Des Moines, IA Wedding & Lifestyle Natural Light Photographer
Hey there, I'm Jenna
it's nice to meet you!
ABOUT JENNA
Your wedding day is a collection of unscripted moments, meaningful traditions, and heartfelt connections. With a natural and timeless style, I document your story honestly and artfully—preserving the fleeting moments that will become lasting heirlooms for generations to come.
Picking Jenna to be our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. When looking through Des Moines photographers' profiles, Jenna's style immediately stood out. While other photographers seemed to use trendy filters and poses, her photos looked natural and timeless. On the day of our wedding, she was a calming presence and managed to capture all the important moments while never getting in the way. I was focused on being in the moment and didn't even notice her most of the time, so it was a pleasant surprise to see all the special memories she captured! It was also important to us to have lots of candid photos and reactions of our guests. With the help of the second photographer, we were able to get all of those pictures in addition to our many couple photos. This, combined with her editing style, truly captured the feeling of the day perfectly, and we relive every moment when we look at our photos. I would share some of our pictures, but she made them just too precious and personal! The cherry on top was her quick turn around time- just one week for the sneak peeks and six weeks for the full wedding album! If you're looking for a wedding photographer, I highly recommend Jenna.
Natalie + Andrew
Finding Jenna to do our wedding was truly a blessing in disguise. We were so lucky to have gotten her last minute after our first photographer fell through. Everything about our day was perfect and a lot of it had to do because of her. Jenna is so professional and down to earth, nothing seems to rattle her. She could tell when I was stressed or needed a little pep talk and always knew what to do before I did. She had a back up plan for everything and did such a good job of keeping me at ease. We will be using Jenna for all of our future photos and couldn’t be happier with our decision to have her as our wedding photographer!!
Taylor + Konrad
Stephanie & Brant
"Jenna was a dream to work with! My husband and I do not consider ourselves photogenic and struggle with being in front of the camera. Jenna made us feel comfortable and the photos turned out great! She also made the process feel very smooth and I felt supported as the bride."
"Jenna was AMAZING to work with! She made both our engagement session and wedding day SO fun and special! She’s extremely helpful and kind. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better hype woman and photographer for those special days. "
Taylor + Carter
"Jenna was an awesome photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding photos. She was great at directing us for the photos and had such a quick turn around for both engagement and wedding pictures. We loved working with her and highly recommend!"
Madelyn + Robert
Jenna is absolutely amazing at what she does. She did our engagement photos when it was 6 degrees and did our wedding photos when it was 106 degrees. We forgot all about the weather and enjoyed the moment. Her skill and craft is top notch. I love that she uses natural light. She is amazing with communication and she makes sure you and her are on the same page. Not only will you get an amazing photographer, but it will feel like you've got a best friend during that day. (She saved the day multiple times including figuring out the bustle, was it her job? no. Did she help anyway. Absolutely!) You will not regret working with her. We will be using her again in the future.
Peyton + Stevin
Jenna was everything we were looking for in a photographer and more! We used her for our engagement and wedding photography. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and truly felt like having a friend around! The pictures she captured were beyond what we were looking for and we have gotten countless compliments on them!
Truly cannot recommend Jenna enough!!
Emma + Josh
"Jenna will forever be our photographer! We had the most incredible experience with her. She is so personable, quick to respond and get photos back to you, and was very helpful in creating a timeline and keeping everyone on schedule. Her photography skills and good ideas for pictures make her pictures some of the best I’ve seen. Hiring Jenna was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. You will not regret going with her to capture your big day! Thank you for everything, Jenna!"
Abby + Hunter
There are not enough stars I could give Jenna for how amazing she is! Jenna did both our engagement and wedding photos. I knew from the first call that Jenna was the perfect fit for us. She is so fun, organized and makes everything run super smoothly. My husband is not a fan of having his picture taken, but said that both times Jenna photographed us was extremely easy and comfortable. For the wedding, Jenna helped create a timeline and then was extremely flexible when my hair and makeup appointment went long. I have received so many compliments about our photos. It is nine months later and I am still filled with so much emotion when I look back on our wedding day! That would not be the case without Jenna. We will forever be clients of Jenna!
Kaylee + Nick
1. let's chat!
2. make things official
3. get prepped
4. engagement session
5. cue the wedding bells!
6. gallery delivery
the jmp wedding experience
When you hire me as your wedding photographer, you're inviting more than just someone to capture your day—you're gaining a partner in the planning process and a cheerleader for your love story. From timeline creation and vendor recommendations to ongoing support and endless enthusiasm, I’ll be there every step of the way. On your wedding day, I’ll be your right-hand gal, handling the little things you didn’t even know you needed while preserving the moments you’ll treasure forever. You’ll receive sneak peeks shortly after the big day, your full gallery soon after, and a lifetime of support as your biggest fan.
the process
"Jenna was AMAZING to work with! She made both our engagement session and wedding day SO fun and special! She’s extremely helpful and kind. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better hype woman and photographer for those special days. "
-taylor + carter
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JMP newborn photos
1. freeze time
2. preserve the tininess
3. include mama
4. family legacy
5. quality matters
6. celebrate connection
get that feeling when you're back in your favorite moments
here's why...
Newborn photos are a perfect way to capture those first precious weeks with your baby. These early moments fly by, and professional photos help you remember every tiny detail, from little toes to sleepy smiles. They become cherished keepsakes, letting you look back on this special time as your child grows.
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Picking Jenna to be our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. When looking through Des Moines photographers' profiles, Jenna's style immediately stood out. While other photographers seemed to use trendy filters and poses, her photos looked natural and timeless. On the day of our wedding, she was a calming presence and managed to capture all the important moments while never getting in the way. I was focused on being in the moment and didn't even notice her most of the time, so it was a pleasant surprise to see all the special memories she captured! It was also important to us to have lots of candid photos and reactions of our guests. With the help of the second photographer, we were able to get all of those pictures in addition to our many couple photos. This, combined with her editing style, truly captured the feeling of the day perfectly, and we relive every moment when we look at our photos. I would share some of our pictures, but she made them just too precious and personal! The cherry on top was her quick turn around time- just one week for the sneak peeks and six weeks for the full wedding album! If you're looking for a wedding photographer, I highly recommend Jenna.
Natalie + Andrew
Finding Jenna to do our wedding was truly a blessing in disguise. We were so lucky to have gotten her last minute after our first photographer fell through. Everything about our day was perfect and a lot of it had to do because of her. Jenna is so professional and down to earth, nothing seems to rattle her. She could tell when I was stressed or needed a little pep talk and always knew what to do before I did. She had a back up plan for everything and did such a good job of keeping me at ease. We will be using Jenna for all of our future photos and couldn’t be happier with our decision to have her as our wedding photographer!!
Taylor + Konrad
Stephanie & Brant
"Jenna was a dream to work with! My husband and I do not consider ourselves photogenic and struggle with being in front of the camera. Jenna made us feel comfortable and the photos turned out great! She also made the process feel very smooth and I felt supported as the bride."
"Jenna was AMAZING to work with! She made both our engagement session and wedding day SO fun and special! She’s extremely helpful and kind. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better hype woman and photographer for those special days. "
Taylor + Carter
"Jenna was an awesome photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding photos. She was great at directing us for the photos and had such a quick turn around for both engagement and wedding pictures. We loved working with her and highly recommend!"
Madelyn + Robert
Jenna is absolutely amazing at what she does. She did our engagement photos when it was 6 degrees and did our wedding photos when it was 106 degrees. We forgot all about the weather and enjoyed the moment. Her skill and craft is top notch. I love that she uses natural light. She is amazing with communication and she makes sure you and her are on the same page. Not only will you get an amazing photographer, but it will feel like you've got a best friend during that day. (She saved the day multiple times including figuring out the bustle, was it her job? no. Did she help anyway. Absolutely!) You will not regret working with her. We will be using her again in the future.
Peyton + Stevin
Jenna was everything we were looking for in a photographer and more! We used her for our engagement and wedding photography. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and truly felt like having a friend around! The pictures she captured were beyond what we were looking for and we have gotten countless compliments on them!
Truly cannot recommend Jenna enough!!
Emma + Josh
"Jenna will forever be our photographer! We had the most incredible experience with her. She is so personable, quick to respond and get photos back to you, and was very helpful in creating a timeline and keeping everyone on schedule. Her photography skills and good ideas for pictures make her pictures some of the best I’ve seen. Hiring Jenna was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. You will not regret going with her to capture your big day! Thank you for everything, Jenna!"
Abby + Hunter
There are not enough stars I could give Jenna for how amazing she is! Jenna did both our engagement and wedding photos. I knew from the first call that Jenna was the perfect fit for us. She is so fun, organized and makes everything run super smoothly. My husband is not a fan of having his picture taken, but said that both times Jenna photographed us was extremely easy and comfortable. For the wedding, Jenna helped create a timeline and then was extremely flexible when my hair and makeup appointment went long. I have received so many compliments about our photos. It is nine months later and I am still filled with so much emotion when I look back on our wedding day! That would not be the case without Jenna. We will forever be clients of Jenna!
Kaylee + Nick
Let's chat!
Tell me a little about yourself and what you're looking for so I can serve you best! I can't wait to capture and save your memories with your favorite people.
You can expect to hear back from me within 48 hours! :)
I am excited to get to know you!
