• Just married couple celebrating down the aisle at their destination wedding in the Dominican Republic – candid, joyful, tropical wedding photography for vibrant and modern couples.

    laid back

  • Playful candid camp styled wedding moment with kid photographing bride and groom – fun, documentary-style wedding photography for laid-back couples.

    less production

  • Candid engagement photo of couple lying close at the Bonneville salt flats in Utah – windblown hair, soft golden light, and film-inspired photography for laid-back lovers.

    mold free

  • Couple kissing under fireworks in a boho outdoor wedding ceremony – candid, whimsical photography for free-spirited couples who love bold moments.

    just like a wedding should be

Jesse Lo Weddings - San Diego and Minneapolis wedding photographer

I’m Jesse, your not-so-typical wedding photographer.
If you're looking for someone to snap stiff poses and say “cheese,” I might not be your person. But if you're into natural light, belly laughs, messy hair moments, quiet in-between glances, and value vibes over tradition—let’s talk.

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Why I See You as Real Humans (Not Just Pretty Portraits): Hey hey! I’m Jesse — part curious nomad, part storyteller, and fully human. Like most, I’ve gone through a roller coaster of events in my life (still going through them), an
Getting published has been on my vision board (and in my daydreams) forever… and it actually happened twice this year! 😭✨ This little surprise came from SD Voyager, a local mag that shines a spotlight on creatives, entrepreneurs, and inspirin
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stood in front of your closet like it’s a game show challenge, wondering what the heck do I wear for this photoshoot?! First things first—breathe…. My advice? Dress like your
Your wedding gallery should feel like a well balanced meal — Yes to the messy, magical, in-between moments you didn’t even know were happening (my favorites) but also YES TO THE DECADENT DETAILS. And this one is for those little things t
I don’t know about you but I’m all for the weirdly wonderful, soul-peeking, and beautifully offbeat moments. Pretty pictures are nice but let’s create something that feels more like you! #jesseloweddings #notjustpretty #artfulphoto
We love a good blue hour moment 💙 🌙 ✨ it’s always magic with these two!
I’ve Been in a creative rut lately so naturally… I took a detour down memory lane and got completely sucked into scrolling through some of my old work. Turns out, past me had some pretty magical moments haha. Stumbled on this gem of Aiya
Smoke curling into dusk, soft laughter lit by firelight, and Polaroids tucked into jacket pockets like tiny time machines. These two didn’t pose — they just were. Present. In love. In sync. Moments like this remind me that the best phot
Micah and Maria’s love is exactly what electricity feels like flowing in your veins!! 💕⚡️
Audrey + Max keeping these cloudy days warm 🥰. Here’s your sign to elope!
How sweet is it to marry your best friend 🥹 Congrats Elena and Jacob! 🍻 A few sneaks from last weekend.
I’m a little late on sharing this, but I’m super excited to announce that my photos got featured on @minnesotabride ! A huge shout out to @kastinaandco for planning this wedding so beautifully. Five years ago, I dreamed of seeing my work
So grateful to be in a city where mountains are only a few hours away! Anza-Borrego is so underrated. Hope you all are living your best lives!
Good ol’ Minnesotan wedding ✨ summers approaching and we’re ready for a packed season! Some of Alex and Kevin just doing their thanggg - of course we love candids but there’s definitely a good time and place for posing. When shopp
Zoë and Cliff getting married at camp! 🏕️ 💍 💞 #sandiegoweddingphotographer #minnesotaweddingphotographer #socalweddings #mnweddings #minneapolisengagementphotographer #minneapolisphotographer
Well, would you look at that? Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be capturing a marijuana wedding, let alone set to the soundtrack of this tune! 😂 What a year it’s been for weddings—ending it with the most chill celebrati

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Here’s the tea…

  • farm wedding newly weds

    You did a phenomenal job capturing the essence of our love story. We look at the photos all the time and feel so grateful you were there! We couldn't have chosen a better artist!

    Rachelle + Kurt

  • First off, you captured our wedding perfectly! second off, your kindness goes a long way! you made us and everyone so comfortable! ps. Thanks for running out to grab soda!

    Lindsee + Tyler

  • We love the photos so much! your creative process really spoke when you asked us to jump in the water! Something we'd only do spontaneous with a photographer like you. Thank You!

    Yeng + Jonny

  • What an absolute joy to work with Jesse! He made everything so natural and comfortable. The whole wedding party loved him and The pictures are absolutely stunning and one of a kind!

    Ashlee + sean

  • Very professional, recommends locations based on his clients desires. I love how he interacts with his clients to keep their natural smiles. It's been a while that we had a professional shoot done.

    Vaneisha Xiong Family

  • With modeling experience in our pasts, we've never had a photoshoot like Jesse's before and now, we can only wish that all photoshoots could be as fun and comfortable as he made it for us!

    Lauren + wilson

  • The day felt so much more complete because you were there! Rattana and I felt so comfortable working with you. an amazing photographer and an even better friend. Thank you!

    Zeb + Rattana

  • we love the photos so much! You made it so easy and comfortable for us to be ourselves. I never knew being in your own wedding could be so stressful! Thanks for navigating us through it!

    Pang + Tou

  • We had to alter our wedding completely because of the pandemic and Jesse made it so easy for the last minute transitions. He captured our wedding turned backyard elopement perfectly!

    kali + keith

if you’re wondering if you’re welcome here… you are

Jesse Lo Weddings - all are welcome

Tattooed souls / Buttoned-up types / Dressed-up or barefoot
Mess-makers / Perfectionists / Planners / Spontaneous hearts /
Those who cry during vows and those who cry later in the car /
Introverts in love with extroverts /
Healers / feelers / artists / thinkers / spreadsheet lovers /
Dog parents / Cat parents /
No-pet-just-plant parents /
Those who feel too much / those still learning how to feel /
First-timers / second-chancers / found-each-other-finally /
Confident in front of a camera or awkward (hi, that’s most of us)

All Lovers / All Dreamers / All Wonderers
She / He / They / Xe / You, just as you are / Queer / Straight / Fluid / Ace / Bi / gay / lesbian / trans / Undefined /
Couples who can’t stop laughing /
Couples who barely speak but say everything in a glance / The quietly sentimental / The outwardly emotional / The ones holding it together with safety pins and hope /
Chronically shy / unabashedly loud
Neurodivergent minds / Neurotypical too
Families built by blood / by bond / by choice / The proudly weird / The wildly tender / The ones who still get camera-shy

if your love is real, you’re in the right place

Whether you're tying the knot in San Diego, getting cozy in Minneapolis, or eloping halfway across the world, I’ll be there with a full creative heart and a camera in (both) hand(s).