My name is Pat Jesten and I am a photographer in Northern Virginia, residing in Fairfax County. I specialize in Child, Maternity, Family and Senior Photographs. I am also a wife and a mother. The best way to get to know me is to understand why I started Pixie Memories. You can also read my BLOG
When I was a little girl (around 5 years old) I used to visit my grandfather in Grenada and watch him in his studio developing pictures for his clients. I enjoyed seeing the happiness on the faces of his clients when he delivered the photos. I remember the smells of the chemicals and I remember him teaching me about the rules of thirds - I did not know the term all those many years ago but I did understand about basic composition.
Now fast forward 35 years, and after the birth of my son I picked up the camera again and I took countless snapshots. As I got used to the camera in my hand, I began to remember my grandfather’s words regarding composition and I remembered the smiles on the faces of his satisfied clients. I wanted that look of satisfaction after I "developed" a picture. I wanted to take photographs and create pieces of art - I no longer wanted to just take a snapshot.
I started my own business because I wanted to provide affordable, quality photos to my clients. There is no better feeling in the world than putting a smile on a client’s face. No better reward that capturing the essence of your child and family through digital film.
When I was a little girl (around 5 years old) I used to visit my grandfather in Grenada and watch him in his studio developing pictures for his clients. I enjoyed seeing the happiness on the faces of his clients when he delivered the photos. I remember the smells of the chemicals and I remember him teaching me about the rules of thirds - I did not know the term all those many years ago but I did understand about basic composition.
Now fast forward 35 years, and after the birth of my son I picked up the camera again and I took countless snapshots. As I got used to the camera in my hand, I began to remember my grandfather’s words regarding composition and I remembered the smiles on the faces of his satisfied clients. I wanted that look of satisfaction after I "developed" a picture. I wanted to take photographs and create pieces of art - I no longer wanted to just take a snapshot.
I started my own business because I wanted to provide affordable, quality photos to my clients. There is no better feeling in the world than putting a smile on a client’s face. No better reward that capturing the essence of your child and family through digital film.
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