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Just in case you landed here first, let me introduce myself…Hi, I’m Jen! Wedding, Portrait, and Real Estate Photographer based in Northern California (Redding, California to be precise!).
I photograph beautiful destination weddings all over California and beyond. I also photograph families each year which is so special to me, being able to watch each family grow year by year! And in between portraits and weddings…I photograph gorgeous North State homes showcasing amazing craftsmanship, stunning views, and modern home designs.
I’m so glad you’re here! Hope you enjoy browsing the blog!
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Surprise Proposal at the Family Ranch | Oak Run, California
A surprise proposal at a private Northern California ranch made for the perfect love story. Surrounded by golden hills and family history, Jacob proposed to Abbey at the very ranch his grandfather once owned—a spot full of childhood memories. This heartfelt moment, captured on a warm spring day, was followed by a joyful celebration and scenic portraits. A dreamy proposal and engagement session with rustic charm, emotional depth, and a stunning ring!
Chico Winter Engagement Session
An evening filled with joy as we walked the Comanche Trail at Chico Seed Orchard capturing beautiful moments with Ashley and Eric! They are the sweetest couple and so perfect for each other. We ended their session with epic views and a stunning sunset at the Butte Creek Watershed Overlook. See the highlights of their Chico Engagement Session in this post!
Lema Ranch Trail Engagement Session
As a wedding photographer, working with clients like Michelle and Jason makes the job feel effortless and rewarding. Their engagement session on the trails of Lema Ranch was filled with beautiful scenery, perfect weather, and sweet moments! Also, read about their sweet proposal story in this post. We can’t wait to celebrate with them on their wedding day in 2025!
An Epic Red Bluff and Chico Engagement Session
A beautiful Apostolic engagement session with epic locations! We start at the old Tehama County Courthouse and end at the Butte Creek Watershed Overlook. This is a very exciting blog post, because this is my brother-in-law and his beautiful fiancé! Read more about this amazing engagement session and view my favorite photos.
Old Shasta Summer Engagement Session
I loved everything about Jade and Jackson’s summer engagement session in Old Shasta, California! The historic brick ruins were the perfect contrast to Jade’s burnt orange floral dress and later her white maxi dress. She wore the cutest cowgirl boots too. Enjoy scrolling through some of my favorites from this gorgeous Northern California engagement session!
Manzanita Lake Summer Engagement Session
The perfect weather, the perfect location, and the perfect couple! View Nicole and Ian’s gorgeous Northern California engagement session at Manzanita Lake in the iconic Lassen Volcanic National Park. The sunset glow, their beautiful outfits, and their sweet interactions created such an epic experience. We are so honored to be their wedding photographers!
Hot Mid-Summer Red Bluff Engagement Session
Meet Rose and Tyler! Their hot summertime engagement session in Red Bluff, California was simply gorgeous even despite the 109 degree heat. Read a little bit about this sweet couple and the crazy story that had me completely speechless!
Battle Creek Wildlife Preserve Spring Engagement Session
This blog post features the spring engagement session of Maryann and Brandon at the Battle Creek Wildlife Preserve in Anderson, California. The stunning photos showcase Maryann's beautiful white dress, the couple's perfect purple outfits, and the lovely natural scenery at the preserve. The post also includes the sweet proposal story of how Brandon proposed to Maryann during their Disneyland trip.
Tips for taking engagement photos in the summer without getting sweaty
Nobody likes to be hot and sweaty, especially during your engagement session! In today’s blog post, I’m giving you some tips for taking engagement photos during the summer without getting too sweaty.