Family

There are ENDLESS possibilities for your portrait wardrobe, that’s why every couple and family I work with always gets my wardrobe quick guide before their session! While it's convenient, I've found when my clients go to places like Amazon for their wardrobes, they’re often disappointed and need to return multiple items before they really find anything remotely close to what they’re looking for. Plus, those items of clothing rarely last, and always photograph like they’re a

If you're like me, you don't mind a lovely portrait at golden hour in a field - BUT you're getting a little tired of them, and want to create art that's fresh and more chic for you and your loved ones. The few steps it takes to create portraits with that lovely, set-apart texture you can't quite put your finger on are actually relatively easy! It's just that few people are aware of them when they begin planning their portraits out, so they miss opportunities to create somethi

If you've been around for any length of time here at Jess Mangano Studio, you've probably seen the phrase "art follows people" floating around. While I LOVE using that phrase, the meaning can feel a bit murky - so to clear things up, THIS is what I mean by it... I mean it literally! People should always come before art. That’s it. That means that when your timeline is running behind during your wedding, and the groomsmen can't figure out their boutonnieres, and your mom is a

At this point in my career, I've seen families enjoy their portrait sessions IMMENSELY to the point where their kiddos leave asking "when are we doing this again?" while begging their parents to stay just a few more minutes, filled with laughter and joy. I've also seen sessions where the kids are screaming, kicking, crying and miserable while parents struggle to put a smile on their face and keep their kids "under control"... Most don't realize that the difference between the

While I love chasing down unique locations for your portraits, I often find the most beautiful spots are close to home. For this portrait session, the location was a simple trail out behind this sweet family's home. They walk along this trail in Seabrook, New Hampshire nearly every day together, taking their dog and son out for little walks in the evening sun together... a place that holds HOURS of memories for all of them. I can't think of a better place to create meaningful

Not sure what to wear for your family portrait session? Let's talk!