Maternity & Newborn Photography

SERVING GROWING FAMILIES IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

An expectant couple standing close together outdoors during a maternity session, gently holding their baby bump between hanging linens, captured in soft natural light.

Close-up of a newborn baby girl lying on a bed in soft natural light, wearing a white outfit and headband.

Documenting pregnancy, newborn days, and the beginning of your family’s story.

Black-and-white close-up of a pregnant woman’s baby bump draped in soft fabric, with her hands gently resting on her chest and belly during a studio maternity session.

Black and white image of a mother gently kissing her newborn baby’s forehead while supporting their head, seated near a softly lit window.

Pregnancy —your family’s story begins here.

You are in a season of waiting and becoming. The anticipation, the connection, and the quiet moments before everything changes are powerful, fleeting, and worth remembering.

Then you enter the newborn phase—where the days feel long, but the season is short. You find yourself trying to memorize every tiny detail before it all changes.

And as your family grows, you begin to understand just how much these moments matter. Your images bring you back to the joy, the connection, and the small moments that make up your real life.

And moms, you deserve to be a part of those memories. You deserve to be seen in your family’s story.

I specialize in maternity and newborn photography in Rochester, NY with a calm, gently guided approach that creates space for you to slow down and be present in this chapter.

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Your Story, From the Very Beginning

My Services

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Maternity

A quiet season of waiting, becoming, and connection.

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Newborn

The early days you never want to forget — slow, tender, and fleeting.

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The First Year

From tiny details to growing personalities, this chapter unfolds quickly. Many families choose to document this entire season from pregnancy through your baby’s first year.

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Beyond

For the families who continue to return, documenting each new season as your children grow.

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New parents smiling down at their newborn baby while holding them close near a softly lit window during an in-home session.

Light-filled maternity portrait of a pregnant woman standing by a window, gently holding her baby bump while wearing a black top and jeans in a soft, natural setting.

A family of four sharing a joyful moment outdoors in an urban setting, with parents holding their two young children close as they smile and laugh together.

Studio maternity portrait of a pregnant mother and young child, holding hands as the child gently touches her baby bump against a warm brown backdrop.

Overhead view of a newborn baby sleeping on a white quilted blanket, wearing a diaper, captured during a soft, natural in-home newborn photography session.

Hi! I’m Jess,

I’m the owner and photographer here at Jess Palmer Photography. I believe that this chapter in your family’s story should be captured exactly as it is. I take a calm, laid back approach and will gently guide you through your session.

I specialize in documenting maternity and newborn sessions, preserving the beginning of your family’s story with honesty and care.

Years from now these images will help you tell your family’s story. I’m here to preserve this chapter of your story—honestly, beautifully, and just as you are.

MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH JESS

"Working with Jess was so easy and fun! She told me exactly what to expect, helped me with posing, ensured I felt comfortable the entire time and made my husband and son feel at ease as well! "

— H.L.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Jess made this shoot so relaxed and enjoyable. The photos turned out stunning, truly every shot is full of love and emotion. Highly recommend!”

— Y.H.

“My session with Jess was nothing short of wonderful. I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with some of the maternity 'looks' we did but she made me feel comfortable the whole time. She was professional and so easy to talk to. She gave simple directions and made the session an absolute breeze for someone who feels very awkward in front of the camera. The pictures came out so beautiful! Highly recommend for your next photo needs!”