jessicabrown
Jessica lives in Ridgefield, CT, with her husband, daughters (2010, 2012), and son (2014). She is a sought-after newborn photographer with JW Brown Photography, a small business she started in 2018. She's a Michigan native, a road tripper, an audiobook reader, a coffee drinker, and a not-so-great skier. She and her husband make international travel with their family of five an annual priority and have learned how to fit it into their life and budget.
Embracing a $3 Water Bottle
I’m done buying $25+ water bottles.
We have Stanleys and Cirkuls, Gatorade and Simple Modern, and many others.
Or, as I should say, we used to...
Why You Should Choose Europe for Your Next Spring Break
Taking your family on a European vacation is on many family bucket lists, and I’m here not only to encourage you to go for...
Support Local (And Eat Healthy!) in Fairfield County
New and noteworthy small businesses are cropping up all around CT, and many are in the healthy food and beverage space.
As a busy parent,...
How to Enjoy International Travel with (Big) Kids
Our favorite family activity, by far, is to travel.
We especially love international travel. We've taken our kids to places all around the world, from...
Explore Fairfield County :: Ridgefield
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse,...
Christmas Cookie Magic: Creating Beautiful (and Delicious) Gifts
Last year, we decided to take a break from the typical office holiday gifts and get a little creative (and sweet) with regard to...
What Not to Wear for Fall Family Pictures
It’s family photography season around Fairfield County! Family photographers like me often work morning, noon, and night every fall because it’s one of the...
Reflections on Tent Camping From a Rookie
It was early summer. Our vacation budget for the year had already been blown on a Spring Break trip to Guatemala, but we looked...
Helping Kids Embrace Summer Reading
Ah, the sun-kissed days of summer! It’s a nice time for kids to bask in the freedom from school routines and homework and appreciate...
Tips and Tricks for Getting Babies to Sleep – From a Professional Newborn Photographer
As a professional newborn photographer, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of newborn babies. Many of the babies I photograph come...