Headshot Session: Gerri Some sessions just feel a little more personal—and this was definitely one of them. Gerri and I go all the way back to grammar school, so when she reached out about updating her headshots as she steps into modeling and acting, it felt like such a full-circle moment. Watching someone you’ve known […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to do something a little different in my studio. I photographed my brother for his acting headshots, against a simple, yet powerful black backdrop. Choosing black was no accident—it’s timeless and focuses all attention on the person in front of the lens, capturing depth, emotion, and character. It was a […]
BEHIND THE LENS
ABOUT Jessica
I'm Jessica Morrisy —a wedding & portrait photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
She specializes in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family and newborn portraits, boudoir, and personal branding photography. She serves clients throughout the Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, New York City, Newport, Rhode Island, and select destination locations.
For more than 15 years, Jessica has helped hundreds of clients feel relaxed, guided, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera. Many of them have become dear friends. Her work has been featured in The Knot, Business Insider, Shutter Magazine, WellWed New York, The New York Times, and The Asbury Park Press. She has also had the honor of sharing her story in several Inspired Girl books, including She Had No Business, Magnificently Made, and Build From Stardust.
As a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and The Motherhood Anthology, Jessica is committed to continually growing and serving her clients with both heart and experience.
But what matters most to her isn't the features or the accolades. It's the trust her clients place in her to document their lives. Jessica doesn't believe in over-posing, trendy filters, or pressure-packed sales calls. She believes in ease. She believes in timeless. She believes in helping every single person in front of her lens feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully themselves.
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The portrait Shoot Style guide
WEDDING DETAIL TRENDS FOR 2026
TIPS FOR THE BEST GOLDEN HOUR PHOTOS
