This week we welcome the lovely Jessica (great name, sister!), a photographer from Idaho. Her photos are in the dreamy, sweet style that I love, and I’ll bet you do too!
Where do you live?
I live in a tiny little town called Kuna, Idaho – just outside of Boise.
Where do you do your work?
I take my camera everywhere I go in case inspiration strikes – and I edit photos and make huge messes in my home studio.
What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?
ooohhh … good question. Home is where the heart is, you know … But I traveled to Italy when I was in high school and I dream of going back someday.
Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…
I have a husband, 3 kids (2 boys and a girl), a house, a day job, and my photography business. I love to do all sorts of crafty things (crochet, scrapbook, sewing) but I rarely have time for those anymore.
What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?
The first thing I remember wanting to be was a photographer.
How did you first get into your craft/art?
My parents bought me a little pink Kodak camera when I was 7 or 8 years old. I took thousands of awful pictures, and loved every minute of it. Later I took a photography class in high school and fell deeper into love.
What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?
The Etsy community is wonderful and supportive and a lot of fun. I wish I didn’t have to spend so much time on the computer, however. Sometimes it is hard to know what the right balance of computer-time vs. real-life time is …
I love…
The smell of rain, chocolate, the sound of my kids giggling, long drives with my husband, yard sales, photography.
What’s your favourite word?
Dream
Find Jessica Online
Shop:Â http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessicatorres
Website/Blog:Â http://www.jessicatorresphotography.com/
Twitter:Â http://twitter.com/jessicaCtorres
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/jessica.case.torres?ref=profile
Jessica is very kindly letting the winner of this week’s giveaway choose ANY photo from her shop (8×12 or smaller). And yes, she’ll ship anywhere! Can I just say how jealous I am of you all this week! So wish I could enter this one!
To Enter:
1. Visit Jessica Torres Photography and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.
2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.
3. Entries close next Friday, the 18th of June, at midday Australian EST.
The winner will be chosen via Random.org
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
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The winner of last week’s giveaway is Di – congrats!
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Hi,
What a wonderful giveaway! I am a fan of epheriell designs on fb and have tweeted about this post. I adore the Cascading Blooms 8 x 10 Fine Art Photograph @jessica tores photography and shared on fb,
Thank you,
Michelle
Thank you for the introduction to a great artist! I’m also a fan of Epheriell Designs on fb. It was a hard call between “Soft” and “Lovely Leaf”, but I’d have to go with…”Soft”. I really enjoyed the names of her flower photographs :o)
Best Wishes,
Crissy
Picking a favourite is pretty hard! I could see the Vintage Thread – 8 x 8 Fine Art Photograph hanging up in my craft room though. 🙂
I subscribe via email and follow via Google. 🙂
what gorgeous photographs….it was hard to choose just one, but I love ‘By The River’
& I follow this blog 🙂
I love the Hydrangea print!
I would choose Flutter: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43221800/flutter-8-x-8-fine-art-photograph – love the colors, and I love butterflies!
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I follow you on Google friend connect
My favorite is “Barn Window”.
Oh it’s hard to choose just one print but my first choice would be “By the River” 🙂
Ooh la la! I enjoy all of them but particularly like “Lovely Leaf.”
Dreamy Beach – 4 x 6 Fine Art Photograph
-reminds me a place I knew..good memories:)
also hearted her etsy shop, just beautiful!!
Oh so many wonderful photos – I’m going to put my hat into the ring for a chance to win ‘Peek’. If I was to win I would give it to my niece who loves Horses but she’s getting older, just started Highschool. This photo would be an ideal gift for her.
I love the Love Song photo!
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I follow!
I subscribe!
my favorite print is the Cascading Blooms 8 x 10. Very refreshing and clean!
Thanks for the chance!
–alycia
My favorite is the ‘Golden Delicious – 8 x 10 Fine Art Photograph’! It’s just very calming to look at. c:
Thanks for this giveaway!
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I subscribe via email! ^^
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Wow! So hard to choose. But I will have to say Vibrant Treetop. Dreamy!
Love the Vibrant Treetop 8 x 8 Fine Art Photograph. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m following your blog, too!
My favorite piece is http://www.etsy.com/listing/45016552/vibrant-treetop-8-x-8-fine-art thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite is the turquoise leaves photograph
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PINK LEMONADE is so sweet and fresh for summer! Love it!
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My fav is Cascading Blooms! Thank you Jess and Jess for the giveaway 🙂
aaaaaand now I’ve subscribed 😉
I like Soft because it’s dreamy (http://www.etsy.com/listing/42677887/soft-4-x-6-fine-art-photograph) and I love the really shallow focus. I am a follower of you on FB also your blog.
Thanks Jess’s 😀
I’m a follower of this blog via GFC (Jasmine1485)
My favourite piece is Flutter – 8 x 8 Fine Art Photograph
…and I just tweeted!!!
I love the Autumn Reading – 8 x 10
Following via google
I love this one, http://www.etsy.com/listing/45016552/vibrant-treetop-8-x-8-fine-art and the butterfly one you’ve included in your post. Gorgeous photos, all of them.
You know I already subscribe here. I’m going to tweet about this right now!
Thanks Jess and Jessica!
The spring blossoms 8×10 is my favorite! It’s beautiful!
I’m following Epheriell Designs through Google Friend Connect.
I am liking so many of these photos. I really like the Vintage Barn photo. That is great! ambrerose(!at)aol.com
My favorite piece is Dreamy Beach 16 x 24 Standout Mounted Fine Art Photograph, it seems so calming to look at 🙂 Her talent is amazing.
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I follow “Epherielldesigns” on google connect.
“Vicki”
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I have subscribed to your emails. 🙂 Thought it should be worthwhile, since I love a lot of your photos in your shop.
My personal favourite is the Vintage Thread. It just really strikes me that its from your grandmother’s collection! Amazing… I don’t know why. But the picture is gorgeous.
I’d love to win.
Followed on twitter + facebook!
So hard to choose, love them all but if I had to choose…
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43134590/lavender-dreams-8-x-10-fine-art
Oops, forgot you had to do it one per.
So I followed on fb!
Also on twitter!
I love them all and it was hard to choose-but I’ve gotta say, Winter Sky was my favorite. It almost looks like the sea with the waves at the top. I love Idaho winters!
Just found your blog via litabells on twitter! I bookmarked it immediately 🙂
I love the Hydrangea photo!
re-tweeted! and am following you on twitter too!
…and subscribed via email!
I love Hydrangea – 8 x 10 Fine Art Photograph. Hydrangeas are one of my the most favourite flowers. thanks