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 -jess

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This space is where I share real stories from the families I photograph here in Williamsburg, Virginia, and beyond—moments filled with laughter, movement, and genuine connection. My hope is that as you scroll, you’ll see yourself here too: the beauty in your real life, captured with care and turned into art you’ll cherish.

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I couldn’t believe it when Marylou contacted me about a Bump to Birthday Plan and told me that they live in North Carolina! Yes, that means they travel from NC all the way to Williamsburg every three months to hold a session with me. WOW! Talk about making a girl feel like she has arrived! […]

February 17, 2020

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Growing and improving is so important to me. Each year I invest in some sort of photography related education. Previous years included online newborn workshops, in-person newborn mentoring, editing classes, a course on posing and use of light outdoors, and a huge styled wedding event. This year is a big one! The education investment for […]

February 10, 2020

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So I thought Gracie’s cake smash would be our last session together for a while but I was wrong!! While in town for a wedding her mamma asked if we could do a session of Gracie at the beach. Despite how easily I sunburn, the beach is one of my favorite places. And shooting one […]

August 7, 2018

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While I was on the kick of documenting some very ordinary extraordinary moments in my personal life, I decided to capture the annual trimming of our Christmas tree. As my trusty Nikon clicked away I couldn’t help but think of the history of our tree ceremony. A Little Backstory Our Family room is two stories. […]

December 5, 2016

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So there is this one tradition that we kind of have at our house… it’s kind of a fun tradition but not really one that we should encourage. It is kind of ironic and probably something that you will scold me for. Today I will tell you about this tradition. Other than beginning with the […]

September 14, 2016