Jess Farmer, photographer in Exeter, Devon & Southwest UK

Who Am I?

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About Me

I’M JESS

A PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN EXETER, DEVON AND THE SOUTH WEST

I’m Jess—founder of Perspectives Photography, artistic, bespoke and emotive photography for women, children & families, and small business owners.

I’m also a mum. So I have the very important task of recording our family story in photos for my two children. I have always loved doing this—and always wanted to. My mum kept our precious memories in an ice cream tub—a simple item holding so many cherished moments for us all, this has inspired me greatly.

But as I was collecting my own photos of my family, I noticed a problem. I was always taking the photographs—but I wasn’t in many of them. It was almost as if I wasn’t there!

The more people I speak to, the more women I find feel the same. They capture moments of love and interaction with dad and between siblings, but rarely any of them. And when asked if they want a photograph, they either say – ‘no don’t worry’ or jump in and pull silly faces or just look a bit weird. Does this sound like you?

Many women felt the same about being in photos. Not ones with their children but just on their own, as a woman in their own right.

The more I thought about it, I realised that the only photography available to women was either glamour shoots or corporate headshots. Neither, to me, represent who you are as a person. (They certainly wouldn’t make it into my heirloom box of photographs that I’d like being passed around at my funeral!)

And this is how my business was born. Photography sessions for women that give you a chance to be photographed as you and represent who you are. Artistic, candid and personal photography you can treasure as a family, now and for your future generations.

Whatever the subject, the story is personal.

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Why my approach is different

The Personal Touch

My photoshoots are bespoke and unique to each of my clients. I provide a personal consultation focused on wonderful you and your needs and preferences. I’ll guide you through options, help you develop ideas and suggest how you can prepare for your shoot. The goal is always to make it about you and to deliver the results you’d love to see and treasure forever.

Artistic

Browse through my gallery and you’ll see the artistic theme running through all of my client’s images. I shoot to capture feelings as well as moments.

Natural

There’s no forced cheesy grins here. In fact, you don’t even have to look at the camera if you don’t want to. I aim to capture natural shots where my clients are feeling totally relaxed and look like their most authentic selves.

Sentimental

I’m wholeheartedly sentimental. I deeply value the memories evoked by photos. I have always valued photographs. My mum had an ice cream tub full of prints at the top of her wardrobe. That was the one thing she would grab (after us obviously) should the house catch fire. That is where she placed her value. On these memories.

Camera Shy

This is why I started my business. I’m camera shy yet I believe every woman should have photographs of herself. And, as I trundled through my business life, I had a big realisation that my fear of being photographed was stopping me from putting myself out there. I’m here to guide you through that process with my experience and empathy. The more businesses I work with the more I realise the importance of putting yourself out there. You have to show the incredible value in what you do, and I’m here to help.

CALL ME TO START RECORDING YOUR STORY

CLIENT LOVE

“Jess is professional and friendly, and really listens to what you want to get out of the photoshoot, I’d recommend her to anyone wanting a unique experience”

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