A woman smiling outdoors, holding a professional DSLR camera with a large lens, standing in front of a green, blurred natural background.

About Jessica Oud Photography

Hi, I’m Jessica

… but please call me Jess.

I am a Perth-based photographer working in English and German, specialising in family, brand and event photography.

I believe a good photograph does more than document. It captures something true: a fleeting expression, a quiet detail, the feeling of a moment that would otherwise be gone. That is what I am looking for, whatever I am shooting.

A woman sitting outdoors on a wooden log with a camera in her hands, and a young girl with blonde hair on her back, both smiling. The background is blurred with trees and natural scenery.
Close-up of a young child's face with curly blonde hair and a pink shirt, outdoors in natural light.

Why this matters to me

As a mum to my daughter Tilly, I know how quickly things change and how easy it is to put off taking photos until another time. Good photography helps you hold on to what is here now, whether that is a family growing up, a business you have worked hard to build or an event that brought people together.

A woman and a child with a dog in a living room. The woman is sitting on the floor, smiling, with her arm around the dog. The child stands and smiles at the woman. Toys are scattered on a rug and a large studio light is set up nearby.

What is it like working together?

Before every session, we will talk through what you need and how you want to be seen. That conversation shapes everything that follows.

On the day, I guide you through the session so you can relax. Then I watch for the in-between moments: a shared laugh, a glance, a reaction nobody planned.

Start with a conversation

Whether it is a family session, a brand shoot or an event, I would love to hear about it.