Documenting your journey into motherhood
maternity
Growing a human is unlike anything else. It’s strength and softness at the same time.
It’s swollen ankles and quiet wonder.
It’s exhaustion… and awe.
Some days you feel radiant.
Some days you don’t recognize your own reflection.
I see you in both.
When I ask you to take a deep breath and hold your belly, I’m not looking for perfection. I’m watching for the moment your shoulders soften — the second you remember there’s a tiny heartbeat beneath your hands.
One day, you’ll look back at this image and remember how it all felt.
The anticipation.
The unknown.
The way everything was about to change.
This is where the story begins.
Let’s honor it well.
you are growing a baby and that is your superpower
Take a deep
Breath in...
As a maternity photographer in Williamsburg, VA, I create both studio and outdoor sessions designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and truly see the beauty of this season.
williamsburg, virginia
olivia k
“I have never felt more beautiful. Jessica gave great guidance on posing and I loved having clothing options to choose from!”
WORD ON THE STREET
Sitting.
Crawling.
Walking.
One whole year of incredible growth.
The first year moves quickly, and each stage carries its own kind of magic. Milestone sessions capture the personality emerging... the expressions, the curiosity, the joy.
Available as individual sessions or as part of
The First Year Collection.
The First YEar COllection
For the families who already know this year will never come again.
One day, you’ll flip through these pages and barely remember how tiny they were in your arms.
How new it all felt.
How unsure you were… and how deeply you loved them anyway.
The First Year Collection preserves the full story — not as scattered moments, but as one unfolding chapter you’ll hold in your hands for decades.
Because this season doesn’t just change your baby.
It quietly changes you, too.
If you already know you don’t want to miss a single part of it, this is where you begin:
Milestone Sessions
Those first days are fleeting in a way nothing else is...
The sleepy stretches.
The tiny fingers curled around yours.
The way they fit perfectly against your chest.
Newborn sessions are best scheduled during your second trimester to ensure availability. Whether in your home or my Williamsburg studio, these images preserve the smallest details... the ones that change before you even realize they’re gone.
Newborn Sessions
Maternity sessions are designed to slow everything down for a moment. Studio or outdoor, we create images that reflect your strength, your softness, and the quiet anticipation of what’s to come.Come as you are.
I’ll guide you every step of the way.
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SPecial Sessions for the SPecial moments in your life
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Newport News, Va
claire a.
Working with Jessica was so easy. My session was fun, it felt more like I was working with my sister than someone I didn't know."
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Toano, Virginia
elizabeth h.
If you are thinking about doing a maternity session- DO IT! Jess makes sure you leave feeling like a new woman.
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Williamsburg, Va
lauren c.
I had an idea of what I wanted my session to look like & Jessica made it better than I imagined!
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Where it begins
This is the first chapter.
Strength. Softness.
The moment before everything shifts.
It’s worth preserving.
NEXT QUESTION
The sooner, the better. My calendar fills quickly — especially during the spring and fall seasons.
Most families reserve their maternity session during the second trimester to ensure availability, particularly for weekend dates.
An in-person consultation and signed retainer are required to officially reserve your session date.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK?
NEXT QUESTION
plan for 1-2 hours for your maternity session. Factors like location, wardrobe and how many people will be in your session all affect the session length.
How long does a session take?
NEXT QUESTION
Garments in soft, neutral tones that photograph timelessly & beautifully are preferred. I am happy to help guide you every step of the way so you are never unsure about what to wear.
All of my clients have exclusive access to my Client Closet, a unique feature here in Williamsburg! You are welcome to choose from gorgeous high end gowns or wear your own favorite outfit!
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
NEXT QUESTION
YES! I want all of my clients to have the opportunity to purchase the collection that their heart most desires! I offer two types of payment plans, you can choose the one that best suits your needs!
Do you offer payment plans?
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Your session fee covers you pre session consultation and planning appointment, session and ordering appointment. Prints and collections are sold separately.
what is included in the session fee?
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There is something deeply different about holding this chapter in your hands..
You will return to the studio about a week after your session for your image reveal and ordering appointment.
The average time for product delivery is 2-8 weeks, with some variances for speciality items with a longer production time.
what happens after my session?
NEXT QUESTION
The Jessica Barrett Photography Collections are the best way to get bulk images at a reduced cost. Delivered via an heirloom album or boxed set of matted prints, collections come with an exclusive discount on wall art AND a complimentary session fee to use within 12 months!
You deserve a fuller experience, I am here to help!
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For booking details and availability for maternity photography in and around Williamsburg, Va please send a message via the form below.
This season becomes part of your family’s legacy. Together, we’ll preserve it in an album you can hold and artwork you’ll pass every day — pieces meant to last for generations.
Your portrait session fee is 250 and includes your pre-session consultation, wardrobe guidance, planning appointment, session time, and ordering appointment, as well as access to the client closet and all props used during your session.
All portrait collections are purchased separately. Printed artwork begins at 120 and signature collections begin at 790.
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Based in Williamsburg, Virginia, I photograph maternity sessions for families who want to honor this powerful season of becoming. I serve families throughout Williamsburg and the surrounding area, offering maternity, newborn, and first year photography designed to preserve your story beautifully from the very beginning.