relaxed elegance

personal storytelling

Your wedding images should document who you are and what you love most.
They should feel like home.

Classically elegant yet relaxed
Elevated in style yet never stiff.
A sense of visual calm.

Years from now, your images will bring you back to what it truly felt like.

FIlm & Digital photography for the intentional couple

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Charlottesville Wedding Photographer

I want to tell your story.

My work centers around getting to know you and your priorities ... and then crafting a visual story that captures everyone and everything you love most! The end result: a cohesive gallery of relaxed portraits, fun candids, and beautiful details captured on film and digital.

xoxo!
Jess

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A romantic, autumn wedding at
Pippin Hill Farm

An intimate celebration at Trump Winery

A joy-filled spring wedding at Historic Rockford

A garden party themed wedding at King Family Vineyards

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The images we document matter today. But think of how much they will mean to you tomorrow.

Your wedding is one of life’s rarest gifts:
a single day where everyone you love is gathered in one place, celebrating something sacred.

The Investment

that grows with time

your investment

Family portraits are heirlooms.

Time moves so quickly and you'll never regret documenting your family in your current season. Give yourself the gift of a relaxed, authentic portrait experience.

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– cory & meredith

"Every image tells a story, with each moment perfectly framed and each emotion beautifully captured. Jessica’s professionalism and warmth made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. She has an incredible knack for blending into the background while still capturing all the key moments, ensuring that every candid shot felt natural and unobtrusive. The final gallery was breathtaking—every photo was a work of art, showcasing not only the big moments but also the small, intimate details that made our day unique"

"JESSICA'S keen eye for detail and ability to capture the genuine emotions of the day made our photos truly unforgettable"

– Andrew & Victoria

"Jess photographed both our proposal and wedding, and in both cases, gave us some of the best photos we could have ever asked for to cherish two of the most special days of our lives. It was so easy to work with Jess, from the first meeting through the photo shoot, and getting our final photos back. When we got our photos back each time, we were overwhelmed with the absolute beauty of them all and couldn't have been happier with the result."

"She has consistently made all of our dreams come true, going above and beyond what we could ever expect."

– Jordan & Tate

"She was so kind, down to earth, clearly talented, and already felt like a close friend. All of her images are stunning and you can tell the time and effort she puts into her art. Fast forward to our wedding day and she was INCREDIBLE! Working with her was an utter joy and she made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. She was so organized and worked seamlessly alongside my planner to capture all of the moments that were important to us and so much more. We absolutely love and are smitten with every picture!"

"Booking Jessica for our wedding was one of the absolute BEST decisions we made!"