

Erica Mena 30th Birthday Photoshoot - Jessy J Dallas Portrait Photographer
I love color so much that I rarely get a chance to shoot in black and white. When I do B&W photography it's always a special moment because somehow the absence of color always gives a timeless quality to an image. It also challenges me as a photographer to create a vibe primarily through the subjects natural expressions and my lighting. For that reason, I had a blast doing this coming of age birthday photoshoot with the lovely Scorpio, Erica Mena, who turned 30 on November


Why Hair Can Make or Break Your Photoshoot - Jessy J Dallas Beauty Photographer
For photographers and models, it's essential that makeup, hair, wardrobe, location, and lighting are perfectly planned and flawlessly executed at a photoshoot. One element lacking can negatively impact the day if the team is not prepared. With a strong crew, miraculously things can work out but one thing is certain...hair needs to look amazing at your photoshoot! Second to lighting, I believe hair is a critical component to having a great shoot day. If not done properly, i