Business Details
Award-Winning Artistic Photography Services in Cleveland, Ohio
J Palsa Photography has dedicated two decades to mastering the art of photographic portraiture, wedding artistry, and commercial imaging. Our expertise extends to historic photographic processes like platinum/palladium, albumen, and wet-collodion techniques, which we have refined over 16 years of specialized practice. We combine technical precision with a delicate pictorial style to create evocative, timeless images that transcend conventional photography.Our work has been exhibited internationally and resides in prestigious collections, including Lake View Cemetery and the Kinsey Institute. Recognized by the Ohio Arts Council with three Individual Artist Excellence Awards, we blend artistic vision with technical mastery to deliver exceptional photographic art for weddings, families, and businesses.
Services
Wedding Photography
Commercial Photography
Portrait Photography
Collodion Process
Photographic Encaustic
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in Fine Art and historic photographic processes.
- Our team specializes in platinum/palladium, albumen, and wet-collodion techniques.
- We provide personalized service for weddings, commercial projects, and portraits.
- Our work resides in prestigious collections including the Kinsey Institute archives.
- We combine modern artistry with mastery of 19th-century photographic methods.
Services
Wedding Photography
Artfully capturing weddings with a blend of modern Fine Art techniques and historic processes. Our approach preserves cherished moments while creating timeless elegance. Collections include all-day coverage options with two photographers, customizable to fit specific needs and budgets.
Commercial Photography
Professional commercial photography services showcasing businesses through website-ready images. Specializing in corporate portraits, product photography, and industrial real estate visuals that highlight brand identity and professional excellence for marketing and print media applications.
Portrait Photography
Creating modern lifestyle portraits and elegant formal photographs that capture individual style. Offering family portraits in Northeast Ohio with online galleries for convenient print ordering and album customization options.
Collodion Process
Specialized historic photographic technique producing ambrotypes on black glass. This 19th-century method creates unique, archival images with exceptional shadow detail, combining artistic vision with traditional chemical processes for distinctive art pieces.
Photographic Encaustic
Experimental process merging photography with encaustic medium. This technique involves embedding photographic images in beeswax and resin, creating textured, layered artworks that blend photographic realism with painterly effects for contemporary art collectors.
People
Jeannette Palsa
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 20 years of experience specializing in historic processes. Recipient of three Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Excellence Awards. Combines technical mastery with artistic vision to create timeless photographic art.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, commercial photography, portrait photography, and historic processes like collodion and photographic encaustic.
How long have you been in business?
Jeannette Palsa has been creating photographic art for 20 years, with 16 years specializing in historic photographic processes.
What makes your wedding photography unique?
Our wedding photography combines modern Fine Art techniques with mastery of 19th-century processes to create timeless, elegant images.
Do you offer customized wedding packages?
Yes, we offer customizable collections ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, including all-day coverage and second photographer options.
What are your payment options?
We accept check, cash, and all major credit cards for our photography services.
Can I view your portfolio before booking?
Yes, our online galleries showcase our wedding, commercial, portrait, and collodion photography work for your review.
