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Family Photographs That Feel Like Your Favorite Memories

This couples and family photography portfolio, based in and around the Richmond, VA area,  is a collection of real moments, genuine connection, and the beautiful in-between spaces that make your story yours. From quiet, intimate glances between partners to the joyful chaos of family life, these images are about more than posing, they are about presence. My goal is to create photographs that feel like you: natural, emotional, and deeply connected, so you can remember not just how it looked, but how it felt to be together in this season of life. The best moments aren’t staged, they’re lived.

The most meaningful photographs often come from what’s happening between the “moments”: the way your child leans into you without thinking, the quiet glance you share when no one is posing, the way your family naturally falls into its own rhythm. The couples and family photography  portfolio you see here is about noticing those subtle connections and turning them into images that feel honest, familiar, and full of life.

 

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There is no photograph important enough to rush a newborn.

If your baby needs to eat, we stop.
If they need to be soothed, we stop.
If they need a break, we take one.
And if they don’t like a particular pose, we move on.

Because your newborn session isn’t a race to get through a shot list.

Some of the photographs I love most happen because we slowed down. Because baby was comfortable. Because mom needed a minute. Because everyone simply relaxed and let the session unfold.

Beautiful newborn photography and a calm, baby-led experience should go hand in hand.

That’s how I can create both the beautiful classic newborn portraits you imagined and the natural, connection-filled photographs you’ll treasure just as much.

Richmond, VA newborn photographer.
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#richmondvaphotographer #richmondnewbornphotographer #virginianewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #newbornphoto

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There is no photograph important enough to rush a newborn. If your baby needs to eat, we stop.
If they need to be soothed, we stop.
If they need a break, we take one.
And if they don’t like a particular pose, we move on. Because your newborn session isn’t a race to get through a shot list. Some of the photographs I love most happen because we slowed down. Because baby was comfortable. Because mom needed a minute. Because everyone simply relaxed and let the session unfold. Beautiful newborn photography and a calm, baby-led experience should go hand in hand. That’s how I can create both the beautiful classic newborn portraits you imagined and the natural, connection-filled photographs you’ll treasure just as much. Richmond, VA newborn photographer. . #richmondvaphotographer #richmondnewbornphotographer #virginianewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #newbornphoto

Your kids don’t have to sit still for family photos. 🤎
Actually, some of my favorite photographs happen when they don’t.
When they run.
When they laugh.
When they wiggle.
When they stop to pick up a leaf.
When they climb into your lap.
When they forget I’m even there.
I don’t need your toddler to behave perfectly or your family to spend an hour smiling at my camera.
I want to see your family as you actually are.
Because years from now, I don’t think you’ll miss the perfectly posed photograph nearly as much as you’ll miss the way your little one used to run into your arms, the sound of their laugh, or how tiny they looked holding your hand.
Those are the moments I want to preserve for you.
And yes...I’ll still get the beautiful portraits where everyone is looking at the camera, too. 😉
Fall family sessions are now booking in Richmond, VA.
If you’ve been waiting for your kids to be a little easier, a little calmer, or a little more cooperative before scheduling photos—don’t wait.
They don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be yours. 🤎
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#RichmondVAFamilyPhotographer #rvafamilyphotographer #LifestyleFamilyPhotography #virginiafamilyphotographer #fallfamilyphotos

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Your kids don’t have to sit still for family photos. 🤎 Actually, some of my favorite photographs happen when they don’t. When they run.
When they laugh.
When they wiggle.
When they stop to pick up a leaf.
When they climb into your lap.
When they forget I’m even there. I don’t need your toddler to behave perfectly or your family to spend an hour smiling at my camera. I want to see your family as you actually are. Because years from now, I don’t think you’ll miss the perfectly posed photograph nearly as much as you’ll miss the way your little one used to run into your arms, the sound of their laugh, or how tiny they looked holding your hand. Those are the moments I want to preserve for you. And yes...I’ll still get the beautiful portraits where everyone is looking at the camera, too. 😉 Fall family sessions are now booking in Richmond, VA. If you’ve been waiting for your kids to be a little easier, a little calmer, or a little more cooperative before scheduling photos—don’t wait. They don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be yours. 🤎 . #RichmondVAFamilyPhotographer #rvafamilyphotographer #LifestyleFamilyPhotography #virginiafamilyphotographer #fallfamilyphotos

jen@jenjacobowitz.com
Serving Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville Virginia and surrounding areas

with Maternity, Newborn, Couples & Family Photography.

Studio Sessions by appointment only at 4108 New Hermitage Pl Henrico VA 23228

Available for travel

804-439-2933

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