timelessimagesphotography

how would you describe your photography style?

Genuine and simplistic. My images are pure, created using primarily natural light and God’s green earth.

what is your favorite photography accessory?

Can I say a ponytail holder? I have ruined one-too-many images because the wind decided to blow my hair in front of the lens at the most inopportune moment! But actually my favorite photography accessory is a rustic prop; something old, beat up or tattered.

how important is Photoshop to your final images?

Photoshop does play an important role in modern digital photography. I rely on it to add the finishing touches to an image, such as brightening colors, removing a stray hair or blemish, or tweaking an exposure. There is a misconception that Photoshop can fix anything; and it is a powerful tool, but I believe that starting with a quality image straight out of the camera is a must.

do you have a most memorable session and why?

During college I recruited an acquaintance from my part-time job for portraits. She was a single mom to a child with special needs who didn’t have extra money to put towards a luxury item like professional photography. I knew during the session with them that I had extended much more than just service as a photographer. Fast forward years later, her family was devastated when they lost their home and its contents to a fire. I had saved many of my milestone sessions from photography school, so I was able to deliver, for a second time, the images from that photography session. The experience was profound in many ways. I learned

We use non-toxic products and the Louse-buster to kill lice and their eggs! Call today and get rid of those pests for good.

701.388.9770 www.nitpickyfargo.com

Lace Up for Lend A Hand!

Make your walk/run more meaningful by joining the Lend A Hand charity team. Turn your steps into help for local families in medical crisis.

All youth and adult events qualify.

that photography is an important thread that can twine together our past and shape our outlook on the future.

how would you describe your photography philosophy?

It’s like baking a cake—I encourage my clients to bring their own ingredients by being a part of the design process to best showcase their personality and style. Then I mix their ideas in with a few special ingredients of my own, and, presto! The end result is a perfectly done portrait that is both part of the client and part of the “baker.” how do you think your work has made a difference? or how would you like it to make a difference?

Today’s society somehow programs us to focus on all of our flaws, real and perceived. Through my work, I hope to show my clients that they each have a beautiful, unique, and perfect charisma all their own. I can assure you that when you share your portraits with family and friends, no one else is thinking about your laugh lines or your extra 10 pounds or whatever else we all beat ourselves up over each day. Get in front of the camera folks, despite your reservations.

what has been the biggest challenge in owning your own business?

The biggest challenge of owning my own photography business has been putting a price tag on my work. It is a sensitive balance to ensure that my time, talent and investment are represented in the fee, while at the same time not pricing myself out of the local market. Some photographers prefer to price their services and others prefer to price their end-result products. There is a consumer demand for both business models and I have found that service-driven pricing is working for me.

do you think there are any misconceptions in your industry?

The largest misconception that professional photographers face is the belief that photography is “free” or inexpensive. I believe this misconception derives from consumer mentality that they are buying a product, the tangible picture, when in reality they are also buying a service, the taking of the picture. A professional photographer has invested her blood, sweat and tears into learning the camera in and out, understanding lighting and exposure, post-processing techniques and so on. By investing in professional photography you are purchasing custom, personalized artwork from a local artist. how do you make time for you? when not behind the camera what might we find you and your family doing?

I’m very organized and schedule oriented. When planning out my schedule, I try to be very conscious about allotting time for everything, including myself. I plan deadlines for my commitments so it is clear when I am going to deliver, and I regularly schedule dates with family and friends so we both have something to look forward to. Although it sounds very clinical to schedule your whole life, it allows me to feel guilt free about taking time for just me because I know that no one is wondering when or how they are going to fit into an already busy life.

My daughter is a guppy and loves the water, so we are often at the pool or in swimming lessons. My husband enjoys many outdoor sports, such as fishing, and I enjoy being at the mall when he goes. I also love to repurpose old stuff! I usually have a few painting and fixer-upper jobs on my to-do list each summer. Gardening is something I enjoyed helping my grandparents with as a kid and I’m looking forward to giving a box garden a go this summer.

Timeless Images Photography

701.318.1069 jessica@timelessimagesfoto.com www.timelessimagesfoto.com www.facebook.com/timelessimagesfoto.com tiny sprout portraits timeless images photography

By appointment only.