Meet Jessica Rachelle | Photographer & Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jessica Rachelle and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jessica, we’d love to hear more about your end-goal, professionally.
Upon taking on photography, I established that I was very early on in my photographic journey which came with its challenges. Initially it was capturing the moment that made me feel alive. Trying to capture that moment for others to feel as well. As a photographer in this era, the challenges of keeping up with the trends almost deter you from the original mindset you had when picking up a camera. Now it’s more about videos, reels, engagement then it is about simply capturing a photo. The desired outcome of photography is now a blend of adulation and money. Little risk, little reward.

I have a full-time job as a Medical Research Director which has nothing to do with the creative side of my brain. My life, work, and direction has changed so dramatically since I first started taking my photography seriously because ultimately it comes down to taking calculated risk and knowing how to find a balance between creating time for those moments of bliss that I get when I pick up my camera.

My ultimate goals, or lifetime goals for my career, would be to work for National Geographic and relinquish the medical side of my life. That is the ultimate risk, to let go of stability and welcome the unknown. Ah! But the unknown is so frequently beautiful.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
When I take a picture, I always picture a blank canvas. When I hit the shutter button that’s when it all comes together for me. I think of filling the frame, how to capture the light, how to capture the moment and I always think, would I hang this on my wall. If the answer is yes that is art. The expression and the feeling of capturing the moment. I have worked with some of the top luxury hotels and popular brands, and I bring the same mindset. I want clients, buyers, admirers, mentees to be inspired by my work. If they don’t feel why I took that picture, then I don’t want it up at all.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I am very well known for creating the perfect itinerary in any place of the world whether I’ve been there or not. I guess that’s where my medical side meets the creative side as I have been in Medical Research for 16 years. I will research for hours to make sure that from the moment they land to the moment they leave there is something special happening. I focus on the history of the place, what is it known for, what important things happened here, where do the locals eat, shop, visit. Sure the touristy parts are fun, but its finding the rare part of every trip that truly becomes the best memories. I am obsessed with finding the most remote places or unique things to do everywhere I travel. When giving travel advice or itineraries I focus on adding a lot of that.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to shout out National Geographic. I can still remember the sparkle in my eyes and the awe I felt watching Nat Geo growing up. Something inside the pit of my stomach that almost made me want to throw up from how badly I envisioned myself on a safari capturing the still moments of a zebra grazing. The inspiration has stayed with me through adulthood. Nat Geo exhibits the jaw dropping images and captures the most astonishing stories on Earth, from animals to nature and every deep secret in between they have been the most influential part of my journey to continue the passion I have as a photographer and continue to inspire me to be better.

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Image Credits
@jesiroams Jessica Ravelo