Say Yes to Jess photography studio Cincinnati Ohio

You are art!

Let’s take photos that show that!

Say Yes to Jess
Cincinnati Photographer

Specializing in Maternity, Family, Headshots, Milk & Floral Baths, Senior Portraits, and Empowering Women's Photography in Cincinnati, Ohio

Hey! Welcome to Say Yes to Jess, a Cincinnati, Ohio photography studio where every session is built around making you feel like the work of art you already are. Looking for a maternity photographer in Cincinnati? Want a boudoir session that makes you feel like a total baddie? Need family photos that actually capture how your people really are together? You're in the right place.

I'm Jess! I've been doing photography for over 10 years and I self taught myself everything I know in photography and Photoshop. My studio here in Cincinnati is a safe, inclusive, and super welcoming space for everyone. LGBTQ+ are loved and celebrated here, always.

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A Mother and Daughter with their faces touching for a Mothers day photoshoot.
A topless women covered in silver glitter looking quite sexy as fire explodes behind her.
A highschool senior photographed on a black background holding her violin infront of her face giving symmetry to the shot.
A red colored image with tons of light exploding around the photo. As well as a young girl turing towards the camera in a shaggy glittering jacket. The jacket is showing movment as she turns.
A couple standing along a shady tree line at ault park. They are expecting their first child and snuggled closely together for a cute shot.
A young red headded girl holding 50 hot pink balloons above her head on a rooftop. She is wearing a hot pink dress and candy earrings.

Sessions for Every Chapter of Your Life

No matter what you're celebrating (or even if you're not celebrating anything and just want to feel amazing), I've got a session for you.

Maternity photography sessions are some of my absolute favorites. There is nothing more beautiful than a mama showing off what her body can do. We'll plan out your wardrobe, get the music going, and create something you're going to be obsessed with. And if you want something a little extra? My floral and milk bath sessions are a total showstopper. Like, seriously. They're stunning.

My boudoir photography and Celebrate HER sessions are all about empowerment. These are for you. Tasteful, artistic, and designed to help you see yourself the way the people who love you already do. You ARE that person. Let's capture it.

For family photos in Cincinnati, I bring that same creative energy whether it's just you and your partner, a whole crew of kiddos, or the full multi-generational gang. And for my high school seniors in the Cincinnati area, we are going way beyond the boring yearbook shot. We're talking locations, outfits, props, vibes. The whole thing is built around YOU.

I also do professional headshot photography for anyone looking to level up their personal brand. Entrepreneurs, actors, corporate folks, creatives in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Let's make you look as good as you actually are.

How does booking work?

  • Maternity photoshoot

    Step 1 | Inquire

    Send me a message. Tell me a little bit about what you’re looking for and when. I’ll send you over everything you need to get your session started. I try to respond as fast as I can. Usually within a day or so.

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    Step 2 | Planning

    Let’s plan a little chat to go over the details of your shoot. We can chat wardrobe, what to bring, and any other little details you may want to add in.

  • A woman in a pink dress sitting on a rooftop wall holding a bunch of pink balloons with city buildings in the background.

    Step 3 | Session time!

    It’s time for your session! It will be a fun and chill time with music on in the background and tons of wardrobe ready for you! Sessions are usually 90 minutes long.

  • A woman with short curly hair sitting in a milk bath surrounded by colorful flowers and green fern leaves, holding a fern plant on her chest.

    Step 4 | Gallery

    2 weeks after your session, you will get a link to your gallery. You can pick and choose what images you want to print and download from here.

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A Little Bit About Me

Hi! I'm Jess. I'm a self-taught photographer with over 10 years of experience and a background in interior design (which is probably why I'm a little extra when it comes to sets and styling). I'm obsessed with dinosaurs, Bob's Burgers, pizza, and pushing as much creativity into the world as I possibly can. Enough people already have boring covered.

My studio is right here in Cincinnati, Ohio and I work with families, mamas-to-be, high school seniors, professionals, and women who are ready to feel incredible in front of the camera. I regularly work with clients from all over the Greater Cincinnati area including Covington, Florence, West Chester, Hyde Park, Oakley, Northside, Clifton, Mason, and Northern Kentucky. I'm also totally down to travel to Louisville, Columbus, Dayton, and beyond! Just ask.

When you book with me, you're not just getting photos. You're getting wardrobe options, creative direction, a chill 90-minute session with music on in the background, and someone who genuinely cares about making you feel seen and celebrated. I want you to walk out of here absolutely in love with your images. That's always the goal.

Jess Summers - Cincinnati Photographer

Ready to Say Yes?

You already have the style. You already have the vibe. You're already a baddie. You just need someone behind the camera who gets that. That's me. Hi.

Not quite ready to book? That's totally okay! Send me a message and let's just chat about what you're thinking. Maybe you have a vision, maybe you have a vibe but no plan yet, maybe you just have questions. I'm here for all of it. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.

Ready to go? Let's do this! Tell me a little bit about what you're looking for and I'll get back to you within a day or so. We'll start planning something amazing together.

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Maternity Session

“thank you again for an amazing session. I had so much fun with you today and I'm happy I got to experience your creative nature at work. I know that the photos will come out beautiful”