Jess Wilkinson Photography

Two months of Tessa girl. We can’t get enough of you. Now stop growing so fast 🤍

I met Cara back when I was a baby nurse. October of 2018. We were in new grad together. During our new grad program she lost her dad & since then I have seen her share so many wonderful photos of him. So many memories of the joy he exuded & how incredible of a father he was. So when she reached out for newborn photos, I was elated. Like anyone who has lost someone they love deeply, you know the value of a photo. Almost too well. & how insanely special it was to help capture these memories for her sweet son to have forever. Her dad may not be here physically to meet Theo, but he would so proud of the amazing mom she is.

Getting to photograph people I care about is the ultimate joy for me. This incredible woman is a dear friend, an incredible OBGYN (who I would reccomend to absolutely anyone), and now… a mom! It was never a question that she would be exceptional at this role, but getting to see her as a mom was just so special. Sweet little Lydia is so loved.

The home stretch, or as they say in Spanish… la dulce espera ✨ This session was an absolute dream. Getting to photograph this special time in life, for one of my best friends was a dream. & now we will be counting down the days until baby Tessa’s bestie makes her debut.

Sometimes with these later sunsets it can be really hard for families with little kids to make the golden hour time. That’s why it’s important to utilize locations where light can be filtered. That way you can take photos with beautiful light before your kiddos turn into pumpkins.

Those first few days of life are a blur. People popping in and out. You feel tired, sore. You’re getting to know this new tiny human & yet somehow you blink and they’ve changed. It’s actually wild. Capturing these moments will be something you’ll never regret. So thankful to have been able to capture these moments for some of the sweetest humans 💕

One Month of Tessa & internally I’m crying. How has she already been here a month? She’s magical & spending our days snuggling her is undoubtedly the best.

I’m on this babies don’t keep train hard lately. Everywhere I look, the babies that were, have grown. Today I snapped some photos of Lillian in the same spot we snapped some of her newborn photos and it’s hard to believe only 3.5 months have passed because she has changed so much.

If you’re thinking of photos, don’t hesitate. Book them, you won’t regret it.

I swear, like it was meant to be, the sky cleared, the rain stopped and the wind was non-existent just for us to snap these photos. & per usual, Jules & her babies were perfect.

I was thinking, it would make a pretty great Father’s Day gift to give your spouse photos of you and your kids…. And then if he isn’t happy with the gift… at least you are 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Had to take these photos to replace the one we have in our dining area. If you swipe, you’ll see the one I took when Isla was a newborn. Gosh, how they’ve grown. I just love how much they love each other.

Two weeks of Tessa ✨

This man, these kids. Certainly not rich, but unwaveringly happy. Through all the mess & chaos, I love these people.

These people. These moments. Nothing short of magic. ✨

Happy Due Date to our littlest chunk. Can’t believe you’ve already been on the outside a week. It feels like you’ve always been here and yet you’re brand new all at once. We can’t get enough of you and all of your sweetness.

When my water broke at work last week, I had to text this adorable family and postpone their newborn photos. Thankfully they were the chillest people & we rescheduled for today (my second time photographing someone else’s newborn photos while four days postpartum). & let me just say, I swear it’s like the extra few days gave them all time to practice because even their sweet pup Charlie was like a paid actress who killed every photo possible. Currently dying over these and getting excited to do my own so soon!

You blink and the day is gone. Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate. So blessed to be these four kids mom. I may have been celebrated today, but these guys (mostly) make it easy.

& as you all scourged the earth looking for photos to post with you and your mom or you and your kiddos, I just urge you all to schedule the session, be in the photos & don’t be shy. It’s not about how we perceive ourselves. It’s about lasting memories for our kids.

And just like that Isla Ann is TWO! I swear it feels like yesterday that it was the middle of the night & I was being induced. But now, here we are… two whole years later and my how you’ve grown. You’re funny, independent, strong-willed, & insanely talkative (not sure where you get that 😆). You are a girlie girl though and through. You love princesses, Barbies & make-up. You love a good song & happily belt all the words. You are obsessed with your brother & sister. It’s honestly my favorite. Life would be incomplete without you in it. We love you wild child.

Spent this cloudy morning with this insanely darling little boy & his parents (who weren’t slouches themselves). What an absolute joy getting to soak in his newness & capture these moments for this darling family. Now the question becomes what comes next, my next newborn session or my own?

Mother’s Day minis may have been the focus of my feed this weekend, but little baby Benny was an absolute star. These tiny details of tininess are one of my favorite things because these once tiny hands quickly grow into toddler hands and kid hands… and I’ll stop there because I’m pregnant and emotional. But dang is this kid cute.

Finishing up these mini sessions & just beyond enamored with all of these beautiful kids & their moms. Trying to enjoy this day & clean my car, install the car seat bases, set up the bassinet, clean the house and everything else to ensure we are ready for this little lady to make her appearance!

Finished the weekend with these little loves & it feels like yesterday I was using this family to practice using my new camera. Jax was about the same age as his baby sister is now…. Which is crazy because he has literally grown up in front of my camera. Walking into their home & seeing my pictures from every stage of their lives is the coolest thing. Grateful these people and all of the ones who have stuck with my through it all & keep coming back.

Personality minis this morning with the smiliest and cutest little humans. I swear these minis may be my favorite. Their little faces come to life & it is just so much fun. They’re my favorite in black and white and hung up on the wall. I will be offering personality minis again at some point this summer.

Yesterday was a whirlwind & yet so perfect. It’s crazy how fast time flies when you are having fun. Sharing this sweet image here & then a few more in my stories. Now off to photograph some more cute babies. Enjoy the warm weather!

37 weeks and 1 day with this sweet baby girl & my goal is to get through this weekend. Truly a jam packed weekend with newborn sessions, mommy & me minis, a princess shift at the hospital, personality minis & a birthday lunch for mom. I’ll be shocked if I can see my ankles after this. But it’ll be so worth it.

Little miss Millie has changed so much since her Fresh48 & it is absolutely wild to see just how much. Obviously this sweet girl needed some family photos with her big brother 🐶 Bruce in them, because he’s the OG baby after all.

Where to start? What an absolute gift it was to be surrounded by so many incredible people today. Extended family photos have a special place in my heart. Not to mention, these guys made it so easy. There was so much joy, so much laughter & you could tell how much these people just enjoy being together.

It’s so crazy to think about this being the final chapter of this era in life. The end of having babies and onto raising babies, The last maternity session. The last few weeks being pregnant and feeling those baby kicks. It’s bittersweet. But I’m so excited to see when this (not so) tiny girl decides to join our family. Bring on those baby snuggles and a sweet summer spent with all four of my babies.

These little tiny moments of newborn bliss. These are the moments you’ll back on and be so glad that you have forever. Because postpartum is hard. You’re tired. You’re adjusting to this new season of life. You’re getting to know this ever changing new little person and it can all feel like a blur. Eventually you come out of it, but you don’t get the moments back. So book the newborn photos. Pick a photographer you’re obsessed with. You won’t be sorry that you did.

The ten day weather forecast has my heart exploding. Give me all the sunshine and warm weather. But not every 10 day forecast looks like this. Often (especially last year) there is rain forecasted for the session date. Of course, you could reschedule, or you could pivot and do the photos inside instead. Which is just its own kind of magic. If you haven’t done an in-home/in-side session, I highly recommend trying it out!

Not every family gets the magical start of delivering their baby full term and going home in the next few days. So many families have to endure NICU stays. Which can rob families of so many anticipated moments… maternity photos, baby showers and so many more. But newborn photos don’t have to be one of them.

Capturing this beautiful family and their tiny NICU warrior was nothing short of perfection. Thankful for coworkers who choose me and allow me to photograph these special moments in their life.