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for every chapter of
your family's story.

Mother and father admiring their baby during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Family, Maternity &
Newborn Photography in Stafford, Virginia

relaxed • Natural • connection-focused

Lifestyle newborn, maternity & family photography for families in Stafford, Fredericksburg, and throughout Northern Virginia.

Every family has a story worth remembering

Close-up of an expectant mother holding a bouquet beside her baby bump during a maternity session.
Expectant mother standing with her hands on her lower back and eyes closed during a sunset maternity session in Northern Virginia

The days may feel ordinary now, but they'll become the memories you treasure most. My goal is to create a relaxed experience where you can simply be together while I document the connection that makes your family uniquely yours.

The Experience

personalized

Every session is styled and planned with your family in mind

relaxed

A calm, baby-led or child-led experience from start to finish.

Natural

Timeless imagery filled with genuine connection and emotion.

From your first inquiry to your final gallery, I'll make every step feel easy, relaxed, and enjoyable. 

guided

Thoughtful touches to make your experience stress-free and enjoyable.

every detail

Portrait of Jeanette Hurdle, owner and photographer behind J. Hurdle Photography, seated outdoors and smiling at the camera.

Welcome!

I'm Jeanette. I'm a lifestyle newborn, maternity, and family photographer serving Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Northern Virginia. I believe the most meaningful photographs aren't perfectly posed—they're the quiet cuddles, joyful laughter, and genuine connection that tell your family's story. Through a relaxed, guided experience, I'll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera so your love takes center stage. Together, we'll create timeless photographs that feel just as genuine as the memories themselves.

what it felt like

Jeanette recently took my maternity photos and we are absolutely OBSESSED! It can be tough to feel confident in a changing, growing, pregnant body, but she captured images that made me feel beautiful. She has a gift for making you feel comfortable and radiant in front of the camera. My husband and our dog were included in some of the photos, and it’s so special to have these moments captured in a way that shows the love our little family shares.

- Hunter F.

Working with Jeanette for our maternity photos was such a wonderful experience! At 8½ months pregnant, I wasn’t sure how comfortable I’d feel in front of the camera, but she immediately put both my husband and me at ease. She made the session fun, provided great prompts whenever we needed help with posing, and captured beautiful, natural moments.

- Lauren M.

I could not say enough good things about my family session with Jeanette! From the very beginning, everything felt relaxed and fun. She was so patient with my kids and just went with the flow. Our pictures turned out better than I could have imagined! I'm absolutely in love with how she turned our family chaos into the most beautiful memories!

- Jenny T.

View the galleries

Parents with their two young daughters standing together in a field during an outdoor family session.
Newborn baby wearing a delicate headband resting peacefully beside a sunlit window.
Expectant parents walking together through a field during a sunset maternity session.

Honest moments,
Beautifully preserved.

The tiny details, the belly laughs, the way they reach for your hand—these are the moments that become the ones you miss most. Let’s preserve this season exactly as it feels right now.

your story is worth remembering

These days won't look like this forever. 

J. Hurdle Photography is a lifestyle newborn, maternity, and family photographer based in Stafford, Virginia, proudly serving families throughout Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Warrenton, Bealeton, Woodbridge, Manassas, Bristow, Lorton, and communities across Northern Virginia. Whether you're welcoming a new baby, celebrating your pregnancy, or documenting the joy of everyday family life, my goal is to create timeless, heartfelt photographs filled with real connection. I offer natural in-home lifestyle newborn sessions, golden-hour maternity portraits, and relaxed family photography designed to preserve every season of your family's story.