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Hello there! My name is Jackie and I am a fun-loving girl with a passion for portrait photography. I have three wonderful kids who call me mom, and an incredible husband who is my greatest cheerleader. My journey in photography dates back to the days of Photoshop 5.0—yes, it's been a long time, you don't need to do the math!
I am a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and a dedicated member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). I'm committed to helping families create timeless, fine-art portraits that add beauty to their homes and lives.
For me, life is all about capturing those precious moments—whether they're monumental milestones or the simple joys of everyday life. I am on a mission to change our social media-driven world one wall at a time by helping families create, capture, and design beautiful portraiture.
There's something truly magical about having family portraits in your home. They serve as powerful anchors, grounding us in our shared history and welcoming new journeys into the fold. As children grow and families evolve, I take pride in being the one who freezes these fleeting moments, ensuring that nothing is lost to time.
Let's work together to create lasting memories that will be cherished for generations to come.
Favorite Color - My favorite color is a light shade of teal. The official web version is #66cccc and for those fellow Photoshop people it's R:102 G:204 B204
Favorite Number - My favorite number is 14, but 7 is acceptable in a pinch.
Favorite Movie - hmmmm, good question. I am not a movie person, but I am a Doctor Who fan!
What is your Super Power - Is to freeze moments in time. I am like Oprah and everyone gets captured moments in time!
Where were you born? - I was born in Redding, California and most of my family still lives there.
How long have been in the industry you are in? - Like I said above, I started my journey at the end of 1998. I started my business capturing, creating, and designing photographs for other people in 2015.
Do you have children or pets? - Both. I have created 3 amazing humans and have a laundry list of pets which currently include 5 ducks, 2 chickens, 2 cats, and 2 dogs but technically one of those dogs belongs to my kid. The pet I officially claim as mine is a 4-year-old mini schnauzer that stole my heart named Sir Henry Archer III.
What is your favorite part of your business? - Besides being behind the camera, one of my favorite parts is getting to see the families I capture grow and change, from little kids at my mini sessions through to being high school seniors and then to weddings that lead to babies of their own. I get to witness and capture time as it goes by and I am grateful for that.
Do you have any hobbies? - I have lots of photography hobbies of course, but besides that, I am a snowboarder, a runner, and along with my hubby a ballroom dancer.
Tell me about your family -
Rai, my husband, is my best friend and biggest cheerleader. We met in high school and have been married for 24 years. He is the rock our lives are built on and I am grateful for him every day.
Kaili, my oldest kiddo is 20 and is currently going through training to be IT for the United States Navy.
Aster, my Middle kiddo just turned 18 and is an accomplished musician graduating high school this June.
Ethan, the baby of the family is 14 and 100% a creative soul making art out of anything and everything you can think of.