Maternity | Newborn| Family

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

Your family in this moment is worth remembering.

Maternity

You may not feel like yourself right now. Or maybe you're soaking in every moment of this season. Either way, your pregnancy is a chapter of your story that’s worth remembering.

These months are fleeting, yet they are so powerful. Maternity photos aren’t just for today—they’re for the future. They’re for the little one growing in your belly, who will one day feel joy and comfort in seeing how deeply they were loved before you even met.

Let’s capture this beautiful season so you’ll always have a piece of it to hold onto.

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Newborn

Your beautiful baby is earthside now, and your family is forever changed.

The minutes may pass slowly, but the days go by quickly. You look at your baby and take in all the tiny, precious details—knowing you want to remember them forever.

During newborn sessions with Jess Palmer Photography, your little one will be photographed in natural, comforting poses that keep them safe, cozy, and content.

No unnatural poses. No distracting costumes or props.

Because your baby is perfection, just as they are.

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Family

And although we’d like to freeze time, we can’t. Every year your little one gets a little bigger.

You deserve to remember your family in every chapter. Photos help us return to moments long gone and share our stories forever.

Embrace the chaos. Enjoy your family. And let me capture the beautiful memories.

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Rochester’s Newborn Photographer

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) Affiliated Photographer badge — Jess Palmer Photography is honored to offer remembrance photography in Rochester, NY as part of this compassionate national network.

Jess Palmer Photography recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the ROC the City Choice Awards — celebrating top photographers and local businesses in Rochester, NY.

Working with Me...

I Got You.

Growing your family and bringing home a new baby is wonderful…and hard. Whether you’re adjusting to newborn life or trying to wrangle everyone for a family session, I know how overwhelming it can feel. As a mom of two, I understand how full your days are and how quickly your little ones grow.

That’s why I focus on capturing the beauty of your family just as you are—whether that’s in the sleepy newborn haze or the joyful chaos of life with toddlers and beyond.

From booking to gallery delivery, I’ll guide you every step of the way so you can enjoy the moment and be present with the ones you love.

Relaxed & True-to-You

My approach is calm, laid back, and centered around your family’s unique connection. For newborns, that means safe, baby-led posing—no props or stiff setups. For families, it means relaxed sessions with gentle guidance so you can feel at ease and focus on what matters most: each other.

Whether we’re capturing your baby’s first weeks at home or playing in your favorite Rochester park as your kids grow, I’ll be there to preserve every stage of your story—beautifully and just as you are.

"Couldn’t recommend Jess enough! From our maternity photos to our family photos celebrating our 1 year old. She always brings such a positive energy, makes everyone comfortable and knows how to make the kids laugh. We have found our photographer! Choose Jess, you won’t be disappointed!"

K.K.