Meet Jessica Yates

There’s a quiet magic that happens when Jessica Yates picks up her camera. It’s not just about snapping photos—it’s about capturing the essence of a person, their beauty, and their story. She’s not just a photographer in Springfield, MO. She’s a storyteller, an encourager, and a champion for women who have forgotten how incredible they really are.

Jessica has been behind the lens for over a decade. Over the years, her camera has witnessed life’s most sacred moments—seniors stepping boldly into their futures, brides saying I do, fragile newborns taking their first breaths, children growing up before their parents’ very eyes. As much as Jessica treasures these milestones, there’s a new story she’s most passionate about telling now: your story.

Whether you’re a woman over 40 who feels invisible in a world obsessed with youth, or a business owner fighting to carve out your identity in your industry, Jessica understands the unique challenges you face. Society has whispered (and sometimes shouted) that you’re not “picture worthy” unless you check certain boxes—perfect skin, a certain size, a polished, filtered version of yourself. It’s a damaging narrative, and Jessica is here to rewrite it alongside you.

She’s met so many women who shy away from the camera, citing insecurities, fears, or that it would be selfish to invest in themselves. But what Jessica sees—what she knows—is that every line, every curve, every experience is worth celebrating. Women over 40? They carry stories etched into their souls, strength that can’t be faked, and beauty that goes far beyond what any magazine claims is “trendy.” Women in business? They’re powerhouses, dreamers, and risk-takers who deserve to be seen as the incredible forces they are.

What Jessica has learned from the brave women is that everyone is facing a battle. Everyone’s battles are different. But what hold’s women together is knowing they are not alone and their unique story could be exactly what another woman needs to face the day ahead.

Jessica Yates Studio is not just about taking photos; it’s about giving women permission to feel confident, worthy, and celebrated. Jessica creates a space where vulnerability is met with kindness, and insecurities are replaced with empowerment. She knows how to make you feel comfortable, how to bring out your most authentic self, and how to capture you—exactly as you are, exactly as you deserve to be seen.

When was the last time you saw yourself in a photo and thought, “Wow, that’s me”? If it’s been too long, Jessica is here to change that. Whether it’s for professional branding, a milestone you want to celebrate, or simply because you are intrigued by this experience , Jessica is ready to help you tell your story.

So, step in front of her camera. Be vulnerable. Let go of the lies the world has told you about what it means to be “enough.” You are enough, just as you are right now. Jessica can’t wait to show you the proof.

Your story matters. Your confidence matters. Your beauty matters. It’s time for the world—and yourself—to see it. Jessica Yates is ready to help you tell your story. Are you ready to be seen?