So, how did we end up here?
My earliest memories of photography stem from being a socially awkward, too tall, and pretty introverted teenager who dove into the world of cameras after joining the yearbook club in high school. I took one home every weekend and became totally obsessed, and suddenly the girl who never had an identifying hobby couldn’t set the camera down, and pretty much never looked back. Not much has changed since then!
I graduated from SFCC in 2014 with an AA-S in Photography, where I developed the base level technological + artistic skills to get my career started. In 2015, I shot my first wedding after second shooting a few during a college internship, and though I never EVER imagined myself as a wedding photographer, stumbling into this industry has been the sweetest plot twist of my life. Capturing couples on one of the most memorable + important days of their lives has become one of my biggest passions! Getting to know my clients on a personal level, developing friendships with them, and discovering all of the little details that make them unique is an absolute honor.
I have a huge heart for adventure + travel. My obsession with hiking and all things outdoors not only heavily influences how I spend my free time, but it plays a huge role in my work and my style of photography. I'm constantly daydreaming about the mountains and planning future trips in my head! I absolutely thrive outside, especially in the summertime. I’ve always been that “look at they sky!” type of girl. My perfect day is spent sunrise to sunset somewhere in the mountains or on the coast with good friends, good snacks (a must), and my camera.
I’ve grown up in Washington state my whole life, and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. The diversity in landscapes here is truly incredible! Everything from lakes to mountains, from wheat fields to evergreen trees; I might be biased, but this is just the best place to be a photographer. Living + recreating here makes it hard to put the camera down and find balance between work + play, but when you love what you do as much as I do, blurring that line is not a bad thing.
Photography is my #1 love in life, and I'm beyond excited to share that with you.
5 Random Facts About jessica:
1. I'm obsessed with plants! I have an unhealthy amount of them, crammed in every corner of my house.
2. I'm a natural blonde; I get asked constantly, "Is that your real hair color?"
3. I'm a HUGE klutz. I'm constantly tripping over things and finding mystery bruises all over my body.
4. If I wasn't a photographer I'd probably work for a travel agency, or as a flight attendant!
5. French fries, in any form, are my ultimate love language.
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