Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacqueline Jimenez.
Hi Jacqueline, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Our photography journey has been an interesting one as well as our love story. As you might know, Rafael and I work together as a husband and wife team! This is what supports our family and we absolutely adore doing it together. What you might not know is how big of a role our kids play into our business. I started photography when I had my daughter in 2011, she was my inspiration and still is! I wanted to be able to capture every little breathing second of my children’s lives. It then transformed into a dream business that has fulfilled my artistic soul. Rafael likes to tell everyone he fell in love with photography while falling in love with me. It was a two for one deal! Hehe. We feel absolutely blessed to do what we love as our profession. Although our inspiration starts with our family it continues with our clients, their individual stories and our love for telling them through photographs and video.
I have probably been through more in life than most during my 20’s. This has given me a little bit of an extra appreciation for the small details in life. My husband passed away at 32 from a sudden heart attack. The pictures and video became that much more important to me. I already knew how precious they were but you truly will never understand until that is all you have left of your loved one. This inspired me more and gave me a whole new perspective when capturing these precious moments for my family and clients.
So…
Fun Fact! Rafael was my swipe to the right!
Rafa and I met on a dating app called Tinder. LOL. I was not ready and honestly didn’t want anything to do with dating. My friend basically kidnapped my phone and set up a profile! I started to talk to him that first night. To say it was fate is an understatement. There are so many coincidences that brought us together but this would turn into a novel! He became such a bright light in such a dark time for us. In a way, he saved us. Our love has flourished and we expanded our family with a baby girl.
With over 11 years of experience, we are not experts in womanhood. We specialize in portraiture, boudoir, maternity, and motherhood sessions.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I think my biggest struggle was definitely when my first husband died. I felt like my whole world fell apart. I didn’t know where to start or even begin. My kids and my photography is what kept me going, it kept my mind busy. It also helped me develop an even closer relationship and love with photography and everything it represents.
Another challenge for us was finding a voice in our business. What did we want to specialize in, what inspired us, and it eventually came down to women in general and telling their story in whatever moment they are in life.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a photographer. I specialize in womenhood.
I am known for vibrant and emotional photography.
There are so many things I am proud of but mostly, it’s the reaction of my clients after their session and after they receive their photos. It’s the joy on their faces, the pure excitement they feel while we get to totally spoil them and make them feel like a complete goddess.
I would say our level of photography and editing. We have studied and continue to study to become the best in our craft.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
I would love to connect with more women!
Contact Info:
- Email: info@passiophotography.com
- Website: passiophotography.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/passiophotography
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