Welcome to the blog.

Motherhood, Newborn & Family Portraiture

RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

September 8, 2014

Glen and Sam meandered downtown with me for photos a few weeks back, and I couldn’t be more excited that I get to be a small part of their “I-do’s” next year. Because they’re really funny. And lighthearted. And they can’t help but smile at each other. Friends, thanks for walking and talking, for showing […]

August 28, 2014

Brittany invited me to her family’s ranch outside of Wall a few weeks ago to wander with she and Ryan for engagement photos, and had you been there with us, you would have seen my face light up at every turn. It was heaven for me, as the light was incredible, and being there gave […]

July 21, 2014

I recently traveled to Nebraska to meet up with my sweet friend Abby, and her very handsome, very kind, husband-to-be, Marty. I followed her down miles of dusty road to the couple’s future home, peacefully nestled in wide open space. I met Chester, Bones, and Banjo, laughed and chatted, and witnessed what I can only […]

November 18, 2013

I’m thrilled to share Joe & Dani’s engagement photos today! This good-looking pair chose a snowy, slick, post-blizzard fall day here in the hills, but it couldn’t have been more perfect. I can’t wait to photograph their Terry Peak wedding next year! Joe and Dani, thank you for making the drive to Custer State Park, […]

November 1, 2013

If ever there were two people completely comfortable in the company they share, Justin and Kristin are them. We started out in downtown Rapid City, at their favorite hangout, and ended up playing fetch in the park with their ever-loyal friend, Bailey. I really couldn’t have asked for anything better, and I feel so very […]

October 21, 2013

This adorable pair made the trip across the state to visit the hills for engagement photos (on Mike’s birthday!), and I couldn’t have imagined a lovelier day and couple for a relaxed session at the Game Lodge in Custer State Park. And though it’s no secret they’re incredibly good-looking (just wait and see!), it’s also […]

September 10, 2013

I smiled when I read Jon and Kannan’s favorite things about one another. Yes, they were particularly sweet, but I wasn’t smiling only because of that. It was because I remember noticing those very things in the short time we spent wandering Wall Drug. I say that not to claim how well I know them, […]

Let's connect on instagram

FOLLOW ALONG @JESSICASIMONSPHOTO

Keep up with the latest:

@Jessicasimonsphoto