/  by Jessica Peterson

                                           I went on a road trip with my mom last weekend.
                                                                  a self portrait I suppose

Claire and Chris /  by Jessica Peterson

I photographed this beautiful backyard wedding.  Claire wanted the wedding to have a "tea party" feel for her special day.  It was so bright and natural and it was so much fun to photograph.  My favorite part was not only her vintage dress but the many, many bridesmaids she had in creams and blushes, it made for such a beautiful pallet to work with.

Thanks you two!

/  by Jessica Peterson

                                                                                                                        ... and some more.

Found Items /  by Jessica Peterson

I am a part of a small group of women photographers in my area.  We get together once a month to talk shop, talk trash, talk pretty, talk politics, talk photo.  We give ourselves assignments to keep juices flowing.  This last one was tabletop.  I walked around the studio building and picked up these 4 little bits.  I can't tell you how relaxing shooting still life is for me, I like the silence and the solitude.  The purple flowers and part of a bouquet C gave me and the nails and screws are leftovers from the giant chalkboard I built this week.

I like simple things.

An Odd Studio Visit /  by Jessica Peterson

I am working in my dream environment, I can bring my dog to work with me.  This morning I photographed Max.  He was very cooperative but only after I gave him Tootsie Rolls.   This afternoon Andrew came by to see the new studio.  I photographed him as well.  He was very cooperative but only after I gave him Diet Coke. When I downloaded the photos I couldn't get over how much the two resembled each other.  Strange how things happen. 

New Studio! /  by Jessica Peterson

I finally did it!
A dream come true, I got a studio space and I am in heaven.
The Studio is in downtown Salt Lake City and I am more than happy to share the joy if anyone is interested to renting this space from me for shoots.
I will post more information on that in a bit.

Have a beautiful weekend and enjoy your New Years... 
I hope you all get lot's of kisses and are able to be with friends and family.

Love
Jess

Thanks Lou for spending the afternoon with me exploring the natural light in the space.

Outside My Front Door /  by Jessica Peterson

This afternoon I stepped outside of my car and saw the sprigs of wheat glowing against the gray 
of the day... I have never noticed them before and I loved the way they spoke to me to I grabbed my camera.  After I photographed them I turned around and saw all these crippled, dry plants that quietly hugged my house.  I have never looked at them with the intent of finding beauty, they always seemed so normal and invisible.  I popped around to each plant, finding certain angles that gave them a different life.  I really enjoyed these few minutes, I felt a much needed grounding to the earth.

I LOVE the flesh color of the images above, they it's so nice to have these colors hanging on.
 The images below remind me of the bowing and twisting of what I assume my veins look like inside my arms and legs. 

My First Christmas Tree /  by Jessica Peterson

I bought my first Christmas tree this year. 
I found the smelliest cheapest one at Home Depot and a strand of lights and brought it home in the back seat of my car.  Instead of spending money on new ornaments I decided to just make them from all the little nicknacks around the house.  I have old tapes, tons of photos, pins, tickets, old postcards etc...
It looks like a mess but it is mine.

Disneyland with the siblings /  by Jessica Peterson


Last week I was able to go to Disneyland with the family.  Disneyland is a magical place, especially if I enjoy it even with 50 minute wait in lines...  But really is was so great because I was will my favorite people.

I brought my little film slr...