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14 Years in Business | 14 Things I Love About Being a Photographer

| Photo by Heather Nan | Hair and Makeup by Taylor Wood | You guys I can’t even believe it has been 14 years since I started my photography business!  Where has the time gone?   Ever since I was little I knew I would be a photographer, it has always been my passion and […]

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A Creative Awakening Workshop

Every person has something creative within them, we all have talents, we all have the desire to create something out of nothing.  I truly believe as we create, something inside of us is unlocked and transformed.  Creativity creates a magical joy that can’t be found anywhere else.  When I make something, I am inspired in […]

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5 Ways I have Stayed in Love with Photography for 13 Years

(Hair and Makeup by Tia Montgomery, Dress Anthropologie) I started my business thirteen years ago today, and it seems like yesterday!  I remember going to the Smithfield City office building, I had my little cousin in tow because I was baby-sitting my cousins for the week while my aunt and uncle were out of town.  But […]

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DIY Holiday Wreath

One of my favorite traditions around the holidays is going to cut down a fresh Christmas tree! We always find one that is way too tall and we think it will fit every year.  I love being in the mountains and smelling the crisp, fresh air.  One of my second favorite traditions is using the […]

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Happy 10 Jessica’s Photography and The Riter Mansion

In February I celebrated 10 years in business!  I can’t believe it has been that long, I remember going into the Smithfield City Offices and filling out my papers to start my business.  I had no clue what I was doing at the age of 19, but I knew it was what I wanted to […]

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I am so excited you took the time to visit my site and can’t wait to hear what your photography needs are. I look forward to connecting and hope for the chance to create some beautiful images together.