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Welcome! I hope these posts inspire you, provide helpful information, and give you a peek behind the scenes. Reach out if there’s anything you would like me to talk about and feel free to comment. I would love to hear what you think! – Jess
San Luis Obispo Family Photographers
Since styles vary so much between photographers, I created a list so you can easily see different options for family photography in our area! Yes, Jess Lerner Photography offers family sessions, too. However, if I’m all booked up, too expensive, or simply not quite what you’re looking for, check out…
What to Wear for Outdoor Family Photos
You can never be overdressed or overeducated. Oscar Wilde I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read this guide! To create beautiful photographs, so many moving pieces need to be in place. Ideally, we’ll have the perfect lighting, amazing weather, a beautiful setting, a relaxed and fun vibe, and…
San Luis Obispo’s 25 Most Instagrammable Places
San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding area is a photographer’s dream! Since we recently moved to central California, I quickly started seeking out all of the most beautiful and interesting backdrops in the San Luis Obispo county area. Here are a few of the best places in SLO to…
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New! Now Offering Portrait Photography in San Luis Obispo
I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.Georgia O’Keeffe Well, we’re finally feeling settled here in beautiful Pismo Beach, California after our long move across the country. The weather here is amazing,…
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Why Is Goodbye So Hard? The Art of Letting Go
You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.E.B. White Since we’re moving across the country to California in a few weeks, I’m working through a myriad of emotions like sadness, excitement, fear, and others. I grew up in Florida so most of my family and friends…
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What Makes Photography Art?
After years of friends and family encouraging me to sell my pictures, I started searching the internet for information about fine art photography. I asked questions like: “Since when did photography become fine art? Is photography considered an art form? What is photographic art?” This is what I found. A…
