Inspiring images did my wedding photography this last summer. I had a total last minute wedding, she was able to squeeze me in and I could not get over how amazing our pictures turned out! I can honestly say I've never really liked any pictures of myself, but what ever angle she took, they turned out amazing! She has an eye for things I would have never seen! She was creative, fun, professional, friendly, stayed far enough away that she wasn't obvious but close enough to get every smile and smirk and giggle! I absolutely love my pictures and would recommend her to anyone!! read more

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Jamaica did my daughters senior pictures as well as my boudoir photos. She is absolutely amazing. I was in tears when I viewed both sets of prints. My daughter spent an afternoon with Jamaica going to different locations to shoot. Jamaica captured every single bit of my daughters amazing personality and beauty. I gave in and bought every single photo. My Boudoir shoot was very personal and intimate. Jamaica was able to capture a part of me I did not know existed. Being that I am a mother of 5 I felt I had lost my sexy along the years... Jamaica found it and put it to print. I brought a friend with me who was 7 months pregnant for a maternity shoot on the same day and WOW! I have gotten to see a wide range of Jamaica's talent. I write this review with the highest recommendation. I will attach a few of my daughters senior pics. read more

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Lovely photos! Had my 3 month old's photos done, they came out nicely. Jamaica was very patient as my GERD baby barfed all over her backdrops. She has a no nonsense attitude so that you get in, get the photos done and get out. For people with kids or pets, that's a blessing. The photos are high quality, the paper is thick and will last a long time. The things I wish were different: I wish the photos came in a bend resistant envelope, not a bag. I had to find something at home to put then in until I frame them. It was quite time consuming to go to the studio 3 times, once for the shoot (expected), once to pick the photos (I would have liked to see an online gallery so my husband could see them, and I felt really pressured to pick RIGHT NOW in her studio instead of thinking about it), and one last time for pickup (postage could be included in the cost to have them mailed). An hour round trip with an infant is not much fun, for the final pickup baby stayed home because it was right in the middle of nap time. So, three hours driving time and one hour of studio time to get photos. They are really cute. The Livermore traffic can be awful , so plan accordingly when you go out. read more

We had an amazing experience with Jamaica! She is truly a full hearted gifted artist who can create magical moments that last forever. Being an animal lover herself, she took the time to capture our loving pup in our first ever maternity photos to show our full family. To our surprise she also planned out the perfect time of day where the sunset enhanced our photos in a gorgeous natural way. I highly recommend Inspiring Images Photography for any occasion! We are definitely coming back once our son is born to have her work her magic for the once in a lifetime newborn moments! Thank You So Much Jamaica! read more

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I'm not big on leaving reviews but because I had such a positive experience, I feel it's necessary to share. Inspiring Images Photography captured our special day perfectly. Jamaica was wonderful! She's fun to work with, very talented and absolutely went the extra mile for us. We had planned a very small event in our backyard and had hoped to find a photographer to take ~150 photos of our October wedding. 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours tops. Not many photographers were willing to provide us any options other than a huge wedding package that was much more than we needed (both in photo quantity and price). Jamaica was extremely flexible, and although she agreed to meet my small package needs, she definitely stayed a little longer than she needed to and threw in a few bonus pictures. Something tells me that's just how she is. Even without the extras, I would have been happy. Jamaica came by to meet us ahead of time and look around our property. She quickly planned out "must-have" shots, recommended time of day for our little ceremony and where we should hang lights. Our photos are gorgeous. We're still having a hard time choosing our favorites. Thank you, Jamaica! We're so glad to have had the opportunity to work with you. read more

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Inspiring Images also runs an alias business: Bedroom Boudoir. My GF and I purchased a LivingSocial voucher and were very excited to make this happen. It turned out because of busy schedules, both ours and Jamaica's, it took a long time to get it scheduled. On the day it was scheduled my GF got ill and simply couldn't make it - from then on it was nearly impossible to get on Jamaica's calendar and we couldn't help but wonder if it was simply because we weren't full paying customers? Jamaica was very inflexible in accommodating our reasonable requests. Once we finally got it scheduled, it took a long long time to get to see our pictures as Jamaica took off to HI and, once again, was simply too busy to accommodate our reasonable requests. It took multiple emails to finally find out from her admin, Eric that if we paid $30 additional, they could release our pics online, which we happily agreed to. However, once we received the pictures, once again, the communication was horrendous as Jamaica would not communicate with the both of us and because of it, she released the wrong picture!! We tried to negotiate a reasonable compromise but she became completely uncommunicative and inflexible. Bottom line, it was a very unpleasant experience beginning to end. The photo's themselves were just fine and we would have gladly spent some additional $$ to purchase what we wanted but due to her inflexibility and lack of open communication, we were forced to give up and throw the towel in. Even after Eric told me that he was "certain" that Jamaica would agree to our reasonable request, we never heard from them again. My suggestion if you decide to use this service: make sure you stay on her good side and be prepared for all kinds of delays, scheduling and otherwise. Had we known what we were getting in to, we'd have gone elsewhere as there are ample options for this service. Both my GF and I are in service industries and we know how important it is to accommodate customers reasonable requests. It's something that Jamaica needs to learn. SORRY, but that's the truth. read more

I am someone who *hates* to get my photo taken. I will avoid it like no other. I needed to get over that hump, so I booked an appointment with Jamaica for a shoot. I was really nervous about it, but the minute I walked into her amazing studio, I knew I was in good hands. She was warm, friendly, casual, yet a total pro. Her assistant and the stylist were super friendly, talkative, and treated me like I was an old friend. The shoot itself went really well and Jamaica made me feel 100% comfortable. But she also knows what she's doing. She knows what will work and what probably won't. She made me feel like the prettiest person on the planet for two hours. I was so nervous to see the final photos, but I was blown away. Not only had she turned it around in record time (in time for the holidays), but the photos looked great. And I hate photos of myself. The lighting, the colors...she listened to everything I had asked for and made it happen. They turned out so much better than I could have imagined. Run, don't walk to Inspiring Images and Jamaica. All these other Yelpers aren't wrong. She's the best. Worth every penny. read more

Loved my boudoir shoot! My makeup and photos are amazing. Jamaica made it so easy and fun. I would love to return for another session with regular clothes on...that way I can show them off to everyone. :) read more

If you are looking for family portraits with your puppies definitely go to Inspiring Images Photography. I have been looking for a place to be able to do family portraits with my significant other and my 2 puppies. Surprisingly many places won't do portraits with dogs because of allergies, but not Jamaica (photographer and owner). She was very friendly with the dogs and made all of us feel comfortable taking pictures. The photos turned out amazing! She makes photography into an art form, even with just family portraits. Additionally i want to add that my puppies were looking at the camera! She was great with them and they had a blast! The thing that I like most of Jamaica and her photography is the fact she wants to capture your moment and show your story. She doesn't have each client do the same poses like many other studios, but she makes it more personal for you and herself. She has a true eye for photography and is amazing at what she does. I highly recommend anyone going to her. She is a wonderful person and creates great memories. I plan to go to her for any pictures I need. Thank you Jamaica it was truly a great experience and I'm very happy with the pictures. I can't wait to show you how I display the pictures. read more

We did our family photos with Jamaica out amongst the vineyards. They are simply stunning! It is true what everyone else says that she is truly an Artist, not just a photographer. One of our family photos we turned into a big canvas above our fireplace, and everyone who walks in the door walks straight over to admire it and asks me where we had it done...JAMAICA! After family photos I decided to do the boudoir photos. She was willing to come to my house where I was more comfortable. I really do not consider myself photogenic, but the shots Jamaica got absolutely amazed me. I was super excited to present them to my hubby for a special Father's Day gift. Needless to say, he loved the book! Jamaica is an Artist, not simply a Photographer! read more

Jamaica..........we're SO thrilled with these pictures of our grandsons. You really captured their essence. It's scary to think how quickly they will grow up, but we'll always have these precious pictures to look back on. I cannot wait to send their Mom the picture we picked out for her Mother's Day gift !! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts !!!! read more

Where's the 10 stars? Inspiring Images deserves more than 5! It has been quite an amazing experience working with Jamaica. Not only is she a master at her craft, she is also one genuine person. She is very talented and has a way of making you feel comfortable in your own skin. Walking in to do a Boudoir shoot is very nerve wrecking and Jamaica makes you feel like you are a super model. She helps you pick out outfits and color coordinates that would look amazing with your skin tone as well as help you with posing. And you gotta see this girl's jewelry collection for any look to create. I look forward to seeing her again for our Engagement session. read more

Jamaica has done amazing work with my family pics. She encourages my kids to just play and be themselves and through her lens she grasps their true spirit. My husband has never been big on having his picture taken but she seems to bring out the perfect smile. I love the work she has done for my family . I appreciate her photography but most of all I appreciate her. Always going above and beyond to make our sessions fun and I cant wait til our next photography adventure.....hmmmm maybe a boudoir session???? read more

I love love love this woman and her photographic skills! Our best family shots, personal shots, playtime shots, almost all the shots I choose to frame....come from Jamaica. She captures the moment, the person, the light, the landscape, everything just right. She is gregarious and friendly while in session and will make anyone feel comfortable and happy. She's da best. :) read more

I wish I could give ten stars. If you look at my profile you'll see that I don't review many businesses. So many of them are often good but don't really stand out as exceptional. Jamaica and Sabrina are extremely exceptional. Over the past year, my family has been around the block with this photography duo and not only have we come away with literally hundreds of spectacular photos, we've made friendships that will last a lifetime. I've done every sort of session that Jamaica has to offer. I did a bombshell session with her 6 days before I delivered our now one year old son. My husband and I also did maternity photos (which you can see in my profile) and we got the baby's first year package. Initially I thought it was a bit overkill. You go in for a session with the baby at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and one year. However, what I didn't realize as a first time mother is how dramatically your baby changes in that first year. Other than his car seat and pacifier, I absolutely believe these photos are the best investment we ever made. Jamaica has a way of capturing moments and feelings and personality in a way that I've never seen before. My bombshell session was awesome. I was huge, being fully pregnant and expecting to go into labor at any moment. Jamaica and Sabrina were so patient with me and made me feel so comfortable and really beautiful. And the photos were STUNNING!! My husband was so happy. It's one thing to have photos done when you are looking your best, but to have the light shined in just the right way to make all of your inner beauty come out when you are bloated and tired and swollen, is true talent and I'm so happy I did it. And last but not least, our wedding. Our beautiful son came a year before our wedding which turned out to be a blessing in the photo department because Jamaica doesn't always do weddings, I think mostly because she is just super busy with the other side of her business. But we were so excited when she agreed to not only shoot our wedding but travel all the way to Yosemite for the rehearsal, wedding day, and more photos the following day. All of you brides out there know that you can spend months or even years planning the wedding of your dreams, but without good photos, that day only lasts a few hours and then it's gone. Because of Jamaica and Sabrina I will have stunning and really unique photos that will remind me of how special that time was, forever. And to really show how they go above and beyond, at the wedding, they acted almost as day-of wedding coordinators. They both were constantly asking if anyone needed anything, and were such a calming presence the entire day. I can honestly say that this is one business that deserves five stars and more. Their service is unique, and genuine. Their prices are very reasonable, and their personalities and interaction (with us anyways) far exceeds normal expectations. I will definitely continue to use them for family photos in the future and to give bombshell packages as gifts. Go see them! You'll be truly happy you did. read more

I will have to say that Jamaica is a wonderful photographer. We attended her show a few months ago and we were very impressed. Her studio is amazing and she has it all there which I like. Very professional and very welcoming. Try her you will be thrilled that you did. Great art Jamaica! read more

Best experience. Jamaica was professional and really easy to work with. She immediately dissolved any inhibitions I may have had. I left feeling beautiful and sexy. And not only did one of the photos Jamaica took turn out classy and sexy...they ALL did! I would highly recommend her for any of your photo needs. The boudoir pictures she took just may lead to pregnancy photos in the future! :) read more

OMG! Is that me??!! Yesterday I went to view the boudoir portraits Jamaica took of me and honestly, I never looked so good! LOL! Seriously, she made me look like a Victoria's Secret model (and I felt like one during our photo shoot!). Jamaica is unassuming...until she gets that camera in her hand and then she is a genius behind the lens! I arrived at her studio and promptly she went through the number of outfits and shoes I brought. Lickity-split she chose three different looks and matched my shoes and added her bling-y jewelry to complete the looks! I was then expertly made up by Nina, the wonderful makeup artist. Aan hour later, with gorgeous make up and hair, they beckoned me to the mirror, where I barely recognized myself! Jamaica had three unique vignettes set up for me; each capturing a different look and feel--each one highlighting a different side of me. I surprised my boyfriend with the slide show she had prepared for the viewing and I don't know which one of us was more excited! Jamaica is enormously talented and captures the essence of her subject in a lovely, playful and unintimidating way. I ended up purchasing an upgraded album and ALL the digital images, they were THAT good! Thank you Jamaica for capturing this moment in time, one that I will always be able to look back on as the sexy, sensuous woman you showed me that I am. read more

I purchased a boudoir photo package on Local Gruv. I was excited yet nervous about doing this photo shoot for my husband. Once I purchased the coupon, I spoke to Jamaica and Sabrina, her assistant, to schedule an appointment. Jamaica was helpful in planning the looks that I wanted for my shoot. She made me aware of upgrades that I could do, but she wasn't pushy at all about upgrading - although I upgrade because I wanted something more as this was a Christmas gift for my husband. On the evening of my "bombshell" shoot, Jamaica, Sabrina and the makeup & hair artist made me feel so comfortable as I was getting my hair and makeup done. We talked about life in general. Jamaica is fabulous about putting you at ease prior to and throughout the shoot. I had emailed Jamaica about what I wanted to do for each of the three looks that we were doing. I brought lingerie for more than the three looks that we would do because I couldn't fully decide on what I wanted, and I wanted to be sure that the shots looked good. Jamaica gave her input about my plan in an honest but sensitive way. During the shoot, I was so at ease. While I workout and pride myself on being in decent shape, I am 44 and being nearly nude in front of others made me anxious up to the day of my shoot. Jamaica was so skilled in her directions and set you up to feel sexy but calm throughout the shoot. My total shoot took 2.5 hours including the time for hair and makeup but the time flew by because of Jamaica's ability to make the shoot so nonthreatening. I was excited to see the shots and decided to bring my husband to select them because of the proximity to Christmas. Given the short timeline, it wasn't likely they'd arrive in time to gift them. Jamaica displayed the photos in a slideshow that was incredible! I was amazed out how good the shots looked. My husband was even more pleased to say the least! He LOVES them! Jamaica is skilled at lighting and angles to make you look your best! We just received the photobook and portrait image. I couldn't be happier! I would HIGHLY recommend Jamaica and her bombshell experience! She is amazing! I have recommended her to a close friend already. I even told her that I look forward to bringing my daughter in the future when she gets married as a wedding gift for her husband. read more

Jamaica Wexelman is a total Are-Teist! She is soooo skilled at capturing one's essence on film. I went to her for a boudoir shoot. I wanted to capture my sexuality in a special "look book" for my husband. i gave her total carte blanche on the editing so it would truly be a fun fantasy for him. I was totally nervous, however- I am not shy! She helped me feel comfortable and sexy and we laughed and had soooo much fun! I think I made her blush a few times!!! Now I am a curvy woman and I wanted to appear sexy and smooth in spite of reality:-) She assured me the pics were lovely. I could not believe my eyes! She really captured my nature and flavor of my personality in that shoot! Needless to say, my husband went bonkers over the book and I am very proud of it! Now i have my 40th year captured as a reminder of how sexy and beautiful i am. Ive recently given sgudio time with jamaica as a gift to a friend. She is so excited and cant wait to be a gorgeous biker babe in the skllful hands of Jamaica!!!! thank you Jamaica for your devotion and attention to detail. For being so open a channel for this gift you bring into he world. For allowing a portal for womens sensuality to blossom and thrive. You are a gift. Blessings, Michelle read more

Wonderful wonderful experience with Jamaica! She is amazing at what she does and is about working her best to give you what you desire out of your photography session! HIGHLY recommend her and her beautiful work! So organized and easy to get a hold of as well! read more

Jamaica is an amazing photographer. She made me feel comfortable and sexy! I am in LOVE with my photos and so is my husband. I didn't know I could look so good, or that I could work it like a Victoria Secret model! Every woman needs this experience in their lives! Love Jamaica!!! read more

Jamaica took ballet photos of me that were stunning. She is a true artist!

Had an amazing preview experience! Me,my mother and grandmother appreciated the in person photo review. Jamaica helped us decide which photos we wanted,the sizes and how we wanted to display them in our homes. She even offered to come to our houses to check out which room she thought the portraits would look the best in. Having the review in person with her really made it easier. She is very talented and honest. By far the best photographer I've ever met. I'm very thankful I chose her to capture our four generation of women photo. We all looked perfect! Thank you read more

There aren't enough stars to adequately describe this experience. I am a 48 1/2 year old grandmother with the requisite battle scars and road rash that come with that number of years. I detest having my photo taken and even my mother says I take terrible pictures. Not this time, though! Jamaica made me look and feel sexy, hot, and totally amazing. And my husband of 30 years thinks so too; he was blown away by the pictures! Yelp says 5 stars are as good as it gets, and I would have to agree...Inspiring Images is as good as it gets. read more

I am so pleased with the photographs Jamaica took at my wedding. She was professional, punctual and had a gift for capturing the excitement and joy of my special day. Her artistic eye and delightful personality made her a pleasure to work with. read more

I just had the preview of my boudoir photos this week with my husband for our anniversary and all I can say is WOW. Jamaica made me look wonderful! My husband was so surprised and pleased, and we had a lovely time sipping champagne while they showed us the final images. Thank you for the wine bar recommendation as well! Also, just wanted to let everyone know that Yelp removed my previous review thinking I wasn't a real person. I gave her 5 stars before I even saw the photos, here's the review: I had a wonderful experience getting my boudoir photos done with Jamaica and Sabrina! I was quite nervous and they made me feel very comfortable. I appreciated Jamaica's thorough preparation with the phone call to discuss styling in detail, then the confirmation e-mail that answered almost all of my other questions beforehand. I felt like she gave me great advice about what to wear, how to do my hair and makeup, and especially how to pose. I was impressed with how she helped me position myself carefully for each shot to capture the best angles. I would definitely recommend her to others! read more

I had boudoir pictures done that turned out so wonderful and flattering, I was amazed! The artistic eye Jamaca has is outstanding.... She knew the pose needed immediately that would capture the emotion and intention of the picture. Her studio is beautiful and well thought out, and the entire staff made the experience fun, easy and relaxing. I highly recommend her photography and plan to return in the future! Christine Mitchell read more

What an amazing experience. Jamaica did a session with my teenage daughter- my daughter had never had her pix done before- Jamaica did a incredible job making her feel comfortable and the photos were gorgeous. I had my pregnancy pix done with Jamaica and not only were they fun to do- but the end results were stunning- I have never looked so good!! Jamaica also did our new baby pix. She captured the most beautiful moments for us. Jamaica has an amazing sense of timing, creative ideas and she does really well with children of any age. The photo books they make are also incredible gifts and so fun to have and share with friends and loved ones. Inspiring Images is the ultimate choice for any occassion you want to remember and capture. read more

Awesome awesome awesome! I love, love, love our photos! Jamaica is a gifted photographer and captured our most favorite images to date. She was even able to get my better half to smile and also my 17 year son, which is unheard of! We really enjoyed the experience and will definitely use her again. I HIGHLY recommend her services. Very professional and relaxing environment . We felt very comfortable in her presence. read more

I've never particularly liked pictures of myself so I was a little hesitant in our outdoor in the woods photo shoot. Jamaica made me feel so comfortable to just have fun with it.. The pictures were amazing. I couldn't believe how beautiful and classic they were. She has an eye for capturing the best in her subject. Thank you so much.. I'll treasure the pictures forever. read more

If I could sum up in a few words what working with Jamaica is like it would be creative, fun and above all professional. I would highly recommend considering her as your top choice photographer for any event. I have enjoyed every session with her and am always blown away by her work! read more

Jamaica was great - I also had my hair and makeup done by her makeup artist - she made me look "Fabulous" I highly recommend you try this!!! read more

I had an amazing experience with Inspiring Images. The session was very comfortable and relax for, Jamaica is absolutely lovely, and made my entire experience unforgettable. I was absolutely pleased with my experience and my photographs ....still can't believe that's me. The best 50th birthday gift EVER! read more

Fabulous pictures! Fabulous photographer! We are very happy with our family portraits! Would highly recommend Jamaica!!!

I can't say thank you enough to Inspiring Images for the amazing pictures of myself, my mother and grandmother. Jamaica and her assistant were so nice really captured what I wanted to see out of a family photo session. We had emailed back and forth on locations because we needed wheelchair accessibility for my grandmother. After settling on Sycamore Grove, I was still a little concerned, once we got there, about how we might maneuver around, but Jamaica was very accommodating and courteous. She would even check in on my grandmother to make sure she was doing alright. The viewing process of the photos was also great, my mother and I, with my grandmother by phone, chose which photos we wanted printed. I'm sure we took a while but she was still patient and I love our photos! Thank you so much for capturing great memories with my family!! read more

A Valentines Day he'll never forget...... After some serious persuading by a girlfriend I agreed to do a boudoir photo session. Like most women, I'm not too comfortable with my body, age, and hate having my photograph taken. I decided to do the session and present my photos to my husband as a valentines day gift in the form of a little black book. Jamaica was so much fun to work with and I was surprisingly pretty relaxed and she was able to capture me at my best! When we reviewed the proofs she made wonderful suggestions on how to put the book together so it flowed from "hot" to "hotter" as you turned the pages! She then gave me a great suggestion - take your husband to dinner and have the waiter present him with the book (tied up with a ribbon) as the desert. Yes, he was confused when the waiter placed the package it in front of him, but not so confused once he unwrapped my little surprise! Were those tears of joy I saw run down his cheek? He is still thanking me! If you're at all considering boudoir shots, check out her fabulous website and book a sitting. You won't be disappointed and either will your husband or boyfriend! read more

Giving Jamaica and her establishment 5 stars + more stars! I've been wanting to take some boudoir photos to cross off my bucket list and of course for my hubby to be as a gift. I finally decided to go for it and I swear I can do this all the time if I could. I felt like an absolute vixen and she made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Made me feel like I should pursue modeling but let me tell you that posing is no joke. Had me feeling sore days after but worth every awkward and painful pose just to get the perfect look. I've always been comfortable in my own skin (flaws, jelly rolls and all) but I was a teeny bit nervous though. It all melted away in snap cuz I went into vixen mode. After the shoot made me feel proud as a woman and I swear I didn't wanna take my makeup off done by the lovely Nina Barbosa. She's worth paying for hair and makeup cuz I looked and felt fabulous! I brought my own heels and negligees but not accessories cuz she had plenty to choose from her closet. I just love Jamaica's energy and her personality immediately makes you feel that you're in good hands. I was SOOOO excited to see the pics and when I went in for the preview, I had a hell of a hard time choosing which ones I wanted. My fiancé was able to come with me to choose and let's just say, he was very happy with the outcome. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. I'm planning to do this once more in the future and I recommend this to any and every woman who has been wanting to do this but were always hesitant. Love your imperfections and flaws but the pictures will surely have you asking, "is that really me?!" My pictures are all over the living room for display and I don't mind if my guests sees it cuz it's that good and something I'm proud I've done! read more

Jamaica took ballet photos of me that were absolutely stunning. She is a true artist.

I can't say enough good things about Jamaica. We bought a groupon for a family session. When we arrived at our location, she immediately put us all at ease. She even managed to charm my cranky 2 year old. Her skill and timing is impeccable. At our preview, I was in tears as she so beautifully captured each of my kid's distinct personalities in the photos. I was so moved, I signed up for the newborn package. I've since had 2 sessions with my baby and am so glad I chose to have Jamaica capture these fleeting moments. By chance, I had the baby early and called Jamaica to see if we could get in quick (she was planning on an international trip and was to leave the next day) to get some pictures of the baby as a newborn. Amazingly, she made time for us and I now have beautiful memories of my daughter at 3 days old. People stop and take notice of the pictures in my home. Really, this was one of the best decisions I've made as a mother. Thanks Jamaica! read more