Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Jessica Princinsky

Jessica Princinsky shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Jessica, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Intelligence and energy are certainly important, but integrity is more important to me. I think integrity can mean something different to others, but in a broad sense, it’s being honest and having values or morality. There is a common misconception that honesty is analyzing or criticizing a person or situation. For me, that is further from the truth. Analysis and criticality hold no place with integrity because of the negativity it provides. When having integrity, I believe it is as positive as it is honest. It turns critical analysis into a solution and has the best intentions of everyone involved.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello readers, I am Jess, and I own Princinsky Studios. My brand specializes in modern portraits, specifically wedding and family photography. I was recently telling a friend of mine about how I didn’t put a lot of thought into opening up as a business. I also didn’t have to put in a ton of effort. Everything fell into place quite naturally and quickly, serendipitous at its finest. I was getting a lot of work and publications, it truly felt meant to be.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I love this question. The world has a way of turning away from our true selves, our inner child. I was a very creative and curious child. I loved to draw, color with gel pens, write music, read, write poems, short stories, and I was working on a novel in the 3rd grade (which was unfortunately erased thanks to life before the cloud). This part of me was lost as I grew up and tried to be someone I thought society would accept or include. It took me a long time to embrace my difference, beat to my own drum, and I love that in my portrait work, I can help encourage others to do the same.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Honestly – this year has been incredibly difficult for me in a lot of ways, but mostly because I’ve been feeling spiritually disconnected. I haven’t been feeling entirely fulfilled in my personal life, and at one point I felt that maybe my business in photography had run its course. I haven’t been as excited or as motivated to work, and I thought it may have been for a reason. But I realized that even our most passionate work can have lows, and I simply needed to change up my approach. I started taking yoga classes for strength and spirituality. Then, I started to use different strategies in my business. This has helped me stay connected and feel fresh and new in my work.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Unfortunately, yes!!! I value full transparency and try to be a model for others in that way. At times, it does have its downfalls when people tie their own interpretation to what I say. I wear my heart on my sleeve and hope others feel safe enough to as well.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I’m not in it for the praise. I give everything my best because I strive to produce high quality work. My intent is to make an impact on the world, one person at a time, leaving a footprint for what my brand inspires.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.princinskystudios.com
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