Jessica Rae 12/24/22 Jessica Rae 12/24/22

Art Therapy, Ceramics, and Photography: Creative Outlets for Navigating Trauma Stories

There is no right way to heal from trauma, but there are many different options you can explore. Specialized modalities and immersive art experiences can help you heal from trauma and tell your story in a self-assured way.

Jessica Rae 4/4/22 Jessica Rae 4/4/22

We are Home : Shuswap - Salmon Arm, BC

“That's the dream…”

As we walked hand-in-hand around the downtown, heritage core, admiring the colours, buildings, business and people surrounding us, we simply smiled at each other and both said “This is home".

Dreams are merely Goals without Action.

Jessica Rae 12/11/21 Jessica Rae 12/11/21

Unless you are WINE, Age does NOT Matter : BEYOND THE SESSION

“My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 31, she died of cancer 7 years later. I remember turning 57, I was with a bunch of girlfriends, and I said 'you know this is a special birthday for me because I never expected to last this long!' Because I made it longer than my mother did.⁣

And so I figure every year now, every day, every anniversary, every birthday is a gift from what my mother had. My mother never got this. “ - Helen

Jessica Rae 11/2/21 Jessica Rae 11/2/21

Sabbatical : Where have I been?

I have lost count of how many times I thought I was ready to make a come back to social media after my abrupt departure a few months ago.

Just when I would feel ready, something new would derail me.

If 2020 was considered a challenging year, I am left speechless as to how to refer to 2021.

Jessica Rae 6/3/21 Jessica Rae 6/3/21

you can ABSOLUTELY rock Short Hair for your Boudoir Photo Session

I adore her short platinum hair.

Part of me is envious as I have always wanted short hair but it just never felt right on me. I ended up telling her and her response was that she is jelly of my ginger locks haha.

Ain't that always the way?

Jessica Rae 4/3/21 Jessica Rae 4/3/21

Giving Permission to Share with the World Your Photographs and Story

Most of my clients are excited and happy for me to share, at least some of their images. They are so proud of the ART we created that they want to show it off. I can’t blame them!

I will not share your images without your consent…

Jessica Rae 1/26/21 Jessica Rae 1/26/21

When to Take Maternity Photos

Having maternity photos taken may seem like just another thing to add to your growing to-do list, but an intimate portrait session can serve as a reminder of how beautiful and amazing your pregnant body is. Maternity photos can help you document and remember your pregnancy journey not just in the months before giving birth, but for years to come.

Not sure when to schedule your maternity session? That’s why I put together a few tips to help you know when is the best time to photograph your baby bump.

Jessica Rae 1/6/21 Jessica Rae 1/6/21

5 Ways to Treat Yourself Like Your Best Friend

“Love yourself.” It’s a saying we hear all the time these days—from TV shows, magazines, blogs, and books. But what does it really mean to love yourself? How do you make self-love a part of your everyday life?

The best way to truly love yourself is to treat yourself just like you would your best friend. When it comes to our closest friends, we only see the positive in them. We don’t criticize them or point out their flaws. We help them feel empowered, encouraging them and cheering them on.

But we rarely treat ourselves this way…

Jessica Rae 12/29/20 Jessica Rae 12/29/20

2020 Rearview - in the Vancouver boudoir studio

2020 - What a year!

I am sure, like me, many of you have found yourselves hung up on all the negatives this year brought about. Some of which, for me, were seemingly devastating at the time, even without a world wide pandemic. However, now that the longest year ever is finally coming to a close, I find myself looking back at 2020 with a lighter heart.

While the studio saw far fewer clients than an average year, this year was anything but average.

Jessica Rae 12/13/20 Jessica Rae 12/13/20

Dear Men… xo Your Boudoir Photographer

Dear Men, I am sorry.

I am sorry that you mustered up the courage to look for a photographer and you struggled to find one that was willing to work with you.
I run an inclusive studio, so it should come as no surprise to you that I would photograph men. However, sadly, it is not common place. Specially in regards to Intimate Portraits and Boudoir.

Jessica Rae 11/19/20 Jessica Rae 11/19/20

5 Tips to Seeing Your Beauty

For many of you, seeing yourself as beautiful can be a challenge.

So I’m here to help!

Here are 5 tips I’d love to share with you to make seeing your beauty a little easier.

Let’s jump straight in with tip #1:

Jessica Rae 10/25/20 Jessica Rae 10/25/20

Posing 101 : BOUDOIR

If you want Authentic, Raw and Vulnerable images, that showcase and capture YOU - Then you have come to the right place and I invite you to join me in creating ART that is unique to you.

Jessica Rae 10/17/20 Jessica Rae 10/17/20

hit the reset button

Joao is so methodical, unlike myself, in how he approaches his sessions. It was a great reminder to my high energy self and ADHD brain to take pause, breathe and just be present in the moment. As well, he managed to reignite my creative soul. I took a journey back to younger feels and reconnected with my intuitive self.

Jessica Rae 10/7/20 Jessica Rae 10/7/20

hind sight : 2020

Oct… wasn’t it just March?

My world feels like it got a little smaller on so many fronts.

But you know what? I am still here. A little worse for wear, perhaps, but still here.

And that is something worth celebrating!

Thank you Bob Sala for honouring me with your lens.

Jessica Rae 6/26/20 Jessica Rae 6/26/20

Travel Bug - Canadian Photographer

I caught the travel bug later in life. 2.5 years of travel under my belt and I was just getting into the groove and then ... Covid-19.

My heart is heavy as 2020 would have seen me venture to another continent. Australia and New Zealand, I will get there eventually. I can promise you that!

However …

Jessica Rae 6/15/20 Jessica Rae 6/15/20

We're Back! First Session Post Covid-19 lock down

3 VERY long months of not being able to photograph other humans (selfies don't count ha!) There is a part of me that is very grateful for the pause. The slower pace of life suits me just fine!

But not being able to fill my creative cup is definitely detrimental to my mental health. I've missed it beyond measure…

Jessica Rae 4/11/20 Jessica Rae 4/11/20

What to do when you have to #StayTheFuckHome

As a portrait photographer, who relies on working with fellow humans to create Art, it would seem that with the current situation of the world (Covid 19 / Quarantine) that we are shit outta luck on that front. No more ART?!!! Well, here is the thing with us artists - we are a creative bunch! …

Jessica Rae 2/8/20 Jessica Rae 2/8/20

Loft Garden Oasis - Vancouver Boudoir Photographer

Anyone that knows me knows I LOVE plants. I'm still working on my green thumb but if you've been in my Fraser Valley boudoir studio you know I have an abundance of artificial ones!

So when I was ask if I wanted to photograph my friend Georjah Jaymes at this one of a kind Vancouver Studio Rental you know I was all over it!

Jessica Rae 1/19/20 Jessica Rae 1/19/20

Busting Excuses : Why you deserve a Boudoir Experience!

Excuses stem from fear.
When we get nervous, we make excuses. We make excuses not to love ourselves or take care of ourselves. The biggest example that I have seen witnessed is when it comes to SELF CARE!
We all have excuses "I'm too busy... The kids need something... "

Allow me to share with you all the reasons you DO need to do this and help alleviate your fears …