HELLO, I'M JESS.

I'm an Aussie who has been living in Scotland for over 20 years. No, I am not here for the weather.

Having Scottish roots, I studied photography at Edinburgh College where I achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Photography. Ever since I was young I have always wanted to make pictures. I like illustration and have a passion for theatre and cinema. My grandfather loved photography and I remember spending time with him in his little self made darkroom. The chemical smell of processing film still makes me smile.

In 2016 I was happy to find out my work was selected for Photographic Review by picture Editor of British Vogue Magazine, Mike Trow. In Source Magazine he wrote:-

"What I like about these images is their wit, and composition and the fact that they are not attempting to be cool. They come from a more traditional compositional place with strong deliberate lighting, definite costumes, props and sense of place.

Jess mixes outdoor Scottish locations with studio shots that are equally engaging. Staged images are hard to do well but her attention to detail, use of suggested narrative and directorial focus makes them work."

After studying Theatre Performance & Practices in Australia, cinema, theatre & literature continue to be key influences in my photography.

I love animals and being in nature, I have two English cocker spaniels and a teal garden shed. My favourite season is Autumn and I'm a bit of a geek.

Exhibitions & Publications

Awards

AOP Student Awards 2016

- Finalist "People"

BIPP Scotland Student Awards 2016

- Merit in "Advertising" category for 'Halloween'

- Merit in "Advertising" category for 'Enlightened'