Corporate, Wedding, and Family Photography
Welcome! I'm so glad you've taken the time to look at my work! I'm Jess, a lifelong professional photographer living on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. If you aren't sure where that is, my neighbors are the incredible seaside towns of Newport and Bristol, along the cost of the Ocean State. This island is an incredible place to live and work, surrounded by some of the most beautiful historic venues and vibrant small businesses anywhere.
I specialize in photography of people and events, and have for long enough that the film cameras that I first became a professional with went out of use and have come full circle to be cool again.
There are a lot of images to explore on this site! All backed by 20 years of experience and amazing clients. I hope you stick around to browse a bit.
Corporate photography is where I started my professional photography career - my bread and butter! Relaxed business headshots, multi-day conferences and events, and branding projects are all a part of my portfolio. I love the idea that my photography helps another business reach their clients, tell their story, and ultimately their business growth goals.
Set yourself apart from other businesses by using *real*, authentic images to represent your company, your employees, your business partners and yourself. While it is tempting to use stock photos or Ai-generated images the truth is the best way to grow your brand, no matter if you are a solo entrepreneur, own a small business, large corporation, or are managing the branding for one of our incredible higher-education institutions, is to commission custom images from an experienced corporate photographer.
Experience matters in wedding photography, and with 20 years of it you'll receive an incredible experience on your wedding day and a stunning wedding image gallery. This site may seem overwhelming with lots of specialties, but the truth is it all stems back to my roots of fine-art portraiture (my undergraduate degree) and weddings. Wedding photography is where I learned the art of managing to capture everything that's important through a camera while maintaining the vibe and aesthetics you have so carefully curated for your family and guests. When your wedding week - and day - rolls around my attention is 100% on you. After 20 years in the wedding industry I have lots of opinions about scheduling, first looks, attire, vendors - don't hesitate to ask anything! I'm an open book and am happy to be a resource as you plan your big day.
My favorite place to photograph a wedding? Living in Portsmouth (Rhode Island, not New Hampshire!) I love our local and Portsmouth-owned Glen Manor House. Then just a few miles away from me are some of the most stunning historic venues in New England to host a wedding reception, including: Blithewold Mansion, Linden Place, Mount Hope Farm, Hotel Viking, Belle Mer, Rosecliff Mansion, Cliff House, Oceanhouse, the Chanler and Cliffwalk. Just a short list to represent the incredible array of Newport wedding locations!
Some other Rhode Island favorites are Aldrich Mansion in Warren, The Towers in Narragansett, and a whole list of incredible venues in Providence.
Cape Cod has it's own unique vibe for weddings, where I personally think that late summer and fall cape cod weddings are especially wonderful (but bring me there any weekend and I'll gladly battle bridge traffic for you!). I've been on the preferred vendor list at the Chequessett Country Club in Wellfleet for many years and find this to be one of the most unique and private venues.
Looking for an amazing venue in Connecticut? Check out the stunning Lord Thompson Manor in Thompson, CT.
While the above are all in my "new" personal backyard (we moved to be near the ocean!) I have a lifetime of things to love about Massachusetts. The Connors Center in Dover, MA is not to be missed if you are looking for a private, historic stone manor that will host wedding guests in a variety of locations at one venue. Including a garden wedding ceremony, multiple indoor libraries and rooms, an outdoor cocktail area with stone archways and a perfect yard for a sailcloth tent amongst the stone buildings courtyard.
Is an urban wedding your vibe? Don't miss the historic Omni Parker House in downtown Boston where guests have incredible views of the city!
Once you select your perfect venue and secure a date, contact me to chat about date availability, style, pricing, and whatever else is on your wedding-planning mind! I love about each couple's style and cannot wait to hear what you have planned!
I specialize in creating each client's perfect blend of classic portraiture and relaxed, candid family photography - all in one session.
Classic portraiture is camera-aware (everyone looking) in a pose that compliments your group dynamics and body types.
Candid photographs are unscripted, not camera-aware, and often full of energy. I also photograph in a way that represents the other definition of candid: truthful. In a world where it's easy to fake it, I create images for you that represent your family in a way you will cherish.
Family photography session offerings includes immediate family, newborn photography, extended family photography sessions, and student photography including high school senior portraits.
My family - husband, three kids, and a dog - traveled as a family full-time for a year and a half. Adventure and travel are a part of my family's fabric and if they are a part of yours too, let's talk about how to incorporate a little adventure into your photography!
My original studio had two separate names and websites; JLM Studio weddings and ChaosLoved family and portrait photography. In 2019 I brought both of those - and all of my clients - under one umbrella; I am one photographer, one artist, one small business creating an exceptional experience and image collection for you. If you see one of these old names somewhere, it's still the same photographer!