THE MAEWOOD COLLECTIVE

TIMELESS. JOYFUL . ROMANTIC

After leaving the classroom, traveling the country, and living in one of the largest cities in America, Jessica and her family settled down on 20 acres in Virginia. Since moving back to the country, they have transformed their property into a homestead, where Jes spends her mornings tending her garden, honeybees, livestock, and pups. She loves a great book on the beach, a good workout, and traveling when she can. 
On your wedding day, Jes is known for her energy, contagious smile, and making you feel absolutely amazing. You will find her doing whatever it takes to get the photos you didn't even know you wanted, hugging your grandmother, lifting up other vendors, or dancing with the couple to "Don't Stop Believing!"



JESSICA

owner + lead photographer

CAPTURING true connections through the art of storytelling with a Mindful balance of candidS and delicately directed moments.


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A desert girl with a heart that will always partially reside in Maryland. I am stoked that you landed on this tiny space of the world wide web, and I hope that you stick around a bit! Since you stopped on in to get to know us, I will hop right to it. I am a mamma, wife, and story teller with a general obsession for puppies and food. I started this journey of photography looking through old photo albums with my grandmother and playing with the hundreds of disposable cameras we had. Even though it has always been a passion of mine, photography wasn't my first career. With a background in education, I come to every wedding day with a teacher's heart, compassion, patience, guidance, education, management, love, HUGS & fun (plus the occasional ninja move, of course)!

jessica

jWOOD@maewoodCOLLECTIVE.com

Phoenix wedding photographer

A small-town dreamer with a penchant for photographing all of life's beautiful moments, big & small. As a wife, fur-mom, and Super Aunt Extraordinaire, Meg cherishes meaningful connection, random acts of kindness, & going with the flow. After 18 years in the classroom, she is stepping away from teaching, but will always be about giving guidance to our clients, fostering open communication, & creating a welcoming environment, regardless of the location. On wedding days, you can find Meg pumping up the wedding party, tiptoeing around the ceremony site, & vibing at the venue.

MEGAN

owner + lead photographer


A manly man who never says no to lotion or coming along on a session to either help out or capture your story. He has his PhD in business management and yet somehow we are lucky enough to have him join our team as our videographer! He loves metal music, cacti, and black coffee, and he always has a way with making the guys laugh like Meg and Jes just can't! 

michael

Phoenix Wedding videographer


Dave is a high school English teacher and lover of critical thinking. While Dave enjoys reading and discussing all things literal and figurative, he specializes in assisting with on-site logistics and materials distribution for MaeWood. Dave has experience with organizing and executing event day routines and client specific requests, while analyzing and synthesizing the needs of the lead photographers and videographers on site. Dave is happy to assist clients of MaeWood in any fashion he can and takes great pride in helping to make the MaeWood experience first class for all the wonderful people who come aboard! 

On-Site Coordinator

dave

Michael, Jessica's husband, is also in love with his latest adventure of homesteading. Michael is in a constant state of learning, trying new things both on the farm and in this wedding industry. He has a gift of prioritizing the wants and needs of each unique couple and finding the perfect music to pair with the vibe of each wedding film. On your special day, you will find him joking around with the guys, flattering the ladies, making the magic happen, or stealing a cookie and a cup of coffee at the reception. 


MICHAEL

lead film maker

A desert girl with a heart that will always partially reside in Maryland. I am stoked that you landed on this tiny space of the world wide web, and I hope that you stick around a bit! Since you stopped on in to get to know us, I will hop right to it. I am a mamma, wife, and story teller with a general obsession for puppies and food. I started this journey of photography looking through old photo albums with my grandmother and playing with the hundreds of disposable cameras we had. Even though it has always been a passion of mine, photography wasn't my first career. With a background in education, I come to every wedding day with a teacher's heart, compassion, patience, guidance, education, management, love, HUGS & fun (plus the occasional ninja move, of course)!

jessica

jWOOD@maewoodCOLLECTIVE.com

Phoenix wedding photographer

REAL PEOPLE.             REAL LOVE.

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Maewood Couples Are

You believe in heirlooms and the quality of an unparalleled experience. You are willing to invest in the finer things. You appreciate a classic style and a little blush for your wedding day but don't mind throwing on a pair of torn jeans and a tank to get the job done. You care more about celebrating your love and capturing the moments than the stress of planning the perfect day. You are confident, passionate & so in love you can't keep your hands off each other. You laugh more often than not and you are always down for a new adventure as long as it is together. You each stand alone but also perfectly compliment each other. You are loyal to your family and friends, but most importantly to your hearts. Oh, and... you love hugs!

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They made us feel so comfortable during our shoot, told us what to do when we weren’t sure and Jes was wiping my sweat and fixing my hair to make sure every picture was perfect. Their work speaks for itself, but what really sets Maewood Collective apart is their energy, passion, and love for what they do. They don’t just capture the moment, they capture the emotions behind it all making it that much more memorable. They take pride in their work, and always deliver high-quality videos and photos. I could go on and on… but as I said, their work speaks for itself. This is a team you can rely on and trust and that’s rare to find. Thank you, Maewood Collective for making this journey so memorable and showing us our love from a different lens.

"What really sets (THEM) apart is their energy, passion, and love for what they do..."

The MaeWood Collective captured every moment of our wedding with such precision and artistry that I'm left speechless. From the intricate details of our décor to the candid laughter shared between family and friends, they didn't miss a beat. Jes and the team's dedication to understanding our vision was evident in every shot. Their ability to blend seamlessly into the background while still capturing the essence of the day was remarkable.

What truly sets them apart is their genuine enthusiasm and passion for their craft. It's evident that they love what they do, and that passion translates into breathtaking photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was beautifully documented.

Moreover, their professionalism and responsiveness throughout the entire process made working with them an absolute dream. From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, they were communicative, accommodating, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction...

"The MaeWood Collective captured every moment of our wedding with such precision and artistry that I'm left speechless.

Jes + Meg went ABOVE AND BEYOND. I truly couldn’t imagine our wedding day without them. They helped move us along the day and made all of us incredibly comfortable. They posed us all perfectly while also grabbing the precious candid moments we all want. They made sure to include all of the good shots while making sure my requests were honored as well.

I must mention the insanely quick turn around for sneak peek photos and the actual albums! Maewood is beyond professional and knowledgeable when directing shoots or capturing your special day, AND the photos are beautiful, capturing exactly what we wanted, and what I didn’t even know I wanted!!

These are all wonderful human beings who have made every interaction fun and without stress. Their knowledge, kind words, and incredible personalities have helped make this experience one of a kind.

"Their knowledge, kind words, and incredible personalities have helped make this experience one of a kind.

When is the last time you fell in love with a vendor? From the first interview we had with Jes & Meg, we knew that we had found our photographers. Their energy, confidence, and professionalism are unmatched by anything I have ever seen. They blew us away with their ability to adapt to weather, venue, and wardrobe issues & deliver images that far exceeded expectation. They double as wedding coordinators helping make sure that we weren't forgetting things that could detract from our big day. Then, the big day arrived. Jes and Meg made everything SO(!) FUN(!) - the stress of the day melted away and everyone had a great time. With regard to delivery, timeliness, and issues.. everything came early, everything exceeded expectation, and we had ZERO issues. 

"Their energy, confidence, + professionalis are unmatched...

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