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TELLING STORIES THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ADVENTUROUS PEOPLE, REAL MOMENTS AND RAW EMOTION

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“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and make us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you forever

— NICHOLAS SPARKS.

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Based New Bern, NC Photographer Specializing in Lifestyle +Events & Wedding Photography

Hi, I’m Jess. A photographer, storyteller, and memory keeper.

I believe in the beauty of the in-between moments: the quiet glances, the soft laughter, the messy, honest, fleeting seconds that make life so special. My work is rooted in emotion and inspired by film—warm tones, timeless light, and a sense of nostalgia that pulls you in.

I’m currently based near Cherry Point, North Carolina, but I travel often, chasing golden light and beautiful stories wherever they lead. Whether I’m photographing a growing family, a quiet maternity moment, or a couple lost in each other, I aim to create imagery that feels deeply personal and cinematic.

If you love soft light, genuine emotion, and the kind of photos that feel like a memory, we might just be the perfect fit.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

Our Story

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