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    Hi and welcome! I'm jenny (obvi) and i'm so happy you're here. i am a portrait and wedding photographer in columbus, ohio. my absolute favorite thing to photograph is love. couples in love, new mommies and daddies in love with their newest bundle of joy, brides and grooms in love about to walk down the aisle. anything involving love. who doesnt love love, right?

    here on the blog you'll find some of my favorite images from recent sessions and weddings of my clients, family and friends. you'll also probably find some personal posts from our large family get togethers or cute pictures of my dogs. because i love my dogs. a lot.

    so sit back, enjoy. if you see something you like, leave me a comment to let me know. much love!

    << this photo by the amazing bobbi+mike

meagan+dan | engaged

Meet Meagan and Dan. I had the privilege of photographing each of their senior portraits a few years ago, I absolutely adore both of them and their families, as I’ve been lucky enough to photograph many of them! I photographed Meagan’s sisters wedding a few years ago and saw these two dancing and was told they were just friends. But they were so dang cute together I couldnt imagine it would stay that way for long. Fast forward to this year, and they’re getting married in the fall! I am so so excited I cant stand it. They are going to be the most beautiful bride and groom and boy is it going to be a fun wedding! They absolutely rocked their engagement photos, they’re so in love and so photogenic that I had zero doubts. I love every single one that I took but heres just a few faves from our time together! 

Tracy Steffen - Jenny – I am Lynn Eviston’s sister. We have a younger brother. Lynn is the oldest sibling. Lynn is only one who had children in our family. Therefore, all four of the children, as well as their Father, mean the world to us. Our Mom is the children’s only grandparent who is alive – she adores and loves all four of her grandchildren. You do such a great capturing the personality of the children, and you have created memories forever. Meagan and Dan are very special, intelligent, hardworking, and fun individuals who are in love and ready to become one forever. Thank you for sharing some of your favorite pictures. They are awesome. God Bless and thank you.

Tracy Steffen - So awesome and stunning pictures. Meagan and her siblings are my only nieces and nephew, and Lynn is my only sister. They mean the world to me. I love Dan, and know Dan and Meagan are ready to become one. This is such an exciting and overwhelming time for me. I am filled with joy, gratitude, and peace knowing Dan and Meagan are getting married and starting a new journey in their lives. I love you Meagan and Dan!!! Love TC

brad+brittany: a proposal

A long time ago, I mentioned to my baby brother that when it comes time to propose to his amazing girlfriend, Brittany, that he should have me photograph it. JJ had our amazing friends photograph ours when he proposed and those images are so special to me. Its such a special moment that deserves to be captured for all eternity. A proposal deserves to be photographed, no matter where or how its done. So, a couple months ago, he just told me to keep May 25th open. That was it. No details, nothing. I had an idea of why I needed to pencil him in, but I also told a friend that if it was just to photograph their dog or something, I was gonna be heartbroken. May 25th is a special date for brad and Britt because on that date in 2014, they went on their first date..a hot air balloon ride. Brad had it all planned out. So amazing. Then, two days later, Brittany left for Germany… for a YEAR. They stayed in contact via messenger and letters and packages back and forth. Then she came home and they officially started their relationship. Brittany’s basically been a member of our family for a while now, I couldn’t have picked a better match for my baby brother. She puts up with all our craziness, our loud crazy family, fist fights between sisters at thanksgiving, nosy siblings, all of it, and she keeps coming back for more. And now since he put a ring on her finger, she can officially be in our family photos!

For the actual proposal, Brad set up a trail throughout the house of all their fun memories together, photos and notes, and memorabilia. It was so sweet and he was freaking out the whole time. Once we were hidden in the backyard, he could not stop pacing. And when asked what he said when he actually popped the question, they both say they blacked out. She was in shock and shaking and it was one of the most special things I’ve been asked to be a part of. 
Congratulations again, you guys. Brad, thank you for letting me be a part of such a special moment. Brittany, we all adore you, welcome to the family. I love you both so so much. xxJBZ

 

Erica Meyer - This just brought tears of happiness to my eyes! Incredible memory, beautiful photos!

Lindsay - Omg this is such a cute idea! Way to go Brad!! Love the pictures!!

mandy+nick+Nolan+christian | Columbus Ohio family photography

I’d hope by now this family needs no introduction. Mandy has been in front of my camera since the start of my photography days, and she and her family have been featured on this blog countless times. She’s my number one favorite model, my bestest friend in the whole world, my beautiful sister. Those sweet babies are two of my amazing Godchildren, my sweet nephie and niece. I love this family more than any words can say. I love getting to capture them year after year, multiple times a year! I could go on and on but I dont wanna waste anymore time. I know she’s been patiently waiting for these! Enjoy my faves from our latest session!!

Mandy - Gah Jennnnnnnyyy!! You’re the best, Best, BEST!!!! I love them all! Thank you thank you one million times for always capturing the best photos and memories. We love you so so much!

faye+andy+evie+josie | Columbus OH family photography

This family. They are so so special to me and do be able to do their family photography time and time again, really means the world to me. Those of you who know Faye knows she’s an amazing photographer herself and its a true honor when another photographer chooses you to take their photos. Faye has been my person now for over 14 years. We hit it off immediately and become besties and to this day, I dont know what I’d do without her. Savvy girl calls her “frauntie faye” and I couldn’t love that any more. I love Fayes girls just as much as if they were my own nieces and I’ve been so lucky to have photographed them since they were born! And I cant leave Andy out, he and I can fight like brother and sister, just dont let us play monopoly together. Anyway, enough of that sappy stuff.. here’s some of my faves from our time together.When I can get good genuine smiles from Andy, it makes my heart happy. He’s a tough nut to crack when it comes to photo time!oh faye, I love your face off. you’re so pretty.

you guys. you know I love you. xxJBZ

Faye - Oh my freaking goodness! I love these and you SOOOOOOOOO Much! I can’t stop looking at these. You captured us amazingly! You know my girls (and Andy for that matter) are hard to control when it comes to photos…you ROCKED IT outta the park here! I love you to the moon and back!!!!!!! Thank you!

Megan Danser - Loooooove!!!!!! These are gorgeous!!!!! Faye you guys look fabulous!! Jenny these are beautiful. Perfect job friend. Impossible to choose a fave. Xoxo

amanda+matt | Columbus OH engagement photography

Amanda and Matt are getting married! For those of you who dont know, Amanda is my sister in law and I was sooo excited to do their engagement photos. I’m so happy with how they turned out, they’re definitely one of my fave sessions! I’m way excited for whats bound to be a gorgeous Spring wedding at the Schuster Center in Dayton. Amanda is going to be the most beautiful bride, and I cannot wait to see her in her gown! Enjoy my faves from our time together!! You guys, thank you for trusting me with these special images! I love you and cannot wait for your big day! Amanda you are going to be the most stunning bride! love you!! xxJBZ

Mandy - Gorgeous pictures!!! Gorgeous couple!! Cannot wait for their big day! These images are so beautiful! Great job jenny!!

Nanci - Wow – beautiful! Jenny as always you captured the moments perfectly! I’m sure it also helps to have such a good looking couple! Love all of you tons! ❤️

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