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documentary photographer & filmmaker- for birth, babies + beyond

LOCATED IN NASHVILLE, TN

This is your life- raw, fearless, and breathtakingly real.

From the intensity of birth to the fierce love of family, let’s capture it all.

No posing. No pretending.

Just you & your family-

wildly, unapologetically,YOU.

films , photos, & polaroids- for every story… for every family… for every adventure


SHOW THEM THEY’RE THE REASON THE WORLD SHINES A LITTLE BRIGHTER.

MAKE THEM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES- BECAUSE THEY ARE.

REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE SO WILDLY, ENDLESSLY LOVED.

all the feels…

“You are the most special, especially in birth.” - M.R.

“In birth, Jess is a calm presence. A friend who meshes well with all that’s happening.” - A.S.

“We instantly felt really comfortable. I felt very supported as a mom.” - G.Y.

“You made an uncomfortable situation feel easier.” - S.R.

SO HAPPY. I was so drugged I don’t remember any of it and I’m thankful I have the photos.” - B.N.

“When I look at my photos I feel warmth. They remind me of the sweet season we were in.” - G.Y.

Amazed at how beautiful they turn out. You capture our family in such a natural, beautiful way.” - S.P.

“Like I was taking pictures with a friend.” - C.N.

“Love how you always capture their personalities!” - K.W.

“I love having the beautiful photos and memories to look back on as the littles grow.” - S.P.

There’s a quiet kind of magic in real life.

In the way you breathe through a contraction. In the first cry of your baby against your chest. In the soft chaos of mornings at home, when small hands tug at your sleeve and time feels like it’s slipping through your fingers.

I believe the truest stories are the ones we live every day. Let’s tell your story as it unfolds: honestly, gently, and without interruption.

Because these are the moments that matter most - not posed or polished, but full of life.