JACQUIE SPECTOR

What moves me most as a photographer are the beautiful forms of pregnancy and the smiles and tears of babies and children. Capturing a child's inner beauty and unique personality is what I do best. With the birth of my daughter in August 2005 I felt compelled to return to my first love of photography after spending many years as a producer and director of television documentaries.

A native of Michigan, I attended Michigan State University earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. My work during this time was focused on abstract nudes and portraits. After running my own successful boudoir photography studio, I left to travel around the world, taking photographs in more than ten countries. My travel portfolio was picked up by Impact Photos, a slide library based in London, which sells images to publications across the world. I settled in London where I lived for 15 years. During that time, in addition to my work on television documentaries, I obtained a Masters Degree in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics specializing in Visual Representation.

In 2005 I returned to the United States and chose to live in Boston. I live up in the beauty of the North Shore. It has been over a decade now that I have devoted myself exclusively to my passion for photography and, of course, children!  I learn something new with every session and am forever being reminded of what a wonderful, loving and generous place our world can be.

RECOGNITION

Jacquie is proud to have won Best Family Photographer two years running from the Boston Parents Paper.  She was also honored with the WICKED LOCAL #1 Choice Honorable Mention for Best Photographer for Beverly.  She is listed as one of the 19 best Boston Newborn Photographers by Expertise website.

At the 2013 PPA International Print Competition all four images Jacquie submitted were awarded "Merits." All images submitted were selected from client sessions held in the past year. At the 2013 Northeast Regional PPA print competition two of Jacquie's prints were awarded 'Merits'. Her print "Ayla" was one of only 28 prints (out of 972) which received a score over 87 (out of 100). At the PPAM 2011 print competition Jacquie was awarded two blue ribbons and two red ribbons for her work. Her portrait 'Perfect Fit' was given the highest score for a portrait and was the second highest scoring print over all. In 2010 Jacquie was awarded the highest honors possible at the Professional Photographers of America International Print Competition. Her print 'Lashes' received two merits and was awarded the status of Loan Collection Print.

GIVING BACK

I believe that giving back is so very important. Being part of something bigger than just yourself is a really wonderful way to stay connected to your community and help others who are in need. I am proud to be part of Family Promise Beverly and The Children's Heart Foundation - New England Chapter. I encourage you to learn more about what they do and what you can do. Please check out their websites.

I’ve chosen to give back with in my photography but there are so many ways that you can get involved and make a difference! Please, if you have time or money give what you can where ever you can and help make a difference in a child's life.

If you have a charity that is seeking donations for silent auctions please get in touch.