Ham Extended Family Session – The Grantham House

April 23, 2019

Ham Extended Family Session

The Grantham House

Extended family sessions hold such a special place in my heart. I think it is so important to document these precious moments as a reminder to ourselves of the good times as our memories fade. It was such an honor to meet so many generations of the Ham Family as we explored the gorgeous Grantham House. There is something about farm animals and open fields that brings out the inner child in everyone. We spent their whole session cutting up and laughing as we watched the children, and even their dads and uncles, blow the seeds of the dandelions and run through the fields. Here are a few of my favorites from their session! <3

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ABOUT Jess

That longing to hold onto everyday magic is what led me to photography. I’m drawn to the little things that often go unnoticed—the way excitement shows up in a child’s eyes, the comfort of being close, the feeling of togetherness that turns ordinary days into meaningful memories. When I’m not photographing families, you’ll find me thrifting for treasures, reading a good book, embroidering something by hand, soaking up beach days, or heading off on small adventures with the people I love most.

I approach each session with care and intention, focusing on connection rather than perfection. My goal is to create images that feel honest, warm, and deeply personal—photographs that allow you to return to this season again and again, remembering not just what it looked like, but how it felt.

Rooted in motherhood and shaped by my own journey into parenthood, I’m endlessly inspired by the quiet beauty of family life. I love slow mornings at home with my family—the kind filled with soft light, small rituals, and the tiny moments that send my daughter into fits of belly laughter. Those are the moments I wish I could freeze in time, the ones that remind me how fleeting and beautiful this season truly is.