meet
jessica
Hi, I’m Jessica. Lover of rose-gold details, good coffee, and all things beautifully intentional. You’ll usually find me in something blush, a well-worn TARDIS hoodie, or my favorite Hufflepuff sweatpants. I’m a wife to the world’s best husband (and teacher), mama to two incredible girls, and we call Fayetteville, North Carolina home, along with our Balinese cat, Han Solo.
I’ve spent years in the wedding industry, and while I photograph many seasons of life, weddings have always held my heart. They’re where storytelling, legacy, and artistry meet, and there’s nothing I love more than capturing love stories in a way that feels timeless, romantic, and deeply meaningful.
Josh is my other half and the love of my life, my childhood best friend and my greatest supporter. He has a deep love for theology, cinema, and the beach, and his favorite movie will always be Indiana Jones. He’s an incredible Bible teacher with a thoughtful, steady presence, and the way he loves so faithfully is a constant inspiration behind the way I capture love stories. (He's also my second shooter!)
josh
Anna Snow is our eldest daughter, born in 2010, the one who made us parents and showed us what love truly is. She has one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever known, always quick to care for the people around her. Anna loves skincare, time with her friends, and creating content on her YouTube channel. And if you know her at all, you know her favorite color is pink.
Anna
Abigail Raine is our joyful bundle of energy, born in 2013. After overcoming complications during pregnancy, she came into this world strong and full of life. She has the most empathetic heart and always wants the people around her to feel happy and loved. Raine enjoys video games, chocolate, and frogs, and her favorite color is pastel green, perfectly fitting for her sweet spirit.
raine
Han Solo is our Balinese cat, who officially joined the family in December 2021. Because most of us are allergic to animals, he’s our very first pet, and thankfully, he’s hypoallergenic and full of personality. Han is equal parts mischievous and lovable, with a special talent for playing hide-and-seek and surprising you by popping out to grab your leg as you walk by.
han solo
my family
I married my childhood best friend in 2009. At the time, I was studying graphic design, still exploring where my creativity would land. During that season, I took my first photography class, without realizing I was opening the door to the work that would one day feel most like home.
After having Anna Snow, I took a break from school and leaned into a quieter season of creativity. I returned to traditional media, painting with watercolors and letting myself create without an agenda. I even shared that work in unexpected places, like selling original pieces at comic book conventions. It was a season that reminded me how grounding it can be to make art simply for the joy of it. This is me holding my original watercolor TARDIS signed by David Tennant.
During my second pregnancy, I found my way into calligraphy. When I began pairing it with watercolor, a new creative world opened up. One rooted in detail, intention, and craftsmanship. I started designing bespoke wedding stationery for couples, and in the process, picked up a camera again to photograph my work. Somewhere along the way, I realized I was being drawn more to the images themselves. To the way light, texture, and story came together through the lens.
When I first began photographing weddings, I felt the weight of the responsibility deeply. I understood how meaningful the day was, and that mattered to me. I still remember my first time second shooting, watching a love story unfold and realizing how much I loved preserving it. Today, weddings feel like home. Photographing them brings a quiet joy and sense of purpose that I never take for granted.
a little background
I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember, but photography is where everything settled into place. It’s the first form of art where I feel completely like myself. Present, attentive, and deeply connected to the story unfolding in front of me. Finding my way to weddings took time, but once I did, it felt unmistakable. Photographing love stories, preserving timeless moments and romantic details, brings me a sense of joy and purpose that feels both steady and lasting.
personality type:
ISTJ - The Inspector. I’m incredibly organized and detail oriented.
cannot live without:
My morning coffee. Seriously, don’t talk to me before I’ve had that first sip.
guilty pleasure:
I’m a huge geek and love most things nerdy. Gotta catch ‘em all.
dislikes:
Vegetables, messiness, being wet, and selfish people.
average sunday morning:
When I’m not shooting weddings, I’m at church. We are currently attending Manna Church here in Fayetteville and love serving however we're needed.
my favorites
favorite tv show:
Doctor Who, with some awesome runner ups like The Office, Parks & Rec, & Friends.
favorite color:
I love pink! Particularly rose gold. It’s my favorite color now, but I hated it when I was a kid.
favorite place:
Cocoa Beach, FL. Me and Josh visited Cocoa Beach several years ago and fell in love. It's our retirement plan.
favorite way to relax:
I like to zone out by reading or playing video games. (nerd alert!)
favorite wedding moment:
The vows. I tear up nearly every time watching two people so in love promise themselves to one another.
the heart behind
jessica thomas photography
When you invite me into your wedding day, you’re not just choosing someone to take photographs, you’re choosing how that day will feel. My approach is rooted in presence, care, and a deep respect for the meaning of the moments unfolding in front of us. These values guide every part of how I work, from the first conversation to the final images you hold in your hands.
presence over
performance
Your wedding day isn’t a production, it’s a lived experience.
I believe the most meaningful photographs happen when you’re fully present, not managing moments or performing for the camera. I work with a gentle, observant approach, allowing the day to unfold naturally so you can be in it, not rushing through it.
calm, steady
guidance
Weddings are emotional, and they should be.
My role is to bring a sense of steadiness into the day. From planning through the wedding itself, I care just as much about how supported you feel as I do about the photographs I create. When things feel calm, everything else has room to fall into place.
connection
before cameras
By the time your wedding day arrives, it should feel familiar.
I value building real connection with my couples so working together feels easy and natural — not like meeting a stranger with a camera. That trust allows space for honesty, comfort, and images that feel genuinely reflective of who you are.
legacy over trends
I photograph weddings with longevity in mind.
I’m drawn to timeless, romantic storytelling rather than what’s trending in the moment. Images that still feel meaningful years from now. Your wedding photographs are more than something to scroll past; they’re part of your story, meant to be revisited, shared, and held onto.
