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A Coastal North Carolina Session for a Family of Four This Emerald Isle family session captured a beautiful family of four at the end of September. There’s something bittersweet about late summer—the season slipping away before fall arrives. For this family, it was the perfect moment to preserve where they are right now at Emerald […]
Caitlyn + Edgar’s Classic Blush and Ivory Spring Wedding I am so excited to share some of my favorite images from Caitlyn and Edgar’s classic blush and ivory spring wedding at The Maola at Riverside. I will always remember the Instagram message that Caitlyn sent me to book their wedding. As soon as I read […]
Honestly Workshop Hosted by Posh Moments Photography I can not think of a better way to kick off my very first Wedding Wednesday than to highlight some of my favorite images from the Honestly Workshop I attended back in February. Phylicia Willis of Posh Moments Photography organized some of the best vendors and models […]
Now that Elizabeth is Mrs. Tilghman, I can share her gorgeous bridal session at the Robin’s Nest in Grimesland, NC. Elizabeth was glowing with beauty and excitement in her wedding dress in anticipation for her January Wedding at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. Both the bride and this venue are so stunning. Driving down the […]
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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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