Hey, I’m Jessica!My Friends Call Me Swift…
Yet, I'm everything but quick.
I don't do halfway. I specialize in "all or nothing."
I put my heart & soul, blood, sweat, & tears in what I do.
So, if you prefer something quick like a frozen pizza…
Well, I’m probably NOT the right photographer for you.
Besides, in the
story of my life,
I forget what’s in the oven…
Actually, there’s probably something burning in my oven as you read this…
But, if you value
the creative process…
I can’t wait to tell
your story!
first, here's mine!
“A Jack of all trades is a master of none,
but often times better than a master of one.”
Elizabethian Proverb
The Basics
I’m a Wife, Mom, Registered Nurse, Photographer, & Former Hairstylist. A theatre kid at heart, it took me 36 years and learning the “new trade” of photography, to fully recognize I am an artist.
Showcasing my background & personality in a business name also meant embracing my unique skillset. Imagine someone empathetic & mindful of holistic needs of others, who believes all her “idea notes” can be brought to life using the magic of lighting, hairspray, and a staple gun.
I love family, nature, & traveling. My home base is in Fredericktown, Missouri. When I have a movement of free time, you can bet I’m on a location scouting adventure, including camping and exploring with family. In the year 2023, I faced many barriers, but will not allow this to halt my photography, for it also happens to be my personal self-care. Though I intend to continue serving clients on an exclusive basis, I will also have periods of time where I will share self-portraits and digital creations I have been working on since I began this journey.
My Vision
Love, Empowerment, & Fun.
Sharing my passion for the healing power the arts with youth through service and educating within my scope.
Helping clients easily create & document memories, being mindful of behavioral health and special needs.
Empowering others to use creative self-expression, harnessing the power of their own narrative.
My Mission
I am a woman on a mission, dedicated to being a catalyst for positive social change and fostering holistic health through through my passions for photography, trauma informed care and the healing power of the arts. My purpose is to leverage modern technology to collaborate with creative and healthcare professionals, sharing personal stories and providing innovative education for our communities. In fulfilling my calling, I aim to serve the most vulnerable populations and fellow healthcare professionals. Through this journey, I aspire to contribute to a world where well-being is accessible to all and where the healing power of art becomes a transformative force, one conversation or creative service at a time.
Meet My Dream Team
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Tyler
Right Hand Man
Builder of Sets
Has as much a natural eye for depth when creating photographs as he does hunting
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Isaac
Assistant
Enjoys Tech Design
Fellow Lover of Vintage Music and Goods
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Eva
Boss In Training
Cleaner and Mess Maker Extraordinaire
Has “GREAT ideas,” (when not hating photos)
My journey really dates back to
a black and white photo of my grandparents
and their 12 kids…
I would stare, in awe, of the art that was the beehive.
I got my first 35 mm film camera at 12
The minute I got wheels, I was driving my friends to thrift stores & MO State Parks for photos
As I hairdresser, I continued dressing friends up & photographing them
