About this vendor
Jen Montgomery Photography is an award-winning luxury wedding and family photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also known for her destination wedding services which have been provided across the world. Jen strives to capture your fleeting, precious wedding moments and preserve them as vivid heirlooms.
Jen has been photographing for over a decade, pulling inspiration from the beauty in nature. Along with over 14 years of professional photography experience, Jen is also a certified yoga teacher and a registered nurse. She gravitates towards natural, photojournalistic, and vintage photography styles in her work, capturing photos as inspiration strikes. Her work has reached worldwide audiences through magazine pieces, books, and blogs, showing the power of her wellspring of ideas.
Now offering six unique editing styles to customize your personality and session! Wedding services with Jen Montgomery Photography can begin with an engagement session, whether outdoors or at studio locations in the Minneapolis area. Wedding packages are customizable and begin with up to two photographers willing to travel to your wedding and with you between venues. These photographers understand the importance of your special day and thus make wedding bookings on a one-event-per-day policy. Once your happy celebration is over, your photos will be edited, hand-colored, then made available to you as digital files and in printed forms.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2021.2020.2018.
Best of Weddings
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We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Jen. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she sees the world differently—and that perspective shows so beautifully in her...
work. Her style is completely unique, and the photos she captured from our wedding are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.
Jen has this incredible ability to notice moments that others might miss. The way she plays with light, movement, and emotion creates images that feel artistic, romantic, and deeply personal all at once. When we received our gallery, we were honestly blown away. These weren’t just wedding photos—they felt like pieces of art that perfectly told the story of our day.
What also made the experience so special was Jen herself. She’s warm, thoughtful, and has such a calming presence. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which allowed the photos to feel natural and genuine rather than posed.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer whose work truly stands apart, Jen is that person. Her creativity, vision, and ability to capture real emotion gave us photos we’ll treasure forever. We are beyond grateful that she was part of our wedding day.
We’re so grateful we found Jen for our engagement and wedding photos! Her talent and ability to capture our personalities and vibe despite just meeting us is amazing. She spent tim...
e prior to taking the photos to talk through our vision, discuss logistics and was very flexible and helpful with scheduling when weather was not on our side. She made us feel comfortable and confident during the shoot. We couldn’t be happier with our engagement photos and can’t wait for our wedding (and hopefully future life event) photos! We whole heartedly recommend her :)
Choosing Jen for our engagement session was one of the best decisions we’ve made so far in our wedding planning. From the first email Jen was professional, kind, and genuinely inte...
rested in getting to know us. She immediately put us at ease during our shoot. We were both nervous about being in front of the camera and showing PDA, especially in front of a camera, but Jen handled everything with so much poise, confidence, and warmth.
She gave us clear direction when we needed it but also let us relax and be ourselves. When a pose didn’t feel right she adapted quickly and kept the energy light and fun. Some of our favorite photos ended up being the little candid moments she caught in between poses — the laughter, the glances, the in-betweens that feel the most like us.
Her Moody Matte editing style was what first drew us to her work, and seeing it applied to our own photos was everything we hoped for and more. The color, emotion, and depth in every photo are stunning. We were also amazed by how quickly she delivered our gallery, especially with so many beautiful shots.
Jen and her second shooter Karrah created such a comfortable and joyful atmosphere that made the whole experience unforgettable. We’re beyond thrilled that Jen will also be photographing our wedding next October. There’s no one else we’d trust to capture our story.
An absolutely amazing photographer and person. Jen helps the whole way through with putting together timelines and shot lists to make sure every picture is captured while keeping y...
our day on track. She helped us so much the day of the wedding and was so kind to everyone in our party. We couldn’t be happier with the photos we received back and will highly recommend her anytime someone needs a photographer!
We are beyond thrilled with Jen, our wedding photographer! From our initial meeting to the delivery of our photos, Jen's professionalism and talent shone through. She has an incred...
ible eye for capturing those special moments, and her attention to detail is impeccable.
During the wedding day, Jen seamlessly blended into the background, yet managed to capture every important moment. Her ability to capture not just poses but genuine emotions is what sets her apart. The candid shots she took are some of our absolute favorites, reflecting the joy and love that surrounded us on our special day.
Jen's friendly and calming demeanor also made the entire process enjoyable. She made us feel at ease, allowing us to be ourselves in front of the camera. The result is a collection of photos that not only document our wedding but truly reflect who we are as a couple.
We can't thank Jen enough for her talent, dedication, and the beautiful memories she has given us. If you're looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond to capture the essence of your day, Jen is the one. We wholeheartedly recommend her!
Thank you, Jen, for being an integral part of our wedding journey.
Jen was amazing to work with from the easy emails and scheduling to working within our needs. She made our short session feel very personal and sweet. She made sure to capture any ...
special requests. Her editing is absolutely gorgeous! She even returned the photos much sooner than expected. I am so impressed by our seamless experience!
Jen knows exactly what she’s doing, but she goes about her shoots in a relaxed way.
She asked us for any specific shots we wanted and 100% delivered.
Because of her personality...
, it was easy to not worry about photography and just be/act natural throughout the day.
There are WAY more amazing photos than I expected, so I was really impressed with how they turned out.
On another note, her website is really helpful for deciding if you want to go with her style or not. Her photos are amazing on her website and my photos turned out just lovely!
I really gravitated towards the bright and unique nature of Jen’s photography and was so glad she was able to shoot our wedding.
She was amazing to work with. As we were married i...
n August 2020, let’s just say I wasn’t the easiest to pin down on final plans due to COVID. Jen rolled with the chaos and was so understanding when major components like location and time were changing even 2 weeks out from the event. She helped me plan the timing of the day (More than once) and was spot on about how much time the different shots we were hoping to get would take.
The day of, it was so comfortable shooting with her. I’m a fairly awkward person when it comes to photos and having attention on me, she made the whole process feel natural and fun.
We got our photos back in what felt like no time at all and they were AMAZING! I even had one editing request which she was able to work in on a few photos, which I was very appreciative Of and it looked great.
Jen was so much fun to work with! Her passion for photography is wonderful! And he humor is awesome!
Jen is amazing to work with. She is great at capturing the moment as well as the in between moments that always turn out with so much real emotion. Her eye for location and lightin...
g is phenomenal. I love every photo she has taken of me and my man
Jen was the best. She did our engagements and a set of family photos and I was so impressed with her patience, especially with our dog. She also makes all of us look super handsome...
and cute and not as goofy as we really are. We will continue to book with Jen while we live in Minnesota.
Jen was fantastic and went above and beyond any expectations we had for a wedding photographer. We are both so happy and will cherish these photos. I would highly recommend her to ...
anyone looking for phenomenal pics and someone easy to work with!
Jen is AMAZING! Not only did we love her soooo much we booked her twice, but totally intend on booking her again and again! She’s so sweet and friendly and has such a keen eye for ...
photography! And it’s not even her only job! I wish we could have flown her to Austin to be the photographer for our wedding but her little bundle of joy made that not possible. We used her for our engagement photos, as well as some additional family photos. Love love love her!!!
The few things I have noticed from drooling over Jen Montgomery photography's page:
-Her attention to detail!
-She's incredible at capturing just the right moment to convey the emo...
tions happening at that time in a still frame (hard to do)
-She'll make you feel REALLY comfortable in front of the camera because all the smiles ALWAYS look genuine
-She'll help you if you don't know how to pose (because somehow her subjects seem to always look like expert models)
-THE COLORS! The way she edits. She doesn't change the colors.. just enhances them brilliantly so you can truly experience every vivid detail in the photo
-Quality! The amount of work she must put into every photo must be absurd because every image comes back looking INCREDIBLE!
I highly encourage you to book your next engagement/wedding/day in the life photo session with Jen Montgomery Photography! You'll have genuine smiles too knowing you're going to get back an amazing finished product!
Jen is an amazing photographer! She is so easy to work with. Goes with the flow well, which was great since we eloped and just kind of winged everything. She had great ideas for th...
e photos, and we love the pictures so much. I would highly recommend Jen.
I have been admiring Jen’s photography for over 3 years now and this year I had the pleasure to work with her for our family holiday photoshoot. She is amazingly talented, she play...
s beautifully with light and color and can turn absolutely anything into a piece of art. During our shoot she was very easy going and friendly and made both myself and my husband but also our dog baby feel comfortable.
The photos turned out more beautiful than I imagined, they truly look like out of a holiday magazine. Not to mention that she delivered the photos a whole week early, so we had them in time for sending out our holiday cards. I could not recommend her enough and I am looking forward to having her capture future moments of our family.
I can certainly attest to her attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to accommodate to fit the ever changing issues of such an important day.
Jen Montgomery’s Photography has an UNPARALLELED eye for design as well as elegance and opulence. I give this 5 stars for the artistry and development-no other person makes things ...
as fun and convenient for you as Jen!
Having true PaSSIoN for perfection as well as beauty and clarity in any image set or design /project-package; She delivers as well as undertakes in shooting as well as crafting in her many mediums and vastly uniquely different styles for her many subjects of artistic and business portrait and contemporary style focus.
Beyond traditional and impressionistic /modern style in common everyday boudoir photos -she adds an openess and brilliance as well as a flair for the dramatic of that fun fully functional character and glimpse into the world of artistic and professional photography that everyone hopes for in a photograph or specific artistic notion to recreate a particular memory or mood to be captured and cherished forever.
She dominates In the field of clear definition of personifying high end appeal to any large group gathering or big or small companies needs including local -family- friend of the business persons’ private or public special occasions and weddings parties and gala events’. Her pictures and artwork not only tells your story -it captivates your entire heart and fully exposes the beauty of the moment you are seeking to preserve in its entirety for any magic you wish illuminate!
Very high resolution -perfectly natural and or surreal type landscape and fantasy themes and more!
In short it’s amazing! Jen is the go to for any of your particular interests when it comes to a fun random shoot or important function and special occasions or photo arrangements of any sort.
Best, love and gratitude 🙏🏻 ! Thank you for sharing and helping to create such beautiful memories!
-Allison Jeanne
Impeccable in every way. If you are looking for quality look no further!
Jen was amazing!! Our photo booth was so fun and the best quality too. Highly recommend!!!
We absolutely loved our experience with Jen. We seeker her out based on her artistic ability but she was so sweet and personable, a total pleasure to work with. I highly recommend ...
her services.
I loved working with Jen! She was extremely organized and thoughtful and our wedding photos are absolutely stunning!
Jen was wonderful! She has an eye for what looks good especially when the couple has never had professional photos taken before! Definitely recommend her for outdoor/scenic photos....
They were gorgeous! Thank you!
I loved working with Jen! She was very thoughtful and organized on my big day which allowed me to relax and enjoy getting our photos taken. She has an eye for beautiful settings an...
d I couldn’t be happier with how our wedding photos turned out!
Jen Montgomery was the photographer for both my wedding in 2015 and for professional headshots in 2018. I love Jen’s ability to create amazing shots that capture the spirit of any...
event. My wedding photos are some of the most beautifully done that I’ve seen. After posting them, a lot of my friends, family and coworkers said that my wedding looked like a magazine! I highly recommend her services! She will listen to your vision and work within your budget!
Jen was our photographer for our Engagement and our amazing Nautical wedding on Lake Minnetonka. She was very flexible and made sure that the specific photos we wanted were taken. ...
She was able to get every shot that we had hoped for! Our photos were done in a timely manner and arrived in a cute little box with all of them on a USB flash drive. What ever you want Jen will make sure that she satisfies your photography needs! Love you JEN! <3
Jen did an amazing job with our wedding photos! Everything we wanted and more!
I will continue to rave and highly recommend Jen forever! She was so much fun to work with and really captured everything I wanted in my wedding photos! I was worried about timing ...
and getting all the pictures I wanted but everything went as planned and super smooth with no issues. I love every single picture and even my husband, who hates pictures, was so happy with all of them. I will definitely be hiring her again.
Jen went above and beyond for my husband and I. She worked with our budget and was super timely and professional. We had a destination wedding and everything we did with her was fl...
awless. From the time we started discussing pricing till the wedding was over, we couldn't have asked for more.
Jen did an amazing job. She took all my ideas and really brought them to fruition. We got married outdoors in a garden and all of our photos are unique and full of color. We got to...
ns of edited photos back, plus black and white versions. She always responds to emails and she got our final photos back to us ahead of schedule. We have gotten so many compliments on our photos, too!
My husband and I were beyond satisfied with having Jen as our photographer. From the planning before the wedding to the day of. Everything went smoothly, and our photos were stunni...
ng!l. We have received so many compliments on our wedding pictures! I am so thankful that we chose her to capture the details of one of the most important days of our lives. I would highly recommend Jen to anyone looking for a photographer.
Jen is an incredibly talented photographer! My husband and I are not typically comfortable in front of a camera, and worried about our engagement and wedding photos looking posed a...
nd unnatural, but Jen made both experiences fun and relaxed and managed to bring our personalities and relationship to life through photography. Every photo we received from her was beautiful and she managed to capture all the little details about our big day, some of which I wouldn't have gotten to see without photos! Jen was so easy to work with, just the right combination of personal yet professional, and never left our questions unanswered. I highly recommend her!!
Jen is amazing! Every single picture we got was absolutely stunning. She has so many unique and fun ideas that turned out amazingly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone look...
ing for a photographer.
Jen did the most beautiful work for our engagement photos! She was so kind too, she went out of her way to travel from the cities all the way up to Gooseberry falls. It made it so ...
much more special to be in a location that was completely natural in beauty. Her final product was just gorgeous! I can not wait for our wedding day now!
Jen Montgomery is amazing to work with! Professional, easy to communicate with. Her photos are just beautiful. We are a wedding gown design and whenever we work with her we get th...
e best reaction from those photos!
Did an amazing job for my best friends wedding!
Jen was a wonderful engagement and wedding photographer. We are so incredibly pleased with our wedding photos. The quality is very high and she creates stunning photographic memori...
es to last forever!
This past year I had a mutual friend suggest Jen as my wedding photographer. She was amazing! The day went by very smooth between her and her 2nd shooter. The photos turned out bea...
utiful. I would highly recommend!
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Minneapolis, United States, Destination
Jen Montgomery Photography