"Jiza has an eye for the moment; capturing the realness and rawness of so many emotions and happenings... she snapped images that I will cherish forever."

-Stacey, Wife & mom of 2

For almost a decade, Jiza has had the blessing of documenting extraordinary milestones of couples entering marriage, families celebrating the arrival of a new little one, or brilliant individuals starting a new career or business all over the country. She created the brand of Olive and Cypress to share a message beyond the images she produces. When you choose O&C for your photography needs, you're not simply getting pretty pictures. You are receiving images on how Jiza views life, which is one of endless beauty and richness behind each person and their story.

Experience portrait & lifestyle photography created to capture your love & family legacy frame by frame.

This is wedding & portrait photography that is

relaxed, joyful, and refined.

Serving brides, couples & families in Williamsburg, VA and throughout the Southeast & Mid-Atlantic.

As a photographer, my goal is for these images to serve as a reminder in the years to come, a visual reminder of your life's blessings and beauty. I enjoy capturing candid moments of you with your loved ones, because when life gets hard or when we lose those dear to us, I know those images become priceless. As a wife & mother, I know that precious moments can be fleeting and quickly passing us by. Through my camera lens, I am capturing for you a part of your family history that I hope you can cherish for many years to come and pass down to your family tree.

Whether you are preparing for a family gathering, about to welcome your first baby, navigating the teenage parenting years, or somewhere in between, I desire to preserve this season for you. The one that you’re living today.

You will never regret having tangible reminders of you with your family and loved ones, just as it looks and feels right now. You were made for such a time as this.

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