My books came today. So excited to print books so easily.
Passing on my favorite memories /
I love my family. I really, really love them and would rather be hunkered away in a house just absorbing their presence than almost anywhere. This last week I was each one of them, this is a very rare experience and has been for the majority of my life. At the moment I have a growing army of nieces and nephews and each one fills my little soul with unmeasurable joy...
I love passing on my favorite childhood memories to the kids. I think of the way I felt when my Aunt JoJo held me and told me how much she loved me, how special I felt when she gave me her cat book (I was once crazy for kitties) or bought me special Barbie cereal when I came to visit. I have sweet memories with my own mother, when she made her bed in the mornings and I would crawl under the sheets as she waved them over the bed, those sheets seemed magical when combined with my mother's laughter and love.
Below is me attempting to pass my love along. I hope it worked and I hope E will look back at this week and remember that her Aunt Jessica is crazy for her.
My Little J /
My Nephew. My Little Love.
Exploring Helper, Utah /
When I was a little girl I was terrified of older, small towns, I convinced they were inhabited by ghosts. There were many times I would panic while pulling up to a old motel while on a road trip and feeling I would spend the night where a few people had to have brutally murdered (too much Shining as a child). It wasn't until a few years ago that I learned that these places have the most amazing textures and oddities. It really is like stepping into a time machine (time travel is the one superpower I always choose when asking my preferred superpower).
Helper Utah is a tiny town about 2 hours south-east of Salt Lake, a partially abandoned coal mining town with underground tunnels which served as passages to spread the word to the all brothels that the law was coming during tho prohibition era. Walking around by myself was a trip. I like walking a new area with my eyes wide open. The burnt up gas station blew my mind... oh the textures.
People and Places /
Yesterday someone asked me what my favorite city to shoot in was, I said, my studio. Does that count? I really do love having a space to just focus in one someone without distractions. I love the light, the walls, the floors the giant window that illuminates the place. I love waking up in the morning and feeling excitement knowing I have somewhere to go and work away from dishes and laundry and tv.
I just got scans back from a few months ago when my sister-in-law was still pregnant with my nephew George (who I will meet for the first time in a few day... SO EXCITED!) She was such a lovely glowing pregnant woman and I am so happy I was able to have her sit for me. I hope they will always remind her of the special bond and connection she has with her son.
Grateful for my space, grateful for the people I know who let me take advantage of thier beauty and grateful for a voice to share them with.
LOST MEMORY /
Found this outside of my car, drowning in the rain. Not sure if it accidentally fell out of someones car or if it was tossed out the window in an emotional outburst from a lost love. Either way it made me sad.
Simple Simple Simple /
Lauren and Big Red /
Natalie and Derek: Super Babes /
Sometimes things are really great in the studio and I can't sleep at night because I am so pleased with what awaits me when it is time to edit.
can't wait to share these /
Rent the Studio /
Rent my great space. Downtown Salt Lake location. Great natural light.
Email me for more information jessica@jessicapetersonphoto.com
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Hamburgers /
I have been on a massive hamburger kick. Lunch date with Pearl and of course another hamburger. This is my favorite hamburger in Salt Lake, Guzzi's on 800 S. Some seriously tasty fries as well. Yum.
New York /
I was in New York for a brief moment. As I was on my way back to the airport I realized I hadn't taken any photographs so I took out my camera and explored the last bit of New York before it fell behind me.
Green /
I love simple things. Such a relief from the over stimulating everything of today.
HAIR AND SUCH /
Last month I was lucky enough to collaborate with two very lovely and talented ladies, Brittany Watson Jepson of the blog The House That Lars Built and Rubi of She Lets Her Hair Down. I was able to photograph the magic they created together with along Caitlin, the lovely model.
You should check out both Brittany and Rubi's DYI hair styles and floral hairpiece tutorials on their blogs, they are both so talented. Here are the links:
NEW WEBSITE /
I am so excited to announce the launch of the new website.
Feel free to check it out!
MY SPACE /
My little space in Salt Lake.
