Jared is a photography genius! What he produces is art. You can see the passion and hard work with every image. I've never had any "bad" pictures from him, and we've had a lot of sessions! He's fun and focused but helps you feel comfortable so every shot is perfect. He catches all the small details so you don't have to wish you would have. If you're looking for extraordinary, not like everyone else around here, pictures that will stand out and last a lifetime... (the red tint and I phone pictures will become the faces in a wine glass sooner or later.. just sayin' - what you get here is timeless) then Jared at Studio 21 Photography is where you need to go!!!

Highly recommend Jared and Studio 21 Independence for portraits. Jared did a studio session for my son’s graduation portraits. Jared is a talented photographer and did a wonderful job capturing my son’s personality. We all had a great time from the consult, studio session to the delivery of portraits. Extremely pleased and will be using Jared for a family portraits soon! Thank you Jared/Studio 21!

I'm usually pretty awkward in front of the camera, and the idea of a senior pictures was stressing me out. But from the moment I stepped into the studio, my nerves completely vanished. They had an awesome playlist going, and Jared was so funny and easygoing. I forgot all about feeling uncomfortable and just had a blast. The pictures turned out even better than I hoped, and I'm so glad I chose Studio 21 to capture this.

I've been taking our family portraits at Studio 21 for years now, and we always have a great experience. They're amazing with our kids, even when they get a little squirmy. Jared is so patient and creative, and somehow always manages to get the perfect shots where everyone is smiling (and looking at the camera!). It's a tradition we'll keep up as long as we can.

We weren't sure how our family pictures would turn out with three kids under five, but Jared was great at keeping everyone engaged. The pictures are wonderful and really capture the chaos and love of our family.

Our newborn session with Jared was amazing. He was so patient and kind, capturing our baby girl in the most adorable poses. We're in love with every single picture!

Our family isn't easy to photograph, with two toddlers in tow, but Jared was amazing. He turned our chaos into beautiful, lively photos that we absolutely love. Thank you so much!

Last autumn, we had a shoot with Studio 21. The kids were being their usual wild selves, but somehow, the pictures came out looking like something from a magazine. Seriously, if you want memories that look as good as they felt, this is the place.

We are constantly receiving compliments on our photos and getting asked who took them. I have recommended so many people to you guys! Thank you so much for our photos, we are beyond in love with every photo and appreciate all the moments you captured.

We've had pictures taken by different photographers, but nothing compares to our experiences with Studio 21. Every session feels relaxed, like we're just hanging out with friends. And the photos? Always more amazing than we remembered the day being!

Initially, our toddler was quite fussy, and I thought the session would have to be rescheduled. Jared, however, pulled out a toy camera, turning it into a playful game. The joy on my son's face in those photos is priceless.

I mentioned to Jared how much I loved candid shots. Throughout the session, he engaged us in light conversations, making us forget the camera. When we saw the photos of us laughing and interacting, we knew for sure we'd be coming back for more family portraits in the future.

Before our scheduled session, Jared sent us a mood board to share our ideas. His dedication and preparation ensured our session went smoothly, resulting in photos that far surpassed our expectations.

Jared's attention to detail is outstanding. He noticed the matching pendants my sister and I wore, a family heirloom, and made sure to highlight them in several shots. His thoughtfulness made our session even more special.