The Photography Experience
With JMV
When you work with me, you get more than just images, you also get:
Posing Guidance
Feeling anxious thinking of the photoshoot? Not a problem, I totally understand. I will offer posing guidance at the shoot to help you feel your best.
48 Hour Sneak Peek
I understand how excited you can be to see the special moments captured from your Wedding or Sweet 15. That's the reason why I send a few sneak peeks within 48 hours.
Online Gallery
Easy access to select and share your photos with your loved ones.
Backup Of Your Photos
Have a peace of mind knowing that after you are handed your digital photos we will back them up for 90 days.
Get To Know
The Man Behind The Camera
Hi there! I am Jonathan Mera a Connecticut based photographer/videographer. Let's celebrate your special day, while I capture the details, emotions, and candid moments of you and your loved ones. I don't know about you but that puts a smile on my face.
Clients that hire me are looking for a professional that doesn't take himself too serious and is able to have fun while delivering high quality results.
A Smooth Process
from Beginning to End
I understand how it can be overwhelming to organize and orchestrate a wedding or sweet sixteen event. Being responsible for invitations, ordering flower details, and communicating with vendors, is a big undertaking. I make my process clear and concise so you can live your movie stressfree while we capture it.
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Schedule a Call:
Schedule a meet and greet call to get to know each other, answer any questions you might have, and plan out your dream session.
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Book a Session:
Book a photo and or a video session.
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Day of Session:
Get ready to enjoy your day while we capture all the special moments.
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Edit & Delivery:
Your beautiful photos and or videos delivered in 1-4 weeks!
Re-live Your Wedding or Quinceañera Day with Videography
Relive the magic of your special day with cinematic videos that showcase unforgettable moments. We offer feature video, short film, and or full film options.
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HD & 4k Video Options
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Drone shots
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High Fidelity Audio Recording
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Cinematic final product
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Do we have to pay everything upfront?For photo or video sessions that are $900 and below we ask everything upfront. To reserve your event session that is $900 and above we ask for a 45% non refundable retainer, and the remaining balance 2 weeks prior to your event. Once your retainer is paid, your date is reserved for you only.
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Are there any hidden fees?There are none. I am transparent with my prices and with what I provide.
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Can I post my photos online?Yes! We encourage our clients to post their photos and or videos as long as it's for personal use. Any commercial use will not be allowed.
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What does raw photos mean?Raw photos are unedited photos straight from the camera.
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Do I receive any raw photos.No, raw files are not available for purchase or to be viewed. You will receive photos that are edited and styled to our standards.
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What do you mean by edited photos/videos?If its photos I am editing I work on a process that involves making sure that the contrast, shadows,colors, saturation and more are set to be optimal and fits our style. When I am editing videos I also make sure the contrast, colors, and saturation are set to our standards but I also make sure if there are any camera shakes to correct them, cut and piece hours and hours of footage into one cohesive 4 minute feature reel or a full 30-40 minute video depending on what the client's package includes.
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What is your turn around time?With any of our 1hr sessions photos will be delivered within 1 week but we always strive to deliver the final edits within 3 days. Delivery times for a full wedding day can be from 3-5 weeks as we have a quality control process set in place.
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Do you travel?Absolutely! I am open to travel outside the state & abroad for my work.. I ask for airfare, a hotel room for 2-3 nights, and transportation. For weddings outside of Connecticut limits, I have a travel fee of $100/hour, and possibly accommodation if it's too late to return to the city that evening.
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How do you deliver your photos?All our photos will be delivered via an online digital gallery. A link will be sent to your email where you can easily access your images, like your favorites, download single images or the entire gallery and share to social media
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Do you handle both taking photos and filming a ceremony or event all by yourself?No, if a client needs both photography and videography services for a ceremony or event then a team member would handle one aspect and I would handle the other.
