Documentary motherhood and family photography and videography in Chesapeake, VA

You are the memory keeper. Give your family the gift of remembering.

Family isn’t about perfect poses. It’s about movement, connection, and the little things you’ll miss the most.

Hey mama, you need to be in the frame. When your family looks back at these photos, they will have the gift of knowing your love and who you were to them in this time.

(A fellow mama who is not enough pictures)

Modern take on our 90's VHS home movies

Don’t let your child’s memories be confined to the vertical world of our phones. Give them the full view of what it was like to be loved by you.

Already have a photographer for your family? no problem, I would love to connect with them and tag along to add video to your experience.

Sessions

mama and baby photoRgapher chesapeake, va

Motherhood moves too fast.

NCLUDES:

-1 hour of photography

-First weeks home

-Digital Gallery

ADDITIONALS

+Video

Album

Prints

STARTING FROM

$450




I wish I had photos of me during my first pregnancy and during the first week with our first born home. I have so many photos of everyone else holding him. It wasn't until a documentary session was gifted to us by a friend and fellow photographer, where I saw the magnitude of the importance of having these precious photos to look back on. This is a package deal of final weeks of pregnancy and baby's first weeks. Add video!

Day in the life family sessions

Half - Full Day

Feels Like home package

I'm with you for three hours of your day or all day from morning to evening.  This session is dedicated to capturing the beauty and authenticity of your family’s daily routines. We focus on the candid, heartfelt moments that often go unnoticed but truly define your family’s story. Through a lens that celebrates the mundane, we’ll document the love, chaos, and connection that make your everyday life uniquely yours, creating timeless images that reflect the essence of who you are.

Includes:

1.5 - 5 hours

Digital Gallery

ADDITIONALS:

+Video

Album

Prints



Starting from

$500


outdoor family session

Adventure sesh

The only session I offer minis with. You  explore a place that naturally brings out your family’s energy and joy. There’s a beautiful messiness to it all: wind tossing your hair, kids darting around with untamed excitement, and the feeling of togetherness that only grows as the session unfolds.

Includes:

1/2 hour -1.5 hours

digital gallery of over 20 images

ADDITIONALS:

Phone Video

Prof. Video

Album

Prints


Starting from

$250


Fully tailored session


A COMBO OF ADVENTURE+HOME


Life is both the places we wander and the home we return to. Where we roam + where we rest session captures the beauty of both—documenting the quiet moments in familiar spaces and the wild ones out in the world. Whether it’s an afternoon chasing light through the trees or slow mornings wrapped in the warmth of home, this session tells the full story—of adventure, of belonging, of the life you’re building.

INCLUDES:

3hrs +

digital gallery of over 20 images

ADDITIONALS:

Phone Video

Prof. Video

Album

Prints


STARTING FROM

$800

Vacationing near by?

This session offers an intimate, candid glimpse into your family’s unique travel experience, preserving the spontaneous moments and cherished memories as they unfold. Whether it's a morning stroll on the beach, exploring a new city, or simply enjoying time together, we'll document the authentic interactions, laughter, and connections that make your vacation unforgettable. Perfect for those who value storytelling and want to relive the magic of their travels through beautifully captured, real-life moments.

INCLUDES:

-choose your hours! tailored pricing

-Digital Gallery

-10- 5x7 Prints

ADDITIONALS

+Video

Album

Prints


Testimonial

"Our mouths literally fell open when we saw the final images Jessie too of our new little family. She made us feel at ease and truly captured the love in the room! We really enjoyed every moment of the shoot and will treasure the photos she took forever!"


bETHANY + doNNIE

Testimonial

“Jesssssiiieeeeee!! you are so talented, these are without a doubt my favourite family pictures ever. Completely captured the kids personality. Lighting, background all of it.“


Chelsea

Testimonial

“Sometimes all it takes is a little and reach for yours to remind you that the are without a double the best years of your life, looking back at these pictures regularly remind me that.“


Jordan

Already have a photographer for your family? no problem, I would love to connect with them and tag along to add video to your experience.


Send me a message!

Already have a photographer for your family? no problem, I would love to connect with them and tag along to add video to your experience.


Send me a message!

Hey memory keeper, let's chat.


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