Welcome to my blog!

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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Keeping Guests Entertained During Portraits | Wedding Planning Tips

Your wedding day is a day of joy and celebration, but it can also be a long day for your guests. Portrait time, in particular, can be a bit tedious for your friends and family members as they wait for the reception to start. However, there are plenty of ways to keep your guests entertained and engaged during this time. From providing entertainment options to serving refreshments and having a photobooth, there are many creative ways to make portrait time fun for your guests. In this post, I share some practical tips to help you keep your guests happy and entertained during portrait time on your wedding day!

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Indoor Extended Family Session with the Glow 60” XXL Softbox

You’re a natural light photographer. You have an extended family session but it’s down-pouring rain outside and the session can’t be rescheduled…What do you do? Introducing the Glow 60” XXL Softbox! This massive 5’ octagon shaped light modifier gave me the natural looking light I needed for my style while being indoors. You’ve got to check it out!

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Photography Business Software and Programs: 5 Business Tools I Can’t Live Without

As a creative entrepreneur and business owner, we find photography business software throughout the years that help us grow our businesses and be successful. Those tools look different for each niche, but today I wanted to share my top 5 favorite photography business software tools that I use on a daily basis that’s helped me tremendously!

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