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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A 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Al and Jean celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family and friends at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Anderson, California. It was a joyous occasion with lots of stories and even a few tears. I was absolutely honored to photograph their family and all the festivities!

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Favorite Northern California Wedding Venues 2023

So excited to share some of my favorite Wedding Venues from different areas of Northern California. From Redding to Chico and beyond! I’ll share a brief summary of what I loved about each one and how the experience was. As a Northern California Wedding Photographer, I get to visit a lot of Wedding Venues, each one unique in what they have to offer! I hope you find this post helpful. Happy Planning!

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A Rainy Backyard Family Session with Dirt Bikes

Check out my favorite photos from this rainy backyard family session! They even included dirt bikes which was so much fun. I’ve had the honor of photographing the Hanna Family since 2017! They are just the sweetest. Can’t wait to meet up with them again!

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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!

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Historic Lewiston Bridge Family Session

Such a beautiful family session with the Moore Family up at the Historic Lewiston Bridge. Located in an old mining town called Lewiston! I had such a great time with this family. Their outfit coordination was amazing! Check out their beautiful portraits in this post.

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The White House at Churn Creek Golf Course Spring Wedding Day

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Ackley! Despite a thunderstorm that interrupted the reception, everyone remained positive and embraced the rain, dancing the night away! Maryann fulfilled her dream of feeling like a princess on her wedding day with a perfect dress from David’s Bridal (more to that story!). The wedding took place at The White House at Churn Creek Golf Course and featured Royal Purple and Crimson Red florals along with the wedding décor. You’ll definitely want to see their beautiful wedding day!!

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