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Lifestyle Newborn Session | The Roberson Family Lifestyle Newborn Session | Jessica Creech Photography Of course, every session is my favorite, but Lifestyle Newborn Sessions will always have a special place in my heart. The love, excitement, and sweet baby noises met my heart every time. I met the Roberson Family last fall for […]
Carson + Phillip Wooden Boho Wedding Carson and Phillip were married this past weekend in a wooded clearing before their closest family and friends. Carson made her grand entrance in her grandfather’s blue Chevrolet truck and was escorted by her Uncle, Stepdad and Father. They celebrated with their guests through the evening as the sun […]
Y’all, I can not tell you how proud I am of my little cousin. She has the kindest soul and not only is she gorgeous, she’s also BRILLIANT! She’s graduating from South Lenoir this year and already has a year of college credits under her belt!She’s also an active member the Lenoir County Junior Leadership […]
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 […]
Lauren + Kyle Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Engagement Session I’ve had the pleasure of working with this beautiful lady several times over the last year and I am obsessed with every session we’ve photographed together. So when Lauren reached out to me and said Kyle had proposed, I literally jumped up and down […]
I’m throwing it back for today’s Wedding Wednesday with Abby and Jon’s Charleston couples session. While Jordan and I were in Charleston last October celebrating our one year anniversary, I was getting super anxious to break out my camera in such a beautiful city. I knew that Abby lived in Charleston and had recently gotten […]
Kristen + Nathan Downtown Raleigh Engagement Session Y’all, Raleigh, Kristen and Nathan have stolen my heart. These three go together like chips, salsa and queso; they were meant to be. And I’m not just saying that because those are my three favorite foods. Last summer, YoBa in Raleigh held a fundraiser to raise money for […]
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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.
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