Educator
photographer
Super 8 filmmaker
hi, i'm jessica
To me, photography is the most beautiful blend of creativity and connection
I’ve spent years photographing weddings and elopements, learning what it looks like to slow down, pay attention, and let a story unfold instead of forcing it.
Somewhere along the way, I stopped chasing what was loud or impressive and started caring more about what felt honest. Film, motion, and quiet moments pulled me in—not because they were trendy, but because they asked me to slow down.
Field & Film grew from that way of working.
It’s a space built around craft, intention, and helping creatives find their footing without rushing the process–whether that’s through film-forward education, hands-on practice, or immersive experiences in meaningful places.
- Jessica, Xo
a little
about me
I went to college for EMT and business marketing–drawn to both service and structure, people and process.
At the time, those two worlds felt separate.
I didn’t realize how much they’d eventually shape the way I work.
Photography and filmmaking entered my life quietly, then completely.
What began as creativity turned into connection, and over time, into a way of working that felt sustainable, honest, and deeply human.
Field & Film Co. exists because of that intersection–between care and craft, intuition and intention, creativity and business.
I didn't always plan to do this
My original path wasn’t photography and filmmaking at all.
I never stopped loving the work itself–serving couples, documenting stories, being present in meaningful moments.
But film changed how I showed up for it.
Working with film and Super 8 slowed me down in a way nothing else had. It asked for patience. Attention. Trust. It shifted my focus away from control and performance, and back toward craft and feeling.
Again and again, the same quiet questions came up:
• How do I make work that actually feels like me?
• How do I move toward elopements and destination work without rushing it?
• How do I grow without losing the joy in the process?
What never sat right with me was how often photographers were being handed recycled advice–strategies disconnected from real practice, real pacing, and real, lived-in work.
So Field & Film became a place for something different.
Every experience here is rooted in how I actually work–film-forward, intentional, and grounded in practice. Not theory. Not trends. Just guidance, tools, and shared space designed to help photographers build work that lasts.
Where Film Changed Everything
So what's next for you?
Content Days
Real locations. Real pacing. Real practice.
Guided shooting days in thoughtfully chosen environments, built to help you practice destination and elopement-style work without the pressure of a full retreat.
You’ll leave with portfolio-ready imagery, hands-on experience, and a clearer sense of how to build toward the work you want to book.
This is where momentum starts.
Retreats
Multi-day, immersive experiences
Designed for creatives who want to slow down, step away, and reconnect with the work they actually want to be making.
Small groups. Intentional locations.
Time for shooting, learning, reflection, and honest conversation about where you’re headed and why.
This is for stepping out of the noise and into clarity.
Education
Film-forward learning for creatives drawn to slower work.
Education rooted in film, Super 8, and intentional storytelling–designed for those who want their work to feel lived-in.
You’ll learn how to integrate film into your process, build portfolios with intention.
This is about craft, patience, and long-term vision.
Inside this map, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Shift from being a “local-only” photographer into someone who books work in places you’re drawn to
✔ Build confidence working in unfamiliar environments
✔ Create momentum toward destination bookings — even if you’re early in your journey
Take an afternoon to study the map, and you’ll finally understand what actually moves the needle toward destination work — and what doesn’t.
