Jess Barfield Photography

I can't wait for Wes and Haley's winter wedding next year! If it's anything as beautiful as their engagements - it will be gorgeous! Haley and Wes are so comfortable around each other and laid back about life - some of my favorite qualities. I'm so very thankful to be photographing this incredibly special time for these two!!

My favorite part of this job are the relationships I get to build with brides, grooms and their families. I have met some of the most genuinely kind people while photographing weddings- they are what keep me motivated and encouraged to shoot 35+ weddings a year. Norma and Justin are those people.

When they invited us to photograph their gorgeous Cancun wedding, I was obviously excited.  I mean... a beach, a book and a wedding makes for a pretty perfect weekend for this gal.  Both Blake and I have fairly small extended families and it was SO MUCH FUN to be around Norma and Justin's loud, awesome, hysterical family. Our weekend in Cancun with them was a blast and it was such a blessing to get to know their nieces, nephews, grandparents, etc... we really were welcomed as part of the family. Norma and Justin - I can't say thank you enough for your hospitality and friendship. Blake and I couldn't be happier for you two!! When can we go back? : )

 Congratulations to my friends and special thanks to my sweet husband for second-shooting : )

We are so, so excited to announce a super rad workshop that we get to be a part of: Down South Shop.  I'm teaming up with two of the coolest photographers I know – Shaun Menary and Sara & Rocky– to teach YOU about shooting in the South. I am so pumped to be teaching about taking beautiful wedding portraits under time constraints and pressure.  The date is Sunday, June 17^th, and we would LOVE to have you there.  Check it out and fill out the form if you are interested!!

(Here’s a little eye candy of Sara & Rocky’s, Shaun's and my work to get you excited...)

AH! What a sweet wedding! Drew and Katharine had a gorgeous small town wedding in Brenham this past weekend and let me just say - these people know how to party! The Ant Street Inn was the perfect spot for an intimate, charming wedding. Drew and Katharine- thank you for inviting me to document your day! Y'all are just the sweetest : ) J

A special thanks to Susan Hudson for second-shooting!

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There is just nothing sweeter than a new little family. Every time I'm asked to photograph a newborn, I'm blown away by the Lord's provisions and plans for my friends.

I absolutely love the Smiths. Libby has been a part of quite a lot of shoots with me- she designed the Apple Pie Wedding shoot, she's modeled for me, I've photographed her stationary... on and on. The girl has impeccable taste and when she asked me to photograph her little guy, Oliver, I knew it would be beautiful. I'm in love with the Southern charm and sweetness of this newborn shoot. Oliver slept through the entire shoot. He is waiting to open his eyes for his 1-year pictures : ) Libby & Ben: thanks for letting me photograph this precious time in your lives. I seriously could not be happier for you three!