Hi, I'm Jessica.

This is my photography journey...


Hi there! I am Jessica Holmes, an outdoor family and children portrait photographer serving the Jackson, MS Metro area. I officially started my photography business about 15 years ago but honestly there is not a time in my life that I can remember not having a camera and taking pictures. I was a teenager when I saved up to buy my first film SLR camera. I shadowed countless photographers who mentored me through my high school years and even completed my Senior Project on "The Benefits of Outdoor Photography" (20 years ago! Ha!) I took a few digital photography and art composition courses during my college years at MSU. After graduating in 2008, I was so thrilled and honored to get to be the assistant/second shooter for a well-known wedding photographer in the area who taught me so much about the camera, process, and service aspects of photography. I worked with him for a few great years, trying to absorb everything he taught me, before pulling back a bit to focus on being a new mom. I have been in and out , more or less with taking pictures over the years depending on my stage of life, but I've never stopped completely. I have photographed every thing from weddings and engagements, to maternity and newborns, to children and family. While I still have a love for all of it, children and families are where I feel most at home now. I love children, big and little. And I love my family most of all. It brings me so much joy getting to know the families I get to photograph and capture their happy moments that they will get to hold on to and cherish for a life time no matter what the future holds. I love creating a great experience, not just great photographs. My hope is to serve you from the moment you stumble upon my website for the first time, to the moment you're hanging your treasures on your wall. I want you to love every minute of your experience.

Let's get started!

More about me...


I have lived in Brandon, MS for most of my life, but have roots and family in Mize, MS. I have been married to my amazing husband, Russell, since 2009. He is my best friend, my comic relief, and my biggest support. I cannot do life without him. We have two beautiful girls. Eleanor "Elah" was born in 2013 and Evelyn was born in 2016. They are my angels. I love them so much it hurts sometimes. They are my "reason for doing" most things and also my best models. And I cannot forget my best golden-girl, Honey, our Golden Retriever.

Things I love...


  • Photography, obviously.
  • Crafting and creating
  • I love being and doing anything outdoors -walking, swimming, hiking, sun-bathing, and even occasional tennis.
  • Spending time in my kitchen - baking, and preparing meals for my family.
  • Traveling - I am currently on a mission to explore all (or most) of the US National Parks.
  • Watching my girls do the things they love -ballet, tumble, horses, and art.
  • Above all else, my heart belongs to Jesus.