Category Archives: personal projects

charlotte was here|film

There are spider webs everywhere at our family’s house up in Michigan. In every nook and cranny – on the house, the pier, on the flowers outside…they are quite beautiful, really. This little web was in such pretty light I had to take a shot at capturing it. I wish I had a macro lens…

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  • Kim - Jessica, this is so soft and peaceful. It’s perfect.ReplyCancel

Helping dogs find homes one click at a time! | Chicago dog photographer

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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  • Kim - These are wonderful Jessica. You are meant to use your talents like this. So proud of you!ReplyCancel

  • Julia - 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!ReplyCancel

one|september

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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  • Stacey Vukelj - WALDO! I miss his fuzzy face already. Perfect choice. <3ReplyCancel

  • Adele - 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! <3ReplyCancel

  • Kim - Ah, perfect choice Jess. Perfect choice. I love this.ReplyCancel

  • Kara K. - Waldo!! Yippie!! So glad you a ladies had such a blast! xoxo

    Beautiful image, Jess!ReplyCancel

one|august

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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  • adele humphries - This is such a beautiful shot – screams of boyhood and carefree summers! A real treasure Jess! <3ReplyCancel

  • Kim - 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!ReplyCancel

silver beach|film

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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  • Kim - I just love these all over again. Something so true about these.ReplyCancel

one|july

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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  • Gigi - 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.ReplyCancel

  • Julia - 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.ReplyCancel

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