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title: "Success Through Service with Jess Curren"
url: "https://static-stage.whcc.com/inspiration/success-through-service-with-jess-curren/"
description: "Discover how Jess helps families turn fleeting moments into lasting reminders of love and belonging."
updated: "2026-02-02T12:45:57-06:00"
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# Success Through Service with Jess Curren

[Business Education](https://static-stage.whcc.com/inspiration/browse/business.md)

Discover how Jess helps families turn fleeting moments into lasting reminders of love and belonging.

Published on January 14, 2026

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3_9QrsstU)

Dive into our interview with portrait artist Jess Curren of [Jess Curren Photography](https://www.jesscurrenphotography.com), 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.

[Follow Jess on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jesscurrenphotography/?hl=en)

> "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**](#episode-1): Learn how Jess built a thriving high-end senior photography business through authentic connections, strong branding, and powerful word-of-mouth marketing.
- [**Seen Again**](#episode-2): 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**](#episode-3): Learn how a passion for pets turned into a purpose project that helped her grow her business during the slow season.

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkh8M68MWtw)

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#### Listen to the Audio Version

You can find us on any popular podcast platform and hear from Jess and other top creatives. Search for **WHCCpro** and start learning!

- [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mnMpfUGzqnifOutfYUxvs?si=0bc760ee4e3b4fb2&nd=1&dlsi=d2dd4fbc2e4b4b1b)
- [**Apple Podcasts**](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-through-service-jess-curren-whcc-live-on-display/id1661852277?i=1000736675493)

**Featured Topics**

[Family](https://static-stage.whcc.com/inspiration/browse/family.md), [Pets](https://static-stage.whcc.com/inspiration/browse/pets.md), [Graduation](https://static-stage.whcc.com/inspiration/browse/graduation.md)

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