There’s something so special about watching a family grow and change over time — and getting to document each sweet chapter along the way, including this East Beach family session, is truly one of my favorite parts of this job.

I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing this beautiful family since their now two-year-old was still growing in mama’s belly. From their maternity session to newborn snuggles, and now capturing this season as they prepare to welcome another precious little one — it’s been such an honor to preserve these milestones for them.

We met at East Beach, but since we’ve already done one beach session, chose to the gorgeous oak trees and beautiful blooms as their backdrop. The lawn provided lots of space for their busy little one to run, and we all had a bit of a workout keeping up with him!

The best part of photos with little ones is that they feel natural and joyful, and never overly posed. I photograph quickly and always have little games and fun prompts to keep them engaged! I bring my 14 year old daughter to nearly every session with toddlers so she can help me wrangle and evoke natural smiles- usually with a squeaky pirate chicken or a tickle from a long handled feather duster!

I’m so excited for this family to welcome another brother in the fall, for their big move to North Carolina!

While I’m a little sad to see them leave, I’m so incredibly happy for them as they enter this new season, surrounded by loved ones and with a new baby on the way. Documenting these fleeting moments is exactly why I love what I do — capturing the joy, the connection, and the sweet in-between that makes family life so beautiful.

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If you’re ready to document your family’s next chapter, I’d love to create something beautiful for you, too. 💕

Tom + Angela

I met Tom + Angela through some mutual friends, and I was thrilled when Angela won my Instagram giveaway last fall! We had the most fun planning this East Beach couples photography session, and it was so fun to use my new beach cruiser! I love when the vision in my head comes to life! The dreamy light, the cheerful pattern on her dress, the beach grasses, and their sweet connection give me all the heart eyes! 

Chasing Joy despite Loss

Their love and inner joy radiates in these images. What you can’t tell is that this couple had just received some really hard news. Instead of postponing, Angela wanted to go ahead with our session as a way to cope and bring joy.  Honestly, that is the driving force behind what I do.  I started this business in the middle of the darkest time of my life, because I needed to find the light. It’s the foundation for the type of images I strive to create- joyful, light, bright, connected.

It’s not just about pretty photos. It’s a glimpse of blessings even in heartache and disappointment. It’s a reminder that there can be beauty and joy in the midst of pain. 

Tom and Angela, thank you for trusting me to preserve these beautiful moments with our East Beach photo session. Your beautiful spirits shine through!

Jessica Jeremiah Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, motherhood, and family sessions in Hampton Roads, VA. Jessica creates dreamy, joyful images outdoors + in her all white lifestyle studio located in Chesapeake.

I am so passionate about serving my clients + making it so easy to preserve precious memories, every step of the way. If you’d like to know more about the JJP experience, schedule a custom portrait session, or reserve your date, please visit my website.

One of the biggest things I missed about Virginia when we moved was the beach! Specifically, I love an East Beach photography session! The colors, textures and movement combine to make for such joyful images.

When I arrived at Each Beach for this sweet family’s portraits, I realized that most of my sessions here have been in the fall. The light is completely different! In the past, the sun has set behind the houses and dunes, filtering the harsh light. But in summer? FULL ON SUN! Also? So many people celebrating Father’s Day on the beach!

I arrived early, as always, to scope out the situation. I quickly realized that with the bright sun and crowds, I’d have to find somewhere else to start!

Thankfully, East Beach is just darling, with charming homes and beautiful landscape! The sun was just peeking through these established oak trees, and I love how the rich, warm tones compliment their outfits.

Isn’t this family just precious? I first photographed Sindy when she had her very first baby bump, and it’s so amazing to see how her family has grown. It’s so special when clients become friends.  Sindy is my favorite sourdough baking, garden growing, kombucha fermenting fellow crunchy mama.

This is our 7th session together, and I love how my photography skills have grown along with their family. I always love collaborating with Sindy on the vision for each session, and that they are drawn to images of natural, joyful connection. When you have multiple young kids, everything is just less stressful when the expectation for perfectly smiling, looking at the camera little ones is relaxed. I adore images with movement- twirling, running, hugging. Isn’t that what childhood is all about? Kids are energetic and joyful,  and everyone is happier when they aren’t forced to sit still and say cheese. 

Aren’t these beautiful pastel tones just beautiful? I am so happy to be back in Virginia, near the water! The sea grasses and golden sun are my favorite!

I had such a hard time narrowing down their images, because they were all just beautiful! 

 

I am so excited that this family is getting an album, so that these beautiful images won’t just live on their hard drive! I adore creating heirloom pieces that will bring so much joy for years to come! Babies don’t keep, and these are the moments you want to remember.

Jessica Jeremiah Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, motherhood, and family sessions in Hampton Roads, VA. Jessica creates dreamy, joyful images outdoors + in her all white lifestyle studio located in Chesapeake. 

I am so passionate about serving my clients + making it so easy to preserve precious memories, every step of the way. If you’d like to know more about the JJP experience, schedule a custom portrait session, or reserve your date, please visit my website.