Western  Massachusetts-based artist Jen Smith has been honing her skills as a photo jewelry designer and maker for the last several years. Initially exploring photography while attending Pratt in Brooklyn, Jen’s focus shifted after an opportunity to work as an assistant to  jewelry artists Gabriella Kiss and Jessica Rose.

With an education in photography and work experience with jewelers, Jen created her first jewelry pieces using images from her photo contact sheets backed in clay to make earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Exploring this idea further, Jen continues to develop techniques for incorporating her nature photography, vintage, antique, and personal photographs into unique wearable art pieces and keepsakes.
Within her art career, Jen has sold her jewelry at many fine craft galleries in the United States. Exhibits at The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Smithsonian Craft Show,  and Mad About Jewelry and featured in Martha Stewart Living Magazine.
Jen also sells her one-of-a-kind, limited edition, and custom photo jewelry on her website and ETSY shop.