Today we’d like to introduce you to Jess Majchrowski.
Jess, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My lifelong love for photography began with a point-and-shoot film camera and a pond full of ducks. I was in elementary school and quickly realized that this new-found ability to freeze time was nothing short of incredible. I still feel that way today, although my subjects have changed over the years. After college, I was a staff photographer for the Army Corps of Engineers and photographed project sites like locks and wetlands. Then my daughter was born and I couldn’t stop photographing her tiny little features and adorable smile. I now use photography to help my clients freeze a time in their lives that they’ll never want to forget–a time when their newborn was only days old and could curl their legs up like they were still in the womb, the first time their baby ever tasted cake, and a time when their children were small enough to fly in the air like airplanes. Capturing these moments and freezing time for my clients is why I love this job so much.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I photograph newborns, children and families. Being a mom myself, I try to make sessions fun for kids so that I can capture genuine smiles and little (or big!) personalities. And then I edit my photos in a way that is bright, colorful and beautiful–the way life should be. I want people to look at my photos and feel like they are right there with my clients, and feeling that real, genuine, happy life moment.
In the case of my newborn photography, I aim to showcase how amazing and perfect these tiny little humans are. They are incredible and I love ever single baby that comes through my studio. They are each special and beautiful, and I try to make that come across in my images.
Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
First, practice, practice, practice. And it is okay to have other artists that you look up to, but never compare yourself to them. The only person you should be comparing yourself to is the person you were yesterday. It is always inspiring to look back on my old work and see how far I have come.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
A lot of my photography can be found on the internet… on my website, on Facebook, on Instagram… but I also hope that people will see my artwork hanging on my clients’ walls, where it should be.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1020 Cedar Ave
Suite 225
St. Charles, IL 60174 - Website: www.bellatuphotography.com
- Phone: 773-677-0745
- Email: jess@bellatuphotography.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellatuphoto
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/bellatuphotography
Image Credit:
Bella Tu Photography
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