Beach photo sessions in the winter? Here’s why… ↓ Ventura County, California is beautiful all year round but there’s nothing quite like the winters here on the coast. The visibility is so clear that the Channel Islands look closer than at any other time during the year and are absolutely striking! Since it’s the off-season […]

Ventura County Photographer(s) collaborate with local make-up artist! First off, I’m obsessed with the magic that was created! Next, this is what beautiful & spooky dreams are made of. With Kristine (@kramosartistry) on makeup, Malyse & Olivia in front of the camera, & us photographers pitching in different ways we couldn’t go wrong! Thank you […]

With guided, playful prompts & styling suggestions/assistance, JFP is here for you each step of the way! I’ll guide you & your family through the session with playful, engaging prompts to ensure a candid & relaxed experience with precious, unforgettable memories. Let your husband know that the best thing he can do is to enjoy […]

Hi friends! It’s me, Jessica! ⁣I’m the one-woman show behind JFP! Happily married, living in Ventura County w/ our fur baby. Some fun facts about me include: loving to spend time in nature, sipping lattes, collecting coffee mugs, window shopping, chasing sunsets, & binging on crime shows, or trashy reality tv.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’m a portrait […]

Ventura County, CA is truly a slice of paradise on the beautiful coast of Southern California! As a couples and family photographer, it’s important for me to find and offer the best locations to my prospective clients. A few of my favorite locations include Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard Beach, & near the Ventura Pier (session […]

Reasons to schedule a couples photoshoot today » Ventura County Photographer •Celebrate your journey as a couple; where it started verses where you are today & how much you’ve been through together.⁣ •Did you create a family or blend your families together? It’s important to reminisce on how it all began.⁣ ⁣ •Freezing time far […]

How to prep for your Family Session. Prepping for your family session can be stressful but I’m here to help with  you along the way. ⁣ First, how to Prep the Kids: Make sure they are fed. Tell them what we will be doing & make it sound fun! Make this exciting for them by […]

Hi friends, ​it’s Jessica! Your photographer here answer any questions you may have. Where are you located? Based in Ventura, CA | Serving between Thousand Oaks & Ventura CA What is required to book a session? Signed contract (electronically) & paid non-refundable retainer (20% & is deducted from the total). Remaining balance is due by […]

As a photographer, I’m someone who genuinely cares about creating memories for you that last beyond our natural abilities to remember all the amazing moments we experience over time with the one’s we love most. When you invest in Jessica Francis Photography, you aren’t just investing in photographs, you’re investing in personal & timeless memories […]

How to find the right photographer for you » CHOOSE A STYLE YOU LOVE. Everybody has a style they like or are looking for, even if you can’t name or put your finger on it. Make sure to take a good look through the photographer’s portfolio to see whether their style is consistent & is […]