Getting Ready with Jessica Presley: A Calm, Dreamy Morning at Wonderland
You could feel it in the air: the quiet anticipation, the soft light filtering in, and the low hum of champagne being poured. This wasn’t just a pre-ceremony checklist moment. It was the moment before everything changed.
When Jessica Presley walked through the doors of Wonderland for her bride’s getting ready session at our Savannah bridal photography studio, she brought more than her camera. She brought the vibe. The reassurance. The calm confidence of someone who’s done this before, but never in a space quite like this.
“Photographing a getting-ready session in a styled space like Wonderland was an absolute dream.”
From the moment her bride arrived, everything felt effortless. The curated details of the studio gave the morning a cinematic, elevated feeling without sacrificing comfort. “Every corner of the space was photo-ready from elegant mirrors and cozy seating to clean, airy textures,” Jessica shared. “It allowed me to get creative while still focusing on the emotion and anticipation of the morning.”
And the emotion was everything. Happy tears. Group hugs. Last-minute lipstick touch-ups. Tiny, sacred pauses where the day slows down for just a breath, and that’s when the magic shows up.
“My approach is always to create a peaceful, intentional atmosphere that lets the bride soak in every moment without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.”
Jessica guided the flow with ease, helping the bride pick the perfect light for makeup, styling the dress to hang in a dreamy corner, and gently encouraging everyone to breathe, because this was her moment.
“If the room is nervous, I offer reassurance. If the energy’s high, I lean into the fun. I might play soft music, move clutter out of sight, or guide with light posing prompts,” she explained. “But it’s all about creating a safe space where people can feel everything: joy, nerves, awe, and be fully present.”
That intention translated into every frame.
“Honestly, it felt like the perfect blend of editorial and real-life magic.”
Why Choose Wonderland Studios for Getting Ready Photos…
Savannah's Premier Bridal Photography Studio
One of the best parts about booking your getting ready session in Wonderland? You get the whole space. Yep — the entire Savannah wedding photography studio is yours.
That means no fighting for mirror space, no bad hotel carpet, and no weird lighting. Just gorgeous natural light, cozy spots to lounge, big mirrors for makeup, and stylish details that elevate the vibe (and your photos).
Want to sprawl out with your besties? Done. Need a quiet corner for a letter reading? We got you. Want those robe pics without a hotel vending machine in the background? Say less.
You get a blank canvas — and a beautiful one at that.
meet the photographer: JESSICA PRESLEY
Jessica Presley of J Presley Photography was born and raised right here in Savannah, GA. She’s a proud 3v3 National Champion (soccer girlies, rise up) who met her husband Dylan on the very first day of college.
They tied the knot in 2019 and now have two sweet girls: the original reason she picked up a camera. What started as a way to capture their lives turned into a full-time love affair with documenting weddings, couples, families, and everything in between.
“We create galleries unique to your vision and style that are cherished forever.”
Check out Jessica’s website here and give her a follow over on Instagram!
Ready to Elevate Your Morning?
If you want a calm, stylish, and actually fun getting ready experience, with images that look straight out of a magazine: book your getting ready session here.
Let’s turn those pre-ceremony jitters into magic and help you capture the most beautiful getting ready photos in Savannah.