JeLau Photography
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I'm a wedding photographer based in Monterey, California and I travel world-wide capturing all people's love stories. I believe in equality, representation, and being kind to everyone. Alright, now that that's said, let's skip to the good part. I’m a huge comedy lover and will easily choose a comedy show over concert. I’ve seen John Mulaney three times, Jo Koy twice, Seinfeld, and Brian Regan, and also attended ClusterFest in 2019 and got to see my girl crush, Amy Poehler 😍 Tv Shows > Movies. If you reference a well known movie, I might miss it. But if you reference an obscure tv series, I’ll most likely get it and reciprocate. My current fave shows are Arrested Development, Parks & Rec, Schitt's Creek, Kim’s Convenience, IT Crowd, and Seinfeld. But I've also recently been loving Stranger Things, Umbrella Academy, You, and Locke + Key. HUGE true crime lover. The more messed up it is, the more fascinated I am. I listen to exclusively true crime podcasts and have seen MFM in two live shows. SSDGM! (If you know, you know). Truly, I just love all things "weird" so cults, cryptids, paranormal? Yeah. Let's talk about it. Give me all of the coffee ☕️ and point me in the direction of your favorite local/small businesses because I love to support fellow small-businesses. I used to not be able to eat gluten or dairy until one day my body decided it wanted to be a homie and let me, and I still can't eat raw pineapple or now, sadly, oats. Oh, and I’m allergic to dogs, dust, and pollen, so basically "fun." Literally nobody is more annoying than me at a restaurant so be assured that none of your requests will annoy me either. HUGE proponent of “no shoes in the house.” I’m part Japanese (on my mom’s side) and that was a strict no-no in our home. Asian mom’s are scary. I love working out and any kind of movement. Whether it’s a walk, spin class, hike, weight lifting, etc I love it. But I equally love being a potato and binging Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV. Gimme all of your recs plz. I believe in promoting self-love, confidence, body-neutrality, and general badassery into each of my clients. You don't need to always love your body or the way you look because that's just not realistic. But you shouldn't let it hold you back from enjoying life because you're so amazing and so so much more than your weight 💛 Checkout my website at JeLauPhotography.com to read more about me and view different packages and pricing! Packages start at $6000 for 6 hours of coverage.
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Asian-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress
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Digital Files, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Classic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
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Jenn was absolutely INCREDIBLE! She flew across the country from California to Virginia for our wedding and went above and beyond anything I could've expected! I didn't know what to expect for a wedding, but Jenn knew how the flow of things sho...
uld work and was ready to help and provide assistance at any point throughout the day! She came armed with an "oh shit kit" and sewed a new button on my wife's shirt once she realized she was missing one. We definitely never anticipated something like this could happen and definitely would've had a minor crisis if it wasn't for Jenn! She met with us for a zoom call to see what our values and preferences were to make sure she communicated with us in the way that we needed. She made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and communicated with us at every point before, during, and after!
Jenn was FANTASTIC. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our engagement shoot and wedding. We are not people who are super comfortable in front of a camera, and Jenn helped us figure out the right poses and gave us all the tips...
to help get good shots. She is also just a ton of fun, which made it so much easier to relax and not take ourselves too seriously. We had to reschedule our engagement shoot 3x because of rain storms and covid, and Jenn was super accommodating and flexible to make sure we got our engagement shoot in before our wedding. She is easy to communicate with and super organized which I really appreciated. She was also able to help talk us through a general timeline for our wedding before even the event coordinator did, which was incredibly helpful to start getting a picture of what the day would look like/some of the tradeoffs we had to consider not doing a first look, etc.
Day of our wedding, Jenn and her team were absolutely incredible. SO on top of it, and so professional, they helped make the day feel seamless. We had so many guests raving about how great (and fun!) Jenn and her team were at our wedding and of course how amazing the final photos are. We could not be happier with both our engagement and wedding photos and the entire experience of working with Jenn. I've been in quite a few bridal parties now and can confidently say that Jenn is the absolute best wedding photographer I've seen. If you're thinking about working with her, do it!
Short version:
If you are in the process of deciding on a wedding photographer or are on the fence, BOOK JELAU PHOTOGRAPHY!! My husband I got married in June 2023 and one of the BEST decisions we made was booking with Jenn. Not only is she an e...
xtremely talented artist and provided the most beautiful photos we could have asked for, but she went above and beyond for us in every way.
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We had an engagement session with Jenn and her team shot our wedding day. Even before we had officially booked, we felt so supported by her, and it was clear that she was an honest, open, and genuine professional (and person).
Communication was a breeze with Jenn. She is very transparent and has amazing expertise that we benefitted from a lot. I always felt like we were a priority and that her goal was to help us have the exact day and shots we wanted.
We were so happy to have the opportunity of having an engagement session with Jenn. Aside from the fact that we had a new batch of gorgeous photos from such an exciting time in our life, an unexpected perk was that we felt so comfortable with Jenn on our wedding day.
Jenn’s approach leading up to the wedding gives you a super easy and organized way of communicating your wants/needs of the day. I really appreciated that she wanted to understand what parts were most important to us so that she could make absolute sure they were captured.
On our wedding day, everyone was impressed. Of course my husband and I were so happy with her team (they checked in on us, were prepared for anything, were so amazing with our guests, etc.), but our family members were even coming up to us to give shoutouts on our photography team and letting us know how great they were. Jenn and her team communicated so clearly and truly cared about us soaking in the day. She and her team were there with us all day capturing the most amazing shots but also really contributing to the energy of the day. I am so grateful we had them there!
When we received our finished photos... I’ll repeat myself - BOOK JELAU PHOTOGRAPHY! Our photos are stunning and Jenn went above and beyond in getting exactly what we wanted and much more. The gallery is so comprehensive, I feel like I can look back and relive the day just from the photos. Accessing and downloading the photos is so easy and the gallery is so well organized. Jenn and the JeLau Photography team put so much effort into our day and our gallery. We couldn’t be happier!
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Jen is an amazing person and photographer. She took absolutely stunning photos during and after my surprise proposal to my fiance, and she made us feel so special and comfortable for the two hours we were with her. Our friends and family couldn...
't believe how beautiful the photos were -- she's a true artist that's so approachable, friendly, and kind. If you're considering anyone else, stop and book Jen!
Our wedding coordinator recommended a few photographers to us so we got to work stalking some IG accounts. When we came across Jenn, we loved her style and could tell she was incredibly talented. We scheduled a meeting with her and not only wer...
e we blown away by her professionalism, she was FUN and COOL. I knew she would be a blast to work with.
We worked together for our maternity, engagement, and wedding photos. She is incredibly talented, highly efficient and provides invaluable information on how to prepare for your session. The sessions fly by thanks to Jenn’s positive energy, efficiency, and ability to make everything fun. Her humor put us at ease and made the awkward moments hilarious which produced some genuine laughter for our candid photos. I felt comfortable telling her my insecurities and she was the ultimate hype person. I can’t recommend Jenn enough and I hope to work together in the future. I miss her!
Jenn is quite possibly the very best in the business. She took both my engagement photos in 2021 and my wedding photos in 2022. The quality of her work is amazing!! She even traveled to meet us in Salt Lake City for our engagement photos so we ...
wouldn't have to find another photographer. She is worth every penny and is easily the best investment I made in my wedding.
She was recommended by my venue and I couldn't be happier with the stunning photos we received. She had me at seeing the quality of her work, her focus on inclusive weddings, and SSDGM. She is SUPER easy to work with - really caring for us and our team to make sure the day was absolutely perfect. She replied to all my emails practically right away and walked me through all of my panic moments. Jenn helped everything go smoothly and even attended our rehearsal so she could help coach our wedding party to receive the best photos.
I wish I had more events for Jenn to shoot. Her humor, generosity, and energy is unmatched. She and her team (shout out to Leslie + our second photographer Nadeen) were an absolute dream. Jenn even surprised us with more photos than we ordered because she simply couldn't narrow it down.
We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Jenn and the lasting memories her photos preserve. You cannot go wrong with choosing JeLau Photography for your big day!
Jenn is amazing…. She knows her craft backwards, forwards, up and down. She worked with us from engagement to wedding day and everything in between. She came to our wedding rehearsal and helped us work out the timeline and ins and out of the ...
wedding day. On our wedding day she kept everything on time and so efficient in her process. Her photography is amazing and she captured my husband and I perfectly. We will cherish her photos forever.
My partner and I cannot more highly recommend Jenn as your photographer! Jenn was our photographer for our wedding and we also did an engagement shoot with her. Jenn is open, communicative, loving, detail-oriented, organized, and observant. She...
has a heart for others and embodies inclusivity in her everyday work. This was true from the first communication we had with her and was consistent and unwavering throughout the year+ we were working together. She is knowledgeable and kind in the way she supports you and is always available with helpful and timely information and suggestions. Jenn always had our back and was so supportive of every request and unconventional tradition that we wanted to include. She was so helpful in every detail including: helping us with our timeline, working well with other vendors and providing recommendations, helping us laugh and relax and be in the moment, wrangling family and friends and lifting them up so they felt confident and supported, making both my partner and I feel like the gorgeous humans we are inside and out and always being available with an affirmation, and sharing herself and her process. Jenn was also always on time, responded to emails and requests very quickly, and got our gallery back in record time for both our wedding and engagement shoot. She was always patient and honestly went above and beyond. All of this is more than enough reason to work with her, and then - THE PHOTOS LOOK AMAZING!!!!! Honestly there is not one that I was not really excited to share! We could not have been more happy with our engagement shoot and wedding photos. Jenn is great with coordinating outfits and posing, and also she has a really great eye. She is so creative and my favorite shots were ones where she said “I know this is weird but trust me” and we went for it! Our photo gallery for our wedding not only captured the depth and complexity of how we were feeling moment to moment, it also mapped out what our experience was like throughout the day. We chose not to have video for our wedding and honestly with the photos we received back, we didn’t need it. Jenn really listened and centered our hopes and concerns to create the best experience for us. She also has a talent for picking out lovely humans and her team of Leslie and Lela was incredible. We had so much fun with them and they were exceptional. Our experience with Jenn has set the bar so incredibly high for photography hopes - 5 stars, 10/10 INCREDIBLE. We adored working with her and would absolutely do so again in the future. She is a human of the highest quality and we will always recommend her and remember working with her with deep gratitude.
Not only is Jenn an amazing photographer, she is the most amazing person. Knowing our photographer would be with us basically all day, we wanted someone who not only had amazing work, but also had a great vibe/energy. I was initially drawn to J...
enn’s beautiful photos, and after following her on Instagram for a couple weeks it was her personality that confirmed for me she just had to be our wedding photographer. She is supportive, responsive, welcoming, honest, and caring. Our mutual love of true crime and Taylor Swift was icing on the cake! Jenn truly cares about her couples and really puts in the time to get to know you and form a trusting relationship, and having her there feels like having your best friend with you.
I have worked with Jenn & JeLau Photography several times and I cannot recommend her enough!! I have had her for a solo shoot, engagement pictures and for my wedding. I have to say I love EACH session that she did for me and the pictures and m...
oments that she captures are truly the most precious moments. In my solo session she made me feel confident, comfortable (as it was the first time we worked together) and like I was a model!! (Which I am not!) During our engagement session she made my now husband and I feel so excited for our wedding and this was the perfect chance for him to get to know Jenn and really enjoy our time together in front of the camera. She was able to capture all of our moments this day, the laughs, the tender moments of love, and the passion we have for one another. On our wedding day, she was my GO TO! We had a day of coordinator but I ended up always looking to Jenn for what shots we needed next or what we needed to focus on next. She AGAIN captured the entire range of emotions that day from tears to dance moves. I hold each of the sessions and the photos we have from them so close to my heart. She captured the most tender moments with my daughters in our ceremony that will still make us cry when we look at them. Her work is amazing. Not to mention how fast we got our sneak peek to post on social!! Shockingly fast! I have seen people in my life try to go the “cheap” route and when it comes to these moments, it is not worth it!! It is an investment is your day and making sure you get the absolute best and Jenn delivers!! I would hire her over and over again! I cannot wait until we get pregnant and I can hire her again for our maternity shoot! Lastly, Jenn is an amazing person. She is someone you can talk to openly and she has no judgement. Everyone goes through their own issues with weddings and I felt so comfortable talking through any obstacles we ran into with planning with her. I know this is lengthy but I couldn’t’ type into a few words how great her and her team were for us and how happy I am with our photos! She went above & beyond!!!
Jenn is truly the best of the best. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with Jenn. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease the whole time, and snapped some truly incredible pictures. We were nervous about getting professional pict...
ures taken of us, but she made us feel and look so beautiful. As an LGBT couple, we felt so respected and at ease with Jenn, Leslie, and Katie. We had a major change in our wedding plans after booking Jenn, and she was so patient and flexible. We would 100/10 recommend!
Jenn is absolutely amazing and her photography skills are out of this world! I did a boudoir photo shoot with her for my first time, she made me feel so comfortable with her and myself. We also hired Jenn as our engagement and wedding photograp...
her, she made all the sessions so much fun and enjoyable, taking our ideas and making them a reality. We didn’t realize we could look so good, but she clearly did! Jenn has an amazing personality and fantastic team to support her. I couldn’t recommended Jenn enough as a photographer, she books up quick so get on it if you want the best there is!
If I could give Jenn more than five stars I would!
Jenn, Katie, and Leslie went above and beyond the duties of a wedding photographer! They will make you laugh, feel comfortable, and above all else confident that everything is under control. ...
And the results.... will blow your mind! She captured our themed wedding, Enchanted Forest, exactly how I always pictured it! Amazing people, amazing products, amazing photographer!
You will never regret hiring someone to capture such an important moment, but Jenn delivered more than pictures. She made the whole experience better. Thank you, Jenn!
Jenn and her team were AMAZING! My husband and I loved how helpful and knowledgeable they were about everything - from tying ties and beyond, they got it done for us. Our wedding was only a few days ago and we already have an amazing sneak peak...
gallery full of beautiful photos. Jenn, we can’t thank you enough for your professionalism, humor, and kindness. Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding!
Choosing a photographer for our wedding was a big deal for us. We wanted to have memories that would be beautiful for a lifetime so it was imperative we invested I'm the right person for our big day. Choosing Jenn to do our photos was the bes...
t decision we made for our wedding (besides choosing each other LOL). We are so grateful for the work Jenn did. Jenn helped us through the planning process with our timeline and other details and even included an engagement shoot. She created and captured the most beautiful moments of our wedding. Jenn went above and beyond to ensure each photo was just right. You can feel the love and care Jenn puts into each photo to ensure everything is perfect - and you can truly tell she cares not just about the photos but about each couple she works with as individuals. Thank you Jenn for being amazing!!! We will be forever grateful each time we look back and cherish these moments.
I would recommend Jenn to anyone lucky enough to work with her!! We hired Jenn to photograph our rehearsal dinner and immediately we knew it was going to be the best decision. Jenn brought her genuine excitement, energy and care to each convers...
ation we had leading up to the day. Even with rescheduling twice, Jenn was always so positive and uplifting, making us feel more calm and excited about our wedding. She also has such a fun yet peaceful presence. During the event she would come up to show us a few photos and hype us up, and then go and capture just a perfect moment. It made us feel great! I couldn’t wait to get the pictures after the event, and when we did they were just as incredible as I hoped! Jenn is someone you want by your side during a big life moment to make you relaxed, excited, and full of joy all at once. Thank you, jenn!!!
Jenn was an amazing photographer for our October 2021 wedding! I connected with Jenn through some serendipitous Instagram stalking, and could not be happier that I did. She is AMAZING. To find a person who balances creativity, enthusiasm, and b...
usiness so well is rare, and she has a natural talent for all three. We had a shorter engagement and being long distance, didn’t get a chance to personally meet her or her team until the day of the wedding. That didn’t matter though, because she was our instant best friend for the day! Photos were so easy and comfortable, and the end result was a work of art. She listened to us and our visions, spent time on the details and people that mattered most, and also offered some GREAT advice on ways to get the best shot— if you have a chance to use bubble guns at your wedding, take it. We were overwhelmingly impressed with her work before, during, and after the wedding, and couldn’t be more happy with our connection. Thank you, JeLau Photography!
Amazing… just amazing in every way. An amazing photographer and amazing human. What started as an fun conversation with a potential wedding photographer nearly 2 years ago has grown into so much more. Jenn helped capture lasting memories for my...
husband and I’s engagement, wedding and maternity shoot.
It was my first time working with a photographer and I was so nervous about how to pose and if I would appear photogenic or not. Jenn walks you through all of it! She is so not judge mental at all and offers such great advice on posing to leave you feeling beautiful. She is such an effortless photographer and her photos… wow wow wow.
I cannot stress enough how amazing it is working with Jenn. It’s the one wedding vendor we did not have to stress about at all… no questions about if she will be on time or if we will stick to the schedule (which she will totally help customize for you) She 1000% has your back and is such a professional.
Can’t wait for our next session Jenn!! Thank you!!
I did a boudoir (my first!) with Jenn, and can I just say, WOW! Our session definitely exceeded my expectations. I was so anxious before because I am not typically good with photos and am not the most confident, but from the get go Jenn did an ...
amazing job of not just making me comfortable in my own skin, but CONFIDENT! Not to mention she is so professional and passionate about her work. She genuinely cares about each client, that is clear to see. I had such a blast I might have to do it again. Thank you, Jelau Photography!
Wow, where do I start...First and foremost the professionalism is top notch. I am very picky about who I do business with & family photos are not excluded. Jenn is professional forward, from the moment you inquire everything is laid out & all q...
uestions answered. I am not a bride YET but I would believe that Jenn makes this side of stress on the wedding day minimal to none! Going into the session, I am not one to be the center of attention in front of the camera, my partner on the other hand is a different story , but Jenn made me feel at ease & even made me laugh genuinely (which made for the BEST photos). She knows what you want to see & knows the best angles and poses. Because of her professionalism, it was more than fluid & was easy to listen to her direction. If you're looking for a photographer who will meet, nay EXCEED your expectations, JeLau is the way to go. 1,000/10
Jenn is amazing to work with before, during and after! This was the first time my fiance and I have ever had professional photos taken, so we didn't know what to expect, what to wear, how to act, etc.
Jenn was super responsive before, helping u...
s pick out outfits, giving honest opinions and suggestions. During, we didn't know how to pose or how to even "act natural". She went out of her way to make sure we looked good and felt good throughout the session. After, she got pictures back to us super timely, and made sure we were happy with them!
Suggestion: trust the process!!! If it feels weird, trust she knows what she is doing. She is amazing!!
To say that we fell in love with Jenn is an absolute understatement. From the moment we sent in our inquiry to work with her, Jenn was prompt, professional, and ready to answer any of our questions. She offered us advice along the way of wedd...
ing planning and went the extra mile to ensure our big day would run smoothly. We quickly trusted her vision and were blown away by the photos she captured from our engagement shoot and wedding day. If you are looking for a photographer who has a great eye for locations, pays attention to details, and actually takes the time to get to know you and your significant other, then RUN to book her ASAP. We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Jenn and are happy to have found a lifelong friendship with her. We will definitely be using her services for all of our future photography needs.
If you’re considering JeLau Photography for a photoshoot of any kind, look no further, Jenn is best. Jenn was so incredibly helpful with helping me put together a surprise proposal with photos to capture the moment. And the ensuing engagement...
photoshoot was amazing. Speaking from a guy’s perspective, popping the big question is surprisingly nerve wracking. You may not think you’ll be, but I promise, you will be…we want it to be perfect for her. Jenn helped me put the pieces together and pick the right location and time of day to pull off that perfect moment. And top of that, Jenn made us feel so comfortable while taking photos. My fiancee and I had a blast, we felt like we could just be ourselves. The best part of it all is we came away from the experience with photos that made us like something out of GQ…what more could you ask for…
We had the best experience with Jenn! She was friendly, quick to respond, and easy to plan with for our elopement in Big Sur. We were unfamiliar with the area, locations, and how to pose and she helped us with all of it. She took the stress of ...
the day away and made us feel so natural (even though we have never been photographed before). She also recommended vendors for us and places to check out in the area. The pictures were truly epic and our family/friends could not believe how beautiful it all turned out. Thank you so much Jenn! 10/10 would recommend!!
Jenn is an amazing photographer. She even flew all the way to Alaska to capture our special moment!! I was an incredibly nervous bride and full of unexpected emotions and she was there to help me relax, do breathing exercises, helped me feel c...
onfident and even brought me food to make sure I ate. Most brides (including me) forget to do this. She went above and beyond the expectations of a photographer. She scopes out the locations before guests arrive to find the perfect photo opps. She makes you feel totally comfortable and has a blast while shooting. We used her for engagement photos and were so obsessed that we had to use her for the wedding too! Highly recommend!
Im still at a loss for words when trying to think of how amazing this experience was with Jen. But to put it simply Jen is a professional, she knows what she wants to accomplish and has an incredible vision for the shoot. All that aside Jen was...
able to capture the sweet amazing moments for my fiancé and my engagement shoot. She made us feel instantly comfortable and safe but also confident. The photos came out incredible and these moments will be remember for a lifetime thanks to JeLau Photography! My heart is so full every time I glance at the photos.
I highly recommend Jenn for any of your special occasions. I just got married while 5 months pregnant and was wanting it to be as stress free as possible. Jenn listened to what I wanted and added amazing input to what she thought would look goo...
d. She is so talented and captured our relationship so perfectly. We are so satisfied with her work and guarantee you will be too. ♥️
Simply the best photographer for any occasion! Jenn flew across the country (Monterey, CA to Virginia) to flawlessly capture our special day. It began with a simple FaceTime where she got to know us and understand what we were looking for at ou...
r wedding. She made it super easy and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, she showed up ahead of schedule with a printed schedule of who and what she wanted to photograph. Jenn literally saved the day when she noticed a button on my dress shirt was broken, and on her own initiative, sewed on a new button with her “oh shit kit”. She made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her warm and welcoming personality will make you feel like she’s been your best friend for years. She is the best LGBTQ+ photographer in the business!
After my experience with Jenn, I realized that doing a boudoir shoot was one of the best ways to celebrate my engagement! She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and empowered during our shoot. Her communication and collaboration ...
after the shoot was above and beyond anything I could have expected!
Jen was amazing for our Engagement Session! Her picnic set up with Kiss Me In Carmel rentals was perfect and so much swoon. She made 2 people who are very uncomfortable behind a camera very comfortable. Jen is very professional, funny and kind...
. She is so talented and I recommend her for any photos you need!!
Jen was amazing to work with. She was a huge asset in helping me surprise my now fiancé with a proposal on the beach. We are from out of town, and she was so great with sending me local spots and tips on how to go about this. We are kind of awk...
ward in front of the camera, and she was so great about making us feel comfortable and posing us in a genuine way. Jen was very responsive and timely, and I have no regrets hiring her! Highly recommend using Jen, and we would certainly hope to use her again in the future!
Jenn is amazing...better than amazing. My husband hates taking any sort of photos and she was able to make us both feel comfortable in front of the camera. She also took gorgeous photos while simultaneously holding our grumpy toddler and playin...
g baby shark on repeat. Jenn understood that family photos are super important, but it is really special to get photos of just mom and dad too. I can't recommend her enough. If you were waiting on a sign to book her, this is it!
Absolutely loved our experience with Jenn! She made it super simple to schedule our shoot, was enormously helpful in figuring out locations/outfits (our first time doing a professional shoot), and was fun, kind, and professional during the phot...
oshoot. The photos we got back were AMAZING and I am so in love. Best investment!! Highly recommend.
We have had such an awesome time working with Jenn at a few styled photoshoots. She’s honestly not only so great to work with; but genuinely cares for people and loves to serve them. All of her images capture the truest essence of all her clien...
ts, and she can really make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Jenn not only photographs families, but she does anything from the largest of weddings to the smallest of elopements. We honestly don’t say this much; but you wouldn’t go wrong with hiring Jenn for your occasion. We HIGHLY recommend her as she isn’t just a rad photographer, but just an awesome human being.
Jenn goes completely beyond what you could imagine for a photographer! She goes the extra mile for everything. She helped me on my wedding day so much during covid when so many things were last minute! I didn’t have many people at the wedding s...
o she was my right hand gal and was so supportive throughout the whole entire day! She is so good at making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and is so professional while being amazingly quirky and fun! 10/10 will be booking Jenn for all of my photo needs! ♥️
We could not possibly be happier with how our photos turned out! We had an elopement ceremony on a cliff near Big Sur Jenn did an amazing job with making us feel comfortable and getting every shot that we requested. She also did great with our ...
kids! I 100% recommend her for weddings and all types of events.
Super sweet. Will crack jokes to get that perfect picture. My husband and I got engagement photos wedding photos and I also booked boudoir photos with her and she was apsolutly perfect. During our wedding she also helped with things outside he...
r general job description witch was super helpful. Jen goes above and beyond for her clients and we couldn't be happier
Jenn photographed our Big Sur fall elopement beautifully! Pre-elopement she was instrumental in helping us coordinate the location and vendors (extra confusing during the pandemic). We even FaceTimed the day before the ceremony to make sure w...
e had the right meeting location (no cell service). Day of, she was wonderful - fun, personable and professional. The results were stunning - candid, emotional pictures of our ceremony and she really captured our personalities and excitement of the event. We love sharing them with our friends and family and still get emotional every time we see them! Highly recommend working with Jenn for her amazing work and charm!
I have been following Jenn for quite some time on Instagram and love her photos! I immediately reached out to Jenn for an engagement shoot when she posted she was making a trip to Denver and wanted to see if there was anyone wanting to book a s...
ession.
It was so fun planning where we would take our photos and Jenn is so flexible with timing, location, and and puts you right at ease. She researched the different areas in Denver for the best photo spots and she even braved a snowstorm for us! I love looking at our photos and how she captured our love and personalities in every picture!
Jenn recently shot our elopement/marriage ceremony in Big Sur and was awesome! Her pictures were wonderful, and we love re-living the big day when looking through them. She was friendly, professional, a good communicator, and had a great att...
itude throughout. We love our pics and highly recommend her! Thank you, Jenn!
We travel all over the world and love to work with local photographers. We must say, JeLau Photography tops them all.
The photo session was fun, relaxed and easy. She coordinated with several venders and went way above what we were expecting...
. Our photos blew us away and we believe we found the best photographer in the Monterey area.
She's perfect for weddings, family sessions or even individual head shots. She was so versatile. It was a breath of fresh air to work with her and we would highly recommend her.
Jenn did our engagement photos and they came out fantastic ! She was super friendly and easy to work with, got lots of great candid shots, and also helped with posing since we had no idea what to do with our hands 🤣 We highly recommend booking...
JeLau Photography !
We had such a wonderful time with Jenn! She made us feel so comfortable during the whole process. She has the best personality which helps break the ice of the awkwardness at first haha! She has a great eye, trust her and let her guide you thr...
ough the process! Hands down the best experience!
My husband and I planned a last minute elopement in Santa Cruz, CA and Jenn was available! Amidst the Covid crisis, the phrase "life is short" was made all the more real and we didn't want to wait any longer to tie the knot. She was so easy goi...
ng and fun to work (even with our delayed plans that pushed things back by 1.5 hours). Her photos are AMAZING and my husband and I can't stop looking at them!
She captured every laugh, tear, and special moment during our intimate ceremony. I can't even tell you how fun she made these pictures. Jenn truly captures raw moments of happiness and love.
Thank you, Jenn, for capturing our day so perfectly. We could not have imagined it without you there. I'm so glad my assistant convinced us to hire a photographer!! I so would have regretted not having these pictures. Thank you!
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Fun and beautiful photos!
I was lucky enough to have 3 separate photo sessions throughout my engagement! Jenn was by far the best photographer I worked with!
She made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. She has a clear i...
dea of what she wants AND what I wanted. She got us our photos the night of our photoshoot which just added to the excitement of the day.
I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for great lifestyle photos!
Response from the Vendor on 04/23/2020
Ahhh thank you! I absolutely loved working with you each and every time. And looking forward to more in the future 😉
I was already excited to work with Jenn because of the recommendation I received from a family member. When we first meet for our wedding consultation I knew she was the one from the moment we started speaking. She has a great energy, is super ...
professional, punctual and was just as excited to work with us!
When we took our engagement shoot my fiancé and I were a little nervous because we wanted awesome pictures but have never taken professional pictures before. Jenn made this experience so fun and easy! She is so dang good at catching candid effortless photos. We are so in love with how our pictures turned out!! Can not wait for my wedding! Thanks Jenn!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2020
“Babe, are we supermodels?!” I think you and Kyle have found a new career. Don’t forget me when you’re rich and famous... But in all seriousness, I can’t WAIT to photograph your wedding! It’s going to be one heck of a party. Two and a half more...
months!
I don't know how, but Jenn creates MAGIC with her camera!! Somehow you feel the romance and love in every photo!!! Whether you are doing engagement photos in an intimate setting or wedding photos with your entire bride squad, Jenn can handle it...
all! She has amazing energy too and really helps get you in the perfect zone for pictures (especially if you shy with pics like me!)!
Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2020
April you are the sweetest! Thank you. You’re an absolutely joy to work with and I can’t wait until I get to work with you again. Soon!
Best photographer ever! Jenn made us feel so comfortable, and she was so down to Earth and easy to get along with. I had some ideas of photos that I wanted, and she exceeded those and went above and beyond with her ideas to get the best angles ...
and photos for us. She captured our personalities and love, and I seriously can’t thank her enough for capturing photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you’re looking for an amazing photographer that will put you at ease in front of the camera, Jenn is your girl!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2020
It was such a joy to photography you and Cody. Engagement / Maternity session?! Challenge accepted. Absolutely loved working with you two.
Contact Info for JeLau Photography
Serving the Monterey Peninsula, Bay Area and Beyond
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Jenn Petty
Owner
One of the best feelings is having clients that say they're "awkward in front of the camera" or "don't photograph well" only to have them fall in love with the images I capture. My tagline is, "Images that express you," so I cater each of my sessions towards my clients and their unique personalities, so no two sessions are the same.
Whether its sultry and romantic or giggling the entire time, each session is different depending on the couple. My photos are never staged, stiff, or unnatural. I like to have fun during my sessions, so I keep it lighthearted and relaxed. The way I'd like it!
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