JeLau Photography

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our special day than Jen. From the moment we met her, it was evident that she was dedicated to capturing every moment with precision and care. One of the standout qualities of Jen is her meticulous attention to detail. She took the time to understand our vision for the day and incorporated it into every shot. From the delicate lace on my dress to the the vibe of our venue, she didn't miss a single detail. Moreover, Jen went above and beyond in ensuring that our wedding day ran smoothly. She created a detailed schedule that kept us on track and allowed us to relax and enjoy the moment. Her organization and efficiency were truly remarkable, and we are so grateful for her support throughout the day. Communication with Jen was seamless from start to finish. She was always responsive to our questions and concerns, and her warm and reassuring demeanor put us at ease. It felt like having a trusted friend by our side every step of the way. And of course, the most important aspect of Jen's work is the stunning photos she delivered. Each image is a work of art, capturing the emotions and joy of our wedding day in breathtaking detail. Our friends and family have commented that our wedding photos look as if they came out of Vogue Magazine!! We are absolutely thrilled with how the photos turned out and will cherish them for years to come. We cannot recommend Jen highly enough. Her professionalism, attention to detail, support, and talent exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you, Jen, for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.

My husband and I are writing this review with a touch of embarrassment for its lateness, but we couldn't let another moment pass without sharing our most sincere appreciation for Jenn and her amazing team for capturing our wedding day and engagement. Not only is her work exceptional but the kindness she graced us with throughout the whole process made a huge part of wedding planning chaos that much easier. As for Jenn, her warm demeanor, meticulous organization, and excellent communication skills made every interaction, from our engagement shoot to our wedding day and beyond, truly delightful. She was always available to address any concerns, and her responses were clear and prompt. She is highly prepared and will help guide you through all the photos and moments you want to capture on your special day and even those you didn’t even know you wanted! Her confidence instilled trust that everything was under control, allowing my husband and I to focus on each other and the moment at hand. And special shout out to Leslie for having all the pins, tape, and hair ties anyone could ever need! Her artistic talent is simply unparalleled. Each photo tells a story, encapsulating the deepest emotions and memories of our special day in the most beautiful way imaginable. We were so excited to receive our photos we made a date night out of it. We sat down with some snacks and wine, pulled the photos up, and relived the whole day all over again, there were definitely tears! Our families definitely needed some wrangling and Jenn made it happen. Sadly, after some very personal loss after our wedding, we realized very quickly after our wedding that the moments she captured for us are easily the greatest gifts we have. If you're searching for a wedding photographer who not only exceeds expectations but is wonderful all around, look no further, you simply can’t do better! With heartfelt gratitude, Nicole and Paul

This review is long overdue! Suffice it to say that 6 months later, our guests are still raving about Jenn and her team. As “amateur” photographers ourselves, we were very particular about our photographer. Photos are a huge investment, and you only get to record that day once. After reviewing a lot of photographers’ websites, we decided to chat with Jenn based on the photos on her website. From the first Zoom meeting (we are not local to the Monterey area), she made us feel so comfortable. Jenn’s communication is quick and efficient, she is happy to answer any and all questions. We weren’t sure we wanted the engagement session, but after some discussion we understood the value and opted to jump in and get started. Our engagement session had to be postponed due to illness (darn Covid) and Jenn was accommodating and helped us reschedule at another convenient time. The day was not ideal in terms of weather and the location had several others shooting photos—Jenn and her team adjusted easily and jumped in to get the best possible shots in multiple locations and outfit changes. Turnaround time for the finished photos was quick! Fast forward to our wedding day. What a great day! Jenn collaborated with us on the timeline to ensure that we had plenty of time for all the photos we wanted to get. Jenn and her team are personable, fun, and easy to work with. and she captured the day perfectly. Once again, her turnaround time for the photo gallery was quick and the photos are beautiful. Photos are a look into emotions, feelings, relationships and people and it takes a lot of practice to bring all of those things together in gorgeous photographs. There are so many photographers out there, but you won’t be disappointed with Jenn and her team. Once you work with Jenn she becomes a friend. She is open and honest, kind, and genuine. Pick Jenn, you won’t be disappointed!

I honestly can not say enough amazing things about Jenn, and her team! My husband and I booked Jenn for our 8 hour wedding and an engagment session was included. The engagement session was fun and made us feel comfortable with Jenn, and in front of the camera. This helped photos on the wedding day go much smoother. During the engagement session we were able to learn how to pose, and be relaxed and ourselves while taking nice photos! Jenn is extremely organized and clear with her communication, it is amazing! One of the best things about working with Jenn is that she wants you to get what you want, she is there to make sure that you get the pictures that you want, in the locations that you want and in the poses that you want. Never be afraid to say you want to take a photo again, or try a different pose. She will ALWAYS hype you up, and make sure you feel your most confident self! Our photos from both the engagement session and our wedding are amazing, we are so in love with them. She captured our day absolutely perfectly! I believe that your wedding day photographer is the most important decision, because these are the memories that you will have forever. Jenn was an easy choice for us, she is kind, supportive, a clear communicator, a hype woman, and she takes beautiful photos! P.S. Jenn always brings the most amazing team of people with her!

We cannot say enough great things about Jenn and her team! She was very professional and an absolute amazing person. Not only does her and her team bring fun to taking photos but they also really get to know you and bring your personality out in the photos. Jenn is very organized which helped a lot and really eases the stress because we all know how stressful wedding planning can be. She also stays in communication with you through out all your wedding planning and helps provide a timeline of the big day. We just got out photos back and we are so in love with all the photos she took of our wedding and family portraits. We decided to go with an unplugged wedding so we have been waiting very patiently to get our photos back and Jenn was so fast and even sent us sneak peaks while we waited. I highly recommend JeLau for all your photography needs, -you might just leave with a new friend, I know we did!

From the moment I met Jenn on Zoom I knew my fiance and I were in the right hands. We clicked instantly and I felt like we’d known each other for years! Jenn and her team did such an amazing job of making our engagement photo session fun and unique; we crawled through a secret cave, climbed on top of a giant rock on the beach and ran in the waves. The photos were stunningly gorgeous, the lighting and angles were perfect; Jenn captured our love for one another and our excitement to be married soon! Throughout the whole process Jenn was so great at keeping in touch with me regarding updates and making sure she understood what we wanted on our big day. We filled out a very detailed questionnaire on types of photos we wanted, family members names, locations for photos, day of timeline, etc. Which proved to be a very helpful tool on the day of - her system for getting photos done in a short amount of time was seriously impressive. Our wedding day was nothing short of PERFECT! Jenn and team showed up right on time and got to work - they knew our venue well which made me feel even better in my decision to work with her. She knew all the great spots, lighting, angles and timing to get every photo we asked for. Not only did my fiance and I love Jenn, but any guest I talked to commented on how fun and cool Jenn and team were that day/night. They made all the guests feel special by getting photos of them while we were off doing wedding party photos, which I appreciated very much because now I have photos of all my guests! I would 100%, 5 stars, 15/10 recommend Jenn and her team to be your photographers! She truly gave us the greatest gift of capturing our love in ways that I don’t think someone else could. Every time I look at the photos I smile and tear up a bit at just how beautifully she captured all the emotions of our day. I didn’t think I would bond with our photographer so fast and easily, but Jenn made us feel like we were friends immediately. Not only is she clearly very talented, she’s got a sense of humor and a professional demeanor about her that’s hard to come by - she got sh*t done but had everyone laughing and enjoying every second of the photos the entire time we were together! If I had to choose all over again, it would be a no brainer, JeLau Photography every time!

I booked a proposal session with Jenn. She was lightning in her responses throughout the process, hopped on a zoom call with me to plan out the proposal, and even gave me a video walkthrough of where I needed to be day of (which was super helpful given I live on the otherside of the country). The proposal went perfect and Jenn captured that in her photos. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Wedding photography can be pricy- but it’s the one thing my husband and I don’t regret splurging on. Jenn shot our micro wedding and we CHERISH these photos. Her & her team came prepared quite literally with anything you might need- including boob tape. She captured everything we asked for and then some. She also made us feel like the most gorgeous people in the world while shooting us. She is attentive throughout the whole process, not just the day off, she is kind, talented, and she also has a hilarious sense of humor 🌟 bonus!

First of all, Jenn was the BEST investment we made out of every single thing we paid for in the wedding, hands down. She elevated our wedding experience in a way that no other vendor did, and during those inevitable everything-is-going-wrong wedding-planning moments, knowing that Jenn was our photographer was extremely comforting. We did the 8 hour package and engagement session with her and from start to finish, Jenn was incredibly clear, communicative, quick to respond, and super easy to work with. One of the most *priceless* qualities about Jenn is that she really knows how to pose people, which is SO hard to find in a photographer! My husband, who is a total introvert and typically doesn’t like to take photos, saw the engagement pics Jenn took of us and said “this is the first time I’ve ever liked how I looked in a photo.” If that doesn’t speak to Jenn’s talent and expertise, I don’t know what does!!! Additionally, Jenn was soooooo fast with getting us our final product, which just made the entire experience even better. The final photos were insanely beautiful and captured all of the emotions/vibes/moments I wanted to have captured. I truly cannot recommend Jenn enough!!!

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 extremely talented artist and provided the most beautiful photos we could have asked for, but she went above and beyond for us in every way. Long version: 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!

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 were 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 Jenn’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 moments 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 pictures 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 photographer, 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 best 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 conversation 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 business 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 questions 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 us 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 wedding 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 confident 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 good. She is so talented and captured our relationship so perfectly. We are so satisfied with her work and guarantee you will be too. ♥️

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 should 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!

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 our 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 awkward 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 playing 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 photoshoot. 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 clients, 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 so 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 her 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 we 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 session. 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 attitude 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 through 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 going 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!