Lifestyle shoot of woman in meadow with a cow
Woman performs sound bath
Woman stands on rocks with hair blowing in wind
Black and white portrait of woman with bold eyeliner

Portfolio

Jessie Watts is a Nashville-based photographer with a passion for storytelling and a passport always at the ready.

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Weddings + Elopements

"Jessie is more than just a beautiful photographer—she knows now to pay attention. She really cares about people and capturing the nuances of a celebration. We cannot express how much our wedding photos blew us (and everyone we know) away and how invaluable they are to us. Jessie is one of a kind!" —Blaire M.

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Lifestyle + Homesteads

Jessie is always up for an adventure—whether it’s a quiet morning in the countryside, golden hour in the garden, or a cozy kitchen filled with good food and stories. Her work is rooted in a deep appreciation for place, light, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Wherever the setting calls, she’s ready to travel and capture what makes it feel like home.

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Commercial

From boutique wellness brands to homesteading pioneers, Jessie’s branding and lifestyle photography captures the spirit behind the product. Her portfolio includes work for Barre3, ZMX, Homesteading Family, and the School of Traditional Skills—as well as the cookbook Daily Sourdough by Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone (published by Homestead Books).

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Portraits

Portrait sessions have the power to capture more than just your image—they reflect your story, your spirit, and the moments that matter most. Whether you're marking a milestone or simply celebrating who you are right now, a portrait session is a chance to see yourself in a new light.

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“It's one thing to take a picture of what a person looks like. It's another thing to take a portrait of who they are." 

—Paul Caponigro

Bride and groom in statue garden