Hi, I’m Jessica.
I’m a photographer, a mom, and a firm believer that the photos you’ll treasure most someday are the ones that bring you right back to how life felt.
I’ve loved photography for as long as I can remember, but becoming a mom completely changed the way I saw it. Suddenly, photographs weren’t just something beautiful, they were a way to hold onto all the little things that seem to change far too quickly. The tiny hands, belly laughs, missing teeth, messy hair, growing bellies, newborn snuggles, and the way your child fits perfectly in your arms right now.
That’s what I want to capture for you.
My style is relaxed, warm, and centered around genuine connection. I’ll absolutely get the photo where everyone is looking at the camera, but some of my favorite images happen in between—the laughs, snuggles, silly moments, and little interactions that make your family yours.
And please don’t worry about having perfectly behaved kids. As a mom myself and someone who spends a lot of time working with children, I know kids need time to warm up, move around, be silly, and simply be themselves. Your session doesn’t need to be perfect to create beautiful photographs.
I split my time between Oneonta, New York and Gloucester, Virginia, which means I’m lucky enough to call two beautiful places home. Blue Water Studio serves families throughout Central New York as well as Gloucester, Yorktown, Williamsburg, and the surrounding areas of Virginia.
More than anything, I want you to walk away with photographs that feel like you and that years from now make you stop, smile, and remember exactly what this season of your life felt like.
I can’t wait to meet you.
Jessica
