Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Arquilla.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
From a young age, I was fascinated in capturing the best version of everything I saw, whether it be strangers, a nice view, or a piece of trash on the sidewalk. I can’t remember a time I wasn’t photographing something and spending hours adding cool effects to it. Taking photos was always something I saw as a creative outlet, never did I think I’d be able to make it into a business. Upon having my first child, I found myself in a position where I had to resign my position at my 9-5 medical job and be home with my son. I took my last paycheck straight to best buy and spent every cent of it on a new camera. The rest is history.
Please tell us about your art.
I am a photographer specializing in weddings, couples, and maternity. I create images with emotion. Often life gets busy, crazy and overwhelming. In these times it’s easy to lose track of our intimate feelings for our significant others or express the love and appreciation we have for our family members and even ourselves. During my sessions, it’s extremely important to create a calm and peaceful environment where we can focus in and capture these emotions. I hope everyone leaves a session with me remembering why the fell in love, what they are grateful for in life and most importantly a newfound self-confidence. I don’t like to think I offer a service; I like to think I offer an experience.
Given everything that is going on in the world today, do you think the role of artists has changed? How do local, national or international events and issues affect your art?
I think that photography has changed tremendously in the last few years. People no longer want posed classic family photos anymore, they want lifestyle moments frozen in time, they want to remember how they felt in that moment. Besides the style of photography that’s changed, I also believe photography can be used to express feelings and beliefs about where you stand whether it be about politics, controversies, or raising awareness.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
You’ll see I am most active on Instagram at @jessicaraelenephotography. Most of my work is seen by word of mouth and recommendations!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jessicaraelenephotography.squarespace.com/
- Phone: 951.858.9098
- Email: JessicaArquilla@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaraelenephotography/
Image Credit:
Flower Crown in the dark kissing image was made by The Foraged Fete
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