Heart & Soul Photography by Jessica Paulsen

12/02/2025

This season gave my heart a little nudge… I did my Santa Minis (before my sweet Santa officially retired 🎅), and then a dear friend asked me to take her photos. Honestly, it sparked that little “maybe I’m coming out of retirement” feeling again.

I know we have so many incredibly talented photographers in the area now compared to when I first started, so I truly wouldn’t be offended if people didn’t book with me. But it made me wonder…

⭐️ If I opened my calendar next year, would anyone be interested in booking a session?
Even doing just four or five a year would make me a happy girl. 🤍

And listen… if someone booked me for a full black-and-white session, I’d be the happiest girl on the planet. 🖤😄

I’m just feeling that little creative spark again, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thank you all for supporting my Heart & Soul Photography journey — it truly means more to me than you know. 📸✨

Wishing you all the sweetest holiday season. 🎄💛

— Jessica

10/23/2025

Look who's page came back! Wahooooo!

Just in time because this girl has 6 spots left!

🎄 IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW… 🎄

For one year only, the amazing Santa everyone talks about is coming out of retirement just for Heart & Soul Photography in Morris! 🎅 These Santa Minis are 20-minute sessions happening on Saturday, November 1st, where your child gets real, personal time with Santa himself—no lines, no rush. 👧🧒 Siblings are included in the same session at no extra cost. The experience wraps up with a cozy cookies & milk moment 🍪🥛 that’ll have your kids talking about this day for a lifetime.

To book this unforgettable experience, call or text Jessica at 815-258-7296. These spots will go faster than Santa’s sleigh! 🛷✨

Feel free to share, when I was hacked I lost my Heart & Soul page. 😭 so this is the way I can share for now.

11/23/2023

I photographed these two back in October. They were so laid back and I love how they just soaked up the day.

Thank you so much you two for allowing me to capture my last wedding. It was an honor. 💕

10/29/2022

I have an 11:30, 12:00, 2;00 & 2:30 spots left! Two adorable set ups this year and the BEST Santa. I promise you, your kids will talk about this experience with Santa for years to come.

If you want to share your session for those adorable pictures for the grandparents we could do that as well! Edits will be turned around in enough time for Christmas gifts. 🎅🌲

Message me!

10/27/2022

A little over a week away... I have a few sessions left with the best Santa!

Message me to book!

10/15/2022

7 spots left! Did I tell you how AMAZING my Santa is?! Every year all my clients are shocked with the experience their children get with the real Santa from the North Pole. 🎅😉 He is so good with them and I am so lucky to have him.

Message me to book! All pictures will have a quick turnaround in time for Christmas cards! 🌲🎅🎄

Back by popular demand... SANTA! 🎅

If you message me to book please understand that I have limited spots. If the $60 non-refundable deposit is not paid within 24 hours of your booking I will have to cancel and open that spot back up. The remaining $100 must be paid the day & time of session. I'm excited to say we will have two setups included in your session price. ☕️

I don't know who is more excited to do another year of this...me or Santa. 🎅

Booking now!

10/09/2022

Back by popular demand... SANTA! 🎅

If you message me to book please understand that I have limited spots. If the $60 non-refundable deposit is not paid within 24 hours of your booking I will have to cancel and open that spot back up. The remaining $100 must be paid the day & time of session. I'm excited to say we will have two setups included in your session price. ☕️

I don't know who is more excited to do another year of this...me or Santa. 🎅

Booking now!

06/04/2022

"Alexa play...this girl is on fire by Alicia Keys."

🔥🎓😍

06/04/2022

It takes a lot for me to pick up my camera lately. The pandemic changed my view on how much I was out of the house capturing other people's memories.

I have a full time job for the past 17 years that I love. On the home front I have a kid in travel softball, another who does rec baseball, and this year in a whirlwind I am coaching my Lou for his softball team with Special Olympics.

It's a pure chaotic mess. But it's our favorite mess.

I absolutely love capturing the families and special moments & I have met some of the most amazing humans over the past 16 years of Heart & Soul. So when my close friends and family ask me to dust off my camera I do oblige if I can...
& after capturing this GORGEOUS human for her senior photos it makes me fall in love all over again with capturing these moments.

Needless to say....
If anyone needs pictures hit me up. If I can I will. If I can't I have some kick butt people to refer you too.

Have a blessed Saturday everyone! ❤️

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I've been burning the midnight oil for you all!

All sessions will be delivered by Saturday night. I am going in order so please be patient. I promise to do nothing but edit after celebrating with family today. I hope you all have an amazing day today.

Im grateful for you all! ❤🤎