Jessie Wardarski

Jessie Wardarski is an Associated Press (AP) photographer. Their work was featured in a recent news report about the Kirtland temple in Ohio. Specifically, Wardarski is credited with taking photographs of a tour group visiting the historic Mormon temple on June 15, 2026. The Kirtland temple holds significance as one of the earliest temples founded by Joseph Smith. Wardarski's photography contributes to documenting and illustrating the ongoing relevance and historical preservation of this important religious site. The images provide a visual record of the temple and its visitors, highlighting its status as both an old and a new site of interest within the Latter-day Saint movement.