About Jessie
Jessie Gladdek is a freelance photographer based in Durham, NC, with a focus on education and nonprofit photography. Working with organizations to bring voice and life to their messaging since 2006, she travels across the country and is available for assignments anywhere.
Some of her favorite clients take it from here:
"Jessie is an exceptional photographer. She shoots a wide range of subjects and styles, tries new things, and always stays in the moment.She is great to work with when a job calls for listening and collaboration, and also does very well in situations where you need to turn her loose without much supervision."
Doug Gapinski, Creative Director
MSTONER
Client since 2007
"If you have a vision and want to see what it looks like in its best light, then work with Jessie. Over the years Jessie has been able to take the everyday commuter and tell a story in a way that words and marketing couldn't reach. I enjoy working with Jessie because she gets the direction of a shoot and makes it the best it can be without a lot of over-explanation. You can always count on your photos coming back vivid and full of a story that will propel your marketing campaigns."
Lauren Parker, Manager of Marketing
TRIANGLE TRANSIT
Client since 2010
"Jessie's warm and genuine heart provides her subjects with the opportunity to truly open up in front of a camera. We often work with people who are down on their luck and extremely weary of sharing their lives with outsiders. Yet Jessie connects with each person in such a way that their individual spirit and charm are forever encapsulated in each photo."
Nola Akiwowo, Senior Communications Specialist
FEEDING AMERICA
Client since 2008
"Working with Jessie is always fantastic. She's sharp, insightful, and agile, and has been a tremendous asset to developing our brand identity."
Steve McFarland, Vice President for University Communications
AURORA UNIVERSITY
Client since 2010