Jayda’s Session: Curly Hair, Big Dreams, and a Mission to the Country House
Alright y’all—buckle up because this session was a whole movie.
Let me introduce you to Jayda, Class of 2026 senior influencer, curly-haired QUEEN, and certified ray of sunshine. The moment she stepped out of the car, I knew we were about to have the time. Not just a photo session. No. This was about to be a journey. A vibe. An episode of something magical.
Now, Jayda isn’t your average senior. She came prepared. Confident. Effortlessly cool. And she had one very specific goal in mind:
“Heather… I need a country vibe in my photos.”
Not “maybe.” Not “if we have time.” No ma’am. Jayda was set. I’m talking laser focus. Manifestation mode.
Here’s the kicker— I found one BUTTT we had to WALK to get to this little white dream of a house. Through bugs, heat, maybe a small jungle? It felt like a pilgrimage. At one point I think I saw a squirrel wave at us like, “You sure you wanna keep going?”
And Jayda? Didn’t flinch. She was like a model on a mission. Hair bouncing. Bible in hand. Determination in her eyes. I was sweating like I just ran a marathon, and she was out there glowing like the cover of a Southern Living x Vogue collab.
And yes—she brought her Bible, which just made my heart SWELL. That book wasn’t just a prop. It meant something to her. And capturing that part of her story? Unmatched. I will never get over moments like that—where faith meets style.
THEN. As if she hadn’t already delivered enough, we filmed the funniest TikTok trend. I had tears in my eyes laughing. I’m pretty sure the squirrels were laughing too. And I’m now convinced Jayda’s destined for TikTok stardom on top of her other 46 talents.
She’s got this big, magnetic energy that just pulls you in. We laughed, we bonded, and we talked about the future. Y’all—she’s got Italy on her mind. Like full-on “live in another country” dreams. And honestly? I believe it. I see her living her best Italian life, sipping espresso, throwing in random Italian words even if she doesn’t need to, and taking selfies in front of ancient buildings like, “Oh this old thing?”
When she’s not manifesting international adventures, you can find her working at The Wilderness in Sevierville, probably brightening someone’s day. If you see her—say hey!
Jayda goes to Cocke County High School, but her dreams? They’re global. I left this session feeling so inspired—not just by her style, but by her heart. This girl is going places, and I’ll be the proud photographer in the back like, “I knew her when she made me hike a thousand miles for that little white house.”
Jayda—thank you for being YOU. For bringing the laughs, the light, the curls, the faith, and the absolute serve. Don’t stop dreaming big. Italy ain’t ready for you, but it better get there fast.
