For as long as I can remember, I have always found cemeteries to be beautiful, serene and inspiring. This helped steer me to my 17 year career as a funeral director and embalmer. I enjoyed every day I was able to be paid to do something that I loved and received unmatched fulfillment from. Unfortunately, a back injury ended my fairy tale career path. In the time since, I have rediscovered the art
and science of photography. During my high school years, I loved all aspects of photography, from taking photos to developing my own film and printing my own shots. As college, career and family took up my time; photography took a back seat............ until about a year ago. I naturally began "dusting off the photo cobwebs" in a setting in which I felt comfortable and knew the beauty that was just beyond the scope of the casual observer....... my beloved cemeteries. By chance I had posted some of my unique photos online and the response was tremendous. The amount of feedback and support ignited a spark in me. Needless to say, here I am. My passion is to capture the beauty of these sacred places which comes in all shapes and sizes. I especially am thrilled when I am fortunate enough to capture the pure energy of a site, a true testament of the lives that these physical monuments represent. I hope you enjoy the photographs as much as I have taking them.
~jamiewjackter
