Here’s What I do Best

Personal Branding & Commercial Product Photography

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– Personal Branding –

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Whether you’re a musician, a lawyer, a realtor, a writer, or running for office, your personal brand needs to translate visually. I work with creative professionals, solo entrepenuers, and business-minded artists to create content that’s in tune with their audience. In short, I get you noticed.

– Product Photography –

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Creating stunning photos of your products is my jam! Local Southwest Florida artisans, makers, and product sellers can drop off their product at my studio (or I’ll come to you!) National and international brands – ship right to me and I’ll create content that will knock your shoes off.

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Immigrants built this country, and today we stand

Immigrants built this country, and today we stand in solidarity for comprehensive immigration law reforms to protect the hardworking people who are essential to the US and the state of Florida. Businesses across the country are on strike today, with protestors calling attention to the draconian laws recently enacted that target vulnerable Immigrants. In Florida, immigrants are fleeing to avoid being persecuted by the government whose broken immigration system treats working people as criminals. Governor DeSantis plans to spend millions of dollars to fly asylum seekers from Texas to other parts of the country, a political stunt that hurts families and does nothing to solve the problems at the southern border. If your favorite restaurant or local businesses are closed today, support the strike. Let the business owners know you believe in the working class, and that political elites like Ron DeSantis do not represent all Floridians.

Ain't no kitten cute like my kitten 🐱 This is

Ain't no kitten cute like my kitten 🐱 This is Biscuit. He's a tiny baby I found on my daily walk last week. My intention was to catch him and take him to the animal shelter but he tricked me into loving him so now he's mine forever Say hi to my new unhealthy obsession! #discokitten #straycatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #kittenstagram #kittens_of_world #kittenlady #discocat #vintageboombox #orangehair #kittenoftheday #kittenselfie #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer

I had a conversation with a new friend recently th

I had a conversation with a new friend recently that was so enlightening: I mentioned how sometimes I hate social media, and the pressure we face as business owners to use it for marketing. My friend was surprised! She said she would never have guessed that I felt that way because my posts are so helpful and genuine. And I do try to be helpful and genuine. But I *genuinely* sometimes hate putting in all the effort on social media...especially when most of my clients find me through Google anyway 😆 It's interesting to think that while I often don't enjoy using social media anymore, my IG friends might get the impression that I do still love it. So let me clear: I don't love it. I love y'all, though, and this is the most efficient way to stay connected with y'all! And sometimes I do have fun and get to create fun stuff and get to see whatever weird things y'all are getting into. So it balances out. I'm here to make new friends, stay in touch with my current friends, and be helpful to anyone who stumbles by my posts. And to make this place suck a little less!

Being a person is so weird. I'm so glad I get to

Being a person is so weird. I'm so glad I get to do it with you! The 18th issue of the @loveyourrebellion zine is coming out this month and this cover is so precious to me. We found a diverse group of women and gender non-binary badasses, staged a slumber party in my living room, and proceeded to throw gummy worms and popcorn all over the place. Because being alive is scary, but we can all face it together ❤️ This zine is more than just a book of pretty pictures featuring unconventional models: it's also a therapeutic tool filled with art and writing from folks representing marginalized groups. Buy and copy just to annoy the government! Huge love and thanks to our models @thesmallbizfixer @macie_monstrosity @captain_enya_90
@killjoyian90 And to @annie.calamity @moxiemixtape @mochi.pyon
@la_femme_gordita for making the whole thing happen #loveyourrebellion #feministzine #zinecover #zine #zinemaking #zinemaker #feministmedia #jurassic5 #diversitymatters #diversemodels #florida #southwestflorida #swflphotographer #swflphotostudio #fortmyers #fortmyersphotographer #diyzine

The bad news is: I'm moving away. The good news i

The bad news is: I'm moving away. The good news is: I'm not going far! Southwest Florida has been my home since Valentine's Day 2011, and I've loved it just as much as my home state of Texas. I've built my business here, and I've made friends with people I never thought would give me the time of day. This place has become a core part of my identity. But your comfort zone will kill you, and I've gotten a little too cozy here in SWFL. There's so much more I want to do. So Peter and I will be packing up our lives and moving a short 2 hours further up north, to St. Petersburg, FL. Our house in under contract and we're planning to be out of here by the end of July. Will I be back to work with my favorite clients? Absolutely.
Will I be opening a new studio in St. Petersburg? Most likely, eventually, once I figure out the neighborhoods.
Will I miss the ever-loving hell out of you? 100%. And if you've been putting off working with me, you've got about 9 weeks left to fix that! #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer #movingtostpetersburg #fortmyers #newspaperroom #newsprintwallpaper #newsprintroom #yellowchair #diybackgrounds #blackandwhiteaesthetic #yellowhair

Hey artists! Doesn't $2500 sound pretty good righ

Hey artists! Doesn't $2500 sound pretty good right about now? The City of Fort Myers has an annual grant program and individual artists who live or work in the city limits are eligible! The grant portal will be open on the city's website on May 10th. I bet if you DM me I can send you a link directly. And there's a meet and greet for anyone who has questions or wants to meet other artists for possible collaboration. The grant money awarded goes up if at least 3 people decide to work together on a project! Just send me a DM if you want to register for tonight's event or get the link for the grant guidelines. #fortmyersart #cityoffortmyers #fortmyers #fortmyersphotographer #ftmyers #fortmyersfl #fortmyersevents #fortmyersflorida

What if I told you that I'm not a photographer? 😱 Hear me out. A photographer is someone who creates photos. And sure, I create photos. So do you, probably. Just about everyone has created a photo at some point in their life! We're all photographers, if you use the literal definition of the word. My job title might be "photographer" but what I really am is a 💡problem solver, and a 🤗 friend, and an ✊️ ally, and a 🚴‍♀️bicyclist, and a 📚 reader, and a 🤐 gossip, and a 📰 news junkie, and a 🤠 Texas-raised 🧷 punk kid. I contain multitudes. And so do you! That's why I don't offer a one-size-fits-all photography service. Because your business is just as unique as you are, and all we need to do to unlock the big frustrating puzzle of self-marketing is tap into what makes you special. So that's what I do! It's a whole thing. 🤯 @kyraaulani knows all about it! 🧡 #jesicason #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer #swfl #fortmyers #photographybusiness #happycustomers #southwestflorida #personalbranding #personalbrandingphotography #brandingphotography #socialproof

Come by, say hi 👋 I'll be hanging out in my n

Come by, say hi 👋 I'll be hanging out in my new studio space at the @allianceforthearts this Saturday from noon to 2pm and I'd love to see you! Grab a coffee or lunch at @artsandeatscafe while you're here. I'm around the corner from them in unit 108! #thingstodoinfortmyers #thingstodoinswfl #fortmyersphotostudio #fortmyersphotographer #swflphotographer #floridaartist #jesicason #allianceforthearts

It's like cooking for a chef! F*cking nerve-wrack

⚠️ WARNING: Don't go down this hallway under t

⚠️ WARNING: Don't go down this hallway under the influence of hallucinogens. Unless you'd like to have your mind melted 🤷‍♀️ My bestie @dukestamina painted this UV mural for @niceguyspizza and water damage from the hurricane is finally taking its toll on the drywall and it'll have to be replaced. So I captured some panoramic photos using black lights so owners can print and preserve the mural forever! Panoramic photos of a narrow hallway ain't easy, but this masterpiece deserves it 🧡 If you haven't seen it in person yet, get your butt to Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral before it's gone! #niceguyspizza #capecoral #capecoralflorida #capecoma #southwestflorida #swfl #dukestamina #muralist #muralart #uvphotography #uvpaint #uvmural #blacklightphotography #blacklightpaint #trippyartwork #mcpeepants #aquateenhungerforce #mcchris #spiritedaway #bartsimpson

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Hurricane Ian continues to make a mess of things,

Hurricane Ian continues to make a mess of things, but it's not stopping me for making the art I love to make! My studio just never really got repaired and my landlord continued to dodge questions about when things would be fixed. I suspect they just wanted me to move out so they could make repairs and jack up the rent on the next tenants. Oh well, from the Alliance I came and to the Alliance I shall return! The @allianceforthearts was my studio's first home and it'll be lovely to be back with all my arty friends ❤️ 💕 Stop by and visit, especially on Saturday's during the outdoor market! #fortmyersphotographer #swflphotographer #thingstodoinswfl #thingstodoinfortmyers #swfl #fortmyers #fortmyersphotostudio #swflphotostudio #allianceforthearts

Photographers: Nothing hurts quite like a post on

Photographers: Nothing hurts quite like a post on social media that flops 😭 But letting the anxiety of being ignored or (worse) making someone angry on your photography business's social media pages is preventing you from getting clients. This free webinar, brought to you by @shootproof, will teach you how to overcome the blocks in your mind that are stopping you from using your social media platform as a follower-to-client conversion tool. We'll cover what I call time 6 Party Fouls of Social Media, and talk about specific ways to get better results with your posts. No more screaming into the void! Unless you're just really into that sort of thing 🥴 Tell me in the comments if you're registered so I can give your business page a follow and a shoutout during the webinar! #shootproof #photographyeducation #photographereducation #photographyfail #photographybusiness #freewebinar #socialmediafauxpas #socialmediaanxiety #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer

Florida drag queens traveled from all over the sta

Florida drag queens traveled from all over the state to protest the anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ legislation coming out of the Republican super majority legislature. The largest drag queen protest in Florida history, brought to you in part by @equalityfl and by all of the hardworking queens who make Florida a weird and wonderful place to live. #dragqueenmarch #tallahassee #dragqueensofinstagram #dragisnotacrime #rondesantis #protestmarch #dragqueensarenottheproblem #supportdragqueens #latriceroyale #dragsuperstars #floridapolitics #voteblue #chinchilla #littlegirlgone #Floridapride #floridastrong #🏳️‍🌈

Drag is not a crime. Hundreds of drag queens, king

Drag is not a crime. Hundreds of drag queens, kings, and their supporters are currently marching on the Florida capitol in Tallahassee to protest anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ legislation. @annaforflorida @latriceroyale #floridadragmarch #floridadragqueens #floridadragban #floridadragprotest #occupytally #dragisnotacrime #dragisart #dragislife #latriceroyale #annaeskamani #floridapolitics #floridalegislature #savedrag #dragmarch #riseup

“Drag queens are the Marines of the queer moveme

“Drag queens are the Marines of the queer movement. Don’t get it twisted and don’t be distracted. Register to vote so we can get these stunt queens out of office and put some smart people with real solutions into government. And by the way, a social media post has never been as powerful as a registered vote.” @rupaulofficial (Master of Custodial Arts: @alexiacicconi) #dragqueensfightback
#dragqueensforabettertomorrow
#dragqueensofflorida #dragisnotacrime #dragisart #swflphotographer #capecoralphotographer #fortmyersphotographer #floridapride #defenddragqueens

Here's my recipe for getting dreamy live music pho

Here's my recipe for getting dreamy live music photos in a dark venue: First off, a dark venue ain't nothing to be scared of, if the venue allows flash! Using the Shutter Drag technique to create these whispy light trails actually works best with minimal light. Here's what you need: 📸 Your camera, obviously. Mine is a Canon R5, which has a fabulous auto focus system that helps me maintain sharp focus even in dark spaces.
📸 At least 1 flash (on camera is fine, off camera may be better if you can safely set the flash unit(s) up where no one will knock them over.) I use 3 Godox flash units.
📸 Magmod lighting modifiers. You can certainly use Shutter Drag without them but... they're so convenient and make adding color gels and grids so much easier, I don't shoot in dark venues without them! I set up a 3 point lighting system around the stage. If the stage were the center of a clock, imagine one light at 10:00, one light at 7:00 or 5:00, and one light at 2:00. It doesn't have to be exact, just enough to have 1 key light and 2 kickers that will cover the whole stage area! (The Magmod modifiers help reduce the distraction of the flash units for the audience and performers, and add color to the lights. ) I keep my shutter speed around 1/5 or 1/10 of a second depending on how bright the ambient light is, then set my flash power depending on how much is needed to freeze some of the motion. In this small venue, 1/32 to 1/4 power is needed depending on how far away from the stage the flash unit is placed! Then I just add movement to my camera after pressing the shutter: experiment with rotation, rapidly swiping the camera away, or gentle shaking it to get different results. My dear friend @claireandaguitar released her first solo album last night at @niceguyspizza alongside friends @katielyonmusic @lebster @coolchords_ and more! I'm so proud of her 💜 #niceguyspizza #capecoralphotographer #capecoralflorida #capecoral #shutterdrag #shutterdragphotography #longexposure #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer #swflmusic #fortmyersmusic #swfl #claireliparulo #freecoasters

If your headshot doesn't make other people turn PI

Reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️ 💿 Throwback to t

Reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️ 💿 Throwback to that time I let @_exceptyou_ smash a bunch of CDs in my studio in the name of Punk Rock, long may she reign! RIP CD collection 😢 🪦 #punkrockphotography #cdcollection #punkbandsofinstagram #punkbands #swflphotographer #fortmyersphotographer #smashthepatriarchy #breakstuff #musicphotography #punkreels #swfl #fortmyers

Y'all know me. 🧡 But if you don't, and you're

Y'all know me. 🧡 But if you don't, and you're new here, let's clear the air: I'm here to help. That's it. That's my whole thing. You could say I've got a Helpfulness Kink. You could say I'm an overbearing bossy bully. You could say I live for the "omg thank you so much" responses. But what it all boils down to is simple: I'm not happy unless I'm solving more problems than I'm creating. Whether that's helping individual business owners look like badass pros in their marketing photos, helping my community through volunteering, or fussing at my elected officials, I'm just trying to be of service. Because making life better means doing the hard work. That's me! 🧡 Jesi #swflphotographer
#swflbusiness #fortmyersphotographer #fortmyersheadshots #fortmyersbusiness #fortmyers #orangehair #jesicason #swfl #capecoralflorida

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