Hi, I’m Jessie — but my friends call me J (you can too).
I recently married my best friend, Mace, on June 13th, 2025 — a total dream come true! Now that planning’s behind me, I’m back to doing what I love most: bringing your vision to life behind the lens.

I’m based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and always willing to travel wherever my camera and my clients take me. While weddings and lifestyle photography are at the heart of what I do, I also love capturing fashion, branding, and food — any opportunity to create imagery that feels meaningful, intentional, and beautiful.

My goal? To make you feel completely yourself — confident, radiant, and at ease. I’ll guide you with poses and prompts that feel natural and fun, so your photos reflect the real you.

When I’m not shooting, you’ll find me traveling, with friends and family, or chasing live music. I’m a spring girl through and through, and I’ll never stop chasing that golden hour glow. Let’s create something unforgettable together.

Meet Jessie

Less Posing, More Feeling

Just Jessie Photos is an East Coast film and digital wedding photographer capturing timeless moments with an intentional, nostalgic approach. My easygoing and thoughtful presence creates space for couples to feel comfortable, present, and fully themselves while I preserve their day in a way that feels true to them.

Capturing engagements and weddings—and building relationships that grow into documenting both the big milestones and the quiet, in-between moments of my clients’ lives—is what truly fulfills me. I’m passionate about creating imagery that feels natural and effortless, and I believe who I am shows up in my work. I’m laid-back, approachable, and focused on making the experience just as enjoyable as the photos themselves.

I’m drawn to candid moments that don’t feel stiff or overly posed. Taking photos should be fun—it’s why I fell in love with photography in the first place—and I want my clients to walk away not only with beautiful images, but with an experience they genuinely loved.