Family of four sitting on a bench outdoors under a decorated greenery arch, celebrating Christmas during sunset

PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHELBY-LYNN STUDIOS

Meet Jess!

I’m a mama to two hilarious and endlessly energetic boys. My journey began under the guidance of the wonderful Maria Harte Photography, where I fell in love with telling love stories through weddings.

But my passion for photography truly deepened when I began documenting my firstborn’s miraculous story — born at just 24 weeks and fighting his way through the NICU in 2020. Through that lens, I learned the beauty of presence, gratitude, and the power a single image holds to capture an entire world of emotion.

Over time, I’ve found myself most inspired by the joy and connection of families and couples — the kind of moments that feel like home. I believe capturing joyful connection is a quiet kind of magic, a superpower I’m grateful to share. My hope is to gift you with honest, joy-filled moments frozen in time — the kind that speak louder than words.

Based in Olathe, I offer portrait sessions for seniors, couples, families, and newborns — creating timeless images that feel as real and heartfelt as the moments themselves.

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A family of five enjoying outdoor time in a field of tall grass and bushes, with the parents hugging and the children playing nearby, surrounded by a natural landscape with evergreen trees and a cloudy sky.
A baby wrapped in a white blanket, sitting on a chunky knit blanket on a wooden floor, making a curious facial expression.
A woman in a graduation gown and cap standing in the middle of a street lined with blooming trees, celebrating outdoors with her arms raised.
A firefighter holding a sleeping baby in a helmet, wearing a dark uniform with yellow reflective stripes.
Four children, one boy and three girls, hugging and smiling outdoors near a white building and greenery.
A young woman smiling and looking at the camera while a young man shows affection, holding her hands and kissing them outdoors at sunset near a tree with a body of water in the background.
A young man in graduation attire, including a academic stole and cords, standing on steps in front of a black door, smiling.
A crying baby lying on a quilted white blanket wearing a beige knit hat with bear ears.
A woman in a light blue dress holding a newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket, standing near a window with curtains, and a dark dresser in the background.
Close-up of a newborn baby with dark hair, lying on a soft, cream-colored knit blanket, wearing a white striped outfit.
A couple sitting on the ground in a grassy field, smiling and leaning close to each other.
A couple embracing outdoors under a tree. The woman is smiling and the man is kissing her cheek. Fall leaves are on the ground.
Young woman standing in a field with tall, dry grass during autumn with trees in the background.
A woman in a white dress holding a child in an outdoor park setting during autumn.
Three people and a dog sitting on a bench by a river, enjoying the view and nature.
A family of four enjoying a walk through a grassy field with shrubs and trees in the background, on an overcast day.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young girl, smiling and hugging each other outdoors during fall with trees and sunlight in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair peeks out of a weathered doorway, wearing a green dress with white floral patterns and small earrings.
A man and woman holding hands and walking down outdoor stairs in a sunny setting, with trees in the background.
A woman in a white dress standing on large rocks at the edge of the ocean, facing the sunset with arms outstretched.