Vibrant, Meaningful Photographs

A storytelling approach so you can cherish every season and honor those you love most.

lifestyle family photographer based in South Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

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Whether you’re at the beginning stages of parenthood with a new little one, or your dinner table is full to the brim with your bustling crew, I’m here to help you remember it all. I am an activity-based, observational photographer & I love documenting families right where they are at. I don’t mind a little chaos and it’s my joy to help you see the beauty in your everyday life.

  • We look forward to annual family photos with Jessica. Yes, I said annual because she’s just that good, and she’s photographed us for more than a decade now. She is consistent in quality, extremely patient (with 7 people in this family, this is important), creative, and so much fun! We always leave feeling cared for and loved, and that is just the most special quality for a photographer to have. She’s just the best!

    - Hailey Erickson

  • Jessica has a gift for photographing families! She found a way to put my kids at ease, bring out genuine smiles, and make it fun. She has a way of capturing the best of your family while not creating a look that is forced or fake. THAT is a unique skill! I've hired her for multiple photo shoots for my family and for myself and have always been thrilled with the results!

    - Kelly Needham

  • When Jessica took on the daunting task of photographing our rather large and slightly unruly family of 23, I was a little worried about how she would handle the stress of keeping everyone under control. As I've gone back and looked at the photos from the session, I see joy and connection. I remember what we were laughing about or what was being talked about. I will always treasure, not only the photos themselves, but the time we had together with Jessica, making memories.

    - Laure Henthorn

  • Jessica has been our family photographer for 7+ years and we love her so dearly! She has such a calming presence, which is so welcomed and appreciated on the day of family photos! She has the ability to make us all feel natural and at ease; she keeps the mood light and she somehow magically gets all of my kiddos giggling! She is efficient, timely, organized and I just can’t say enough good things. We are always so impressed with the quality of the photos and she knows all of the sweetest moments to capture. We love her!

    - Andrea Stewart

  • We love Jessica Adaway Photography! She does a great job of putting our kids at ease and engaging them during photo sessions. This year we booked a mini session last minute and everyone just wore something they already had (gasp! we went without coordinated outfits!) - and the photos still came out great! Jessica captured the different personalities of each of my 3 kids. And there were great photos of my husband and I as well. I love that she wants to photograph my family just as it is, without pretense or forced smiles. It helps me to see the beauty of my family just as they are! (Great pictures and life lessons!)

    - Stephanie Snow

  • I had Jessica photograph my wedding and most family photos since! She makes us all comfortable, helps organize the whole shebang and directs us to stand in flattering ways while also ensuring we are being ourselves! Love and appreciate her and her gift!

    - Jessica Farris

  • Jessica took photos for my family after the birth of my second daughter. She so wonderfully captured life at home with a toddler and new baby. It was so natural to have her in our home and capture everyday life with us - snacks, tea parties and various princess dresses. I love looking back at our photos and seeing that stage of life. I was so tired but they were precious memories that I could have so easily forgotten.

    - Jennifer Stockett

  • Just look at Jessica’s work and you can see that she’s a truly gifted and skilled photographer. She captured my family so well! But not only is she amazing with her camera, she’s amazing with people. She’ll have your kids giggling and giving “real smiles”, overall making your session feel so natural, calm, and a joy to experience!

    - Hannah Lewiston

  • Every year, Jessica takes our family pictures, and every year, they are somehow even better than the year before! I hear people complain about how hard family pictures are, but that hasn't been our experience with Jessica. The whole experience is low pressure, light, and fun, because she makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable. I always love the beautiful lighting and colors Jessica captures as well. Her photos are simply the best, and I can't say enough good things about her!

    - Melanie Hawkins

  • We loved our family session with Jessica! We were very pleased with our photos and how at ease the entire session felt. Jessica made our entire family extremely comfortable with everything from preparing for the shoot, to the joy and relaxation of the entire process. We were grateful for a quick turn around time in receiving our edited photos, and couldn't recommend her more!

    - Sarah Garner