HI, I’M JENNA!
I’m a photographer in the Pittsburgh area specializing in high school senior portraits, wedding photography, and family portraits. I’m located north of Pittsburgh (in the most adorable small town of Zelienople!), am married to my high school sweetheart (started dating: 2008, married: 2015), have two bichon frise dogs (who act as my office assistants), and a baby as of January 2023!
I’m someone who’s passionate about relationships and people and who LOVES asking questions. Photography has naturally become an extension of how I love to connect with people to learn (and tell!) their stories. I couldn’t be more thankful (and amazed!) that I get to call this my job!
One of my favorite quotes is: "People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel." (Maya Angelou) And that is a summation of my approach to photography, in a nutshell. This career is more than a job to me – it’s how I love to love and encourage people who are in so many different seasons of life!
If you’re curious for more of my backstory: I started taking photos back in 2011 as a senior in high school as a fun, side hobby. I decided shortly after to study Graphic Design & Web Design at Robert Morris University and worked for a start up marketing company for a few years, all the while continuing to photograph seniors, weddings, and families on the side. My photography business grew and grew and grew until I wasn’t able to manage both my marketing job and photography business any longer and had to make a choice – and ultimately in July of 2016, I chose to leave my marketing job and pursue photography full time! I haven’t looked back since.
God has been faithful & gracious to provide each step in every season – and I am so grateful. I still can’t believe that this is what I get to do for a living!
So the gist is, if you’re looking for photos, you’ve come to the right place! I’d love to hear your story and what brings you to my little corner of the web. Click below to start the conversation!
**Note: The beautiful video in the banner was created by Dorosh Documentaries, who are also wedding videographers. You’ll definitely want to reach out to them if you’re considering having your wedding filmed!
random FUN FACTS (IF YOU’RE CURIOUS)
Like a true Pittsburgh girl, I love Heinz ketchup and put it on WAY too many foods that it typically wouldn’t belong on.
I am a huge fan of long walks and deep conversations. It’s sort of my love language.
I’ve journaled consistently throughout my life (multiple times a week, if not daily) ever since kindergarten. I love having a written record of the history of my life!
I will go to great lengths to avoid using a shopping cart while grocery shopping… even to the point of trying to carry all of my groceries in a box while 8 months pregnant (do not recommend).
I met my husband in high school, and he is actually the first (and only) guy I’ve ever dated! We were introduced when our former youth pastor said “Nick, doesn’t Jenna look like Pam from the office?” And it was love. Even though I had no idea what the Office was and never grew to love it (pray for my husband ;) ).
Cookie cake is my favorite dessert - the more icing, the better. Also, if you like cake but don’t like icing, I will totally be your friend so I can have the icing off of your piece (no shame).
