About

Years ago, and after five months of dating the sweetest, funniest, handsomest and the most incredible guy I ever met in my life, I had to make a very difficult decision — leave Jon behind and get on with my life in the Netherlands, or take a chance and leave everything I knew behind, risking it for the possibility of love and a life of unknowns.

Originally from The Netherlands and now living in Rowayton, Ct with my husband Jon, son Spencer and two FLUFFY cats Iris and Sybbie

I'm Jessie

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On my 30th birthday, I received the best gift ever: a positive pregnancy test announcing our first baby was on the way. Spencer was born November 19, 2023.

Though I can still cuddle him, smell him and squeeze those little chubby cheeks as if he were a tiny little newborn, the days have passed quicker than a blink of an eye, and Spencer’s tiny newborn phase feels like a lifetime ago!

Now here we are, eight years (and a son!) later…

If you guessed I took the risk, you’re right!

I love looking back at our photos, and seeing how much my family has grown, and how we haven’t changed at all. I can see the beautiful moments in between all of the chaos that is real, everyday life. I wish this for you as well. It is my privilege and joy to capture your moments, so you can hold them as memories — in your heart, on your walls, in your albums.

I have been a professional photographer since 2017, ever since I made the decision to stay in the States. In 2021, I made it official and started Jessie Barentsen Photography as a full-time company. Within that time, I have captured hundreds of special moments and milestones. One of my favorite experiences is working with the same couples through all of these milestones — snapping every addition to their family throughout the years!

"Beautiful moments in between all of the chaos that is real, everyday life"

I capture your milestones to be your most romantic memories. I love natural light and will ensure all photos will be delivered in a natural and dreamy style.

like I do, I would love to work with you!

pretty, bright, dreamy pictures

If you simply love

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I am addicted to unsweetened black iced tea year-round. In the Netherlands, iced drinks are not the norm, so whenever I order my tea they struggle with it! The response is always something like, “so you want hot black tea with a lot of ice?!"

Raise a glass

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The staff of my local HomeGoods knows me personally. I’m there once a week, and some weeks twice! I absolutely love decorating my home and getting creative for the holidays. My favorite is Easter! What’s yours?

homegoods shopper

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When I suggested the name Spencer as our baby’s name, Jon told me that was the name of his favorite stuffed animal growing up. So we took it as a sign, and Spencer was born. To this day, we often call Spencer our little seal, nicknamed after that cuddly stuffed animal from his dad’s childhood.

SPENCER

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Jon and I are proud cat parents of two fluffy Himalayans/Persians named Sybbie and Iris. They are very sweet, loving, and enjoy “helping” mom and dad with work by sitting on the keyboard of the laptop and asking for constant cuddles. Sybbie is just a baby, crazy and only wants to play and sleep on mom's head, and Iris is already well known in town because she loves to go on walks and meet people!

Our little Fur Babies

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Motherhood has a way of turning the smallest moments into something extraordinary. The anticipation of a growing belly, the quiet tenderness of the newborn days, the way families settle into each other with a kind of love that feels both new and timeless.

Creating photographs of these seasons is a privilege that never loses its meaning. Each gallery becomes a record of a chapter that moves far too quickly, images meant to be held onto now and shared with the generations that follow.

Behind the Images

the heart

Laughter, quiet glances, tiny gestures, the moments that make your family uniquely yours are captured in images made to last. These are the memories that let you feel the day again months or years from now. Every frame is crafted with care and intention, preserving your story and the moments you will want to relive again and again.

every detail is noticed and every connection is honored.