ABOUT
JL Photography LLC

meet the photographer

I never expected photography to bless my life the way it did. When my husband was working on the road, I needed something of my own... something to pour my heart into outside of motherhood. I picked up a camera, and it just clicked. What started as a creative outlet quickly became a passion, then a business, and now it’s how I support our family. The best part? My husband is off the road, and we get to be home together because of this work.


What started as a creative outlet quickly became a passion

Before photography, I spent years in the restaurant industry as a server, and then a bartender, and eventually holding a role in restaurant management. That background shaped the way I approach every session. I care deeply about creating a warm, comfortable, genuinely enjoyable experience. Great customer service is second nature to me, and I bring that same energy to every shoot: clear communication, attention to detail, and a focus on making people feel seen, celebrated, and at ease.

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Fun facts about me

I’m left-handed!

I watch Modern Family on repeat as my “background noise”

My Comfort Show

My family lives in a shed-home in the woods! We have chickens, ducks, a red-footed tortoise, guinea pigs, and a Mini Aussie named Ru who’s my soul dog

My Wild Little Homestead Life

I love audiobooks—especially psychological thrillers!

Audiobook Lover

You will always catch me with a 7Energy in my hand and I've probably tried every flavor combination known to man! 

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If you’re looking for a photographer who values experience as much as the final images, you’re in the right place. I’d love to create something beautiful with you.

Your story deserves to be captured beautifully.

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