Effortless·Natural·Timeless·Original·
Effortless·Natural·Timeless·Original·
LIFESTYLE & DOCUMENTARY, DIGITAL & FILM PHOTOGRAPHER in FAYETTEVILLE, AR and BEYOND
Capturing families, children, newborns, motherhood and more with a unique and honest vibe.
I am a lifestyle and documentary digital and film photographer with over 14 years of professional experience. I believe in the value of observation and finding beauty in the ordinary and authentic. My vision is to create artful, timeless, emotional and sentimental images and portraits that tell YOUR unique story - I want you to remember what it felt like. I’m not here to just capture a decent shot for your Christmas card, I’m here for more.
I am a laid-back person and I want your session to be relaxed and stress-free, I understand we are all human; real life > perfection.
Hello, I’m Jara.
Jara’s work has been featured in:
“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby a true expression of what one feels about life in it’s entirety.”
— Ansel Adams
JOURNAL ENTRIES
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Forever, on film
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Be here; now
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What to do
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What to wear
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![Outdoor family lifestyle session in Fayetteville, AR.]()
Let kids be
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![Outdoor lifestyle maternity photography session in Northwest Arkansas.]()
Pregnant mamas
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Lgbqt couples
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Outdoor maternity photography
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Testimonials
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.
“Oh. My. GOSH!!! How perfect!!! The photos are EXACTLY what I hoped for in every possible way. Shane and I come across exactly like ourselves, the family photos are natural and warm, the way you captured certain expressions. I could go on and on for hours. Thank you so much! Thank you for capturing our most loved day in a way that shows the warmth, comfort, and laid back vibe that everyone was feeling. The day was a blur, but these photos put me right back there and reminded me of moments that might’ve slipped by. We will for sure be reaching out again for future family documentary photos!”
— Isabel
“Jara! I cannot tell you how much I love these! Beyond grateful to have these precious moments that you so beautifully captured - you are incredible, my friend! “
— Tricia
“JARA!!!!!!!!! I'm tearing up at these photos...happy, happy tears and images that I will cherish FOREVER!!!! I know I say it all the time, but you truly are so incredibly talented and your work is amazing!!! As always, thank you for being there to catch all of these precious moments for us. We love you!”
— Bree
“These are better than I could have imagined! I knew when I saw your work, it was just what I wanted. But I really didn’t picture you being able to catch my dream shoot like you did! Thank you, thank you!”
— Jules
“I honestly am always so hesitant on pictures…I am not a very self loving person of my own image. I could nitpick literally everything about pictures I don’t love, but it’s so different with you. You captured not only my family but the pureness and realness that there is…my baby falling asleep, my kids playing… and that shows so much love. These pictures are beyond amazing - thank you, so much.”
— Chelsey
“Hard to find the words. I will treasure these forever. You captured such a tender and transformative season of my life so effortlessly and beautifully....With chocolate faces, Nike socks, and messy hair....all my favorite things anyway.”
— Stevie