Jess Mangano

Jess Mangano Studio is a portrait photography business led by Jess Mangano, a New England native with 10 years of experience behind the camera. Based in Southern Maine, the studio serves clients across Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Its approach centers on people and relationships, creating honest, sentimental images with care and flexibility rather than prioritizing rigid schedules or posed perfection.

The studio offers photography for families, couples, weddings, and senior portraits, with both film and digital options. Sessions may take place in a range of settings, from beaches and fields to homes, cities, and other meaningful locations. Each session includes an onboarding call, wardrobe guidance, location scouting, an online gallery, a preview within 24 hours, and limited retouching. Jess also offers seasonal and limited-time styled sessions, along with customized portrait experiences. For clients who want to enjoy their images in print, the studio provides print specials and portrait collections that can include a soft-cover coffee-table book.