Large family in a grassy field near Tahoe City, surrounded by evergreens and Lake Tahoe, beautifully backlit by the warm glow of the sun.
Capture your most authentic moments—whether it’s an engagement, annual family photos, or an adventure you want to remember, I will craft timeless images you’ll treasure forever.
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What Even is a Portrait?

When I think of the word "portrait," I’m immediately taken back to those 1997 JC Penney family photos. So if you’re cringing a little at the idea of a “portrait session,” I totally get it. But portraits can be so much more! Whether it’s professional headshots, engagement photos, or just capturing your personality, a portrait session with me is all about you.


What’s the most important part of your life? Your family, friends, partner, or maybe your career? Whatever it is, it matters. Sure, I love snapping quick pics of my friends (okay, mostly my dog) on my iPhone, but there’s nothing like the memories captured by a real photographer with a fancy camera.


Here’s the truth: The only photos you regret are the ones you didn’t take. So, no regrets. Book your portrait session today!

Mom and dad sharing a kiss while their kids kiss each other on their shoulders at Windansea Beach.
Couple walking hand-in-hand at Coronado Dunes, the bride in a pink dress and the groom in a white shirt, his arm wrapped around her.
Let's Capture Your Moments

 

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Testimonials

Playful mom and daughter posing together in a grassy meadow by Lake Tahoe.

Working with Jen was an amazing experience from start to finish. She guided us through every detail, from outfit and color suggestions to finding the perfect location for our family photos. On the day of the shoot, Jen's warm demeanor immediately put us at ease, which allowed her to capture several beautiful and memorable moments. We are over the moon with the whole experience and will definitely book Jen for our next photo session. We would highly recommend Jen to anyone looking for a professional and talented photographer.

Kelly G.

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Playful family of four with two boys having fun in front of a palm tree at Coronado.

I can’t say enough good things about Jen! She showed up early to our shoot, knew everyone’s name, and made us all laugh and feel at ease. She’s a master at getting everyone - from babies to adults - to look good (in a real, not-posed way). And her work is amazing! We loved the variety of shots, bright and fun colors, and the way she captured the joy in our spirits. We can’t wait for the next round of photo-taking and in the meantime will be posting her photos all over our physical and digital walls!

Allison N.

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Engagement shoot of a couple standing beneath the arches at Balboa Park, the bride in a sparkly dress and heels, and the groom in a blue sui

Jen is absolutely amazing! She has such great energy and immediately puts you at ease. We used her for our engagement photos and they came out so good! I have gotten so many compliments on them. I am not naturally photogenic and do not know how to pose and Jen was very helpful and instructive and somehow got us to look like we knew what we were doing! The best part is we had SO MUCH FUN! We will definitely be working with her in the future for other shoots. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Ellie L.

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Family of three with one on the way walking and enjoying each other’s company in Balboa Park.

Jen is truly remarkable from her wonderful personality to her incredible work. She captured the essence of our family with such ease and brought to life beautiful little moments during our session. The whole session really felt effortless and our family enjoyed just being together as Jen did her work so naturally. She provided guidance of how we should pose or walk but just let us be us, all which were clearly reflected as we looked at our gallery.

Nasiem U.

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