Franklin County’s Sports, Senior and Family Photographer for People Who Love Real Smiles & Real Moments

Seasons Change. Kids Grow Up. But Your Photos Will Tell the Story for Years to Come.

Hey, I’m Jonathan.

If you’ve been around Franklin County sports, you’ve probably seen me with camera in hand, cracking jokes and somehow convincing a bunch of 5 and 6 year-olds in jerseys to smile at the same time.

I’m not the guy snapping action shots from the sidelines. I’m the one setting up at practice or before a game to capture team and individual sports portraits you’ll want to keep forever.  From that proud grin in uniform to a dramatic, poster-worthy shot your athlete will love showing off.

And while sports portraits are where most people meet me, I also photograph high school seniors and families. I keep sessions relaxed, fun and easy so you walk away with photos that feel like you.

What I Do Best

Sports

🏈 For leagues, schools, and athletes who want more than the standard “stand here, smile” picture day. I mix patience with creativity so the experience is quick, painless and even fun.

⚽ Explore Sports Photography ⚾

Seniors

🎓 Especially seniors who want something beyond the cookie-cutter yearbook shot. If they’re athletes, we can pull in their sport for something truly bold.

🎓 Senior Portrait Details 🎓

Families

🌞 No awkward posing marathons — just a fun, easy session that captures real smiles and real connections.

💖 Family Photography Info 💖

Why People Work With Me

✅ Easygoing & patient. I know how to work with kids, teens and anyone who “hates having their picture taken.”

✅ Creative lighting & composites. I can make portraits look like magazine covers or dramatic posters.

✅ Rooted in the community. Most of my senior and family clients started with me through sports portraits and they keep coming back.

Reach Out - I'm Here to Help

A Few Favorites from Recent Sessions

How it works: 

📌 Step 1: Reach out — Send me a quick message about what you need.

📆 Step 2: Pick your session date — sports, seniors, or families.

🌎 Step 3: Show up & relax — I’ll guide the poses, handle the details, and keep it stress-free.

🖼️ Step 4: Choose Your Favorite Images & Products

Let's Talk About It!

Here’s What Some Local Families Have Said:

Family Picture session in Rocky Mount, Virginia

"Your session was relaxed, we laughed, we talked, the kids enjoyed the time and location in Franklin County and the photos turned out beautiful!"

- Angela M

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Girl Senior portrait session taken in Ferrum and Rocky Mount Virginia

"Jonathan took our daughter's senior pictures in Ferrum and Rocky Mount Virginia. His creativity really captured her personality. We highly recommend Mess E Photos."

- Rhonda W

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Sports team picture taken in Boones Mill Virginia

"Absolutely wonderful photographer who is very family oriented and great with kids. I have used his services not only for soccer when I was coaching but for family pictures as well. Everything came out wonderful and it was easy to set dates for pictures and easy to find the picture destination which was in Rocky Mount."

- Jamie M

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Sports, Family and Senior Photography in Franklin County Va and the surrounding areas of Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Ferrum, Smith Mountain Lake and the city or Roanoke.

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