Get to Know me

My "why" behind creating a photography business that exists to serve people like

y o u.


Hey, friend! Wanna know a lil about me before I get to know a lil about you? You should know I'm a lover of people, and I'm passionate about telling your story through the photography approach of movement and authentic moments.
Do you remember that time in life where you had "NO idea" what you "wanted to do with your life"? Remember the very wise voice in your life telling you to discover it by looking back at your childhood dreams? That's what unfolded for me. I remember as a child having a knack for creativity and business-- drawing floor plans for what my makeup, clothing, fitness, and photography studio would feel like, and I would have binder-fulls of wedding plans and designs. i was also always that friend with the camera. you know that friend, maybe you were that friend!
I also had an affinity for people who would take their time to make me feel special and cared for. You know those figures in your life who you just knew were "there for you"? I was inspired by that feeling of security and love and wanted to be that for as many people as I possibly could. Photography to me, isn't just about delivering a pretty photo. I'll be in your corner, rooting for you and cheering you on in whatever season you may be in. :) Whether it's a light-hearted and fun season, or even when things get tough. your photos should preserve that feeling and reality, and it's my mission to tell your story in the images we capture together!

I can't wait to meet you!
Courtney jernigan
COURTNEY MARIE x PHOTO
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Home


I was born in mobile, al and raised in the outskirts of mobile in semmes & wilmer alabama.i moved to hattiesburg, ms for college at usm where i majored in business admin and fashion merchandising. I'M SO THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY WHO SUPPORTED ME IN PURSUING THE LIFE GOD HAd FOR ME. SOMETIMES I TELL PEOPLE HE LITERALLY RAISED ME in a way; I'M pretty DIFFERENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT and career paths I WAS EXPOSED TO MAJORITY OF MY LIFE.

Home to me has always been wherever my family is, and now I have some of the best friends ever who feel like home to me too.

The peak of my childhood each year was getting to go to the beach for a week's vacation so I could spend all of those days wading in the water, jumping the waves, and watching, my then, very pale skin get a couple shades warmer each day.

i feel so thankful that almost ever day i get to take my hour-long drive to gulf shores to shoot with couples and families. My younger self would be amazed that this is the life we get to live <3

Thank you for making that possible for me.


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Hobbies


I carry that same passion for creativity at home through my very cozy decor, at church through serving in photography and social media, and as a wife, soon-to-be-mom, sister, daughter, and friend by (hopefully) creating a more encouraging, fun, and big-dreaming atmosphere for life!

I spend my time reading any chance I get, going on walks, savoring lattes at my favorite third wave shop, eating tons of Chipotle , occasionally working out (lol), exploring cities and food with my husband and baby who's on the way, taking in sunsets and sunrises in gulf shores or orange beach, and i love love love being home, cuddled up watching a good movie with a cozy drink!

More than anything, I love being with the people I love most. I'm content doing anything as long as I'm with my best friends and family. Eep! Especially with my littles -- my neices and nephews!