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I'm Jess!

North Louisiana Wedding & Portrait photographer here! I am just a fun, lovin, goofy momma of a 2 year old making life happen while leaning on Jesus every step of the way! 

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Tips for Choosing a Location

It’s nice to know tips for choosing locations when it comes to family sessions. On my spare time when I can I like to scout places. There are five tips that come to my mind that I know is what I think of when it comes to choosing locations for me to photograph! Once I […]

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big sister swinging little sister while laughing on a pathway on LSUS campus in Shreveport, LA

How I Make Your Kids Laugh During Our Photo Session

How I make your kids laugh during our photo session is something I absolutely love to do! I’m such a big kid myself, so it’s easy for me to be silly with the kids! Making them laugh can result in joyful and genuine expressions that create memorable and heartwarming photographs. The photos can end up […]

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family of four smiling on a pathway on LSUS campus in Shreveport, LA

Three Reasons Mini Sessions Are Best for Families

There are more than three reasons why mini sessions are best for families, but I will just narrow them down. It’s one of my fave things to do as a photographer which is capture so many great photos within a time frame. It’s also a great feeling to ensure families that these photos will be […]

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little girl dressed in floral smiling inside studio for a heirloom portrait

Why Heirloom Portraits Are a Must-Have

Why are heirloom portraits a must-have for your home? Heirloom portraits are considered a “must-have” for several reasons, and they hold significant value in families and societies for generations. Just seeing no background distractions and only the one person pop out of the frame is so captivating and beautiful. It has a nice angelic feel […]

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Why Have Your Photos Taken at the Cotton Field

Why have your photos taken at the cotton field? I’m going to name so many reasons, but one of my fave is because it’s the snow of the south! Just simply stunning! Taking photos at a cotton field can serve various purposes. People are drawn to capturing images in such a location for several reasons: […]

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mom holding her two sons hands while walking down on a pathway between trees outdoor for a family session in Shreveport LA

Best Time to Photograph An Outdoor Session and Why

When is the best time to photograph an outdoor session and why? I get asked this a lot for when I get ready to book a session. For one because the clients trust my opinion as a professional to best photograph them during the right time of day. It also helps me lock in a […]

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