Jessica Shepard Photography

Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer

About Me

I just love what I do. I first discovered photography almost 20 years ago, with a film SLR and my high school dark room. I went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in art and photography. During college, I swore to a friend I would always shoot film. Four years ago, I switched to Nikon digital gear.

For the past five years I have been photographing professionally, going full-time in early 2008. I photograph weddings, babies, families, and pregnancy. When I am not photographing for a client, I am often capturing my toddler, or taking landscapes as we explore the northwest.

I have an amazing energetic little girl, a darling hubby, and two cats. We live in the suburbs, just outside Portland. I'm a bit of a geek and can often be found behind my computer. I love nature, especially the beach, but also have an inner Jersey girl in me that comes out in odd ways.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Featured Photographer Interview

Posted in Business, Photography, Weddings, maternity, personal

I was chosen as the featured photographer at WedDir.com. Take a look at the interview. It ended up being quite an interesting experience. I had to give thought to the questions. I normally keep so busy that I may not have ever slowed down long enough to ask myself, and I feel like a learned at least a little something by doing it.

Here is an excerpt…

What is your style and why?

My style is candid or documentary. Henri Cartier-Bresson said, “The photograph itself doesn’t interest me. I only want to capture a minute part of reality.” I can not say it any better.

To me, photography is about telling a story. Whether I am photographing the moments of a wedding day or shooting a portrait, I try to show what is really there, in the raw. Continue reading article