Jess shares her experience doing nude photography and the process of creating mental health shoots, working as a "professional" photographer, creating a community and a culture, educating through empathy, and starting difficult conversations on Transgender issues in the Asian Australian community.While she is completing her honours year for Psychology, Jess runs multiple photography gigs as well as her own business JXDNG Photography, where she does commercial shoots such as product shots and maternity shoots, as well as some creative works. She uses her photography as a means to connect with others and hopes to capture the essence of human connection - its stories, its rawness and its beauty. Her recent works celebrate the beauty of women and their relationship with themselves, others and the world.PLATFORM  is your one stop discovery button for local artists and talks of healing.  Platform works to act as THE PLATFORM for artists to support artists, for people to support artists, for people to support people. It includes interviews with artists Jess has had the honour to work with and stories of souls that have inspired her. She hopes that when you read these you find yourself less alone, more empowered and vitalised with creative energy.Visit Jess at www.jxdngphotography.comFollow her on IG @jxdngphotography and @platform.exhibitionsTimestamps----------------------------------------Welcome to The New Normal, where we aim to celebrate, support and inspire fellow Asian Australians through meaningful storytelling with leading Asian Australian voices and organisations. Join us - Anthony, Nhat and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal.Follow and connect us on Instagram: @thenewnormal_official