JESSICA RAE

Artist.
Storyteller.
Creator of spaces
where people remember
who they are.

I create work about

IDENTITY

HEALING

BECOMING

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WHY THIS WORK EXISTS

Over a decade ago, frustration with unrealistic standards of beauty and worth pushed me to create something different.
Not images designed for approval but spaces for truth,
presence, and self-recognition.

This work began as photography, but it has always been
about something deeper:
Helping people see themselves with honesty and compassion.

Not to be fixed.
Not to be performed.
Just seen.

THE WORK HAS EVOLVED,

THE INTENTION HASN’T

My creative practice now spans photography, storytelling, speaking, and reflective work rooted in authenticity.

Whether through intimate portraiture, written word, or shared conversation, the goal remains the same:
To create spaces where people feel grounded, seen, and less alone.

Portrait work →

Writing & reflections →

Speaking & collaboration →

Photography as a therapeutic art experience

An intentional, collaborative experience.
One that many clients describe as grounding, cathartic, and unexpectedly meaningful.
While I am not a therapist, the work often becomes therapeutic simply because it is slow, respectful, and deeply human.
The photo studio quickly became a sanctuary for individuals to step into their power and celebrate their bodies, their stories, and their uniqueness.

→ Learn about the studio experience (SHU Photo Studio)

Reflections from those I’ve worked with

Jessica is kind, thoughtful and incredible to work with!!
Her overall aesthetics are amazing of course, but what really separates her apart from other artists is her attention to detail and compassion (not too mention she is so funny!).
She really gives it her all with her clients making sure they're comfortable and captured in a way that is true to them and their personality.
Love this lady and her Goddess energy, would absolutely recommend!
- N
I had wanted more intimate images of myself for quite some time. After seeing photographs Jessica captured with other men, specifically men in lingerie, really helped confirm that she was the right choice for me.
I definitely feel a lot more confident about myself after seeing the art we created together.
The music was great, the conversation was fantastic, and I didn't feel like we were in a rush
-N.B.
I cannot say enough about Jessica. She is a true kindred soul and I instantly felt comfortable with her. She has an amazing gift of capturing who you are as a person in every shot and you will not meet a more passionate artist. It was such a magical day and I walked away from that incredible experience feeling empowered, beautiful and so full of emotion.
And I made a new friend!
It was truly the greatest gift I have ever given myself. Thank you so much, Jessica…I am so grateful that you were the one I came to. xo
- H
"For me, this experience is not and will never been about vanity; it signifies exploration, questioning and discovery. It took me on voyage through aging, through motherhood, through life as an immigrant, giving back some of the support and respect I craved.

— Amanda
“Jessica is an amazing person. She is kind, thoughtful, warm, and compassionate.
She makes you feel at ease and is very supportive. She is creative and helps you feel confident and helps you open up to express yourself. She is great at capturing you in a light that you might not see yourself.
Thank you Jessica for making me feel confident.”
— Mic
“My biggest fear was that I would feel uncomfortable with being in underwear or less. But from the initial meeting, Jessica is open and funny and fun and honest. She makes you feel comfortable.
The photo shoot was, as I described it to myself, “liberating”. My mind and confidence leaving the session was through the roof. I legitimately came away from this experience with a sense of pride. More comfortable in myself and even more confident. “
— I