WHAT MAKES ME, ME Why -- The photo on the opposite page is of my husband and me on our
wedding day in the spring of 2012. The photograph was captured by the incredibly talented James Christianson, whom I was lucky enough to intern for in 2009. I spent six wonderful months working and learning from James in Colorado and honestly could not have asked for a better experience. Getting to see the ins and outs of a successful photography business on a daily basis was incredibly helpful to build my own business. Since interning I have built my business as a photographer traveling the world creating images of people, places, and the interations between the two. I have had the opportunity to photograph an intimate wedding on the cliffs overlooking the Maasai Mara in Kenya, document suprise engagements in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, a classically beautiful brunch wedding at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and a Seattle backyard ceremony complete with freshly caught Alaskan Salmon barbecued for everyone to enjoy. All of these events were unique and brought their own excitment and learning experiences. I love what I do because it comes naturally to me. When I hold a camera it doesn’t feel like some machine I am operating, it is simply the art medium I am currently using to share my perspective of the world. I love what I do because it is personal, emotional, and it is always different. I still get pre game jitters before a wedding. I smile when a groom sees his bride for the first time on their wedding day. I still get choked up when a father dances slowly with his ‘little girl’ on the dance floor. I love how real it all is. When I get home from a wedding I am exhausted, just like any other job, but there is something inside of my that wants to relive the moments that just happened. I can’t help but scroll through the images from the day and find myself smirking as I recall the jokes that were shared and the tears that couldn’t be held back. Being able to capture once in a lifetime images drives me. Meeting new people and hearing their stories invigorates me. Creating something to help couples relive memories... that is why. Hi@JosselynPeterson.com | JosselynPeterson.com