Jess Keener

Thank you so much for taking time to view my photography! I made a big move from Seattle, WA to Portugal in 2022. I am located near Lisbon if you are in town and want to hire me for a photoshoot.

During a photo session, your comfort in front of the camera is as important to me as documenting you looking your best. I feel accomplished when both my clients and I had fun creating beautiful photographs together. I tend to laugh a lot and I hope you will too.

I shoot everything on location because photographing new people in new places inspires me. I'm always looking for interesting textures and elements of design to incorporate within my photographs.

In my free time I enjoy dancing, experiencing the great outdoors, playing board games, learning piano and ukulele, working on ever changing art projects, playing pickleball, solving puzzles, cold plunging in the ocean, and appreciating new delicious foods. I love to travel and will photograph just about anywhere!

Have you always wanted to be a successful photographer, traveling the world and doing what you love? I offer photography coaching to help you get there. Send me a message to get started!

A few of my favorites in LISBON (and surrounding areas):

Food: Oven Lisboa (Indian and Nepalese), Sem (elevated Portuguese no waste restaurant focusing on fermentation), Mezze (Syrian), Luka (Asian), Pomme Eatery (small plates), Aura Dim Sum, Kefi Greek Bistro, Heim Cafe (cute brunch spot, get there early to avoid a wait), Lupita (naturally leavened pizza), Pita.gr (Greek, located in Caparica), The Folks (brunch)

Dessert: Manteigaria (pastéis de nata are best eaten hot), Chocolataria Ecuador (despite the name they are made in Portugal), Santini Ice-cream , Gleba (for cookies and fresh bread), Juliana Penteado Bakery, Nivà Cremeria Gelateria Italiana

Coffee: Copenhagen Coffee Lab and Bakery (get their cinnamon roll), Marquise da Mobler (aesthetic cafe with lush back patio and good pastries), Fabrica

Things to see: Classically Portuguese park Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara with beautiful views of the city, Estufa Fria botanical garden, Ler Devagar bookstore, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian art museum and gardens, Boca do Inferno in Cascais, Palácio Nacional da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra

Beaches in driving distance: Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo and Praia das Bicas near Sesimbra, Praia do Creiro in Portinho da Arrábida, Praia da Mata in Caparica

A few of my favorites in SEATTLE:

Coffee- Slate Coffee, Ada's Technical Books (fast internet bonus), Espresso Vivace, Milstead & Co

Brunch- Artusi, Cafe Flora (vegetarian), Nue, Joule, Cafe Pettirosso, Volunteer Park Cafe, Glo's Diner

Lunch-  Dingfelder’s Delicatessen, Damoori Kitchen, The Market Fishmonger, Honey Hole, Marination Ma Kai, Dough Zone Dumpling House, Miri’s Golden Gardens (on the beach), Cafe Turko

Dinner- Marmite, Agora, Capitol Cider, Kin Len Thai Night Bites, Cuidad, Bateau, Taco Chukis, Momiji (great happy hour), Red Cow, Lionhead, 8oz Burger, Harvest Vine, Ooink Ramen, Monsoon, Sushi Kashiba (treat yourself), Momosan, Ramen Danbo, El Sirenito

Dessert- The Flour Box, Frankie & Jo's (vegan icecream), Bakery Nouveau (a great spot to get sandwiches for a picnic or hike), Hello Robin, Hot Cakes, Snowy Village, General Porpoise

Hikes- Naches Peak Loop Trail , Big Four Ice Caves , Fremont Lookout Trail, Lake Serene, Snow Lake, Talapus and Ollalie Lakes

Things to do- Kayak at Agua Verde, take the water taxi to West Seattle from the downtown waterfront, walk around Discovery Park, cook with fresh ingredients from the local farmers market, ferry to the San Juan Islands, dance at Swing It Seattle or Salsa Con Todo