CANDID & GENUINE MOMENTS
Nebraska + Iowa Wedding Photographer
INTRODUCTIONS
HEY THERE
I’m Jon—father, artist, technology enthusiast, and photographer based out of Bellevue, Nebraska. My love for photography started as a young dad, obsessed with capturing every moment with my newborn daughter. Being able to look back at those days with my kids now is truly one of the greatest feelings.
My approach to photography is very simple. I want to deliver a gallery full of memories you can look back on years from now. Photos with people smiling at the camera and dramatic poses are nice, but my favorite photos are the ones without direction, where for a second you’re not paying attention to the camera, just hundred percent present in that moment.
I look forward to meeting you, celebrating with you, and participating in your new life milestone!
PHILOSOPHY
WHAT I BELIEVE
The best photos come from moments that organically happen
Everyone is photogenic! You look your best when given the opportunity to just be yourself
Love comes in all shapes and sizes
Your pet dog or cat should be your ring bearer
KIND WORDS
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“We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Jon. From the moment he arrived, he brought such a calm, friendly energy that made both of us feel instantly at ease. Neither of us are super comfortable in front of the camera, but Jon made it feel so easy and natural. He captured every important moment without ever feeling intrusive, and he managed to catch so many genuine, emotional, and joyful moments that we’ll cherish forever.
The photos are absolutely beautiful—thoughtfully composed, well-lit, and full of life. You can really feel the day in every shot. On top of that, Jon was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who’s professional, talented, and a joy to have around on your big day.”-Joshua
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“Jon was excellent--easy to work with, responsive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Our pictures came back absolutely gorgeous--so bright and happy. He captured exactly how the day felt! The sunset photos are especially gorgeous. Day of he was everywhere--taking every opportunity to get the pictures we wanted and any candid moment in between. Many family members and friends told us how impressed they were with him. Jon got the pictures back to us exactly when he said he would--I really appreciate how easy it is to download and order prints, as well as having both color and black and white photos. We would highly recommend Jon and are so grateful he made our day so special!”
-Caty
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“Jon did a fabulous job from start to finish for my daughter Megan’s wedding! He had so many great ideas for good picture locations, creative pictures, and his attention to detail was top notch! We received so many beautiful pictures to choose from. His friendly, easy-going personality made us all feel very comfortable. I feel so fortunate we had the opportunity to work with him.”
-Michelle
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"The pictures he took at my wedding were breathtaking. I would recommend him to anyone that needs certain pictures done! My husband and I are already talking about future pictures with him!!"
-Whitney
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“I was so lucky to find Jon as my wedding photographer! He captured every single inch of my special day. He communicated and scheduled meetings all throughout the time leading up to my wedding. He provided all the information about his services and delivered the most utmost professionalism. He was so fun to work with and the photos turned out better then i could of ever imagined, I am so appreciative of his craft and talent for photography.”
-Allison
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“We couldn't be happier with Bigelow Photography! Jon, our wedding photographer, produced absolutely stunning photos that captured every special moment with beautiful artistry. He was incredibly personable, making us and our guests feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Jon's accommodating nature was evident as he seamlessly adapted to any request we had, ensuring our vision was perfectly executed. We highly recommend Bigelow Photography to anyone in need of a talented and professional photographer. Without a doubt, Jon was a vital part of making our wedding day unforgettable.”
-Ian
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"We just recently got married, and we had the honor of having him for our photographer! He did absolutely amazing! Very kind and sweet, definitely knows what he was doing, and was amazing with our son! Thank you so much!."
-Kayla
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“We booked Jon for our wedding and I couldn’t have asked for anything more! The pictures are absolutely beautiful and he was so easy to work with! I’ve been smiling at our photos since getting them back! Amazing!”
-Sam
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“My husband and I worked with Jon for our engagement and wedding, and I'm so glad we did! He has such a great eye for capturing natural moments in beautiful locations. During our engagement session, he took my insecurities about photos and worked around it so well that by the time we were done, I was super excited for our wedding session! At our wedding, he captured every single detail that we wanted and a whole lot more all while being practically invisible! My husband and I plan to use Jon for all our future adventures 😊”
-Jenn
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“I booked Jon for our daughter's wedding and I was so glad we did! I am renaming Jon as the "Stealth Photographer"! I hardly saw him the entire day, yet he took photos that I had no idea he was taking. For instance, we were pinning flowers on the moms & dads and I thought at the time, "too bad the photographer isn't over here to capture this" and what do you know there were photos of this! His superb use of depth of field make the photos look so professional. Jon has my highest recommendation as a wedding photographer!”
-Marlene
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“We loved working with Jon for our engagement and wedding photos! He was so easy to get along with, made it easy despite neither of us feeling super comfortable in front of a camera, and gave us hundreds of amazing photos that we love and our friends and family raved about. 100% recommended!”
-Kirsten
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“Jon was not only pleasant to work with, but also very productive without creating an environment that felt forced or rushed. This made it easy to genuinely enjoy ourselves creating candid moments that he was able to skillfully capture. Our engagement shoot was incredibly efficient, allowing us to make the most of the hour by capturing multiple settings and outfit changes. Letting us pick the location was great in that we were able to visit a favorite place of ours with varied backdrops perfect for our occasion. Even in varied weather conditions, Jon was able to produce high quality results and capture the moments we spent together having a genuinely good time. We got our engagement pictures back in a timely manner and were exceptionally happy with the results. Our wedding day was every bit as high quality. We had ample time to discuss itineraries and shot lists prior to the big day so that when it arrived we were able to enjoy our day and not stress the details. Jon's calm and orderly personality was greatly appreciated at many times throughout the whole process, and we cant recommend working with him enough.”
-Kaycee
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“Jon makes it easy to feel comfortable in front of the camera and the results are fantastic! He had great communication with us over email, got to know us prior to our engagement and wedding sessions, and was punctual and professional in each interaction. He captured the day and night amazingly! We got our pictures back only 2 weeks after the wedding (2 weeks early!) which was a great surprise. They turned out great and we are so excited to share them with family. I would highly recommend choosing Bigelow Photography!”
-Holly
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"Jon was our photographer for our wedding and did/does amazing work. Our photos from the engagement shoot and the wedding were more than what we had hoped for. He really gets to know the couples and understand their vision. We do not like a lot of filters or editing with photos, we love capturing the rawness of the moment. He made things extremely comfortable during each of the sessions. Thank you for making our wedding the most memorable experience and capturing the most important day of our life."
-Tracy
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“Jon was such a fanatic part of our wedding day. He was incredibly good at answering questions and helping us to design a schedule to meet our needs for our wedding day. He was also very kind and put myself and my husband at ease. Neither of us are particularly excited about being the center of attention so you can imagine how that goes on your wedding day. We also aren't big fans of having our photos taken. I let Jon know that I was convinced that i would hate ever photo. Jon kindly reassured me and let me know that would not be the case and he was right. I love our photos and how he captured us!”
-Melissa
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“Jon was amazing to work with! Every single picture he captured was amazing. I can’t wait to put them all in a scrapbook to remember them forever. 🥹♥️”
-Elisabeth