hi there. it’s me

jadea. jay-duh.

 

The alternative mother.
The feeler of feels.
The extrovert who needs some space.
The big-mouthed softy.
A hater of small talk and lover of real shit.

 

photos by CASS POPE

 
 

I’d like to tell you my first love was photography - the truth is my first love was my mom’s "Jagged Little Pill" CD.

I’m a professional family, birth, and newborn photographer. I am a mother with anxiety who has experienced incredible joy in this journey called motherhood and also hit rock bottom more than once. I see you and i’ve been there. I am a Birth Doula and a Certified Lactation Counselor. I am incredibly passionate about women, their rights and empowerment during labor, their journey postpartum, and telling the stories of families of all kinds. When I became a mother, I realized there was a whole part of life, a world’s worth of stories to be told - motherhood and the journey into and through it - but also who we are outside of it. It was then I realized birth photography, in-home newborn sessions, intimate maternity, and unique family sessions were my thing. My passion, if you will. I knew that the typical, posed photography didn’t inspire me or connect me with my kind of people and I wanted to capture the feelings of life and the stories real people had to share.

I tell it how it is. Maybe a little too often. My heart for being honest and real doesn't stop when I put down the camera. It radiates into all of my relationships. I am 100% empath. I am a Cancer, ENFJ, enneagram 4 (however you want to look at it) and I LOVE TO FEEL. I believe it's my greatest asset. I draw from each experience and embrace each feeling and want to reflect that in my work.

 
 
 
 
 

a bit about

my approach

First off, I need to you know that this “job” of mine goes far beyond taking pictures. I am present. I invest in this. I show up. I only require that you do THE same. By doing that, together we create a space for you and the ones you love to be fully present in a way we rarely have time for anymore. There is a tangible experience when loved ones slow down and acknowledge their love for each other and the irreplaceable moments they are currently experiencing.

in doing so, i take a step back and let life happen. I am always looking for those in-between moments. I bring very minimal gear TO not draw attention to myself. But i know what it’s like to be in front of the camera. i will give you enough direction and guidance to feel comfy but not so much that your photos feel stiff and posed. “documentary lifestyle” if you will.

i want to tell your story.

 
 
 
 

a few more things

kids will be kids.

please let them be. During your session, kids may run around, get restless, ask questions, AND be curious - PLEASE let them. This is part of who they are and the beauty of your family. I will photograph it all. I am a mother of two wild children - i promise i can handle it all.

It's less about location and more about YOU.

I know the location of your session can feel like the most important part BUT it's just not. I will be focusing on the hugs, the laughs, and what makes you, YOU. i promise you, i will make your session a beautiful reflection of who you are. trust me.

less is always more.

i don’t do props. i won’t bring furniture. i don’t have a CLIENT closet. the art we create together is a reflection of you, not me. i want to zoom out and remind you of the spaces that mean so much to you and then zoom in and show you the love you feel for each other.

Good things take time...AND money.

I would love nothing more than to be able to tell every family’s story BUT I do understand my vibe, style, and price may not be for everyone. The truth is, this is my FULL-TIME gig. I support my family by creating art for you.