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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.
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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!
Five ways to encourage guests to put down their phones on your wedding day
Cell Phones can be a huge distraction during a wedding ceremony and could even potentially ruin your wedding photos! In this post I share ways to encourage your guests to put down their devices and enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.
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!
Planning Your Bridal Bouquet Tips and Ideas | California Weddings
Are you looking for wedding bridal bouquet tips and ideas? In this post you will find bridal bouquet examples and color palettes along with helpful tips from a professional florist on designing the perfect bouquet for your wedding day!
Preparing for Rain on your Wedding Day | California Wedding Photographer
How to be prepared when rain is in the forecast on your wedding day! These tips and ideas will help you plan ahead of time and ultimately relieve some stress. Don’t worry, your wedding day will be amazing even if it rains!
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!