I grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and I'm a great believer in  the value of hard work, family, and community, and time away from screens :) I also go barefoot as much as possible, love to laugh, eat ice cream, spend time in the great outdoors, and read a new book on a regular basis. 
Art in any form has always been a passion of mine; as a kid I was obsessed with drawing, painting, and playing music, and when I picked up a camera at age 16 a new passion was born. I love the way photography combines art with real life memories, and I'm constantly looking to improve and perfect this art. I live in Central Virginia and shoot in Charlottesville & surrounding areas, but I'm always willing to travel!
I love hosting people and spending time with them over dinner or coffee, my home and studio are always open, and I'd love to meet you!

Call me jess!

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This is my husband, Steve, and my best friend!
Saying yes to him was the best decision I've ever made. We met through mutual friends and after 2 years of long road trips from Pennsylvania to Virginia, we got married and I moved down to this state that I now happily call home.
I like to say that he's sweet and I'm salty; he's one of the kindest and most unselfish people I know and he always thinks the best of people. 
We both love the country and farm life, are a bit introverted, eat sushi on a regular basis, and love spending evenings at home together, sitting on the porch. He built me a beautiful photography studio and supports me in my business in the very best way.