ABOUT
JL Photography LLC
meet the photographer
The one behind the camera, the loudest hype woman you'll ever meet, and probably the only photographer who will happily crawl through a creek, lay in the mud, or climb through a patch of briars if it means getting the shot.
People usually assume photography is my favorite part of this job... but honestly? It's the people.
Before I became a photographer, I spent over a decade working in the restaurant industry. Those years taught me that great customer service isn't just important—it's everything. I learned how to anticipate people's needs, make them feel welcome, solve problems before they become problems, and create an experience that people actually look forward to.
That's exactly how I run my photography business.
Hey! I'm Jess!!
When you book with me, you're not just getting someone who knows how to work a camera. You're getting someone who answers your questions, helps you plan outfits, calms the nervous husbands, entertains the toddlers, fixes the flyaway hairs, straightens the dress, and reminds you to just breathe and enjoy the moment.
And don't worry if you've never had professional photos taken before or think you're "awkward." I hear that almost every session... and by the end, we're usually laughing like we've known each other for years.
My style is all about real connection. The laughs you didn't plan. The hugs that happen naturally. The little glances that tell your story better than any pose ever could. I love creating images that feel warm, emotional, timeless, and unapologetically you.
My goal isn't just to deliver a beautiful gallery. It's to give you an experience that's so easy and enjoyable that when someone asks who took your photos, you can't wait to tell them.
So whether we're splashing through a creek, chasing a sunset, or wrangling toddlers who would rather be anywhere else... I'm all in.
I can't wait to tell your story.
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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!
