It begins with slowing down.
The best photographs aren't created by perfect poses or forced smiles. They're found in the quiet moments between them—the laughter that wasn't planned, the hand that instinctively reaches for yours, the glance that says everything without a single word.
My approach is simple: create a relaxed experience where you can simply be present. The result is a collection of timeless photographs that feel honest today and become even more meaningful with every passing year.
Hi, I'm Jennelle—the heart behind Nellie Bug Photography.
Photography has never been about perfect smiles or perfectly posed moments for me. It's about preserving the little things you'll miss someday—the laughter, the connection, and the quiet moments that make your story yours. My sessions are relaxed and never rushed. I'll gently guide you when needed and step back when the real moments unfold, creating an experience where you can simply be present with the people you love. Based in Central New York, I'm a wife, mom, and storyteller who believes your photographs should feel just as genuine years from now as they did the day they were taken.
Time has a way of turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
While everyone else is focused on the milestone, I'm paying attention to everything surrounding it—the laughter between poses, the quiet glance, the hand reaching for yours, and the moments you didn't even realize were happening. Those are the photographs that grow more meaningful with every passing year. They're the images that become part of your family's story.
20-minute session
15 edited images included
Online gallery delivery
