The Heart Behind the Lens

Hi, I’m Jessie!

A lifestyle and documentary photographer based in Western North Carolina, wife to Drake, and mama to our miracle girl, Frankie, whose arrival was the answer to years of hoping and heartache. Motherhood has become my greatest gift and deepest inspiration. Shaping the way I live, love, and photograph. It’s allowed me, more than ever, to see beauty in the real, the messy, and the magical.

When I’m not photographing or homeschooling my wild and wonderful girl, you can usually find me in the kitchen whipping up a batch of gluten-free cookies, decorating a cake, or perfecting my macarons (they’re kind of my signature). I’m also a sucker for a good laugh, a gripping true crime doc, and anything starring Melissa McCarthy.

My style? Bright, bold, and a little vintage, with a love for the 40s, 50s, and 60s, red lipstick, and anything that makes life feel like a scene from a movie. Once, I walked into a salon on the morning of a wedding wearing a striped shirt, yellow cardigan, rocking my favorite red lipstick, and a bright yellow camera bag, and the bride lit up and said, “Now there is my photographer!” I’ve carried that energy with me ever since.

I believe the best photos are the ones that feel like you! The ones that blend thoughtful direction with real emotion and a little sparkle of magic. Whether we’re capturing a beautifully posed portrait or a wild, messy, joy-filled moment, I’m all about creating space for connection and authenticity.

If you're into cozy chaos, giggle fits, and photos that feel like warm memories…I’m your girl!