Mess E Photos

Mess E Photos Your family is unique & your photos should be too! I make sessions easy & fun (you're kids might enjoy it!). Real families. Real laughter. Real portraits.

Specializing in seniors, families and cool athlete photos. I am 51 years old, married with two adult kids who are thriving. My daughter Kayla is an English teacher at FCHS an is heavily involved in the theater program. My son Madison is an EMT/Firefighter for the city of Roanoke and also volunteers with the Callaway Fire Department. I love the Philadelphia Eagles, Hard Rock music (Metallica being

my favorite) and watching local short track racing. Oh, and I love learning and getting better and better at senior and family photography!

Happy Friday!!I’m on a mission to eliminate the most stressful part of family photos in 2026. But I need to know which o...
02/27/2026

Happy Friday!!

I’m on a mission to eliminate the most stressful part of family photos in 2026. But I need to know which one to kill first.

Be honest: If you could delete ONE part of the 'Family Photo' experience, what would it be?

1. The Wardrobe Spiral: Buying 5 matching outfits that everyone hates.

2. The Bribery Phase: Promising the kids (and husband) chicken nuggets for one decent picture.

3. The "Hostage" Smile: Feeling like we have to act like a 'perfect' family for an hour.

4. The Calendar Challenge: Trying to align everyone's schedule.

5. Nothing: I actually love the stress. (Said no one ever.)

Just drop the number of the one you want gone forever in the comments. I’m building my Spring sessions around the winner.

Thanks and Have a fantastic weekend!!

Jonathan

I’ve been a little quiet on here lately, but for a good reason... I haven’t posted since December because I’ve been deep...
02/11/2026

I’ve been a little quiet on here lately, but for a good reason...

I haven’t posted since December because I’ve been deep in my mad scientist "Lab" (aka my carport and any indoor space I can find) learning an entirely new-to-me technique.

The goal was simple: I wanted to expand on just taking "snapshots" and start creating portraits that are edgy and bold. I'm calling it the Signature Style, and it’s finally ready. 🧊🔥

I just sent out a newsletter that shows exactly what I’ve been working on, including a side-by-side of the "old way" vs. the "new way."

If you want to see the results, check out the link in the comments. I’m also going to start using that email list to give people first dibs on spring session blocks, so if you want to get ahead of the rush, that’s the place to be.

Good to be back. Now, if the weather would just get above 40 degrees and stay there, we’d really be in business. ❄️

Link to the full update is in the first comment! 👇

Truth…Never “fact check” an introvert.They read, research, and watch an 8-hour documentary twice before speaking.
12/20/2025

Truth…

Never “fact check” an introvert.

They read, research, and watch an 8-hour documentary twice before speaking.

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294 Bethany Road
Callaway, VA
24067

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+15407930798

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