A woman with curly hair and a flower in her hair, smiling in a field of yellow flowers during sunlight.
A happy family with a man, woman, and a baby smiling together indoors.
Three women smiling and holding large red paper hearts in a brightly decorated restaurant.
A woman smiling and holding two books about financial freedom, one titled 'The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom' and the other 'The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom', in a colorful art-filled room.
A woman and a young girl smiling outdoors, with the girl embracing the woman. The girl has brown hair in pigtails and is wearing a blue floral dress, and the background features colorful foliage.
A bar mitzvah ceremony with a boy in a tallit and formal attire, a woman in white, and a man in a light pink blazer, all smiling and interacting in a joyful moment, with a Hebrew inscription and blue decorative background.
Two women, one dressed as a bride and the other as a bride or partner, sharing a kiss outdoors. Both are wearing matching black leather jackets with floral embroidery and personalized text on the back. The woman on the left has a white veil and a flo

DOCUMENTING LOVELY
PEOPLE and LIVELY EVENTS

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A couple holding their newborn baby, smiling and touching each other's faces, in a room with a light-colored wall.
Woman in orange floral crop top and long skirt standing on garden pathway surrounded by colorful flowers.

WHO SAYS YOU HAVE TO PICK A LANE?

From brands to birthday parties, weddings to wild events...

CAPTURE IT ALL with sharp style, big energy, and ZERO CREATIVE LIMITS

I’ve never followed the one-niche rule and that’s my superpower.

For over 20 years, my business has evolved into documenting a variety of subject matter. Families, business branding, events, headshots, high school seniors, maternity sessions, weddings, mitzvahs, private parties: I am passionate about documenting it all! I thrive on the energy people bring to each session, as I bring the same level of creativity, technical skill, and enthusiasm to every shoot—whether it’s for a brand launch or a baby’s first week home. Your story + my passion for storytelling creates magic!

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A smiling woman with long blonde hair, tattoos on her right arm, wearing a colorful geometric patterned blouse, sitting on a gray sofa in a bright room.
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Get to Know the Photographer behind the camera…

Hi, I’m JJ! 20 years ago, I graduated from Webster University with my photography degree and started Be Lovely Photography. Since then, I’ve been photographing lovely people and lively events all over St. Louis, MO, and beyond! 

Life is busy and we know these little moments fly by! As a mom of 3, I have an understanding on how quickly our families change. Documenting the events in our lives holds such value, and I’m always honored to be chosen to capture these moments for families.

From weddings to babies, milestones to mitzvahs, non-profits to small businesses, I’m here to capture the moments worthy of documenting. Wanna be lovely? You already are! Let’s chat about your photographic needs, visions, and goals.

BEHIND THE LENS
BEHIND THE LENS

KIND WORDS

  • She handles large groups with grace… 

    “JJ works with our large school with grace, humor, & care. She is kind, professional, and responsive. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”

    -Abby, school director

  • BLP is awesome!

    “JJ took our maternity and newborn photos. She’s the perfect mix of professional and fun. We plan on continuing to hire her as our little one grows.”

    -Jaclyn, family client

  • Who else would we call?

    “JJ’s reliability, expertise, and cheerful nature make her an absolute joy to work with. Quite honestly, I’m not sure who’d we call without her - she’s an invaluable partner and someone we trust completely.”

    - Sophie, commercial

  • We are blown away...

    “We’ve been working with JJ for years, and we are always blown away with her images. She has a way of making people feel comfortable in their own skin that brings out genuine smiles and a confident glow. “

    -TA, family client

  • She knows how to work with people

    “She knows how to work with people, understands the dynamics of the day and takes her work to heart, making for phenomenal photos that we will cherish forever.”

    -Amanda, wedding client

  • The best!

    “JJ is the Best! She’s fun to work with, has great ideas, and helped me look fabulous for the launch of latest book. I would highly recommend Be Lovely Photography for any of your creative needs.”

    - Paris, author

BOLD PHOTOS for REAL PEOPLE and

MAGICAL MOMENTS

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ONE PHOTOGRAPHER. EVERY STORY.

Senior Portraits
FAMILY
Celebrations
BUSINESS
Events
HEADSHOTS

GET THE DETAILS
GET THE DETAILS
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