Meraki Moments Photography

06/04/2026

Oh my gosh!! First of all welcome to my new followers 🩵 I am so unbelievably grateful for the support I have received 🫶🏻 I have been so speechless these last few days.

Tuesday night I was checking my page & noticed I was at 182 followers. Then Wednesday morning I noticed I was at 200 followers & I was mind blown… checked again later.. 207… then before 1pm.. 222… by 9pm Wednesday night.. 239 followers… 57 followers within 24hrs 🤯🥹 wow 🥹

I have continuously been shocked & surprised watching the numbers go up… each time getting so excited & growingly more grateful 🥲 my heart is so full 💓

I want to give back 🫶🏻
& get the opportunity to know followers!! 🩵

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Now time for the
GIVEAWAY DETAILS 🙌

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57 new followers within 24hrs
Sooooo the giveaway will close within 24hrs of this post.
I’m offering a 50% off session to one lucky winner ✨

With the amount of new followers I got I decided that sharing this post will not be a requirement to enter to win.
I feel so grateful for the love I’ve been given from my newbies that I didn’t want the focus taken from that, however if you want share you’re more then welcome!

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✨ How to enter ✨

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- You must be following me 🕺
- Like this post 🫶🏻
- Comment your fav summer song 🍉
- Doing all 3 within the 24hr time limit

I wanted this be an opportunity to get to engage with you all 💕
& possibly get some new songs added to my playlist for the summer ☀️

This is the starting time to the 24hrs. You must be entered by 12:00pm on Fri 6/5 to be eligible

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!!!! I will then enter names into the spin app to choose the winner
The results will be determined and posted Sunday evening! 💫 !!!

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I look forward to knowing who the winner will be & to see your answers 🩵

I’m realizing now how hard of an answer this is 😅 choosing only ONE fav is not easy buuuut I would have to say that the one I currently keep going back to is “Where are you now” by Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott… I just can’t get enough of it ☀️ your turn 😊

& once again I’m soo happy you’re here & thank you so much 🩵

**this is a Facebook only giveaway & will not be posted on Instagram other than that on Facebook there is a giveaway

06/02/2026

I have been sooo excited to share these from last year😁🫶🏻

This session was extra special for so many reasons 🩵 I got to not only capture one of my best friends big special moment but I got help create her proposal 🫶🏻 🥹

she also helped with picking stuff out thinking she was helping me create a styled model photoshoot when I was really carefully curating it to be for her 💕

It was so fun & so sweet planning this, my first proposal session was my best friend 🫶🏻 it was just as nerve wracking as it was emotional (shooting with tears in your eyes is not easy😅) and I’m forever grateful I got be apart of it. Now they get married this month 🥹🎊🤍

The sweetest pair I know, you can just see the love they share for each other by the look in their eyes with one another 🥹💕 watching them both meet this milestone together has been so exciting & I can’t wait to see where life will take them as Mr. & Mrs. 🤍

This was also my first session since before I had my brain surgery for my chronic illness so it felt extra sweet that after recovery I got to do something so meaningful 🩵

05/31/2026

Hey there! I’m Jessica, the creator behind Meraki Moments Photography 🩵 (formerly Jess Kay Photography).

When I decided to lean back into my passion for photography, I knew I wanted it curated to be something to build. Meraki means to do something with love and soul- to leave a piece of yourself in your work. Already having that word tattooed beneath a camera on my arm felt like confirmation that it was the perfect fit. Paired with Moments, it reflects exactly what photography means to me: freezing meaningful moments in time to be cherished for years to come.

Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, before I even knew what it was. What started as taking photos of everyday moments grew into a love for creating art and documenting stories. To me, photography is both.
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As I enter this beautiful new season of life, I wanted to create a brand that truly reflects who I am and the experience I hope to give my clients, a clientele I hope to grow with 🪴
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So, who am I?
I’m a free spirit who finds joy in the little things. Whether it’s concerts, chips and salsa with my girlies, getting lost in a fantasy novel, or spending time with my fiancé, I love making memories. We share our colorful, thrifted-filled home with three cats—Trixter, Leo, and Moonly—and two dogs, Aspyn the Aussie/Choc Lab mix and Bruno our mini poodle, who keep us constantly entertained.
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I’m also someone who loves to be soaking up the sunshine and admiring the beauty that nature has to offer. The world around me & new experiences inspire so much of my creativity and remind me to appreciate the magic in everyday life. ✨
Outside of photography, I’m passionate about astrology, painting, dancing in my kitchen, music, and mental health, which has been my full-time career field since I was 19.

You'll also probably notice my blue hair and tattoo collection- both little reflections of my love for creativity and self-expression.

But beyond the photos, one of my favorite things is connecting with people. I genuinely love hearing your stories, celebrating your milestones, and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

When you book a session with me, I don't want it to feel like just another appointment on your calendar. I want it to feel like meeting up with a friend who is there to hype you up, make you laugh, and document the chapter you're living in right now.

My goal is for you to leave your session feeling confident, seen, valued, and excited-not just about the images you'll receive, but about the experience itself. Because the best photos happen when you're having fun, feeling comfortable, and fully embracing who you are.

If that sounds like your vibe, I can't wait to meet you and help tell your story 🩵

07/14/2024

I’m super excited to share this!
I’ve been working on this for sometime with the help of Sara Trent !! (She actually did most of the work lol)

I finally have a website!! This also means that from now on I will be delivering photos through this website! Thank you do the ones that were my guinea pigs for figuring it out!

If you’ve had a session with me in the past I’m going to be working on getting your photos on there as well & will be sending you the info. Only you will be able to see them.

Also want to remind the people that have had a photoshoot with me, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a review on my fb page! Reviews are one of the best ways to keep growing!

Thank you for everyone that’s been supporting me through this journey. I’m beyond grateful to be able to do what I love 🫶🏻

Photography you can feel...

07/12/2024

Lavender Field Mini’s!!!

Here’s the details!
💜 Sunday July 21st!
💜 Oxford IA
💜 30min sessions
💜 15-20 edited photos
💜 $80
💜 $40 to reserve your time
(the other $40 is due the day of)
💜 4 slots available!

Time slots;
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30

This can be for seniors, couples, family’s etc!

07/11/2024

Fair photoshoot results!! 🎡🎟️🎠

When you walk (actually awkwardly jog cause I ALMOST let nerves talk me out of it😅) up to some strangers & ask to do a couples photoshoot of them & his response is “actually we’re not together” 😳😳🫠

I was almost traumatized to never do that again 😅 but thankfully he was joking 😂😂
Obviously.. cause from looking at these you can tell that they’re the cutest couple! When deciding what ones to post, I realized I didn’t get a single one of them not looking at each other and honestly it’s so sweet cause it was just their vibe together 🥹

This was a quick fun little photoshoot and definitely want to do some more fair ones!

06/30/2024

Last day of the Fairfield fair, who’s tryna model for me?!!?!??!
I’m really wanting to do a couple shoot!! I’ve been wanting to do this since last year!! Someone help me make it happen!!
since it’s a model shoot it’ll be a free!

Also might be down for doing a single model also!! But hit me up we can choose a time & make some magic!! This is some of the inspo 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Only accepting one couple & maybe one single depending on availability & time!!

06/28/2024

If “I think I'll take my whiskey neeeeaat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You're too sweet for me” was a photoshoot 🥹😭☕️
Been hanging on to these photos for awhile now. This rainy day & having Too Sweet stuck in my head all day felt like I sign that I needed to post these cause it’s the vibe of this sesh

Anyways might be posting some model calls here soon 😇 I’ve got some creative photoshoots I’ve had in my head & I’m ready to bring them to life, so keep an eye out for any posts 👀

06/01/2024

We were freezing during this session and he was a pro at not showing it.
Near the end, he told me he was feeling nervous before the shoot but was actually having so much fun, and that is one of the best compliments I could ever get🫶🏻 I want capuring photos to be fun and comfortable for the people in front of a camera 💙

Still booking Summer and Fall sessions 🫶🏻

05/11/2024

Zoeiee the senior 🎓 or Zoeiee the wood fairy🧚🏻🍂
We had so much fun doing this shoot! Just some girls, wondering through trails, fields & woods 🪵 I loved capturing her love for trees & nature!

I am open for booking summer senior session & fall senior session!