A little unexpected.

A lot more interesting.

Black and white photograph of a woman in a wedding dress with lace details, holding her head with one hand, and touching her face with her other hand, in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A bride and groom kissing outdoors on a grassy field, with a large building and mountains in the background during sunset.
A happy family of four outdoors in a wooded area, with two children riding on their parents' backs and smiling, during daytime.
Two women with long dark hair are facing each other closely, smiling, in a black-and-white photo.

Vintage Soul. Modern Eye.

Photographer, artist, and professional noticer of the little stuff.

I love beautiful photos, obviously, but I’m way more interested in making something that actually feels like you. The weird laughs, the wind messing up your hair, your kids doing absolutely anything except what we asked them to do, the quiet stuff happening off to the side. That’s usually where my favorite photos come from anyway.

I’ll give you direction when you need it, let things unfold when you don’t, and probably get way too excited when the light gets good.

A little more about me
A little more about me
Black-and-white photo of a woman with dark, wavy hair, holding a camera in different poses, in a grid of six images.
Black-and-white photo of a woman with curly dark hair, smiling, wearing earrings, with her hand resting on her face.

Some things are better remembered exactly as they happened.

  • "Jess is the absolute best! From the very first email I knew she was my girl! She understood my vision from the very beginning and on the day of the wedding she came in and 100% understood the assignment. I didn’t have to say a word she just knew what I wanted and what to do and went to work! She truly felt like one of the girls hanging with us and made everyone feel so comfortable and beautiful! Not to mention my pictures turned out absolutely stunning and exactly what I wanted! I would book her for my wedding a thousand more times if I could!!"

    Lindsay - 2026 Bride

  • “We absolutely loved working with Jesse! Her style was exactly what we were looking for, and her communication leading up to the wedding was excellent. We sent her a few inspiration photos, and the final images turned out just how we imagined. She brought so much enthusiasm and positive energy on the wedding day, and since my husband and I are pretty awkward in front of cameras, we really appreciated how well she guided us and made us feel at ease. 10/10 experience!”

    Neri - 2025 Bride

  • “I knew I found the perfect photographer for my first family photos when I saw Jesse's work! And she didn't disappoint me! We all felt so comfortable the whole time. It was the only time I wasn't thinking posing perfectly for the camera but only enjoying the moment. I'm booking her for all the photoshoots of my life!”

    Janice - Family Session Client

  • "Jesse was amazing to work with and made my surprise engagement the best day ever! She was super fast at responding and made me feel at peace in that regard. And she also gave her own feedback and helped out With the location of the shoot as well! She was fully committed, she sat behind a tree for an hour in the snow! If that isn’t dedication I don’t know what is! I would recommend Jesse to anyone need photos taken, I’m so glad I went with her she was amazing to work with and an even better person!"

    Isaiah - Proposal session turned 2027 wedding client

  • "I recently had a photoshoot Jesse and I’m so happy with how everything turned out! The entire experience was relaxed and so fun!! The photos are absolutely stunning—great lighting, beautiful composition, and they really captured exactly what I was wanting. I highly recommend Jesse to anyone looking for professional, high-quality images!"

  • "Jesse is amazing! Super sweet and just ready to go. Communication also 5 stars, editing and capturing beautiful moments 5 stars. I will be using her again for family photos"

    Rocio

  • "Jesse is seriously SO amazing. Our elopement photos came out better than I ever could’ve imagined, she captured the love between us in these photos more authentically than I can even express with words. She went out of her way to make our day perfect - including driving from 2 states away and squeezing us in to her schedule within 2 weeks of my wedding! If you are looking for a down to earth, funny, and truly talented photographer that you can trust - book with Authenica by Jesse Liz!!!!!"

    Braidyn

  • "My proposal would have not been the same without Jess being there to capture it all. She took my vision and brought it to life perfectly. She is beyond easy to work with and by the end of it we were talking a laughing like we have known each other for years! (our family thought she was our good friend, not our photographer lol). She is so easy to talk to and made it extremely comfortable for us to be ourselves and frolic around. Even with me pushing up the proposal an entire MONTH due to some complications, she never once made me feel like it was problem. I couldn’t have found a better photographer to capture such a beautiful moment. She was also soooo quick to get us our photos and sent a huge variety of black and white and colored photos which we LOVED! You can tell she loves what she does and puts so much effort into her work! I couldn’t recommend anyone more, thank you Jess!"

    Tessa - 2026 Proposal Client

  • "If I could give 1000 stars I would! Jesse captured our day beautifully. We are so grateful she was our photographer! Not only did she take amazing pictures but she was an absolute joy to spend the evening with. She had us cracking up all the way up and down the mountain. She even was super chill about taking some unplanned photos by the courthouse back in town so we could include our sweet puppy and my mom in our special day. Our sneak peek photos are absolutely stunning. I know the rest of our album is going to be just as beautiful!"

    Bre - 2026 Wedding Client

  • "Jesse is a gem behind the camera. My fiance and I had a blast and the funnest time during our session. We immediately clicked and were just hanging out like we friends for a long time. She was so communicative during the whole booking process, with my random messages of inspiration posts and my lots and lots of questions. Our shoot felt so organic and fun. The shoot went too well that I forgot to soft smile sometimes. This was our first photoshoot so we were nervous of being awkward and not being able to pose but within 5 minutes the nerves and awkwardness disappeared. People say dogs are the best tell whether a person is a good person or not and the minute my dog saw Jesse, she was jumping all over her like she was one of the pack. 10/10 experience. Please book Jesse. She’s a great human and photographer."

    Nicole - 2026 Engagement Session Client

  • "Jesse was awesome! We did a mini-shoot with her for our engagement pictures. She communicated well and had a great understanding for what we were looking for in our photos before the photoshoot. She made the photoshoot fun!! Jesse sent over WAY more pictures than agreed on and got them back to us so quickly. Would highly recommend and we will use again."

    Kylee - Mini Sesh Client

  • "amazing experience! we felt so comfortable, she was so accommodating and we are IN LOVE with our photos!!!!"

    Logan - Family Session 2025

  • "My husband and I hired Jesse for our engagement photo shoot and our reception day. Both experiences were so much fun and Jesse made everything run smoothly! She is a master of her craft. We really enjoyed how well she directed certain poses that made us look our absolute best. On our reception day, Jesse checked in with me throughout, asking if I needed anything, and was willing to grab whatever keep me going. We highly recommend you book her for your special day. Our photos are breathtaking and we are thrilled we can enjoy them for years to come!"

    Libby - 2025 Wedding Client

  • "Jesse went above and beyond for our photography session, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From making the early morning drive out to Heber Valley, to flawlessly playing the role of an “undercover” photographer, and then being perfectly in position to capture the big moment—her dedication was truly above and beyond. This was a surprise proposal right before a hot air balloon lift-off, and we had only a brief window to get it right. Jesse absolutely nailed it. The results were stunning, and we were blown away not only by the quality of the photos but also by how quickly she delivered the full gallery. She has a true talent for capturing both the candid, raw emotions and the joyful posed moments. Jesse made both me and my now-fiancé feel completely at ease, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Her warmth, professionalism, and eye for detail made the entire process seamless and special. I’m already looking forward to working with Jesse again in the future. I would recommend her in a heartbeat—1000/10—for anyone looking for a photographer for surprise proposals, engagement sessions, weddings, or any special moment worth remembering."

    Bryan - Proposal Session 2025 turned Wedding Client 2026