I was contacted by a local published author, Jesse Petersen, in need of new portraits for her books, websites, and editors.. It was so much fun working w/ her and I love how her images turned out.. She was looking for mysterious & somewhat edgy, and I think we captured that..  Here is a little bit about Jesse & her work:

Her website can be found HERE, or you can become her fan on FaceBook..

Tell a little bit about yourself and how you got started writing? I started writing full-time just about right out of college when I was lucky enough that my husband supported my dream. Five years later, I sold two books to Avon, a division of HarperCollins, which is the second largest publisher in the world. Since then I’ve had 15 books out, with 5 more contracted for release in the next couple of years.

What do you personally feel is the most rewarding aspect of being a published author? I think just knowing that people are reading and enjoying your stories.  There’s nothing better than getting an email or a note or seeing something online from a reader who has read and liked your books. Writing is such a solitary thing that it’s just a thrill every single time.

If you had one piece of advice to give someone who is interested in writing, what would it be? Well, most of my best advice for writers is at my site for writers, http://www.passionatepen.com but I’d say if you are serious about writing for publication, then do your research, learn your craft, learn everything you can about the industry and be ready for hard work and a long road. Most people don’t publish over night, so you have to develop a thick skin and a lot of dedication.

Thanks for a fun session, Jesse.. Great meeting you and I look forward to more in the future =)