Meet Jess – Your Fort Worth Photographer for Families and Small Businesses
I’m Jess. And welcome to The Road Jess Traveled. I am a Fort Worth-based brand and family photographer who believes the most meaningful moments are the ones we don’t pose for.
With a background in brand marketing and a heart rooted in motherhood, I help families freeze time and small businesses find their voice through intentional photography.
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Photographer. Storyteller. Chaos-Appreciator. Brand Nerd. Mom.
I name my pets after food.
Funny animal names always make me giggle and I am passionate about snacking... so it just kind of happened.
I am married to my best friend, Evan Ogden.
Evan and I met while leading small groups at a church in Austin. He is a public relations professional who is incredibly talented at writing songs, but even more skilled at making me laugh.
I studied Youth Development at Texas A&M.
I firmly believe in the power of horses to help us heal. My life goal is to start a therapy program that helps kids by pairing them with horses.
I have big plans in life.
In retirement, I will have purple hair and sell jam at the local farmer’s market. Yep, you read that right.
Whether I’m documenting the giggles in your living room or the hustle behind your product launch, I photograph with purpose, empathy, and clarity. If you’re looking for a documentary family photographer in Fort Worth or a branding photographer who gets the full picture, you’re in the right place.
I spent over a decade leading marketing teams in the tech and retail world – building brands, shaping strategy, and launching campaigns that connect. Today, I bring that same strategic mind to my photography work, helping families preserve their fleeting moments and small business owners stand out with visuals that actually reflect who they are.
For Families and Brands Who Want Real Over Perfect
Why "The Road Jess Traveled"?
Because I approach things a little differently – always have, ask my mom.
And life isn’t linear. It’s wild and winding and full of pit stops.
It’s motherhood and entrepreneurship. Faith and imperfection.
And it’s all worth remembering.
This name is a wink at the detours that brought me here and an invitation to document the ones you’re on, too.
