Behind the Camera
Hi! I'm Whitney, the owner of JayNicole Photography. I’ve always believed the best photos happen when people feel comfortable being themselves. My goal is to create a laid-back experience where you can relax, have fun, and walk away with images that feel genuine and true to you.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here.
THe Photographer
Photography is my way of expressing myself and sharing how I see the world. Each time I pick up my camera, I capture moments that matter, ensuring they last. It’s more than just a hobby or career. It fuels my creativity! Becoming a mom gave my passion a whole new meaning. My first son became my muse, inspiring me to document every precious milestone. By the time my second son arrived, I had honed my photo editing skills and loved creating playful, artistic images of my kids. These moments solidified my dream of combining my creative skills with a business, and that's when JNP was born!
Photography has always been about connection for me. I love getting to know the people I photograph and creating an experience where they feel relaxed, confident, and completely themselves. Some of my favorite moments during a session happen in between the poses. When people forget the camera is even there and their real personality shines through.
The right hand
Ashley Stehlick
Photography assistant & graphic designer
With a degree in Graphic Design, Ashley’s eye for composition is like no other! I love her artistic vision during my shoots, just like Brandon. She’s hilarious and lightens any mood with her amazing ability to connect to each and every one of our clients! She’s great with composition and her ability to make you feel comfortable and bring out your genuine personality with laughter, is so beneficial during sessions.
THE ART BEHIND THE IMAGE
Enhancing what was already real
My sessions are relaxed and laid-back because I want you to feel at ease and truly be yourself. My goal is to capture your natural beauty and individuality while guiding you through every step of the process. No need to worry about posing. I'll ensure you look and feel your best! I work hard to create a fun, comfortable atmosphere, so I can capture those genuine moments of emotion, connection, and laughter with your loved ones. For each session, you'll have me as your main photographer, along with one of my teammates assisting.
Editing is one of my favorite parts of the process! I love enhancing each image to truly reflect the moment while keeping it as real and natural as possible. I believe editing is an art form, just like the moments I capture in-camera, and I take it seriously. Over the years, I’ve honed a style that highlights true-to-life colors, deep shadows, and vibrant tones. All without over-editing. My approach is simple but powerful, with light retouching and background distraction removal included at no extra charge. The result is a clean, timeless look that lets the natural beauty of your photos shine through.
From my clients
Kaytene Sabatino
Whitney is exceptional to work with!! She is friendly, professional and did a PHENOMENAL job on my pups photos and the edits were ready so quickly! I would absolutely recommend her!!
From my clients
Haley Cavalier
Whitney and her crew did a amazing job on our photos. Me and my husband took couple/ spooky photos. I will definitely be choosing her from now on to do any pictures
From my clients
Aaron Pruett
JayNicole Photography is truly outstanding. At every turn they went above and beyond to get the perfect image, and maybe even more importantly, capture our personalities. She is our go-to, top of mind, photographer for any of our photography needs. I recommend her to everyone!
CONVERSATIONS WITH WHITNEY
I was honored to be interviewed by Voyage StL magazine, where I shared my journey of starting JayNicole Photography. In this feature, I open up about the challenges I faced, how I navigated them, and what inspired me to turn my passion for photography into a thriving business. Click below to read more about my story and the heart behind my work.