Portrait | Wedding | Boudoir
Jason Guy is a San Francisco bay area portrait, wedding and boudoir photographer based out of Sonoma, California. His goal with every client is to create beautiful, timeless portraits you will look back on decades from now, and still love them just as much then as you do today.
Known for his technical knowledge and his dramatic cinematic style, Jason will direct you towards portraits that are are uniquely bold while still fundamentally ageless. By strictly adhering to the light patterns and posing fundamentals established by classical painters, Jason hopes to create enduring photos that stand independent of fleeting trends.
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Change the way you see yourself
If you’re worried about looking awkward or uncomfortable in your final photos, worry not. Jason knows what beautiful looks like and will guide you towards it so he can capture it on camera. To show that this isn’t empty words, the following are some kind words from some of Jason’s recent clients.
Where to begin. I have always been interested in doing a boudoir shoot. I've seen friends shoots and pictures online just never thought I could go through with it. Jason's Facebook profile popped up on my feed one day and I followed and I was truly amazed at his work. Breathtaking work. One day I decided to contact him and from there everything just fell together. Being a girl of bigger size and mom of 4 my body I feel has gone through war. I truly didn't think it could be pulled off. I picked my location which ended up being more amazing than I had imagined. However Jason's eye for this is one of a kind. As you're going through the shoot wondering if lighting is truly ok or this weird pose he's putting you in will look right. Well let me just tell you every bit of it was so worth it. My photo reveal yesterday took my breath away. I'm not a easy person to make cry but I cried in amazement of how beautiful the pictures came out. So if anyone who has considered to do a boudoir shoot I 200% recommend Jason to do yours. You won't regret it.
Nichole S. 
"Jason is Awesome! He is a very talented photographer. His pictures are amazing and he is able to pose any body type for classy, sexy photos. He has mastered classic portraits, high fashion and oh my goodness what he does with direct sunlight, shadows and mirrors, especially in a location he has never been to; just breath taking! He is so friendly and personable, he builds your confidence and ensures you are having a great experience from hair and makeup to your last picture. His prints and albums are very high quality too. The experience was truly life change, the confidence and satisfaction I have from my pictures are more than I expected. I can't wait do do another shoot with him."
Christina D. 
1000 stars for this man! A thousand I tell you! 🙂 I have been slacking on writing a review for literally years now but that will go to show you how long lasting a relationship it's been to be his makeup artist! Jason makes every single client feel like they are on top of the world when they shoot with him. I've had many people message me before booking him just to be sure that he really is as friendly & professional as he appears & I love assuring them that he really is the best of both worlds! He's extremely professional & diligent in his work, but he will make you glow with laugher & make you feel comfortable & knock your insecurity walls down because he's that good at what he does. I tell everyone who wants to book with him to prepare to see the most breathtaking photos you've ever seen of yourself!
Ducky RickmanMakeup Artist 
Jason is a true photography WARLOCK! I have never been so intimidated initially and then within 10 minutes felt like I had been doing this for years! His guidance is extremely thoughtful concerning your figure, features, and expressions. He wants to highlight your attributes and erase your mind of your flaws so that they become part of your uniqueness and nothing of a negative nature. He is able to make you extremely comfortable at your most vulnerable. I initially went to speak to him about a body positivity project. I believe women of all shapes and sizes should feel beautiful. Though I carry this view, I allow myself to fall prey to societies unobtainable perception of the beautiful woman. Well, friends, Jason is doing this work in the now. He captures your inner beauty and your looks are the icing on that cake. If you are looking for a confidence boost the buck stops here.
Miko H. 
My experience with Jason was nothing short of wonderful! He is very professional, genuine, easy to be with, informative and straight forward, and made the whole experience comfortable and FUN! His incredible makeup artist came in and worked her magic quickly and effortlessly. She was sweet and fun and clearly knows her craft (I also have super sensitive skin/eyes and was concerned about the makeup...but I had no issues whatsoever). The rest of the day was a lot of hard work, and A LOT of fun!! It could have been a very vulnerable experience to elect to have, but Jason made me feel so safe and free. The day was definitely filled with a lot of laughing and play. And the final product? GORGEOUS!! His artistry and skill are impeccable...the images are beautiful, refined, artistic. Jason offers a high quality experience with an exquisite product. I couldn't have asked for more!
Pamela C. 
What a fear breaker!
The professional experience I had with Jason made my journey of expressing self love top notch. His make up artist Ducky was fabulous as ever and I honestly can say after my reveal I felt like a new woman. A new woman on the inside. I looked fear in the face and tried to convince myself many reasons not to gift myself something so beautiful. An experience every wo/man should do for themselves. Yes its Boudoir but its the best dam experience to show a confidence that fear rejects to portray. From discussing details to showing my reveal he did not skip a beat and would recommend his service.
Brandi B. 
Jason is the absolute best! So very professional and personable, immediately puts you at ease and knows exactly how to pose you for the best photo shoot ever. Do this for yourself, you will not regret it! It boosted my confidence and self esteem to a whole new level. Jason, you ROCK!! I love my photos and so does my husband. Best decision ever!
Cydney C. 
Jason is incredibly talented! His vision of lighting, background, colors and body composition amazed me and far surpassed my own vision and expectations...highly recommend Jason!
Marian J. 
Jason Guy is as professional as you get. The whole experience from, hair, makeup to being trained by Jason on how to pose was very impressive. My self confidence expanded after doing a photo session with Jason. His meticulous photography made me look at myself in a different light. Thanks Jason.
Juliette B. 
Jason is the best! Super professional, respectful, and understanding! I have never been comfortable in front of a camera. Jason didn't judge me and my nervousness, he eased me through the whole process. Talked me through the schedule and showed me other photos to get ideas. If I was a famous model I would only hire Jason. Thanks to Jason I would have him take my photo more often. I strongly STRONGLY Recommend doing a set with Jason. He brings out the beauty in everyone!
Siobhan M. 
I have nothing but great things to say about my time spent with Jason. He is 100% professional when you might feel the most vulnerable and he does it with style. I highly recommend booking a session with him and letting him work his magic with you. You truly won’t be disappointed. 5 stars
Devon S. 
Jason is the best! He is such a kind individual and amazing at what he does! I highly recommend every lady work with Jason at least once!
Mary N. 
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Portrait Photography
Portrait Photographer San Francisco Bay Area
Portrait sessions are customized for every individual and are typically photographed on location in the San Francisco bay area. Highly skilled in lighting and posing, Jason creates fine art portraits for individuals, couples, families and children. Portraits sessions include but are not limited to:
- Fine art portraiture
- Maternity photos
- Couples portraits
- Family photos
- Children’s portraits
Known for his endless creativity and resourcefulness, Jason prides himself in his ability to pose you into the natural light he finds around him and if needed augment that ambient light with modified, high power studio strobes. This flexibility allows Jason to create a wide range of looks on location while also flattering you with the best lighting and posing possible for your portraits.
These portraits are primarily intended as legacy images to be displayed in our lay flat albums or as wall art in your home. That said, many also use these portraits for gifts, social media profiles or personal branding.
Maternity Photography
Maternity Photographer san Francisco Bay area
Your body goes though a truly remarkable transformation while you grow your little human inside you. The entire experience happens faster than you might think and capturing the peak of this transformation is something you and your family will cherish forever.
All maternity sessions are photographed on location by Jason wherever you’d like including but not limited to a private residences or a public urban / rural area or your choice. Common areas for our sessions are the downtown Sonoma square for an urban feel and the Sonoma valley regional park for a more rural look.
The best time to do a maternity photo shoot is somewhere around the 7 – 8 1/2 month mark of your pregnancy with the compromise of your belly size being balanced against your energy level. Some women have greater tolerance for doing their photo shoot later while others have very limited energy the closer they get to their due date.
It is best to reach out to Jason at least 3 months before your due date to make sure he can fit you into his schedule.
Wedding Photography
Wedding Photographer San Francisco Bay Area
Weddings can be photographed anywhere in the world but are most commonly documented in the San Francisco bay area since we are based out of Sonoma, California. Weddings can typically be broken down in to four segments consisting of:
- Getting ready
- Ceremony
- Formals
- Reception
If you are looking for an elopement photographer for your Sonoma or Napa wedding, most couples choose to cut coverage down to include only the ceremony and formal documentation.
Engagement sessions, pre-wedding portraits and bridal boudoir are all great ways experience what it’s like to be photographed by Jason without the added pressure of the wedding day. Doing these photo shoots before your wedding not only allows for more time to capture these portraits, but it can also help give you more time with your guests.
Boudoir Photography
Boudoir Photographer San Francisco Bay Area
In addition to photographing portraits, Jason is arguably best known for his work as a boudoir photographer. Originally using boudoir as a tool to train himself to get better at photographing portraits, Jason is now among the top boudoir photographers in the San Francisco bay area.
Having mastered posing and lighting all body types, age ranges and ethnicities, Jason’s primary goal when photographing boudoir today is all about helping women change the way they see themselves through the final images he creates.
Boudoir sessions are typically a stand alone event intended to give you a life changing self confidence boost and make you feel good about yourself as you are. These sessions however can also be for special events or gifts like in the case of bridal boudoir or maternity boudoir. Despite the occasion, It’s important to Jason that your boudoir photos be sexy, timeless and above all else classy.
For those of you who think you aren’t photogenic or that you lack the courage to do this type of photo shoot, come check out Jason’s before and after boudoir gallery. The examples in this gallery show what you can expect when you book your photo shoot with Jason along with testimonials of past clients experiences. These testimonials showcase in their own words the fears these women had leading up to their own sessions and how their experience changed their perceptions of themselves.
