Jess McDougall Creative - Salem, Massachusetts

Andrea D.

I have to reach out and tell you how amazing my shoot was.  I really did not know what to expect of myself, you and the environment.  I felt that we really had a connection on the phone, and you made me feel very comfortable to begin with but the actual photo shoot took it to another level.  I think the best way that I can explain how I felt is that you respected me, made me feel beautiful and you made me feel safe.  I felt like I was a professional model doing a full spread magazine photo shoot. The experience alone was amazing, and I am very grateful that choose you to do this special event for me.  You have an unbelievable attention to detail and are elite in your field. Thank you so much!

Ashley A.

I went to Jess for a boudoir shoot last November to surprise my future husband on our wedding day and she was amazing!!! I am not someone who is overly confident in front of the camera but she made me feel so beautiful and confident and honestly I had a blast. She put so much care into making sure all of the images were exactly what I wanted and helped me build the perfect book to gift my husband. Can’t recommend her enough!

Kats F. H.

Jess was really great to work with and four hours flew by! Loved my makeup and hair! I love the photos I chose for my upcoming website and fitness accounts. Now that I have overcome the fear of looking at myself in pictures,I cannot wait to do another session to track my own progress. I’m 53, and it was wonderful to capture this time in my life with Jess.

Kara D.

I had a wonderful experience working with Jess! From consult, to her makeup artist, to prepping me for the shoot, I felt relaxed and comfortable through the whole process! I loved how my images turned out. Jess is a true professional and was so easy to work with. She was responsive to any questions I had leading up to the shoot and the actual shoot was a breeze and so fun! There were a lot of fantastic pictures to choose from. I’d recommend her to anyone!

Nicole P.

My husband and I were looking for something to do for ourselves prior to our October wedding, and we decided to do a couples boudoir shoot! From the very first phone call, Jess was an absolute pleasure. She put my mind at ease about things that I didn't even know that I was nervous about yet. In the weeks leading up to the shoot, she answered all the questions that I had regarding outfits, ideas, and accessories for myself and for my husband! We spoke on the phone, created a collaborative pinterest board, went back and forth via email, and she sent out a questionnaire as the day got close so that she knew everything that she needed to about us & our fears, desires, & expectations!

We both were nervous coming in (especially my husband!) and had never done anything like this before! Shannon, our hair and makeup artist, made both of us feel INCREDIBLE with our hair and my makeup. I went to the bathroom and was starstruck by my own face!!! I've been showing the hair and makeup off to all of my friends without even having the professional shots yet, and they think it looked incredible! My husband also loooooves to be pampered and looked so good with his hair professionally styled!

Prior to beginning the shoot, we went through the pinterest board with Jess. She asked what we liked about certain images, what shots we definitely wanted to try out, and what we were looking to capture individually & as a couple.

I really can not say enough about how at ease Jess put both of us. I was having a hilarious time running around her studio in thongs, and I'm definitely not usually like that in front of new people! She let us each open up at our own pace -- I felt comfortable faster than my husband, but by the middle & end he was having a great time as well! She worked with our comfort levels and selected from everything that we both brought, giving us options to stay covered if we were feeling self-conscious.

One of the best parts was that her studio has SNACKS! I had no idea how tiring the shoot would be, and the snacks were a wonderful & very appreciated touch!

As soon as we left, my husband turned to me in the car and said, "can this be something that we do at least every 10 years" YES, and when we do, we'll certainly be coming back to Jess!

While we haven't seen all the photos yet, Jess sent us a little sneak peak, and OMG! My husband and I have been sending it back and forth to each other because DAMN WE LOOK GOOD! We are both so excited to meet with Jess to see the rest!

Alison P.

My experience with Jess was fantastic! From our first interaction via email to our phone calls and more emails Jess was amazing! Extremely responsive and helpful. Jess walked me through the entire process and made me feel comfortable. I never thought I would do a shoot like this, never thought I’d like the outcome and never thought I’d be excited to show people the finished photos…I would do it all again in a heartbeat thanks to Jess and her amazing makeup artist, Shannon. I felt beautiful and so confident by the time I left her studio! The pictures were an anniversary gift for my husband. He keeps taking the album out and looking at them over and over again. He even told me today he can’t stop thinking about the images. If you are on the fence about booking a shoot just do it!!! You will not regret your experience with Jess. I can’t wait to book another shoot!

Laura D.

From start to finish, my experience with Jess was phenomenal. Not your usual pop-up or semi-trained photographer, Jess's advanced education, art training, and extensive experience mean you are getting the best quality photographs money can buy. Her expert professional knowledge makes her a sensitive interpreter of your personal vision. Your imagination is manifested through her, and together you'll produce a visual representation of your inner being that is both tasteful and beautiful.
As a side note, Shannon, the Master Esthetician and make-up artist who worked with me, is equally splendid.
Remember: you get what you pay for in the portrait world. If you want an heirloom series of photographs that captures you at your best, there's really no other choice for you but Jess McDougall.

Jillian M. -. C.

This was my first fitness/boudoir photo shoot and to say I was nervous walking into it is an understatement! This was extremely outside of my comfort zone but literally from the moment I walked through the studio door Jess welcomed me with open arms and sent her positive vibes throughout the room. Before I could even realize it, the nerves were completely gone and I was living in the moment of the shoot. My biggest concern was posing! What do I do with my body, face, etc.... well no worries! Jess will get right down to the ground with you to show you what she is thinking and once I was in it we would adjust and play with it. I felt super comfortable throughout the whole shoot and I was so sad once it finally came to an end. Jess is literally there every step of the way and will always remind you that this is YOUR SHOOT and YOUR VISION! I loved how much she wanted my input and feedback. That’s what makes an amazing photographer. I can’t wait to work with Jess again I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Women this is a MUST! You want to feel like a queen for the day, book yourself a photo shoot with Jess. You will not be disappointed:)