HELLO & WELCOME!
I am Jesse Klein, the gal behind J.Klein Photos, and animal behavior is my superpower.
Being able to tap into the world of animals by listening to their behavior and body language is what sets me apart from other photographers.
Animals speak volumes if you only take a moment to listen. They wear their emotions boldly and don’t hide what they are thinking. In order for me to capture their unique personality and heartfelt bond with you, I structure my photoshoots to keep a positive balance between you and your animal’s individual needs.
We’ll add familiarity and touch for comfort, a bit of unfamiliarity to encourage curiosity and bravery, movement to settle a busy brain, sights or sounds to stimulate an array of thoughts and emotions, and positive reinforcement through praise, treats, or free time to keep the animals happily engaging.
Communicating and listening to both you AND your animal ensures everyone is respected, and can enjoy the photography experience. Only then can I begin to photograph the beauty of your animals that you never want to forget.
My background begins with animal behavior, but includes decades of riding horses and training dogs, in an array of sports and specialities. When I wasn’t on a horse or working dogs, I was photographing them, striving to capture their personality and connection with the world around them.
My photography and entrepreneur skills have been built by years of trial and error, self education, and networking with other talented photographers. This continual passion to elevate my photography has allowed me to travel the country, photographing incredible athletes and beloved pets, and offering 1:1 mentorships to fellow photographers, as my full time - DREAM - job!
Follow along on Instagram (@j.kleinphotos) and Facebook (@jessekleinphotos) to get a glimpse into my world as a traveling equine and canine photographer.
My timeline as a photographer
WHEN I’M NOT WORKING…
When I’m not photographing or building the business, you can find me relaxing at home with my husband along Lake Michigan, trick training my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, or loving on my small flock of electrofied looking chickens. I live a fairly quiet life when I’m not working. Immersing myself in nature and surrounding myself with animals brings me a sense of peace, and constantly reminds me of the striking beauty found in everyday moments.
THREE THINGS I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT…
My Hubby
The past 9 years with Andy have been filled with wild adventures, lots of laughter, making our dreams reality, and a love story fit for a fairytale. I am the luckiest girl to have him as my best friend and the love of my life.
Sir Winston
My beloved 5 year old Welsh Pembroke Corgi. A teddy bear personality, with a silly drive to learn tricks, & the willingness to go on every adventure. Describe the best dog, now try to imagine an even better one. That is what Win is to me.
My Camera
There is beauty in every moment. We live our lives in full speed, often forgetting to slow down & appreciate what’s in front of us. My camera has keep me grounded throughout life, & using my talents to gift people happiness through photos has been incredibly fulfilling for my soul.
WHERE YOU HAVE SEEN MY WORK…
“Jess is so knowledgeable & patient when photographing horses and dogs & has several tricks up her sleeve to get them to trust her & pose beautifully! Her calm & friendly nature & contagious smile & laughter make photo shoots fun for people too! I am so thankful & impressed with the photographs she took of my horses running at liberty & several other pictures of my family, horses, & dogs....they are all amazing!! I now have a home full of beautiful fine art that I will treasure forever. I HIGHLY recommend Jess. Her customer service is second to none. She goes the extra mile to provide her customers with high-quality pictures/art, she is punctual, so much fun to work with & exceeded all of my expectations! My family is not only blessed with beautiful photographs, but also a new friend!”
