Welcome to my little business! In my photography, everyone is celebrated. I believe in creating a space where all identities, backgrounds, and stories are seen, valued, and beautifully captured. Whether it’s a love story, a personal milestone, or a moment of self-expression, my lens is open to every body, every culture, every soul. No matter who you are or how you show up in this world, you deserve to be photographed with respect, authenticity, and joy. Let’s create something that truly reflects YOU—unfiltered, unapologetic, and full of life.
I started this business very part-time, as a single parent to my oldest two kids, taking photos in my living room and trying to figure out how a camera works. Many hours of trial and error later, along with a super cringy Craigslist ad, I landed my first wedding gig in 2014! Recently, I have transitioned into primarily portrait photography with a couple of weddings sprinkled in, as it allows me to expand my creative palette without pressure. I love producing bright, warm, happy, loving photos. The kind that make you feel all warm + fuzzy inside.
 
 
 
 
I feel so lucky to have the little family that I do. I started my family young, at age twenty, and though that might seem so young to a lot of people... I have felt grown for so long. I always knew I wanted to be a mom, and being one to Skylar, Zakaree and Charli is just the best! My husband, Kevin, and I have known one another since babyhood. Long story short, we reconnected, got engaged and married all in 2016. He is the love of my life and absolute best friend. If it wasn’t for him, Coral Compass wouldn’t be here! He has been my biggest cheerleader as I took this venture full-time and I am so thankful for someone who ignited my spark instead of putting it out. I love you, honey.
as long as I’m living, my babies you’ll be.
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"We book Jess for all our photography needs. Not only is she PHENOMENAL at taking photos and editing, but she is an amazing person to have around on your special day. We will forever cherish the photos she took for our engagement, maternity, and wedding. Words can’t describe our gratitude for knowing Jess from Coral Compass Photo Co!"
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"Will forever use Jess for photography of our milestones!"
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"I cannot say enough good things about Jess! She is so passionate about what she does and it really shows through the photos she takes."
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"There is not enough space to write how wonderful Jess is! We first met Jess just before COVID while we were planning our wedding. Of course we ended up having a tiny wedding instead, and Jess was so flexible and made it perfect even thought it wasn’t originally what we planned. In the years since then, Jess has met us every summer for an extended family portrait, and every year they’re even more stunning than the year before! ..."
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"We have been lucky to have Jess capture all of our big moments in life since 2018! She has done our engagement, wedding, maternity, two Christmas minis, a one year cake smash and two newborn shoots with the most recent this January! I appreciate how organized she is, how responsive she is and how easy going and fun she is. Neither of us feel comfortable in front of a camera, but Jess knows exactly what to say and how to bring out the best in us. Her photography style is gorgeous..."
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"Jess came to our home to do our newborn photos when my daughter was about 10 days old. To say she was amazing would be an understatement. She was a pro at keeping baby calm and even got her dressed and in and out of the photo swaddles with ease! She gave us incredible photos we will cherish forever. Jess was also so patient when we needed to stop to feed our baby or if she became fussy, re adjusting what we were doing. She made us feel at ease and comfortable..."
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"We have gone to Jess for many years now, most recently for my son’s two year old birthday session! I was so worried he was going to be cranky because he hadn’t napped…but Jess worked her MAGIC!! She got him smiling, laughing, and the pictures turned out better than we could have hoped for. 10/10 recommend ♥️"
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"Jess has been our family photographer for over three years—there’s no one else we will use! She has captured all of our life milestones, from new homes to holiday cards, maternity pictures, newborn sessions, and first birthdays. We are always impressed with the Coral Compass experience!
Jess has a way of making us comfortable in front of a camera. She feels like an old friend to us— every time we see her, it is like no time has passed! ..."
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"We found out about Jess through a work colleague, and I’m so happy we did. Jess has taken our maternity/family photos for the past few years and they are always so bright and amazing. We will continue to work with her as our family continues to grow!! Jess is professional, fun and very creative and I love love love any chance I get to have our pictures taken by her. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!!"
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"Jess photographed our wedding in October 2024 and I can't express how amazing the entire experience was! We first met Jess for our engagement photos a year prior and my husband and I both left in agreement that it felt like we had known her for years and that we booked the best photographer we could've hoped for. When it came to the wedding day, Jess was professional and organized, while also being the best hype girl and helping maintain a sense of calm in what can be an overwhelming time..."
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