We have a chat.
Tell me what’s brought you here, what you’re curious about and what feels a little nerve-racking. We’ll talk through the session options, prices and your questions before you decide.
WOMEN’S CONFIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY · ESSEX
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO SEE THEMSELVES DIFFERENTLY
A private, confidence-led photography experience in Essex, created for women who want to celebrate their femininity, feel amazing in front of the camera and create photographs they'll actually love.
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t even need to feel confident.
That’s where I come in. Jess x
A conversation to begin with. Space for all your questions.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE AS BOLD AS YOU ARE.
From soft and feminine to powerful and unapologetic, your session can be completely your own.
Think beautiful lingerie-inspired styling, elegant portraits, dramatic light, playful photographs, powerful poses and everything in between.
7 yearsspecialising in this style of women’s photography
100+ five-starTrustpilot reviewsJust for youPrivate women-only studio in Essex
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Never done anything
like this before?
Perfect.
Most of the women who walk through my studio door haven’t done anything like this before.
You don’t need to know what to do with your hands, how to stand or which way to look. You don’t need to be “photogenic”.
I’ll guide you through every single pose. I’ll show you exactly what to do, from your hands and legs to your expressions and movement. You simply follow my direction and take it one pose at a time.
And if something doesn’t feel like you? We’ll change it. There’s always room to pause, have a laugh or take a breath.
You don’t have to know how to be good at this.Let’s do this
You just have to turn up.
A DIFFERENT WAY OF SEEING
See yourself through
kinder eyes.
Maybe you’ve spent years picking yourself apart. Your stomach. Your thighs. Your arms. Your cellulite, scars or stretch marks. The things you wish looked different.
Maybe you’ve never looked at a photograph of yourself and thought, “Wow. That’s me.”
You don’t have to become somebody else for that moment. There’s a woman here already, with her own story, her own softness and her own strength. I’d love you to see her.
A few women who took that first step
For the first time in 34 years,
I didn’t pick myself apart.
MRS BARFORD · Client words featured on Jess’s main website
Read more client reviews on TrustpilotYOU, WITHOUT THE REINVENTION
Your body
doesn’t need
fixing.
I don’t believe in turning women into somebody they’re not.
I remove temporary things such as spots, bruises and distracting background details, but I don’t Photoshop you into somebody else.
I want you to recognise yourself when you see your photographs.
A PRIVATE WOMEN-ONLY STUDIO · GREAT BADDOW, ESSEX
Your little escape
from everyday life.
Somewhere to slow down. To put the everyday to one side. To have a little time that belongs entirely to you.
NOTHING TO FIGURE OUT ALONE
One small step.
Then we take it together.
Inside an old brewery in Great Baddow, my studio is a private, personal space. Beautiful light, a friendly face and time to settle in.
Make yourself at home.
We’ll talk outfits, settle the nerves and give you space to feel comfortable. If your session includes hair and makeup, there’s time to be looked after before we begin.
I’ll guide. You’ll be you.
From your fingertips to where you look, I’ll show you what to do. We’ll move at your pace, with as much coverage as you feel comfortable wearing and no pressure to try a pose.
Meet yourself again.
Photographs that hold your expression, your personality and something you might not have noticed before. A reminder of this time you chose to give yourself.
A LITTLE REMINDER, JUST FOR YOU
Don’t wait until you’re smaller
to do big things.
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE CAMERA
Hi, I’m Jess.
You can be yourself here.
You don’t need to impress me. You don’t need to apologise for being nervous. And you certainly don’t need to change your body before we meet.
I’ve spent seven years specialising in this style of women’s photography. What I love most is getting to know the person in front of me: what makes you laugh, what matters to you and what you’d love to see in your photographs.
I take self-portraits too. I know how personal it feels to be in front of a camera, and how much it matters to trust the person behind it.
We can talk, laugh, take a breath and try again. You’ll have someone on your side from the very first conversation.
You bring you. I’ll bring the encouragement.
Say hello to meMeet the team.
Becci Young
MUA / Hairstylist
Beth Henry
MUA / Hairstylist
Vicky Jiggens
MUA / Hairstylist
EVERY QUESTION IS WELCOME
Still a little
“what if”?
If your question isn’t here, ask me.
Especially if it feels like a small one.
What if I don’t feel confident enough?
You don’t need confidence as a starting point. You can be curious and nervous at the same time. Tell me what’s on your mind and we’ll talk through what would help you feel comfortable. You can take your time deciding.
I’ve never done this. Will you help me pose?
Every step of the way. I’ll demonstrate how to stand or sit, where to put your hands and where to look. We’ll work one pose at a time, with plenty of encouragement.
What do I wear? How much do I have to show?
You choose. Bring outfits that feel like you: a favourite jumper, a dress, a suit or something more intimate. We’ll talk through ideas before your session. There’s no expectation to remove a layer or do anything that feels uncomfortable.
Do you change my body in the photographs?
No. Your shape, freckles, scars, stretch marks, cellulite and wrinkles remain yours. I remove temporary spots or bruises and distracting background details. I want the photographs to look like you.
Is hair and makeup included?
It depends on the experience you choose. I’ll explain the options and exactly what’s included when we chat, so you can decide what feels right for you.
How much is the experience?
There are different session options, with different inclusions. Ask me for the current experiences and prices and I’ll help you compare them before you book. You don’t need to choose a package to make an enquiry.
Where is the studio?
My private women-only studio is at 47 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7JA. I’ll share arrival details with you before your session.
Can I do this just for myself?
Absolutely. A birthday, a wedding or a new chapter can be a lovely reason. So can simply wanting to. You don’t need to justify giving yourself this time.
YOU DON’T NEED A SPECIAL OCCASION
Make room
for your moment.
For a milestone. For a new chapter. Or for no reason other than you’d like to see yourself a little differently.
You don’t need to arrive feeling like the woman in the photograph. Just arrive as you are. We’ll begin there.
I’m ready to take the first stepYOUR FIRST STEP CAN BE A SMALL ONE
A little curious?
Let’s start there.
I’d love to hear from you. Jess x
You don’t have to know what to say.
“Hi Jess, I’m interested, but I’m a bit nervous” is more than enough. Tell me what you’re thinking, ask for the experiences and prices, or just ask the question that’s been on your mind.
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Prefer to talk? Call Jess on 07759 807244