my philosophy

I believe that photography is both an art and an experience.

My goal is to make your experience just as valuable as the memories captured.

A woman with blonde hair wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress standing in a white room with ornate wall decorations and gold accents.

this is my dream

nostalgic · dreamy · warm · bright
flowing · natural · filmy

I am a natural-light lifestyle & wedding photographer, capturing your most important moments using emotion, movement & interactions, preserving all nostalgia for the decades to come.

I’m based in San Diego, and began Jess Living Photo

in 2017.

Eiffel Tower in focus with clear sky background.

“sunset light coming through my bedroom window, that feeling when you’re about to land somewhere new, laughing with my girlfriends, holding my kids’ hands, getting lost in new cities, and overall, human connection”

A person with long dark hair wearing a white shirt and glasses, sitting in front of a computer in a dark room.
A woman with blonde hair in a green velvet dress holding a glass of red wine, smiling with her eyes closed at a festive gathering.
Six women sitting on a couch in front of a wooden wall with a framed painting of a person riding a horse and cloud scenery, dressed in various stylish outfits and accessories, smiling and interacting with each other.
A woman with sunglasses and a necklace at the beach, with rocky shoreline and mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

more about me

My approach to photography is based on my perspective and belief that life is beautiful, and each moment of our lives is worthy of remembering.

A black-and-white photograph of a couple embracing each other in a grassy field with mountains in the background. Two children are playing in the distance.
A woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing sunglasses and a dark jacket, standing on a city street with tall buildings, parked cars, and pedestrians in the background.
A woman in four photo booth images, wearing a beanie and jacket, making playful faces and wearing sunglasses in the last two photos.
A person with blonde hair floating peacefully on their back in clear, shallow ocean water near a rocky shoreline with lush green trees and a blue sky.
A young woman in a brown strapless top and a long brown skirt stands barefoot on grass, holding a camera. The background shows a lush, tropical garden with tall palm trees and leafy plants, and empty chairs arranged in rows, indicating an outdoor event setup.
A woman wearing a gray knit beanie, sunglasses, a blue denim jacket, white gloves, and a maroon shirt standing on a snowy sidewalk in front of a store with large windows and a yellow taxi passing by.
A woman in a white skirt and crop top walking barefoot on a rural road with palm trees and mountains in the background.

as a photographer

I facilitate organic moments, make things as simple as I can, and provide a comfortable environment for my clients. I always want to be as open and honest with myself and my clients as I can be.

as a person

I am passionate to experience the world around me. I feel grateful to have been given life on this amazing earth and I want to experience every culture and see every inch of what nature has to offer.

Woman with long wavy hair in a crochet sweater, standing by the ocean at sunset, with clouds in the sky.
A black and white illustration of an eye - the eye to the soul

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WORK WITH ME

I serve clients who are passionate about the artistic way that their memories are documented and value their photography experience as much as they value the photos. I want your photos to speak your truth and ring true to your relationship. Get in touch to inquire about availability in California, NYC, Hawaii, or beyond.

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