Category Archives: personal projects

I recently was thrilled to find out I was accepted into HeARTs Speak, an organization comprised of artists, graphic designers, photographers, and other volunteers who donate their time and talent to find homes for homeless pets. A good photograph of an animal can make all the difference in the world in catching a potential new owner’s eye….
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These are wonderful Jessica. You are meant to use your talents like this. So proud of you!
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The pup in bottom right corner has my heart! You clearly are doing your job Jess as you know that I live in a closet condo busting at the seems with the pup that we already do have (oh and a child), and here I am trying to figure out how to take that guy home with me!
Love these sweet faces and love you for doing this!

September has been a blur, and as I write this it’s cold and gray outside and my feet are freezing which tells me that summer is really over no matter how much I don’t want to admit it! Me and the other fabulous ladies in this blog circle group had a chance to meet up…
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WALDO! I miss his fuzzy face already. Perfect choice. <3
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I’m not surprised you chose a shot of Waldo for this month – and it’s a GREAT shot!! You do animals so well Jess! <3
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Ah, perfect choice Jess. Perfect choice. I love this.
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Waldo!! Yippie!! So glad you a ladies had such a blast! xoxo
Beautiful image, Jess!

August was busy and so much fun – and the majority of what I shot was on film so we won’t be seeing those for a while 🙂 I have a feeling my favorite “One” from August is sitting in the lab in some chemicals still waiting to reveal itself to me. Part of the fun of…
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This is such a beautiful shot – screams of boyhood and carefree summers! A real treasure Jess! <3
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Jess – perfection! The texture of the water, the bridge, their excitement. I love it. And yep, I’ve heard the Pure Michigan ads so maybe the span is wider than predicted!

So if you should ever find yourself in the little corner of Heaven known as southwestern Michigan, I highly suggest visiting the adorable town of St. Joseph and Silver Beach. It’s a great beach with a great playground and all sorts of other fun stuff nearby. On this particular day, even though it looks overcast, it was…
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I just love these all over again. Something so true about these.

he·ro /ˈhɪəroʊ/ [heer-oh] a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities (and I must add that behind every great man, there is a great woman) In loving memory of Tom Zalan Consider becoming a hero to someone in need by registering for the bone marrow registry – you…
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Oh Jess, I’m sorry for your talented friend Sarah’s loss. I’m moved every month by One but this month more than ever. I cried as I traveled around the circle and realized how powerful these connections can be; I felt that you actually held hands in a circle and passed your strength, love and support as it passed through each of you; each unto the next until it reached Sarah and comforted her. So powerful and beautiful-thank you for the reminder of how precious life is and the power we really do have to help to make a difference.
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Really beautiful image Jess and I know we all search for the right words at a time like this. Your mom said more than I possibly could have come up with, such very true words. Hugs to Sarah- it is clear during this unimaginable time, she is loved by so many.
Kim - Jessica, this is so soft and peaceful. It’s perfect.