JeLau Photography

I can’t recommend Jenn and her team enough. My husband and I aren’t shy but when it comes to taking photos, we don’t exactly know how to pose or feel confident in front of a camera. With that said, Jenn made it a nonissue. She knows exactly how to help you acclimate and make what you thought would be uncomfortable, feel natural. She helps you just have fun and really bring your personality out during your shoot.  Having our engagement shoot with her (which was part of our package) really helped us adjust and overall build a rapport that made things even more comfortable for when our wedding day came along. She takes the time to help review your timelines and expectations prior to your photoshoots and really takes your goals seriously. She provides clear guidance if needed, allows you to just be yourself while capturing the moment for you, and is down to experiment with ideas/locations if that’s what you’re into. We chose to utilize two locations of our engagement and both had their own vibe which was so fun. We started off at the beach during sunset and then headed over to Taco Bell for some fun flash photos. It was honestly so much fun and everyone (including us, obv) was obsessed with how they turned out.   By the time the wedding came around I felt like Jenn was already a part of our friends and it made it even more special to have her be a part of our day capturing those intimate and even fun moments. It just felt so seamless on the wedding day — She already knew us, how we interact together as a couple, our dog’s temperament (she also sent helpful videos on how to prep our sweet boy before the wedding day), and our family member's names. She’s so professional, prompt, easy to work with, her team is just as kind, intentional, patient but organized with timeline management, creative, and spends extra time helping you feel confident in anything you may feel worried about — like your anticipated end of aisle dip during your recession! When I say she goes above and beyond, I mean it. She’s more than your photographer, she’s your seamstress when someone stomps on your dress and breaks your bustle, she’s your bestie in the wedding loft digging through her bag to pull out the moleskin tape she has on hand just in case in case you need it for your feet that she predicted were going to blister, she’s your honest friend who tells you to put your shoulders back and chin down so you get the right angle, and she’s the kind of girl who will do literally anything to get that dreamy shot—even if it means climbing into a tree to capture that one perfect photo of you and your partner kissing while your wedding guests cheer you on. The kind of photo that captures all the love, joy, and magic of the moment, and that you just can’t wait to frame and hang in your home forever. I can go on and on about the ways that she was exceptional when working with us, but I would be remiss to neglect mentioning that she also stood out to our guests at the wedding. We’ve had so many people message us after the wedding asking for her contact because even they feel like Jenn was so kind, approachable, and overall fun to engage with. Certainly since posting our sneak peaks online, we’ve had even more people comment on how much they loved Jenn and her exceptional work. If you’re still deciding on who to book for your wedding, just stop right there and do yourself a favor and book it with Jenn. You’d be lucky to have her capture the best day of your life, I know we were.

Where do I even begin with Jenn?! There truly are not enough stars for her! We hired Jenn about a year before our wedding, and she stood out from every other photographer I interviewed from our very first call. Most photographers spent maybe 10–15 minutes getting to know Michael and me, but Jenn spent a FULL HOUR with me actually walking through what our wedding day could look like. At that point, I had no idea what a wedding-day timeline was supposed to look like or even what questions I should be asking. She helped paint a picture of how the day would flow, how much time we would need, and what to expect. I barely had any questions left because she had answered them all — including the ones I didn’t even know I needed to ask. I got off that call feeling SO confident that we would have incredible guidance throughout our day. Jenn also offers multiple packages and was incredibly flexible throughout the entire process — even a couple days before the wedding when we realized our absolutely INSANE shot list meant we needed more coverage. 😂 Although we had communicated through social media, text, etc. throughout the year, we first met Jenn in person when she came to my in-laws’ ranch for our engagement photos. We did a pizza-making shoot, and she made it SO much fun. She had amazing ideas, made us feel completely comfortable behind the camera, and after the shoot was over, she stayed, hung out with us, and made pizza. That pretty much sums up Jenn — she genuinely connects with the people she works with. By the time our wedding came around, she already felt like a friend. By the time it was over, she truly felt like family. On the wedding day, Jenn was MAGIC. She was organized, calm, hilarious, confident, and somehow managed to keep our VERY jam-packed day moving while still making everything fun. Between Jenn and our planner Jess, they were basically our wedding-day drill sergeants 😂 and I genuinely don’t know how they managed to make every single thing we had planned happen. Looking back at videos and hearing Jenn’s commentary in the background literally had us crying laughing the next day. But what makes Jenn so special goes so far beyond being an incredible photographer. She didn’t just show up and do a job. She showed up for US. She was our photographer, hype woman, comedian, timekeeper, and calming presence all at once. She brought so much energy, fun, calm, and love to our day and genuinely made it more special just by being there. The day after our wedding, a bunch of our cousins came over for dinner, and Jenn was literally one of the main topics of conversation. 😂 Everyone LOVED her. At this point, I’m pretty sure she’s officially been adopted into the Brigantino family and should expect invitations to future family events… Christmas included. 🤣 Jenn, you are absolute magic at what you do. We love you to pieces and truly cannot recommend you enough. Choosing you was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. ❤️