I recently had the pleasure of photographing the spring recipes for the Bliss Holistic Health Spring Fling Detox. Here is a sample of images, there are many more to come.
Florals by Elizabeth of Espe Floral
Styling by Jessica Nichols
Jessica Swift has received copies of the UK and US versions of her book that I photographed from the publishers, which she shared on her blog yesterday. It was a dream to work with her on her book and I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.
photo by Jessica Swift, UK cover below, US cover on top
Here are the three images that appear on the US cover of the book, which is available for pre-order on Amazon right now:
Jessica's colorful world and positive, can-do, attitude made photographing her book the highlight of my photography career to date. I'm thrilled for her book to come out and I'm truly honored that she chose me for this important job. We photographed the entire book over several shoots earlier this year at a studio in Southeast Portland, with a quirky and heavy freight elevator to boot. You can see all our behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram using the hashtag #jessplusjessmagic.
I'm thrilled to offer my 2015 photo calendar to you! It comes with the cutest magnetic clipboard you guys. Put it on your fridge, or for you DIYers, pop it on your magnetic chalkboard wall because I know you have one of those somewhere. :)
Order by 12/15 for Christmas gifts or anytime for year round deliciousness.
Instead of continually NOT posting because I have so much to say and no idea where to begin, and inspired by Tiffany Han's podcast about just starting, I'm here. I'm starting. Again.
I'm simply going to say that I am in extreme learning mode since my relapse. I'm learning how to eat way healthier than I have ever eaten before. This takes a lot of time! I'm new to it and I'm not efficient yet. I'm learning how to let my heart lead the way instead of letting my mind be in charge all the time. This takes a lot of courage! I'm learning how to fit my work into all of this and it's not easy. It is not coming effortlessly or naturally. I have had a lot of upheaval in 2014, starting in May when we began our house hunting process. Work has been pushed largely to the back burner these past few months. I'm trying to be patient with myself and not compare how my business is (or is not) positioned for holiday sales this year. It's hard though. I do have a pretty calendar for 2015 ready for your gifting needs! I am proud of it and that I made it happen.
I have been venturing into the world of food photography through my client Abby Bliss-White of Bliss Holistic Health. We are working together to create beautiful images of her healthy and nutritious recipes. Abby is a beautiful person inside and out, as well as an encouraging and enthusiastic champion of a healthy lifestyle. She absolutely loves to work in her kitchen and create delicious, nutrient-dense meals and snacks. It is a joy to be her photographer.
We are only beginning our work together so stay tuned for more images as the year goes on. I can't even imagine the magic that will happen once the summer produce season arrives!
Since last year when I had the idea for Don't Be a Fool Day, I've had it in the back of my mind to take my message into a small-group workshop format. There is nothing more gratifying to me after my infringement case than helping other people avoid my fate. The stars aligned for this idea recently and I'm very proud to announce my first "I'm Not a Fool!" copyright registration workshop!
My first workshop will happen on February 28, 2014 in beautiful Astoria, Oregon at the brand new CoCommercial owned by Tara Gentile! Tickets are $25 for this two-hour workshop, get all the details right here. There will be beverages and snacks to make it even more fun! Registration is limited to 15 attendees.
I made a slideshow* to show you the beautiful softcover photo book I created and published with Artifact Uprising.
Sweet Eventide Vol. 1 from Jessica Nichols on Vimeo.
This 56-page premium soft cover photo book features some of my most beloved iPhone images. It is 5.5 inches square and printed on 100% Post Consumer Recycled paper. My first batch of books sold out and my second batch will arrive around December 13th. There is a little secret at the end of the book for you, and it's not a photograph but it is a part of my heart.
People are saying lovely things like:
"Your book is Magnificent."
-- Jamie W.
You can pre-order your copy using this link.
* The music I chose is in the public domain, isn't it beautiful?
I'm quite excited to share that I will be doing my first art fair in nearly two years!
For Portland friends and fans, I would love to see you at the Handmade NW Holiday Bazaar!
I am planning a beautiful, immersive booth experience with a mix of old favorites, new mediums and new products.
I was commenting to Jeff last week that really I am just a typical writer. I need my environment to be *just so* and my mental/emotional state to be *just so* and even then, it's hard to write sometimes.
Flash forward one week later to the troubled and turbulent life of a writer.
Hey Jeff, I am really just a typical writer.
Again.
I survived planning my first corporate party!
Note to self: don't wear these shoes to the next Booze Mail party! (At least not to the prep and cleanup portions of the party.) I took them off the instant I walked in my front door, and there they continue to sit.
So many people came from most of Jeff's jobs over the past four and a half years and I was especially happy to see Raj, the CTO from Jeff's last job at Silver Spring Networks. He is seriously one of the nicest, smartest guys around town. Also from SSN is Stefan, seen here schmoozing with my darling husband (also very nice of course!)
Hey look, I'm on the team page now. Funny how I still think of myself as a SAHM even though I've been a WAHM for 8 months now.
Art for the big-hearted, radiant woman who is ready to immerse herself in beauty.
