Virginia Beach Maternity Session

This lighthouse family maternity session in Virginia Beach is extra special, since I’ve photographed this family since their first baby was in the belly! It’s such a privilege to document such important milestones for a growing family.

Since big brother is a very active toddler boy, Mom and Dad were worried about how our session would go- would he smile and cooperate? It’s totally normal for littles to be a bit wild and crazy and not want to just sit and smile at the camera!

Not to worry- as a mom of 2 and former pediatric occupational therapist, active toddlers are totally within my comfort zone, and I have lots of tricks up my sleeve!

Most of all, we move! Tickles, snuggles, shoulder rides, ring around the rosie, and airplane rides are all great ways to keep them engaged. I also bring a variety of classic wooden toys that add texture and interest while keeping tiny hands busy!

I also often bring my teen daughter, Addie, as my assistant. It’s so helpful to have another set of hands, and she is amazing at getting some sweet and genuine toddler smiles! Usually, it involves a feather duster or a squeaky pirate chicken, and trust me, it works!

If you are hesitant to take photos with your kiddo because you’re afraid of how it’ll go, trust me when I say, you won’t regret it. Even if it feels a little chaotic, I promise you won’t regret it! Chances are, we will still get the classic “looking and smiling” photo, while also preserving some sweet moments candid images and all precious details you don’t want to forget!

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

I am so passionate about serving my clients and 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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com

January 27, 2025

Baby, Family, Maternity

Chesapeake White Studio Newborn Session

Even though Chesapeake had a rare snow storm last week, it was still cozy and warm in my sweet white studio! I’m never more thankful to have this dreamy space than in the winter- it’s perfect for photographing a tiny new baby, a baby belly, or a milestone session!

This beautiful baby girl is so lucky to have two of the sweetest big brothers to protect her! They were so calm and careful with her, and it totally shows in these serene and joyful images. She is clearly so loved already!

This newborn session is so special because it included an outfit that her mom wore as an infant, and one that her grandmother handmade. Both outfits are so delicate and special, and I love when families include family heirlooms in their sessions. Mom and brothers wore pieces from the JJP Client Closet that perfectly complemented these special outfits.

This incredible dress and bonnet was hand smocked by her grandmother, and I’m so glad they included such a meaningful piece in their photos! She looks like a real life doll!

Mama chose this pink linen Femme and Fawn dress from the JJP Client Closet that was absolutely perfect for this soft and dreamy newborn session.

How sweet are these scalloped knit bloomers and romper from Isla and Fraser? They have wonderful organic cotton baby clothes, and I totally wish I could order one of everything!

So grateful to work with the most lovely families to document such special moments!

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

I am so passionate about serving my clients and 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 and contact me there!

January 26, 2025

Baby, Motherhood, Newborn

Hampton Roads Newborn Session

Welcoming a new baby into the family is such a special time, and documenting the Sturgill family’s Hampton Roads newborn session as they became a family of four was pure joy. This beautiful family recently welcomed their second baby girl, and big sister couldn’t be more thrilled. Watching her interact with “her baby” was heartwarming—she was so nurturing and loving, already stepping into her role as the best big sister.

As a mom of two girls, there’s something about seeing sisters together that always tugs at my heart. The bond they share is so unique, and it’s a privilege to photograph those early connections. Seeing big sister gently hold her baby sister and look at her with so much pride and curiosity made this session so special.

I love photographing babies in my simple white studio, focusing on the family’s love and connection. The neutral tones of the studio allowed their emotions and interactions to shine through in every image. Whether it was mom and dad cuddling their new baby girl or the tender moments shared between sisters, each photograph radiated warmth and love.

These early days of adjusting to life as a family of four are so fleeting, and it’s my greatest joy to preserve them for families to look back on for years to come.

Mom and daughter’s wardrobe provided by the JJP Client Closet. Dresses are my favorite Nothing Fits But, and makeup by Dhalia Edwards.

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

I am so passionate about serving my clients and 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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com

January 9, 2025

Baby, Newborn

Hampton Roads Studio and Garden Newborn Session

Newborn baby girl in white studio with simple white rap

There’s something so special about photographing friends who feel like family, and the Enriquez family is just that for me. Living right across the street, we’ve shared countless moments together over the last 4 years, and it was an absolute honor to document their newest little blessing—a sweet baby girl who has completed their beautiful family.

Newborn baby girl with pink peonies



This session was a blend of cozy studio magic and golden-hour spring garden. If you’re planning your family, I highly recommend timing your due date to peony season! Kidding of course, but it was so fun to incorporate this incredible bouquet of peonies from my garden into Baby A’s photos! 

Spring garden session with family of five



After the studio portion, we planned to head to the Botanical Gardens for a dreamy outdoor family session, but life had other plans! While I made it to the gardens smoothly, the Enriquez family got caught in unexpected interstate traffic due to an accident. Despite leaving only five minutes after me, they were stuck for a frustrating 45 minutes, and the setting sun was slipping away fast.

In true Enriquez fashion, they took it all in stride, and we quickly pivoted to a new, closer location that turned out to be perfect. This spot mimicked the lush, garden-like feel we’d envisioned perfectly. As the golden light filtered through the trees, we captured some of the sweetest moments—big brother’s playful giggles, tender family snuggles, and the look of pure joy on my dear friend’s face as she held her precious baby girl.

Outdoor spring newborn session with family of five in Hampton Roads, VA



This session filled my heart to the brim. Seeing my sweet friend with her now-complete family was such a gift, especially since the military moved them across the country just a few short weeks later. Being able to preserve these fleeting, magical days for families is the best part of my job.

Wardrobe provided by the JJP Client Closet. Matching dresses are from Nothing Fits But.

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

I am so passionate about serving my clients and 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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com

January 8, 2025

Baby, Family, Newborn

Sweethaven Lavender Picnic Photo Session

Bre’s Birthday Picnic

I can’t believe I’m just now blogging this unforgettable Sweethaven Lavender Picnic photo session! Bre wanted to celebrate her 32nd birthday in a special way after surviving a challenging 2020 (I think we all need to celebrate that!) She went all out! When you combine lavender, best friends, and amazing charcuterie, I’m in!


She hired Sparrow + Elm to style an incredible picnic in the lavender field, and I’ve never seen anything like it outside of a magazine! Melissa worked SO hard in the insane heat to put together this stunning spread! The candles may have melted, but so did our hearts (ha so cheesy! Brie maybe?)

This was my first friends photo session, and I loved it so much! Everyone was so fun and carefree! I love how all the outfits came together, and were absolutely perfect for the setting.  Bre used my Style & Select membership to help everyone coordinate. It’s such a neat service to help you visualize how all pieces will look together! She ended up with the perfect balance of color, texture and pattern! The hats, baskets and flower crowns were the perfect accessories to complete the looks!

Y’all, it was SO HOT! We were all sweating, but somehow Bre still looks like a goddess!


Bre, I’m so honored to have been able to help you document your amazing friendships, and a much needed birthday celebration after such a hard year! I hope these photos always bring you joy, and help you get through the hard times!

September 17, 2021

Cake Smash, Lifestyle, Milestone

Norfolk Cherry Blossom Family Session

Palmer Family

I don’t even know where to start! This Norfolk cherry blossom session is so special. I learned how to be a photographer by practicing on this family for the last 10 years! Sweet Adelynn has been my Adelyn’s best friend since they were in the womb!

Some of my favorite memories are dressing the girls up in matching Gymboree outfits + plopping them on a blanket so I could take photos. They were too little to crawl away, and looked so adorable/slightly ridiculous in their giant bow headbands! Then, we graduated to tea parties in wildflowers + cowgirl boots at the pumpkin patch. Their friendship + childhood is well documented, and I’m so grateful for those priceless memories!

Then this little blonde bundle of personality came along, and I’ve been photographing him since he was just a few weeks old!

It’s such a joy to document families as they grow over the years, and to preserve their memories and legacy.  I’m so thankful to get to do this job that is so much more than just creating pretty pictures.

Jessica + Grady are celebrating 20 years of marriage this year, and somehow I think they’ve just gotten better with time!

As a girl mom, this photo speaks to my heart. Jessica was my first mom friend when were both pregnant (how funny is it that halfway through our pregnancies, we realized we had chosen the same name for our girls!), and a decade later, is still one of my favorite people.  She has a gift for making people feel special + celebrated, and is such a good mom.

Palmer Family, I’m so grateful to that you’ve trusted me with so many of your priceless memories! It’s been such a privilege to watch your family grow over the last decade!

White dress by Show Me Your Mumu + is included in the JJP Client Closet.

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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com. 

 

 

May 6, 2021

Family

Chesapeake Maternity Photographer

Kelly + Hazel

It was such a treat to have this stunning mama in the studio a few weeks ago! Kelly is my neighbor, and also the amazing hair + makeup artist who is responsible for making so many of my clients extra gorgeous for their photos! We snuck in her Chesapeake maternity session just in time, since baby boy made his entrance early!

I was so excited to have the perfect model for several of my new Client Closet additions! This gorgeous blue floral is a favorite, and its so flattering with a belly or not! After I posted this photo on IG so many people wanted to buy it for themselves! It’s that good, and I have 2 other similar options in other sizes! This one is from Red Dress + I waited for months for it to come back in stock!

I’m also completely smitten with this blush beauty from Fillyboo! It was a total splurge + I’m obsessed! It’s so dreamy on Kelly’s beautiful belly! The lace details + buttons are totally swoon worthy.

I love that we were able to include sweet Hazel in her last days as the baby! She was so precious in her Zara dress, and wasn’t giving up that cupcake for anything! Those little details are my favorite. I know she will be the sweetest big sister!

 

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. All dresses shown are included in my Client Closet + available for client use.

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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com. 

 

 

March 25, 2021

Lifestyle, Maternity, Motherhood

Virginia Beach Elopement | Pleasure House Point

Marissa + Sean

When Marissa reached out over Instagram about her upcoming elopement, I was SO thrilled! While I love photographing kids + families, working with couples is a whole different kind of fun! Marissa + Sean are both in the Navy. Living on opposite coasts plus the pandemic made getting married challenging. Thankfully, it worked out for Marissa to make a quick trip over Christmas for their Virginia Beach elopement!

We met at Pleasure House Point one sunny but very cold afternoon the day after their court house wedding. They were so adorable, and you could just tell how happy they were to be married!

This series is one of my favorites. There was an inside joke happening + both of them couldn’t keep it together! Those are my favorite, most authentic moments. 

I loved Marissa + Sean’s Virginia Beach elopement so much! Getting to work with such a beautiful, in love couple was so much fun! Marissa + Sean, thank you so much for trusting me with your beautiful memories as newlyweds!

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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com. 

March 15, 2021

Couples, Elopement, Lifestyle

East Beach Newborn Photo Session

Bogulski Family

I love this dreamy beach newborn session so much! This gorgeous mama gave birth during the pandemic + opted to wait a little while to document her sweet baby just to be safe. While he was passed the sleepy baby swaddle stage, I’m so glad we were able to document his babyhood! We had the most perfect beach day, and these images just make me happy!

 

Kayla changed into this stunning dress from my Client Closet half way through, and I love both her casual + dressy looks! It’s fun to see how clothing choice can totally change the feel of an image! Also, is there anything sweeter than a tiny baby in Daddy’s arms?

You can tell that Kayla + Nic adore their sweet boy + each other. They were just so joyful + loving!

Total photo overload, but I honestly couldn’t narrow it down any more! I left this photo session feeling so grateful that I get to document families’ most special moments!

Bogulski Family, I hope these moments continue to bring you joy for years to come! It was such an honor to document your sweet boy + I can’t believe how much he’s grown already!

 

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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com.

March 5, 2021

Baby, Family, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Newborn

Norfolk Family Photo Session

    

Enriquez Family

We were thrilled when this sweet family moved in across the street last year! I loved their fall photo session + we had so much fun! I adore photographing in the Freemason District because it has so much character + so many fun options!

These kiddos were rockstars + had the sweetest smiles!

Everly thinks that Lucas + Olivia are just the coolest, and she talks about them constantly!

This moment with Nico + his daddy just melts my heart! 

Some of my favorite images are ones like this- real, sweet moments that are full of love!

Sarah is a former teacher/creative mama + Addie loves going over to their house to do crafts! She is such a kind + graceful mama. 

Family sessions with littles can be a bit wild, but I always sneak in a moment with just Mom + Dad! I can’t tell you how many clients have told me the last professional photo they have together was at their wedding! 

Thank you, Enriquez family, for trusting me with your sweet memories! I love your family + these images!

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 or email me directly at jessica.jeremiah@gmail.com or contact me here.

March 5, 2021

Family, Lifestyle

About Jessica

Jessica is a Hampton Roads-based photographer for joyful families and mothers.

@jessicajeremiahphoto