Jessica McHale Photography

Jessica McHale Photography A boutique photography studio for creative, passionate people who love art, life, and each other. Photography by Jessica McHale.

These images were taken last fall in one of my most memorable sessions of 2025!A friend group flew in from all over the ...
04/17/2026

These images were taken last fall in one of my most memorable sessions of 2025!

A friend group flew in from all over the country to come together in Newport for a week of re-connection, relaxation and celebration! I love that they thought to hire a photographer (of course!) because lifelong friendship deserves its own moment đź’•

Ladies I’m so impressed that against all odds you managed to get the group trip out of the chat and into real life 👏

Would you do love to do this with your friends?

Swipe to the previous post to see individual headshots of these ladies taken the same day.


A headshot series that was part of a girls week away - how fun is that?!! A warm-up for their group photos (see next po...
04/17/2026

A headshot series that was part of a girls week away - how fun is that?!!

A warm-up for their group photos (see next post), each was planning to use their portrait for something different - work, volunteering, personal use, just for fun!

My favorite part was seeing them cheer each other on as everyone had their turn in front of the camera. Cheers to lifelong friendships and support systems!

Surprise proposal perfection at Ocean House ❤️Every surprise proposal is a little different, taking custom planning. Fo...
04/17/2026

Surprise proposal perfection at Ocean House ❤️

Every surprise proposal is a little different, taking custom planning. For this one I was positioned on the beach before the couple arrived, and he suggested a quick walk on the beach before their reservation. The story was a good one - they were “meeting friends” but the friends were running late (it was really me he was texting!). We pulled off the surprise with the gorgeous Watch Hill lighthouse that they love in their photos. She wore the perfect plum dress that popped against both the beach tones and also against the iconic yellow of Ocean House.

The second surprise was a planned video call where she learned that he had included the kids in the moment and the enjoyed some face to face time with their beautiful new family đź’• (swipe to see her reaction!)

Location: Ocean House in historic Watch Hill, Westerly, Rhode Island. Thanks to the incredible staff at the Ocean House for helping us to pull off the best surprise moment!

Surprise proposal perfection at Ocean House ❤️Every surprise proposal is a little different, taking custom planning. Fo...
04/17/2026

Surprise proposal perfection at Ocean House ❤️

Every surprise proposal is a little different, taking custom planning. For this one I was positioned on the beach before the couple arrived, and he suggested a quick walk on the beach before their reservation. The story was a good one - they were “meeting friends” but the friends were running late (it was really me he was texting!). We pulled off the surprise with the gorgeous Watch Hill lighthouse that they love in their photos. She wore the perfect plum dress that popped against both the beach tones and also against the iconic yellow of Ocean House.

The second surprise was a planned video call where she learned that he had included the kids in the moment and the enjoyed some face to face time with their beautiful new family đź’• (swipe to see her reaction!)

Location: Ocean House in historic Watch Hill, Westerly, Rhode Island. Thanks to the incredible staff at the Ocean House for helping us to pull off the best surprise moment!

I met up with Danielle and Brian, a 2026 wedding couple a few weeks back on the most perfect summer night. There’s a l...
08/07/2025

I met up with Danielle and Brian, a 2026 wedding couple a few weeks back on the most perfect summer night. There’s a little bit of a walk fromg the parking lot to one of my very favorite spots and we used the walk to chat a bit. Such a treat getting to know these two! We had a ton of fun moving around the grounds while I shared tips for great portraits (something I do for every couple). I’m calling this couple absolutely camera-wedding-day ready!! So excited to work with them next year!

This sweet couple introduced me to the adorable Beacon Hill Bookstore in Boston. They share a deep love of reading and s...
08/07/2025

This sweet couple introduced me to the adorable Beacon Hill Bookstore in Boston. They share a deep love of reading and so this was the perfect spot for their engagement photos! The bookstore is incredible well curated and meticulously designed. The couple got special permission to have us photograph in the space, and I’m so glad that they did - it was a treat!
I’m really looking to photographing this wedding in just a couple of months!

Engagement photos on the beach at low tide and sunset…is there anything more romantic? (ok so technically it’s Mid...
08/07/2025

Engagement photos on the beach at low tide and sunset…is there anything more romantic?



(ok so technically it’s Middletown but nobody from out of town realizes that so also )

A few more from Grace and Thomas’s engagement session. Look at these clients! Lucky me! Thrilled to be photographing th...
08/07/2025

A few more from Grace and Thomas’s engagement session.

Look at these clients! Lucky me!

Thrilled to be photographing their wedding next year!

Grace and Thomas radiate joy when they are together - my cheeks actually hurt from smiling along with them! This first ...
08/07/2025

Grace and Thomas radiate joy when they are together - my cheeks actually hurt from smiling along with them! This first photo was the last we took, where they were literally skipping they were having so much fun. Our engagement session in Newport had a bonus of late day light that was *chefs kiss*

Sometimes when I’m editing. I just stare at the pictures & know how lucky I am to work with the people I do. This was definitely one of those times. I cannot wait to see these two again on their wedding day in 2026!

An incredible evening last night at Lord Thompson Manor! here is just one image that jumped out at me. The other milli...
06/29/2025

An incredible evening last night at Lord Thompson Manor! here is just one image that jumped out at me. The other million are currently loading and will be gone through one-by-one. Cannot wait to re-live your perfect storybook day!

Because I know you are family of professional (and hobbiest) shutterbugs I’m going to tell you just why I love this image! In this one frame, I feel like we really captured Lord Thompson Manor, and the warm historic feel. I love the florals, the candles, and the depth of the hallway. The light hitting you and illuminating your incredible expression is fantastic… I’m glad we were allowed to keep the front door open to capture this even on a hot day! The way that Artem is cradling you and looking at you is stunning. Your expressions are beautiful. The depth of field here works to move your eye through all the elements of the frame. Katie I hope you find this image is everything you were looking for!

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