Why, hello! I am so happy you are here. My name is Jessica Jackson-Banks, but you can call me JJB.
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I am a Wedding, Family, Maternity and Portrait photographer based out of Northern Virginia. I have been fine tuning my craft for over 10 years, whilst always evolving in the way I express myself through it. My love for art is rooted in the words of my beloved childhood Shel Silverstein books. Here you are the poetry. My job is to make sure your intimate moments, celebrations and milestones are etched in stone and remembered in a way that you love.
Through gentle yet enthusiastic encouragement, I am here to help guide you through the sometimes awkward, but always worth it process of having your photo taken. My work is spirit centered and I like to let our session move in a natural way. Around these parts, we let kids be kids in photos. We don’t force poses that feel unnatural and we always do what feels right for both parties.
This is an inclusive space for bodies of all shapes and shades. All denominations, pronouns and practices that lead with kindness are respected. Lovers on all spectrums and, yes, even fans of raw tomatoes. You are all welcome here.
I consider myself to be someone who wants to show and not just tell you. Chalk that up to the Aries in me. My photography style is the same. I aim to capture moments in the most authentic order that they happened in with a photojournalistic style. I want to help show and tell your story.
When your father squeezes your hand before walking down the aisle. Grandma wiping away her tears. You and your partner beaming as you hold your growing belly. That naturally lit grin for a new LinkedIn headshot. Those moments? Those are the ones I'm after. So like my big homie Shel once said, and I quote, “If you are a dreamer, come in…”
Because you’ve certainly found the right place.