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.

Community Spotlight:This is a foundation that is near to my heart. I knew Cameron and he was a sweet, kind and big-hear...
09/24/2025

Community Spotlight:

This is a foundation that is near to my heart. I knew Cameron and he was a sweet, kind and big-hearted young man who is gone way too soon. He was diagnosed with an extremely rare bone cancer at age 18 and had actually beat it and was in remission. But it was not to be. The chemo and radiation made parts of his body weaker.

I am proud to be a "hole" sponsor for this tournament. As you can see from the flyer below they are in need of a lot more sponsors. I will also be helping out that day with whatever they need help with.

Please consider getting a team together and playing in the tournament or volunteering or becoming a sponsor. All proceeds will go to fighting and educating folks about childhood cancer.

The tournament date is Saturday, October 4th, 2025.

Here is the link to the charity event on Facebook: https://zurl.co/raCtA

You can also check out their website for more information and to register a team!

www.ctdfoundation.org

Jonathan
540-793-0798

❤️ Happy Monday!!I post this reminder every year because I want everyone to be safe as possible. It's time for it agai...
09/22/2025

❤️ Happy Monday!!

I post this reminder every year because I want everyone to be safe as possible. It's time for it again because today is the first official day of fall, or to be more technical the autumnal equinox.

While the time won't change until November 2nd the days will be getting shorter (boo).

Please, please be careful as it starts to get darker in the evenings.

Phones down, Heads up.....

Jonathan
540-793-0798

🌞 Good morning!Looking for 3 athletes to help me test a new dramatic sports style. Free session + all edited images incl...
09/15/2025

🌞 Good morning!

Looking for 3 athletes to help me test a new dramatic sports style. Free session + all edited images included. Comment ‘I’m in’ and I’ll message you.

Just looking to add to my portfolio and give away some cool photos.

Thanks!

Jonathan
540-793-0798

Where were you when this took place?I was in a staff meeting at Wells Fargo in Roanoke when our unit administrative assi...
09/11/2025

Where were you when this took place?

I was in a staff meeting at Wells Fargo in Roanoke when our unit administrative assistant opened our door and told us the United States was being attacked.

I just remember being glued to the TV in the break room in disbelief.

PSA…Maximum MetallicaSiriusXM - channel 42.All day, every day. They FINALLY got their own channel. 🤘🤘Have a great Frid...
08/29/2025

PSA…

Maximum Metallica

SiriusXM - channel 42.

All day, every day. They FINALLY got their own channel.

🤘🤘

Have a great Friday and long weekend!!

Jonathan

Just thought I’d share…The sky was on fire this evening!!Have a great night everyone!Jonathan
08/29/2025

Just thought I’d share…

The sky was on fire this evening!!

Have a great night everyone!

Jonathan

You don’t need the perfect outfits.You don’t need to lose 10 pounds.You don’t need to wait until things “settle down.”Yo...
08/06/2025

You don’t need the perfect outfits.

You don’t need to lose 10 pounds.

You don’t need to wait until things “settle down.”

You just need to show up, as you are, with the people you love.
And I’ll handle the rest. 🧡

Fall family sessions are booking now so let’s make this the year you say yes to being in the frame.

Message me and let's get started!

Jonathan
540-793-0798

🎓 Got a 2025 senior? Comment below and tell me what moment you're most excited (or nervous!) about this year—college app...
08/06/2025

🎓 Got a 2025 senior?

Comment below and tell me what moment you're most excited (or nervous!) about this year—college apps? Prom? Graduation day?

Let’s document this chapter while it’s still unfolding and before it ends.

DM me and let's get started!

Jonathan
540-793-0798

Address

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

Telephone

+15407930798

Website

https://www.mess-e-photos.com/family-photography, https://www.mess-e-photos.com/senior-p

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