriage hasn't been rainbows and butterflies for me and my husband, Israel. With a wedding in the middle of a global pandemic, blending a family, and experiencing pregnancy loss, I know first-hand that sometimes our fairytale ending can have us wondering if it's all a bad dream.
The truth is, life can be hard, and two-becoming-one can be a bit messier of a process than the movies make it seem. I'm a rookie wife, but I do know that it's because of my marriage that I am better able to weather life's storms. It's a grace I don't deserve, and I know that's true for you, too.
So, let's take a moment to acknowledge that, to commemorate that. Let's take a moment to reflect on the gift that our marriage is to us. It's a brave thing, to make a vow, but it takes heart, consistency, and sacrifice to keep a vow. I want to honor your story the best way I know how: through one hell of an experience + the photos for proof.
No, you don’t! If you want to stick with the white dress theme, I’ve got TONS of recommendations for where you can get one, or rent one, or borrow one ;) Wedding dresses are so fun, but not necessary for your Anniversary Session!
Do I have to wear my wedding dress?
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There’s a couple things we can do: If it’s too small by a few buttons or won’t zip all the way but you still want to wear it, we don’t have to zip it up. Great photos are all about angles, and who says we have to have every last button fastened in order to get beautiful images of you and your spouse?
If it’s too big I’ve got two words: Chip Clips. Seriously. You didn’t think that models fit into every single sample of clothing, did you? We’ll clamp it just like they did when you were trying on wedding dresses in the first place. Again, friend, it’s all about the angles. Nobody’s gonna know.
What if I want to wear my dress but it doesn’t fit?
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umm, YES! Your kids are part of your marriage story, your legacy! I would absolutely love to include them in this session. I recommend enlisting grandma to either watch them while we shoot, or to transport them to the shoot for a portion of it.
Can I bring my kids and get family photos at the same time?
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You sure can! For now, these sessions are restricted to San Diego County, but I am happy to accommodate a location that’s meaningful to you. Any special locations that require a fee like a private estate or a state park will be included in my travel fee!
Can I make a special request for a location?
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I have a few and they are great! Angela, Isabelle, and Errikah are your girls! I provide all their information in the confirmation email so you can plan ahead.
Do you have makeup artists you recommend?
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You can absolutely do a casual outfit! You’ll find in my Style Guide that I always encourage an elevated and fancier look because it makes the photos look so high end. If it’s important to you that we get more of what you look like everyday, then I recommend bringing a casual outfit and a fancy outfit! You’ve got a full 90 minutes which is plenty of time for photos in multiple outfits, and even if you are normally casual, I encourage you to capitalize on this offer and get dressed up for at least a portion of it! You won’t regret the variety it adds to your final gallery!
Can I do a casual outfit, or do we have to be dressed up the whole time?
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I can’t promise that your spouse will have a good time, but here’s what I say to my clients who are worried about it: they may hate photos, but they love YOU. Take time before your session to tell them how important this is for you, what this means to you, and how special it would be for you if you got photos where you both look happy. Nine times out of ten, they will put on a happy face -- and who knows? Maybe they'll end up on my long list of guys who thought they'd hate this experience but actually loved it.
I really want to book but my husband hates photos. I’m afraid he’ll be miserable. thoughts?
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Yes! Your invoice gives you the option to pay the full amount and skip the monthly payments if that’s easier for you.
Can I pay in full or do I have to make monthly payments?
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The Legacy Books take a little longer than your final gallery because they need to be pieced together and sent off to a printer. Legacy Books will not be delivered until after the final payment has been received so if you are on a payment plan, you can expect your Legacy book around mid-November
When will I receive my Legacy Book?
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Yes! This would be an excellent gift to go in on with your siblings for your parents!
Can I purchase this session as a gift for someone?
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Jess Del Diaz Promise!
the anniversary sessions are backed by the
I know how scary it can be to invest in a package like this, so I want to make sure you know how committed I am to giving you an experience you will cherish and photos of yourself that you love. If you don't love the way you look in any of the images in your final gallery, and you tell me within 30 days of receiving them, I will reshoot your anniversary session completely free of charge.
