Jen Jinkens Photography

Jen Jinkens is quite literally the BEST! She is the most humble, honest, and talented photographer I’ve ever met! She not only made my husband and I feel at ease and confident while shooting our photos - she just brought a joy with her that shines from within her pure heart and spirit (you’ll know what I’m talking about when you meet her!) - if you’re in search for the BEST photographer that also makes you feel confident, relaxed, and captures the most perfect moments, look not further!! P.S. I’m devastated Jen is moving to Chicago because I was planning on having her photograph all of my future events (baby showers, anniversary’s, etc..) - Chicago is blessed to have her now! - Melissa Younkins

So far we have just done our engagement photos with Jen and Gordy, but holy crap let me tell you how excited I am for our wedding photos after our amazing engagement photo session. Our wedding isn’t until April 2022, but I cannot wait to see their work then! These two are AMAZING! Gordy even helped with our dog who we had join for some of the photos. They are incredibly responsive and honest! Hands down recommend using Jen for your photos. The turnaround time was insanely fast too! We struck gold with these two!!

Jen and Gordy created a smooth and fun day for us as a husband and wife team! Jen helped me get thru an emotional moment as a bride, was conscious to wear a mask because we were in the middle of the pandemic, met up with us at a photo shoot location to scope it out a couple weeks before the wedding, and was really helpful and creative with a day of timeline. She and Gordy were very personable and engaging. I would definitely recommend her to others! Thank you for being part of our big day!

Jen and Gordie are a dream to work with! They handled our postponement nicely and we’re so easy to work with during such a stressful time. We ended up having them photograph our small wedding as well. We could not be happier with our photos and they captured both days perfectly. Jen makes herself so available and you can reach out to her with anything. 10000% recommend.

Hiring Jen and Gordie for our wedding was the easiest, yet most beneficial and rewarding decision that we made in planning our wedding amidst the COVID pandemic chaos. This husband and wife duo are personable, passionate, and great at their craft. They made both of us feel comfortable throughout the entire process: our engagement session, planning our ‘day of’ timeline, and making our wedding day perfect! They jumped right in and joined in on the fun with our wedding party, finding the perfect moments of the day to capture, from their arrival until their departure. They made all of our family and friends comfortable and at ease throughout the entire day, and as a result, the photos that we’ve received from Jen are simply stunning! I highly recommend Jen Jinkens Photography to anyone booking a wedding, in fact we’re fortunate to get to see Jen and Gordie again next summer, as they’ll be shooting our friend’s wedding! We are so lucky and fortunate that Jen and Gordie were willing to travel to Illinois for our engagement session and wedding day, capturing the best of what the midwest has to offer, and we can cherish those memories for the rest of our lives.

Words cannot describe how incredible Jen & Gordon were to work with. From our first phone interview to the day of our wedding we knew we had made the right decision. They made us feel so comfortable taking photos and their personalities and professionalism were beyond our expectation. Jen made me feel like she was my best friend and someone I had known my entire life. She made sure my dress, veil and bouquet were always perfectly placed. She & Gordon were so much more to us on our wedding day than our photographers — they were friends, comedians, supporters, instructors, etc. — they were EVERYTHING! The small glimpse of photos we have seen are absolutely breathtaking and I would trust them 100 times over to do it all again!

Jen and Gordie are the best pair you could have on your wedding day. They are so sweet, punctual/organized, and of course take the most beautiful photos. It is so important to have fun loving photographers on your wedding day, and that is Jen Jinkens. She will make you so comfortable and truly loves the couples she works with. You will not go wrong working with them. BOOK THEM!!

Jen and her husband Gordie are wonderful. I couldn't say it more simply than that. We hired Jen for our engagement photos and they were absolutely stunning. She made the experience fun and you could tell she was actually inspired by her surroundings and it wasn't a "cookie cutter, do these 40 poses" type of shoot. When my husband (who doesn't really like taking photos) left saying "I actually had fun!", I KNEW I had to snag her for our wedding. She traveled to California to shoot our wedding and it made the whole day even better knowing we had a photographer that knew us and that we could trust. You will not regret hiring her for any type of photoshoot you choose.

Wow! Jen and Gordie are fantastic! I come from a photographic background and new this would be the toughest vendor to choose. We made the BEST decision! Our wedding venue coordinator recommended Jen and a few others, but we liked her portfolio best and her familiarity with our venue. Jen and Gordie drove up to Sedona with us for our engagement session and we had a blast together. Our photos came out awesome! Between the engagement session and our big day, Jen kept in perfect contact with us and easily made changes to the photo schedule as things came up. At our wedding, Jen and Gordie were on time, per usual, and kept our wedding parties engaged and got some great candids! At the ceremony Jen perfectly captured the emotions of guests, us, parents, and didn’t miss a beat. At the reception I believe I remember seeing Jen up on Gordies shoulders snapping photos of our Hora dance! That was awesome! They really did put there all into our event. We were so happy with how everything turned out and Jen and Gordie we’re an absolute joy to work with!

Jen & Gordie are amazing. Bottom line. Where to even start? From the first meeting with Jen, we could see that she genuinely cared not just about her work, but her clients as well. She was funny, down to earth, and so easy to connect with that we could easily see her being a part of our wedding day. We had our engagement session in Sedona last April and had so much fun on the shoot! Jen was so attentive, constantly fixing my hair or dress, always making sure we looked our best. Our wedding day was made perfect because of Jen & Gordie. As a former photographer, I am always thinking about making sure I get all the best shots, but at our wedding, I was so relaxed, and trusted that Jen & Gordie would get all the best photos. From the beginning of the day to the end, they were extremely professional, friendly, and so fun to work with. Even with our enormous family, they kept the flow going without issue and captured all the shots we wanted and more. All our family cannot stop talking about how awesome of a photography team they were. Simply amazing. We cannot recommend them enough. Do it!

Jen and Gordie photographed our wedding on 2/27/2020 and were nothing short of amazing to work with. They have a very calm presence which is of course really fantastic on your wedding day. They are so unbelievably talented, they have truly perfected their craft. I highly recommend Jen for wedding photography (and literally anything else you may need photographed). It is one of the greater expenses of your wedding budget and I can assure you Jen is worth literally every penny!!! If we were to go back and do it again she would 100% be our chosen photographer! Thank you Jen and Gordie for being such an integral part of our special day, we are so grateful to you for your time, your light heartedness, your laughter, your constant dress fluffing and weed pulling and your willingness and attentiveness throughout our special day. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Also. An aside but I had asked her a couple of weeks prior to our wedding for a favor for the end of our evening and it completely slipped my mind, but low and behold JEN FOLLOWED THROUGH! Without any need for a reminder. Freaking incredible human!

We are so glad that we chose Jen to do our engagements and wedding photos! She and Gordie were so much fun to work with and made us feel super comfortable and natural (even though it can be an intimidating process being photographed). All of our photos were amazing - we are having a hard time choosing our favorites to frame because we love them all!

Where to begin! I am so thankful to have Jen as our wedding photographer. I went with the "Mrs Right" package which was 8 hours on the day of + a complimentary engagement session beforehand. The engagement session was a great way for us to get comfortable in front of the camera and to get to know Jen - she's hilarious, fun, and professional. While taking pictures, she's super helpful at giving direction for poses while also capturing natural moments. On to the wedding - I have a big crazy family so Jen helped me create a photography timeline which made the day run smoothly. Jen and her husband Gordie work together on the wedding day so you get pictures from every angle. They arrived at the venue early to start with photos of the wedding party -(Gordie photographs the groomsmen and Jen the bridesmaids), then the first look, and the venue. It was so fun to look through the photos from getting ready all the way through to the reception. You can tell Jen and Gordie genuinely love what they do, and it shows in their photos. Thank you, Jen!

Jen was awesome!! Jen did our engagement photos and wedding photos and we absolutely love them both. Jen was very professional throughout everything and really made our big day go by with ease. Jen and her husband, Gordie, were also able to get every photo we wanted without making it seem like we spent all our time getting photos. I highly recommend Jen and couldn't of asked for better memories of my special day!

We had a great experience with Jen!! Our engagement photos and wedding photos came out exactly how we wanted them to. They were incredibly professional, punctual, and communicative. They definitely know their stuff!

Jen was a great choice for our photographer. We were living in Scotland while planning the wedding so she gave us an extra hour in lieu of the engagement session and she was really flexible when meeting us on skype. Jen was always very professional and kind. She and her husband were very reliable and we felt so at ease with both of them. I was pretty worried about photos b/c I don't enjoy taking them and always feel awkward. Jen cracked jokes the whole time and made the process feel as natural as possible. The edited photos arrived within the timeline Jen gave us. Our wedding was in the middle of summer so some of our photos were pretty washed out, but we ended up with an album full of photos we love. Thanks Jen!

Jen is amazing! I am so grateful for her and Gordie! They are the dynamic duo of weddings. Such attention to detail and all of the special moments were captured. I can’t recommend them enough! And - the turnaround on the images was super quick (which as a bride, you will see - you count down the days to getting those pictures!!!).

Jen and Gordie are simply AMAZING and you must hire them!! My husband and I got married back in March and we are so glad we found them! They captured our special day perfectly and even paid attention to the smallest of details. Jen truly is the sweetest person and her love/passion for her work shows. We highly recommend them for your special day!!

Jen and Gordon are absolutely amazing!!! I didn't have to search long for a photographer, the moment I saw Jen's photographs I fell in love! During our engagement photos she made us feel so comfortable and we had so much fun! She helped us come with a great time line that worked for us on our big day. When I told her that I wanted to go on a mountain for our first look she was all about it! And they turned out perfect!! YASS HUNNIE!! Our first look photos are my favorite photos! Our family and friends are still raving about how good our photos turned out. Thank you Jen for making our day so memorable!!

To say that Jen and Gordie are the greatest is such an understatement. I first worked with Jen at our engagement photo shoot. Jen set the whole day up perfectly by sending me helpful pro tips on outfit choices, optimal locations, etc. Of course, I was still so unsure of myself, I know I am not a model. Jen was so quick to respond to all of my emails and calm my nerves, we even FaceTimed once or twice. She was so responsive and understanding throughout the entire process. The day of the shoot came, and Jen was a BLAST to have. It was non-stop laughs and smiles. She made us both feel so comfortable in front of a camera. We got the photos back so quick and I was almost in tears at how amazing the album was. Each picture was better than the last! It was such an easy choice hiring her for our wedding. We had a destination wedding, and Jen and Gordie let us know when they arrived safe and sound. It is like Jen read my mind and knew I was nervous about timing, she showed up a little early to see how I was doing and make sure everything was going well. Having her around while we were getting ready was a dream. All of my bridesmaids just raved about how natural Jen made them feel. Nothing was forced or setup, which is exactly what I wanted. My husband was thrilled that the second photographer was her husband, there is something about a group of guys getting photographed by another guy that just makes the groomsmen feel more comfortable. Every thing Jen and I talked through was done and done on time! From shooting me and the girls, to the venue/table settings, the guys, the family it all just went so perfect! The day after the wedding, Jen was texting me some raw/unedited photos because I just couldn't wait! I don't know many photographers that would do that, but Jen just gets it! My husband and I would highly recommend Jen Jinkins Photography to anyone, and I know Jen will be our first call for our future family photos. We love you Jen and Gordie!!

Sue, Gordon, and Jen were all so great to work with. They were so professional from the start, and really made both my husband and I feel comfortable getting my picture taken. The photos did take a little long to get back, but I assume its because she is in such high demand :)

We hired Jen and Gordy for our wedding and could not be happier that we did! Hiring a photographer is a huge part of wedding planning because on your wedding day you're essentially spending all day with this person. Lots of photographers can take good pictures but meshing with their personality is just as important, if not more! We couldn't have been more pleased to spend our day with Jen and Gordy. Not only are they so pleasant and fun to be around but they are damn good at photography! Even our guests commented on how great they were! I loved that they were getting photos of our guests throughout the night too because those are the photos that we/they want to look back on and remember our night by! So many times I've left a wedding as a guest with zero photos and it's a bummer, so having Gordy ask guests if they wanted their photo taken was amazing! They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and gave us good direction without making us feel like weird staged models. We LOVE the photos we've seen so far and we can't wait to see all of them! Jen and Gordon are the best team and you need to hire them!! We can't thank you two enough for capturing these moments on our wedding day that we will cherish forever!!!!

Jen was, by far, the greatest decision we made for our wedding day, besides actually getting married! Jen's talent goes beyond her ability to capture the most incredible photographs of your special day. She makes your feel beautiful, glamorous and timeless in front of the camera. Her genuine and vivacious personality allowed us to feel comfortable throughout the day and enjoy the entire process. Jen is a true artist! It has been 5 months since our wedding and we still have not been able to narrow down our favorite pictures for a wedding album! She is THAT good! Choose Jen to capture the most important day of your life!

Looking for a photographer? Stop right now and look no further. Jen is it. She is everything you need. I am not particularly photogenic, and awkward on (and off) camera doesn't even begin to describe the story that is my life. That being said, I was not very excited for the picture-taking aspect of our wedding but knew just how important it was for us to have those beautiful memories captured. These would be the pictures we display in our family home and look at when we are old and gray. No pressure, wedding photographers ;) I wanted to come across as calm and graceful when in reality I thought I'd feel scattered and uncomfortable. Jen was up for the challenge. She was fun, professional, creative, everything I could have ever wanted in a wedding photographer. The moment she came in and started taking pictures, I was at ease. She directed me when I didn't know what to do and made me laugh when I felt awkward. She found BEAUTIFUL spots for our photos and even put us on a ski lift, just my husband and I, for a surprise one-on-one shoot. Not only did these pictures turn out to be some of our favorites, but it gave us much needed alone time on our wedding day. We went up the ski lift without our bridal party (only Jen and her camera in front of us) where we were able to take a step back from the planning, the schedules, the chaos. Just my soon-to-be-husband and I enjoying some alone time before our giant party (ceremony). She gave us one of my favorite moments of our wedding day. Not to mention the photos she took at the top of the mountain! Perfection. Once we made our way to the ceremony and reception, she and Gordie were everywhere they needed to be and captured the most amazing shots of our day. I am forever grateful to them. Do yourself a favor and go with Jen Jinkens Photography. You will not regret it!

YOU MUST HIRE JEN! Jen is amazing for so many reasons. She made us feel so comfortable and we had so much fun taking both engagement and wedding day pictures with her. She made the day fun and laid back. Our pictures and album turned out so beautifully; we will cherish them forever! Jen is friendly, fun, professional, a great communicator, and extremely talented. Look no further for a wonderful photographer who is there to support the bride and groom!

Jen takes amazing care of her clients. From the initial inquiry to day of and beyond, everything is a breeze. Her positive attitude and attention to detail made my product beyond what I imagined! So grateful to have met her and had her be a part of my day! Don’t hesitate to reach out to her— you won’t regret it!

Jen was the best! Loved working with a fellow goofy person like myself. We had never been professionally photographed before so the engagement photo shoot included in the wedding package really helped us get more comfortable in front of the camera and with Jen! She was punctual and available for any questions or concerns we had leading up to the big day. Her day of schedule helped us manage the other vendors and events. We LOVE our photos!

The moment we met Jen for our first consultation, we knew IMMEDIATELY that we wanted her to be our wedding photographer. We were instantly drawn to her energy and the vision she had for our photos...for which she did not disappoint! She and her second photographer, Sue, were better than we could have ever imagined, with each photo capturing every special moment of our most important day. If you are looking for an amazing, fun, creative, dependable and caring photographer then look no further...Jen is your lady! We will always be grateful for everything she did for us leading up to, during, and after our wedding. Not only is she an amazing person, but her photographs are nothing less then perfection!

Jen was amazing!! She photographed my sister’s wedding and we honestly could not have asked for a better photographer. One look at her Instagram and you’ll know her photos are SPECTACULAR. But what really made our decision to work with Jen one of the best we made for the whole wedding was her ability to get a big and mixed group smiling and laughing and showing their best side with very little time! Between the ceremony and the reception we were super short on time for all of the wedding party photos and Jen was nothing short of a champion. She was jumping on chairs and directing and snapping spectacular photos and capturing moments that we will never forget. She took all the stress out of the moment and made us all look like rockstars. I cannot recommend her enough!!

We went on vacation to Arizona after getting engaged, and found Jen through The Knot ahead of time. She was very great with communication throughout the process, and did an amazing job with our pictures! We took them at the desert botanical gardens in Phoenix, and she knew all the right spots to go to in order to get the best pictures and lighting. She was super friendly and funny, and made us feel extremely comfortable. The turnaround time was pretty quick as well. A lot of places take months, and she had our pictures back within just a few weeks. Would definitely recommend her :)

Jen and Gordie are two wonderful, fun loving people and are very talented with their work! We cannot thank them enough! We did an engagement session with them earlier this year in Chicago and not only were they beautiful, but we got our photos back so fast! We were thrilled to have them be the ones to capture our wedding day and we just love the photos! Pure talent! Jen made me feel at ease as I nervously waited to walk down the isle (I was getting anxious and the heat of the summer day was catching up to me). Thank you for going above and beyond for us, for all your patience, and for flying across the country to be with us. We will recommend them to our friends and family and we hope only the best for the both of you!!

Jen, and her husband Gordie are the best! From the moment we met Jen, we knew we had to have her with us on our most important day! Once we booked her, she was on it. Any concerns we had, she made sure our minds were at ease. She made herself available when ever we had questions. She made timelines with us, and even a family list. She even did a venue walk through with us! The day of, our guests kept complimenting us on how fun and hard working they were. Her spirit is infectious! She and Gordie are just awesome. Of course we loved every single image from our day! Jen worked so hard to make sure we were always happy. I just can not say enough great things about Jen and Gordie. They are the perfect team!! We would use them for every life event!

Jen and her team are amazing! Planning my wedding in Arizona from afar was stressful at times. Finding Jen definitely helped lessen the stress and she made me even more excited for my wedding day! My husband :) and I are SO happy with our wedding photos and how well Jen and her team captured all the special moments. She makes you so comfortable in front of the camera and goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot. My husband and I have said over and over how lucky we were to find her; we’ve had so many compliments on how beautiful our photos turned out. Thank you again Jen!!!

I'm not sure where to even start. Hiring Jen was the best decision we made for our wedding! My now husband and I decided to do a hot air balloon elopement and originally found Jen on Instagram (she had done one before!). After going through her portfolio, I just knew that I had to have her as our wedding photographer. I actually made sure she was available before setting our wedding date, because I knew she was the one! Working with Jen was awesome! We were flying in for the wedding from out of state, so she helped me find vendors for flowers, makeup, cake, etc. and was the greatest help. She even contacted our venue in her free time to make sure everything was set up correctly and to ensure we were working with the same pilot she had before. She kept in contact with me through FaceTime and email in the months leading up, and made sure we had everything we need to be set. She even brought in a videographer and a stylist for the day of. She's different than any photographer we've worked with, in that she has an unlimited amount of ideas for poses and is super creative. She really works to get the perfect shot, rather than just snapping a few images and calling it good. And, she's fun to be around which is always a plus! Our pictures came out absolutely beautiful and we received them super quick after the wedding! We've gotten a million compliments on them and we are so excited to hang them up all over our house. My favorite part was that my husband was bragging to our entire family on how awesome Jen was as a photographer, as if he had a real say in choosing the photographer haha! We both just loved her so much! We had the most magical wedding and the pictures to prove it! Thanks Jen!!!

I can not say enough good things about Jen. I only had about 1.5 months to plan my day and thankfully Jen was available for my date when I asked her 1 month in advance. Even though I had very little time to find a photographer, I still knew I wanted to do my research and find the right one for us. I’m sooo incredibly glad that she was available on our day! Definitely the best part of my day was her and her sweet husband! Jen has an energy that is contagious. She is just super sweet, kind, and respectful. There are things about my culture that are different then others but she always made sure to ask us if we were comfortable doing a certain pose or something. Everybody is in love with the pictures she took! A very good eye for details. Definitely would recommend her, no doubt! :)

Jen was amazing!!! She was a referral from my sister's wedding photographer and I am so thankful I found her! I would recommend her to anyone! Right from the start she made us feel so comfortable and confident! Jen and her husband did an amazing job on our wedding day. All of our photos turned out great, exactly what we were hoping for! She captured all the special moments perfectly.

After getting engaged and deciding to get married only three months later (6.17.17) My top priorities were dress, venue and photographer! After hearing so many horror stories from close friends about their wedding photography experiences, I knew that I would search high and low for the perfect photographer ! Then one day after searching all over google and instagram my sister sent me the link to Jen Jinkens Photography . I immediately fell in love . All of the photos were flawless and beautiful. At the moment I knew that I had to have Jen Jinkens Photography ! So I quickly emailed Jen and no less than 24 hrs she greeted me with the sweetest email. From our first meeting via FaceTime to the engagement photo session to the wedding ! Jen treated my husband and I with the upmost respect and kindness. Jen's energy and upbeat spirit enhanced the mood and allowed for fun and gorgeous photos to be taken . She made sure that each photo I wanted was captured. One of my favorite moments was the private first dance photo shoot which we will cherish forever. I am so grateful that Jen agreed to capture our special day it was truly a pleasure to work with her . I am so in love with every single photo. Jen does not just take pictures to take pictures. She puts her heart and love into her work and each images shows that. I'm sad that our time together is over but I am happy to share her with other brides who are looking for a phenomenal photographer! Thank you Jen for turning my wedding day into beautiful images that will last a lifetime ❤️

Jen was such a great addition to our day. She added so much excitement and positive energy, and then perfectly captured that feeling. Her passion and talent are evident from the moment she arrives, and carrys all the through till she delivers a beautiful finished product. Can't say enough about how great The Jen Jinkens Photography experience is. Thank you again Jen.

Jennifer is amazing!!! She captures the moment perfectly and makes beautiful aunthentic moments come to life! She's so much fun and an expert at getting the crew to feel relaxed and comfortable. I'll definitely be using her for my next major life moment. Thank you Jennifer for all you've done. I'll cherish these pictures forever.

Jen was the favorite part of my wedding day. I didn't believe it to be true until I found her, how much a photographer can set the mood on your wedding day. Jen is incredibly talented, outgoing, spunky and attentive. She was there every step of the way. Hey planning skills and assistance on timelines was extremely helpful. Hey modern style of photography captures the delicate, natural, vibrant colors of the most memorable day of your life. Jen will meet with you in person, via Skype, text message, and phone call. She will make sure all your questions are answered and everything you asked for is accommodated. With all her energy, Jen is able to cater to all facets of a wedding, including being onsite all day. She will travel if needed and bring equipment for rain or shine. Jen is not afraid to experiment with new techniques. She goes out of her way to find unique hidden gems surrounding your special day to make them that much more memorable.