About

My name is Jessie James and I’ve been working with a camera for over two decades. I graduated from the New York Institute of Photography’s Professional Photography Course in July of 2016. My husband and I moved to the Gallatin Valley area of Montana in 2019- being surrounded mountains every day is inspiring!

I love photography because it helps me to save a moment in time- not just the moment, but the feeling of that moment. Photography allows me to create, encourages me to wander, to explore new places, try new things and to express myself.

I enjoy various fields of photography- travel, landscape, and nature are my favorite subjects. Traveling to new areas and experiencing new cultures is a driving passion in my life. I love seeing how different and yet similar people are the world over. Capturing those moments with my camera is something I treasure.

I chose the name “Sun and Shadow” for my business because photography has been aptly described as “painting with light”. You can’t have light without shadow.

I hope my work encourages you in your own.