AN ENGINEER
BY DEGREE,
AN ARTIST
AT HEART
Photography allows me to take my interactions with people from surface-level to true connection. Photos aren't just a tool to document someone's story—they are an invitation to become a part of it. And that invitation never gets any less special. It feels like I get to make friends for a living, all while capturing your wonderful selves in my photos.
I didn’t get into this career because I needed a job or because I was given a camera for my birthday one year.
I’ve had an eye for what makes a good photograph ever since I was a pre-teen, and I’ve had a passion for it my whole life that I couldn’t shake.
I graduated with a degree in engineering and realized that I missed having more real human connection. I kind of stumbled into wedding photography itself, but once I got there, I realized what strong passion I had for combining my love of what makes a good photograph with connecting with others. My love for photography fuels the art, and my empathy makes me love this whole wedding thing and sharing these moments with others.
A part of me is surprised to be here, but another (bigger) part of me feels like this is where I should have ended up all along.
Hi y'all, I’M JESS
you + me
Car karaoke (but that doesn’t stop me from trying).
Braving holes in the ground. I have a literal phobia of them.
Consuming condiments. Gross.
Spin classes.
Eating gluten... RIP my bread and pasta.
Not so great at . . .
Responding quickly to emails and texts.
Capturing candid photos.
Making you feel comfy behind the camera.
Binging Parks + Rec.
Petting dogs, walking dogs, cuddling and photographing dogs.
I'm great at . . .
Lexi and leo
"Jess did such an amazing job on our wedding photos, and she’s the sweetest! Most of the day was a blur of activities and excitement, but she captured it all perfectly. I got really emotional seeing our wedding gallery for the first time. I don’t know how she does it, but she absolutely captures the FEELING of the moment, and I relived it all looking at our gallery. The joy, excitement, nerves, laughter—it’s all there, and that is SO precious to us!"
You are an opalescent tree shark.
I can't wait to get to know you.
