Jessica O'Connor

I’m a photographer obsessed with all the authentic details of life. I take photos of everything from babies to business headshots. Based in Corning, NY.

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Kind of just flowing from a COVID-break to maternity leave over here. Mr. O'Baby will be here in early August and I can't wait!

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OR come and take this photoshop class with me! https://t.co/HTOyRXTZf3

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Come take this class with me online next week! Manual Mode https://t.co/s90AQLJ5mQ

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If I have to be stranded at home for who-knows-how-long I’m so freaking glad it’s with these two monkeys. Like seriously, they’re the best. (I mean, my new husband is great too but...) I hope you can find the silver lining in whatever situation the coronavirus crisis has you in.

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Sometimes Valentine’s Day annoys me but sometimes I’m straight up obsessed with any excuse to liven up the final dreary days of winter with heart-shaped everything and a thousand shades of pink. Wherever you find yourself on that spectrum today, feel the love! And pass it on!

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If you’re looking for a fabulous read, check out The Library Book (ha!) by Susan Orlean. It’s part investigative journalism about the country’s biggest library fire (LA Central Library, 1986) part history of libraries in the US, and part love letter to libraries in general.

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Daydreaming about my upcoming honeymoon on this dreary January day! I mean, also daydreaming about my wedding, but #blueskies

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Finally looking through our family images from the past month. Feeling so grateful ❤️💚❤️💚

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Um you’re not supposed to have favorites so... don’t tell Augie the doggie’s family 😉🤫😍 #petphotos #mansbestfriend #corningnyphotographer

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“Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment.” (Erol Ozan) #dance #ballet #seniorphotos #classof2020

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Client - “Hey I know this might be crazy but would you be willing to hike on our property and take photos of our kids getting dirty and being themselves? We have waterfalls.” Me - “Uh sounds like the best family shoot ever!” #adventureisoutthere #familyphotos #corningphotographer

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Sneak peek for Esha! Congrats and many happy wishes for a wonderful senior year! #classof2020 #seniorphotos #corningphotographer

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Yesterday I swam across Keuka Lake with my sister and today I wrapped up a killer senior photoshoot at Seneca Lake with this sunset. So I’m obviously killing life in the Finger Lakes this weekend 😉 #flx #myflx #keuka #seneca #sunset #grateful

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Samson Blackberry Wheat and sister time! #marketstreet #liquidshoes #familytime

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Working on some really fun client images this week! #professionalmusician #oboe #details #corningphotographer

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Having a blast with my teen photography camp at 171 Cedar Arts Center this week! We’re learning about good composition, experimenting with basic editing filters, and practicing self-portraits (NOT SELFIES!) I’m practicing right along with them! #teaching #171cedararts #ilovemyjob

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Market Street tonight #nofilter #explorecorning #gafferdistrict

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@CardCarryingBks Excellent blog post!

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Haneesh and his lovely Mom Pranathi at his amazing first birthday party this weekend! Such a beautiful afternoon full of smiles! #sneakpeek #birthday #eventphotography #corningphotographer

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Another glorious day at the #Corning Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament #summer #golf #eventphotographer