Hi, I’m Jesus Quintero, or Jesse as most of you know me by. I don’t even remember why that is, but anyway, hey, what’s up, Hello!
A lot of photographers will regale you with a long winded anecdote on how they picked up a camera in high school, and explored their artsy side, and it just worked out.
That wasn’t me. I was too preoccupied with girls, or my skateboard, or being friendly with everyone I met.
There was one thing that was for certain with me growing up, I was undoubtedly a people person. Wrapped up in knowing everyone, and being friends with everyone. I think that’s initially what pushed me towards an artistic career based around the people not just the skillset I would learn.
Why Weddings?
Believe it or not I happen to have my own little fairytale love story. The day I met my wife, we were so nervous that as soon as she arrived at my apartment for movies and beer, I ran out into the street like a fool and picked her up in my arms and swung her around like an idiot in love. She was Strong, Opinionated, Sexy, Intelligent, and everything I ever asked for, and I was helpless for her.
I shoot love because I live for love.
To be blunt, This camera was my way to escape the rat race, and be free to choose who I wanted to be in this world.
I have always had a harder time dealing with life, the everyday hustle and bustle of the grind made me feel gross, even now owning this business, I am not interested in any kind of competition or posturing really, just truly honored and humbled to use my skills to share in some of the most important moments in people’s lives.
Just like you,
I am a hopeless romantic.
Love and all that gushy shit gives me life.
love is the only thing that really helps me feel excited for life.
We all have a thing and a skill to offer this world, I just so happen be tuned in to reminding couples through visual and verbal storytelling, that there is no greater gift than love.
At the end of the day, this “job”, this life, and this path, has given me much more than I could ever pay back.
A camera in my hand, and love in my heart, and I will be fed forever.