What lights me up most is freezing those fleeting, in-between seconds — the wrinkled nose giggles, the unprompted hugs, the toddler chaos, the look you give your partner when the baby finally smiles. These are the moments that matter. The ones that go by too fast. And as a mom, I get it — life is loud, busy, and a little messy, but it’s also heartbreakingly beautiful. You think you’ll remember it all — but life moves quickly. That’s where I come in.
My goal is to make your session feel relaxed, fun, and like you’re just hanging out with a friend who happens to be holding a camera. I’ll guide you when needed, chase your kids if I have to, and remind you that the magic is already happening — you’re just living it — raw, real, imperfectly perfect.
Thanks for stopping by. I can’t wait to laugh with you, chase the light (and maybe a few kids), and turn your everyday magic into memories you’ll treasure forever.
Hi there, I’m Jillian — the face behind the camera, a mom of three wild and wonderful kiddos, and someone who will absolutely giggle with you, embrace the chaos, and probably leave your session with grass stains and a full heart.
Originally from the Philly area (yes, I will fiercely debate you on the best cheesesteak or hoagie), My husband and I have known each other since middle school (yes, the braces-and-bad-hair phase), but we didn’t reconnect until we were 21 — right around the time he was serving in the Army. Life had a funny way of bringing us back together, and now here we are, raising a beautiful, busy life together in Northern Virginia.
When I’m not photographing families, you’ll likely find me knee-deep in craft supplies, rearranging throw pillows that my kids just launched off the couch, or happily inhaling a bowl of spicy Korean noodles. I’ve always loved creating — whether it was cutting class in high school to go to the art room or now capturing the honest, beautiful stories unfolding within your family.
