JMR Visuals

Name: JMR Visuals
Address: Whitesboro, NY, US
Telephone: +13153169430

Jessica Rotkiewicz (JMR Visuals) is a dedicated photographer and visual storyteller who blends stills, audio, and video to create compelling narratives.

With expertise in editorial, commercial, and lifestyle work, Jessica captures moments that matter

06/02/2026

Some shoots hit different. 🎓

When my niece, salutatorian of her graduating class, asked me to photograph her senior portraits and graduation, I didn’t just say yes. I felt it.

Being trusted to document a milestone this big, for someone I love, is one of the greatest honors of this work.

Back in 2017, I helped her earn her photography Girl Scout badge in -10° weather, because dedication doesn’t wait for better conditions. 📷❄️

That same kid who stood in -10° (wind chill was probably-20 or more) weather for a photography badge just walked across that stage as salutatorian. I mean… of course she did. She was determined at 8 years old in the freezing cold. Turns out that’s just who she is.

This is why I do what I do. Not just to take beautiful photos, but to be there for the moments that matter most.

I love you, Sophia. Congratulations. I can’t wait to see where you go in this world. 🤍

05/29/2026

✨ Connect Series | Vanessa Lynn Colangelo .co

One of my favorite parts of my Connect Series is sitting down with inspiring people right in our own community or sometimes literally right in my neighborhood.

Recently, I had lunch with my neighbor, fellow neighborhood board member, and my Success Circle Community Success Circle Accelerator cheerleader, Vanessa Colangelo at .lafa Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s and loved learning more about the heart behind her business.

Also, fun side fact she’s always showing up to our Success Circle in-person meetings with food from Lafa, so she had me craving it too. 😂 I love Lafa and Zeina’s.

Through Life Well Branded, Co., Vanessa helps entrepreneurs create brands that truly reflect who they are from logos and digital presence to full brand strategy. With 18 years of branding and design experience, she has such a thoughtful understanding of how color, typography, texture, and design choices all work together to tell a brand’s story and create a real connection with the right audience.

What stood out most was how passionate she is about helping people feel aligned and confident in how they show up in their business, while also educating and empowering them throughout the process.

It’s always inspiring connecting with people who genuinely care about helping others grow.

Also, another fun fact, Vanessa is a Certified Personal Trainer and coaches classes at 1-up wellness. She can help build your brand identity and help get your body in shape too!

05/25/2026

Old habits die hard. 📷

I showed up to the Whitesboro Memorial Day Parade as a mom, my son marching proudly with his Boy Scout pack and I couldn’t resist the photojournalist in my soul. It felt so freeing to do what I do best: document and capture the stories happening right here in my community.

To all who served and sacrificed, thank you. Never forget the ultimate sacrifice that was paid for our freedoms, today and always. 🎖️🇺🇸

Also, Pierce’s cousin recently join his pack, I’m excited for this because he needs family closer to his age around!

05/21/2026

Connect Series | .pilar Pilar Lombana – ACANEA Community Alliance

Some of the best connections happen when you least expect them.

I met Pilar last fall at the MVCC ThINCubator. When she mentioned she ran a nonprofit, something in me lit up.

I hold a Master’s in Photography from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Communications. I’ve taught photography and video storytelling at the graduate and undergraduate level as an adjunct at Stony Brook, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, and right here at MVCC. One of the most meaningful experiences of my Pablove Foundation as a Teaching Artist with Pablove Shutterbugs, giving children living with cancer a creative voice through photography. Years ago I had planned to start a nonprofit around teaching young people. Then my husband passed away, and that dream got set aside.

But it never really left me.

So I pitched it to Pilar right there on the spot. She listened, really listened.

Pilar Lombana is the founder and Executive Director of ACANEA Community Alliance, an organization built around the belief that people deserve spaces to grow, reconnect, and step into their fullest potential. Through mindfulness, holistic coaching, and community-centered work, she is doing something truly special in the Mohawk Valley.

After a few more conversations, we didn’t just stay connected. We built something together.

This summer I’ll be leading the ACANEA Youth Media Lab in partnership with Pilar and ACANEA. Young people in Utica will learn photography, videography, and storytelling and then take those skills into the real world at the Utica Walkathon, July 11 through 19, 2026 at F.T. Proctor Park.

This is the kind of program that changes trajectories. And it needs community support.

📣 Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Pilar Lombana at ACANEA Community Alliance.
📍 F.T. Proctor Park, Utica, NY | 📅 July 11 through 19, 2026

Pilar, I’m so grateful our paths crossed.

05/15/2026

I recently had the chance to sit down with Leigh Ann Dillon and I’m so glad I did. Leigh Ann is the founder and website designer behind Hilltop Websites, a web design agency right here in upstate New York. She started her business about 10 years ago and is closing in on 100 websites built.

She’s passionate about WordPress and what really sets her apart is that she doesn’t just care about how a site looks, she cares about how it works. Streamlining forms and making things easier for her clients is kind of her thing. Very authentic, very trustworthy.

Now here’s the part where I got personally excited. I found out she skis. As someone who has been on skis basically since I could walk, this information made my heart happy. Leigh Ann, consider this your official invitation. We’re hitting the slopes next winter. You’ve been warned. As for the rest of you, I have been taking mental notes on all my skiers and we will have a networking ski day next season!

If you’re a small business or nonprofit in the Mohawk Valley looking for a website that actually works FOR you, go check her out.

05/07/2026

A friend forwarded me an email today and casually said, “We both made the marketing images for Adobe!” 😂🇬🇧

So apparently I made it into an ad for the networking party happening May 13 at Post Production World Europe during MPTS London… before I even decided if I’m going. Honestly, this feels less like marketing and more like manifestation at this point.

Maybe this is my sign to finally head across the pond for two days of post-production, live demos, creative workflows, and networking with insanely talented people from all over Europe.

May 13–14 in London… do I book the flight? ✈️🎬

And more importantly… who’s coming with me?

04/30/2026

One of my favorite things about building JMR Visuals is that I never stop being a student. 📚

This morning I had the privilege of attending an Emergent Leadership Breakfast facilitated by the incredible Tricia Sticca, and it did not disappoint. We dove into BRITE , Broad-based Roots Influencing Team Effectiveness , a team assessment framework that examines the dynamics, energy, and underlying factors that make teams either thrive or stall.

The big takeaway for me? It’s not just about what a team does, it’s about the energy flowing through it. When that energy is disrupted, everything suffers. When it’s flowing? Magic happens.

As a founder, I’m always thinking about how to grow and scale JMR Visuals the right way and that means leading better, not just working harder. Events like this are exactly why. 🙌

Thank you Tricia and the Emergent team for an incredibly valuable morning!

P.S. Christine Spiak, Tricia’s business partner from Success Circle Community Success Circle, was also there and I caught her networking with Jordan Hallak.

I connected with Jordan Hallak, who works at GPO Federal Credit Union and is also an author. I happen to run a charter of a Little Free Library outside my home, and Jordan mentioned one of her goals with her new book is to leave copies in Little Free Libraries. I mean… how could I not love that instantly? That’s the kind of connection that makes showing up to these things so worth it. 💛

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04/24/2026

“The day you stop learning is the day your brain starts dying.”— Jeff Greenberg

Thank you, Jeff, for this reminder that stopped me in my tracks. 🙏

Just wrapped 2026 in Las Vegas — and my mind is still buzzing. ✨

NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) is the world’s largest convention for media, broadcasting, and entertainment technology. Think: the future of how stories are told, distributed, and experienced — all under one roof.

This year, ~60,000 attendees from 140 countries gathered in Las Vegas — and I was proud to be one of them.

In 4½ days, I attended:
📚 26 educational sessions
🤝 5 networking events

I got hands-on with the latest and greatest products on the show floor, received training in new Adobe color modes and video production software, and so much more. From AI-powered workflows and cloud production to the creator economy and streaming innovation — the conversations at NAB aren’t just about media. They’re about where communication, technology, and storytelling are headed next.

I made meaningful connections and built relationships with people across the U.S. and overseas, saw old friends, and made new ones. And I’m beyond excited to share that I found and joined — an incredible women’s community in this industry. 🙌
The media and broadcasting world is still heavily male-dominated, and women need more spaces to connect, support one another, and rise together. is exactly that. I look forward to becoming an active part of this community.

I’m bringing everything I learned back to the work I do for you. Stay tuned. 👀

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04/14/2026

Cristi Kaido of The Mindful Mixer shares her personal story of how growing up in a family affected by addiction shaped her life, along with a message of resilience, intention, and wellness, as the keynote speaker at the Center for Family Life and Recovery , Inc.’s Annual Awareness Breakfast on April 14, 2026, at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro, N.Y. thank you for asking me to attend to represent Success Circle ❤️

03/20/2026

From “no” to redefining what’s possible, this is the story of Jenn Keida, President & CEO of Standard Standard Heating, Cooling and Insulating. Woven throughout are the voices of 10 remarkable women from Central New York, each forging their own path to leadership.

On Wednesday, I shared this film with 500 women at the Experience Leadhership summit, and their reaction meant everything. I’m excited to finally share it with all of you.

Stories have the power to InspireHER.

If you’re a company or small business looking to tell your story, JMR Visuals specializes in creating branded stories that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.

If this story resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts and feel free to share it with someone who inspires you.

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