A professional photographer for more than 15 years, photography is one of Jenessa's favorite modes of expression and communication - fostering a deep understanding of character and individual beauty. Jenessa's ease and approach helps subjects feel relaxed and confident, resulting in beautiful images as well as lasting relationships. Jenessa has found great joy in experiencing life with her clients as they evolve through cycles in their life - from nudes and portraits to weddings, maternity, children, family.

Jenessa holds a doctorate degree in psychology, a masters degree in marriage and family therapy, and an associates degree in photography. The subject of her thesis was nude photography and body image in women. She currently lives in the Santa Barbara area and is a dedicated mother.

Her images have been published in newspapers, magazines and hardbound books. Published works have included: Women by women erotic photography published in 2003 Prestel Verlag, Munich-Berlin-London-New York; mistral images; cover story photo-Happening Magazine; Alternative Press; American Music Press; Electronic Musician; O.C. Weekly; Art Venues; Happy Magazine; and Chicago Showcase.

Exhibits have included: Galerie Am Meer, Berlin Germany, August 30 to September 27th 2003; Unified Design Labs, San Francisco, March 28th and 29th, 2003; The Artist's Edge, Bremerton, Washington August 6th to August 31st, 1999; Memphis Soul Cafe' Costa Mesa, California, from March 24, 1997 to April 29, 1997; Haute Cafe', Rancho Santa Margarita, California, from June 3, 1997 to July 6, 1997; Emulsion, New York, NY, "Her Celestial Body" Exhibit from August 20th, 1997 to October 20th, 1997.