In a bright, colorful, timeless, and vibrant style; Be Lovely celebrates you!

Hello! Allow me to introduce myself!
My name is JJ, and I’ve been a photographer since earning my degree in Photography from Webster University in 2006. I actually skipped my graduation ceremony because I got married that same day!

My family of 5 currently resides in Webster Groves, MO, where we are doing our best to raise conscientious and empathetic humans. I consider myself an ally and am always working to do better and learn more, and hope my kids live by this also. When not taking photographs, I enjoy hiking, boxing (bags, not people), and doing Karoake in an embarrassing fashion.

When I first started photographing, I worked with the Botanical Gardens and St. Louis Magazine At Home documenting gardens and landscapes. But after having kids, I craved adult interactions. I started working alongside some amazing local photographers and began building up a client base that I am still always impressed by. I can’t pick ONE favorite thing I enjoy photographing the most, but meeting and working with new folks and new businesses brings me so much JOY.

Making connections with all of the lovely humans in front of my camera is key. I want every session to feel uniquely your own, and I want you to have fun!

My style of photography has always been about capturing purposeful moments and the silly in-betweens. I edit in a bright, colorful, and true-to-real palette, with care to not add trendy filters that will outdate quickly.

I love sessions that reflect your vision plus my creativity, and I want you to always be satisfied with the outcome of your images.
Wanna Be Lovely? You Already Are! Let’s create art together!

Top Photo by Jodie Allen
Bottom Photo by Jess Wroughton