Howdy Hey! I'm Jess!
Hey there! I’m Jess, and I’m so happy you stopped by!
Photography is one of my greatest loves, right alongside good horses, ranch life, and the people who make it all so special.
I’m originally from Monterey, California, where I grew up with a little country and a little coast. My backyard was the “Salad Bowl of the World,” filled with endless rows of produce, vineyards, and cattle scattered across those rolling California hills. Out front was the Pacific Coast, with sand artists, boogie boarders, and plenty of creativity. There was always something worth pointing a camera at.
My family runs a cow/calf operation in Three Rivers, high in the Sequoia Mountains. It’s where my love for agriculture runs deep—and why I have a ridiculous number of photos of Black Angus Baldie calves. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
A few things that make me happy:
- A good cowpony. I’m a sucker for one.
- An Aussie tagging along to a photo session. Bring yours, and we’ll already be friends.
- Time with Jesus, especially from the back of a horse.
- And, of course, taking photos. Lots and lots of photos.
How it all started
If you haven’t caught on yet, I really love cows. But just as much, I love photographing the people who care for them.
Growing up, I realized that a lot of people outside agriculture had never experienced the world that felt so familiar to me. At my high school, ranch life wasn’t something most people knew much about, and I wanted to give them a glimpse of what they were missing.
So I started photographing everyday life on our family’s ranch: the cattle, the work, the people, and the little moments that showed how much care goes into raising livestock. What felt ordinary to us was a story worth sharing.
That’s still at the heart of my work today. I’m drawn to ranch life, rural roots, and the people keeping those traditions alive. My goal is to make photographs that feel honest, full of life, and true to the people in them.
And yes, I occasionally photograph two-legged critters, too. ;)