I help families take their new
favorite photos
a few things worth noting:
I'm a photographer based out of San Diego, California and your new favorite hype-woman. I help mamas feel like supermodels so they can finally get those lifestyle images they've always wanted in their family rooms, on their Instagram feeds, and all over their websites.
Jess | Jess-kah | JD
I'm Jessica
meme lover + avid 90 day fiancé watcher
wife, stepmama + take-out queen
Podcast junkie + Diet coke enthusiast
For your next session
This is the first thing I tell my clients to bring! Unless you've truly found 24 hour long lasting lip coverage, you're going to need to reapply during your session! I always recommend packing blush, lipstick, and eyelash glue just in case!
a touch up bag
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Sometimes to get to secluded locations, there are hills involved. That's why I always recommend that my clients bring an extra pair of shoes that they can slip on to walk from location to location. You may not NEED them, but it makes for a more comfortable and enjoyable session!
an extra pair of walking shoes
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Items as small as a blanket to sit on, or a hat for your outfit can go a long way. You don't need much more than a fresh handful of flowers to make your gallery look like a full blown editorial, plus you get to keep 'em after!
simple props
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If you're bringing the kids, I HIGHLY recommend feeding them beforehand and then bringing their favorite snacks for when they're displaying excellent listening skills. Trust me when I tell you, a little piece of chocolate can go a loooong way, my friend.
snacks + bribing treats
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This tip is mostly for moms of kiddos who don't quite understand the behavior + reward sequence yet. If you've got a little under the age of two, sometimes your best bet of catching their smile is their favorite toy. Bonus points if it makes noise or lights up! Kids LOVE a good sing-along.
Their favorite toy
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MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE
SESSION LOCATIONS
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Peñasquitos
Windansea
Balboa
Mission
Gliderport
park
hills
los
"We love our photos from Jess! She makes you feel SO GOOD in front of the camera and makes your vision become real life"
"If you want amazing family photos that will be your most favorite ever, go to Jess! She is SO sweet and talented and makes the whole thing fun and easy!"
I don’t have any experience taking pictures so like I don’t know how to pose and I feel like I can be awkward. I also am insecure and don’t love taking pictures of myself but Jess made me feel so comfortable and made it so easy and fun!!
"Before our session I was feeling nervous, but Jess made me feel like a model in front of the camera. My husband typically doesn’t love to take photos but after our session he couldn’t stop talking about how much fun he had and how thankful he was we did them! I seriously want to print and share all these photos, they are freaking beautiful!"
From a single-girls blog to wifed up in under 2 years. My Israel swept me off my feet in the back of the women's shoe department at Nordstrom Escondido.
OUR LOVE STORY
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We had the BEST time in Cabo...once we got there, anyway. After canceling, rescheduling, traveling during a global pandemic, it's honestly a wonder how Izzy and I can still stand each other. Read about our (mostly) magical experience!
Our Mexican Honeymoon
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Check out my Palm Springs Bachelorette party. My sister went ALL. OUT. It was the most Pinterest thing I've ever done and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful getaway.
