Success Through Service with Jess Curren

Dive into our interview with portrait artist Jess Curren of Jess Curren Photography, known for turning real connections into heirloom artwork that families proudly display.

Her signature community projects, from the joyful Pooch Playoffs to the powerful Seen Again series, showcase her commitment to honoring stories of resilience and belonging. Watch as Jess shares how she guides families to see and celebrate what truly matters most.

"I’m never meeting my clients at their session for the first time — that way if they show up to their session, they already know, like, and trust me and so the session goes a lot smoother, also."

 

Jess's Top Business Tips:

We’ve split this interview into three quick segments packed with valuable insights for all photographers:

• Establishing a Rural Senior Market: Learn how Jess built a thriving high-end senior photography business through authentic connections, strong branding, and powerful word-of-mouth marketing.
• Seen Again: Hear how she turned her lens toward senior citizens — capturing their stories, spirit, and personality with the same care and creativity often reserved for high school seniors.
• Pooch Playoffs: Learn how a passion for pets turned into a purpose project that helped her grow her business during the slow season.