Nationally recognized photographer Jessie Preza has been specializing in interiors, food, furniture and hospitality photography for the better part of two decades, collaborating with talented tastemakers and household brands to tell stories through photojournalistic images. Her fresh, natural and approachable style, sharp eye for detail, and her love for home, food and lifestyles have led to her images being featured in over 100 national and local magazines. She was recently named one of the "best food photographers" in Jacksonville, Florida by peerspace.
Telling stories through each of her images, she has contributed images and photographed for shelter magazines such as Meredith Corporation, Engaged Media, Hearst Communications, Hoffman Media, Time, Inc. and other beloved lifestyle publications.
In addition to photography, stop-motion videos and styling on set, she also provides creative art direction. Jessie regularly works with some of the best and brightest minds in Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Louisiana and beyond, connecting the dots and paving the way for beautiful editorial features in print magazines and digital outlets. She works closely with editors, producers, writers, stylists, designers and art directors. Going the extra mile is a key characteristic of her advertising, technical and creative backgrounds. As a result, her wheelhouse includes an impressive depth of photographic knowledge, as well as an esteemed list of close contacts in the publishing realm, not to mention advertising and marketing agencies. Jessie feels honored to spend her days in beautiful homes, traveling for shoots, tasting great food and meeting brilliant people. Capturing beauty is her calling; even when she’s without a camera, she sees life through the lens. Cheers!
MAGAZINES & CLIENTS
Jessie's work has been featured throughout the pages of Traditional Home, House Beautiful, HGTV Magazine, Coastal Living, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home, and more. She’s also contributed photography to three of Phoebe Howard’s coffee table books: Mrs. Howard, Room by Room and The Joy of Decorating (Stewart, Tabori & Chang Publishing) and Coastal Blues (Abrams Publishing). Recent national campaign work includes providing photography and/or food styling for QVC, Napa Cellars, Outback Steakhouse, Publix Bakery, Winn Dixie, Hudson Valley Lighting, Romp & Roost® and UFM Underwear®. Celebrity chefs include “Chopped!” - winning Chef Adrienne Grenier, as well as Kenny Gilbert from Bravo! TV’s “Top Chef.” She was recently named one of the "best food photographers" in Jacksonville, Florida by peerspace.
MAGAZINES
House Beautiful
Traditional Home
HGTV Magazine
Coastal Living
Southern Home
Better Homes & Gardens
Southern Living
BOH | Business of Home
Rue Daily, Rue Living
Atlanta Homes
Country Home
Florida Design
The Cottage Journal
Cottages & Bungalows
Country French Magazine
Beautiful Kitchens & Baths
American Farmhouse Style
Mediterranean Homes & Lifestyles
Southern Style Magazine
Southern Cottage Magazine
Ocean Home Magazine
Classic Home
Jacksonville Magazine
InRegister Magazine
Flamingo Magazine
First Coast Magazine
COMMERCIAL CLIENTS
Industry West Furniture
Fracture Me
Napa Cellars Winery
Tide Hill Home
Publix Bakery
Winn Dixie Grocers
Wondrous® Oral Care (L.A.)
St. John & Partners
QVC, Inc.
Curate & Company
The Dapper Doughnut
PeterBrooke Chocolatier
Outback Steakhouse
Pogo's Kitchen
Romp & Roost®
Southlake Town Center (TX)
UFM Underwear®
Natural Heaven Pasta
Sallie's Kaak Crackers
Hollingsworth Showroom
Boxwood & Birch
Oca Studio
Pogo's Kitchen
Amelia Tavern
AWB Wallpaper & Textiles
KMH Home
Yes, I travel for shoots
I love to travel for projects and do so quite frequently. I have a travel fee outside the Jacksonville area. Expenses such as props, stylists, wardrobe, talent (if necessary), and overnight travel are additional fees and a proposal will be given prior to photo shoot. Hotel travel and airfare will be charged for shoots beyond a 100-mile radius from Jacksonville, Florida.
Learn Morepets, plants & people
Here's a quick tip for photography & styling \ \ I've created a rule I try to live by when photographing any project. Going back to my own rule to try to have something “living” in each shot: pets, plants or people - this can extend to herbs, water, food, books or something that feels “lived in" - And everyone who works with me, or follow me on instagram, knows I love a good blur shot, and will also put kids and pets in any chance I get, I am a huge animal lover and welcome them in shots! When in doubt, always add fresh florals. Photo shoots are that much better with real greenery, pictures really came alive by adding fresh botanicals, as well as another pop of color and texture.
Testimonials & Kind Words
Let's Talk About Your Project
I realize this is a huge investment in your business and I am honored you want me to shoot your work. If you have any questions, please let me know! I look forward to hearing back from you soon. 904-234-2034