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Hi, I'm Jenn!

San Francisco Bay Area Professional Photographer

 

As a narrative photographer, storytelling underpins the two photography niches I serve—pets and personal branding—and shines best when everyone feels comfortable being their whole selves. Anxiety, reactivity, breed, and feeling "unphotogenic" should not determine who gets to have a photoshoot.


Like many other entrepreneurs, I set out to create the services I couldn't find. Now, I use my journalism skills to listen to my clients, my marketing consulting background to deliver strategic photos, and the years of managing my dog's reactivity to read dog body language.


My clients are creative, colorful solopreneurs who draw strength from nature, art, and adventures, and are obsessed with their dogs. They want photos that fully reflect their unique selves and brands, and they know the path to get there is paved with intentional listening and strategic planning.


To give you the best client experience, I work with a limited number of clients each month in a high-touch capacity, and I'm with you every step of the process. This way, every client's session is custom-designed and not cookie-cutter. Environmental portraits and storytelling sets are my specialty—backgrounds give the viewer essential info, and I won't blur them out to oblivion.


If you're wondering why there are so many words on a photographer's website...in my other work life, I'm a writer and photographer in the specialty coffee industry (for the last 13 years).

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What it's like to work with me

She made things very comfortable and personal, and she clearly puts a lot of effort into her craft. From preparation, to adjusting on the fly, to touch-ups and feedback, she is first class for whatever photos you need.

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn was game for all of my absurd wishes. Book her for your branding shoots!

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What it's like to work with me

From start to finish, Jenn was the most organized photographer I've ever worked with.

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn's calm, non-invasive and professional style made me feel comfortable and at ease. I love the results!

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn is a talented storyteller who captures authentic moments of your creative practice unfolding.

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What it's like to work with me

Super easy to work with, EXTREMELY fast turnaround, and the photos turned out better than we could've hoped. Highly recommend!

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn was responsive and thorough at all stages of our collaboration.

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn was an absolute joy to work with! Not only did she listen really well, she understood our vision.

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What it's like to work with me

We just got our photo gallery and we are blown away by the beautiful colors and details that Jenn captured. We will definitely be working with her again

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn is a pro. Excellent communication, fast turnaround, and as expected, superb photography.

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What it's like to work with me

Jenn is a true expert in her craft and a great person to work with.

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What it's like to work with me

Her editing skills beautifully enhanced the final results, and her ability to make clients feel comfortable throughout the session was truly remarkable. Trust Jenn's expertise to capture your precious moments flawlessly!

Working with people who love what they do is my inspiration

When someone is passionate about their work and interests, it's infectious. It makes you want to chase your own dreams and lift others along with you.

I've spent a decade working as a marketing consultant, photographer, and writer. In 2023, I realized that my career interests had changed and that I needed more hands-on creative work: I may have let go of marketing consulting, but I bring that perspective and eye to all my branding and event shoots (especially marketing activations!).

I am fired up about helping others build their small businesses in an authentic & strategic way.

You deserve to have the best parts of yourself reflected in the camera

I’m most excited when I work with historically marginalized people, including women, non-binary folks, and people of color. I’ve found that these groups are more likely to have been told that they’re not enough, to shrink themselves to fit some outdated expectation, to be quiet.

Also? Having an accurate, glowing skin tone is essential to me—too many photographers dull out melanated skin.

I aim to create a space of trust for my clients to feel safe, seen, and heard.

[Responsibly] adopt, don't shop

For over two decades, I've volunteered with animal shelters, rescues, and wildlife rehab centers. I'm a firm believer in adopting, using positive reinforcement, and treating pets like the treasured family members they are.

While I love dogs of all sizes, I'm most fond of medium to large breeds, pitbulls/pit-mixes, and those working through behavioral issues like reactivity and anxiety.

I've donated my photo services to California Bully Rescue with adoption & event photos and City Grazing for a calendar fundraiser.

My Beliefs

 

A Little More About Me

 

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I will contort, squat, and stand on things to get the best shot

 

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Food is my love language

 

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I'm an introvert and newly discovered Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), which I used to think would hinder my interests in writing and photography. But instead, it's become a superpower for drawing people and their stories out in a way that still feels true to them.

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My other loves: houseplants, cozy Switch video games, jigsaw puzzles, NA cocktails, miniatures, reading, yeast donuts, and farmstays

Fun Facts by the numbers

14

years of self-employment

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17


countries visited

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22


dogs I've taken photos of who have been adopted

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0


tears shed when chopping onions

(my actual superpower)

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100+


houseplants

 

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