Jen Philips Photography

oto suggestions and made them even BETTER. Jen made us feel so comfortable and confident behind the camera. When we got our gallery we were shocked at how stunning the pictures were and how she captured every aspect of our special day. She is not just a photographer, she is an artist.

with Jen for our engagement photo shoot (which was postponed countless times due to the pandemic) and our rehearsal dinner and wedding (which was also postponed). Throughout the entire process (nearly 2 years of planning) she worked to understand and realize our photography vision. We can't wait to work with her again. All of her photography is beautiful but we are particular fans of her black & whites and how she can capture the magic and vibe of your special day with ease.

, a great photographer! Jen took engagement photos for us and shot our small (26 person) wedding. Jen was really helpful with the planning process, she weighed in on location suggestions for our engagement shoot and advised on vendors for our wedding. When it came time for the engagement photos, a terrible wind storm was in the forecast. Jen was incredible flexible and happily rescheduled for a few days later. She even gave us her expert opinion about which day would be best after reviewing the forecast. On our wedding day, Jen went above and beyond the duties of a photographer (she helped bustle my dress, she helped talk to the venue staff to resolve minor issues, etc.). I am so glad Jen was by our side! We love the photos Jen took and are so happy Jen was the one to capture our memories on our special day!

at you want is perfection in your photographs. Jen makes that happen. From the very beginning she made us feel comfortable. She listened, understood what we wanted, and we felt so confident that she would follow through with all our wishes. Day of, she made us so comfortable and at ease. She helped us relax and we knew we were in good hands. There’s just nothing like it when you hire a professional. She was everywhere at once and you hardly noticed her. How did she do that? I don’t know, but our photos are gorgeous. She cares about you and your happiness. She knows what works and makes it happen. She becomes part of your family. She considers us family for life. We are so grateful we hired Jen and you shouldn’t hesitate. Hire her NOW!

energy and was responsive and very professional. Most importantly, our photos turned our perfectly!

as if we'd known her for years. She so perfectly captured our wedding day -- we'll cherish these photos for the rest of our life. Thank you for being such a gem, Jen!!

we postponed our wedding and then had to change the venue. She was so flexible and kind amidst all of these changes! The day of the wedding, she arrived right on time. I normally feel so awkward getting my picture taken, but I felt totally at ease with Jen. Our pictures turned out even better than I could have imagined! The posed photos are of course beautiful, but she also captured some candid moments so perfectly! We received a preview of 75 photos one week after the wedding, and the full online gallery 3 weeks after. We could not be happier with the experience we had Jen and give her our highest recommendation!

an my own wedding, I knew immediately I wanted to work with Jen. I don't need to tell you that she's utterly talented. Her photos clearly show that. In fact there are many photographers that are extremely talented, so let me share with you what sets Jen apart from the other professional photographers in the area. First off, it's her personality. Jen is super organized, professional, kind and most importantly, fun! Your photographer is the vendor that you will spend the most time with on your wedding. You want to feel relaxed, calm and happy, otherwise it will show in your photos. Jen sets the tone, keeps things light and fun, all while capturing beautiful photos - both posed and candids. But what really sets Jen apart is the amount of detail and planning she does with you before the wedding day. To be totally honest, I wasn't looking forward to taking the various formal family photos before the wedding, but because Jen had a focused shot list and knew exactly what photos I wanted and who was expected to be in them, the process was so smooth and super quick. It was absolutely painless, in fact, it was fun! I have first hand witnessed the photographers who do not do the pre-planning that Jen does, and it's a mess on the wedding day. So much time is wasted looking for Aunt Sally or tracking down a groomsman to left to go to the bathroom when he was needed for photos etc. Jen's experience and organization keeps the process streamlined, leaving you more time to party with your guests. And of course your photos will be stunning as well! Thank you Jen! I feel so fortunate you were my wedding photographer!

ley after our big summer wedding was cancelled due to the pandemic. Jen was fantastic to work with before, during and after our elopement date, and our pictures turned out amazing! We would highly recommend Jen to anyone looking for an outstanding photographer in the Napa area!!

ond of our dream day with meaningful, real pictures. I can’t stop looking at our pictures. It was a dream and you made it come true! I would highly recommend you to any friend or stranger looking for a photographer for their special day. I can’t put into work how much we are grateful for the memories you captured that we will be able look at forever! We love you, Jen!

y of work and personality was the best fit. Her prices, while not cheap, were competitive and within the range of what we planned in our wedding budget. She was friendly, willing to answer our numerous questions, and really flexible with creating packages that suited our photography needs. The package we ended up going with included an engagement shoot, and full wedding day coverage with a second shooter. We also firmed up pricing for wedding albums. Jen was super accommodating and flexible on the day of our engagement shoot. She really made us feel at ease, and took the time to get to know us. On our wedding day, Jen and her associate Kendal, showed up on time and were totally delightful and professional. They had it all down like clockwork. From our details shots, to getting ready, and of course all of our special moments during the ceremony and reception. We LOVE our engagement shoot and wedding day photos - we've framed them up everywhere in our home! I think any couple who has ever been through the wedding planning process know that the process can be anxiety-inducing if your wedding vendors aren't in the loop. Before, during, and after our wedding day, Jen was extremely communicative and reliable. She was in touch with our coordinator and other wedding vendors, and even did a walkthrough of our venue with us beforehand so we could choose out special spots for our first look and portraits. After the delivery of our images, she worked with us to correct any minor details to ensure that all of our images were delivered to our liking. Once all was said and done, Jen also worked with us to design a wedding album in time to gift to our families for the holidays. If you like what you see on Jen's website and social media pages, you will not be disappointed with what you get if you book with her! A final minor detail: it seems the assumption in the wedding industry is that the males care less about the wedding planning and details, despite being an equal half in the upcoming union. While this may be true in most cases, I personally found this a little frustrating as we were both contributing in different ways in the planning process. I SO appreciated that Jen was one of the few vendors that addressed both me and my husband in practically all of her communications.

through the pictures quickly and effectively but we still got every shot we asked for and more. We felt super comfortable with them. We got our photos back in a very timely manner and have so many images that we will cherish forever. Cannot imagine having anyone else capture our special day!

e private ceremony, we also wanted the cake, the champagne, and some pictures so that we could document the special day. We booked a package through a local Napa B&B. The package included everything but the hair and make up. Unfortunately, the package also included a photographer that had a portfolio that seemed to be amateur. This was going to be our special day so we wanted a high quality photographer. The weeding coordinator provided us a few alternatives, and one of those was Jen Philips. We were impressed by her portfolio. Both the quality of the photographs (focus, light and sharpness) and also the style (the natural poses, the background used, etc). After agreeing on the one hour session and what was included in the fee, we shared with her a few special requests and filled out a questionnaire on her website. Since we were doing just a one hour session we knew our time with Jen would be limited. Jen arrived to the B&B on time and prior to the ceremony walked the property with my wife to identify the best places for pictures, including moving the standard spot for the ceremony in order to get the best pictures; the standard spot would have resulted in some shadows in the pictures. We definitely appreciated that she shared that information. After the ceremony we took pictures with some banners we brought with us, pictures in a couple of other spots on the property and the obligatory cake cutting pictures. She also took some cute pictures of our rings. Jen also brought more than one camera in order to use the best camera/lens combination for the photos.

oments that are effused with beauty and emotion. We were lucky enough to have her for our elopement/intimate wedding at the Carneros Resort and we could not have been happier! Before our wedding, she took the time to really understand what was important to us and she was very organized while shooting, making sure she got all the shots we were looking for. We loved just about every single photo we received, and there were hundreds for just the two-hour period that we had her. We should also mention that her digital platform was impressive and very user-friendly; it seamlessly integrated her gallery, event set up (questionnaire, payment, etc.) and photo delivery. Your wedding photography is probably one of the most important investments...in the years to come, it will be the single thing that helps you reconnect with all of the meaningful moments from your big day. Thank you so much Jen - we will cherish every moment you captured for us!

ith follow-up (emails, texts, phone calls), and kept us on track. Our photos are gorgeous (and our guests agree) - we especially loved the shots she took in natural daylight settings. She even arranged for a ladder at the venue so that we could get our "must have" photo of all the guests right after the ceremony. Thanks again Jen for helping make our day so special! J+C

us amazing photos of our wedding!! Our guests were so excited by how well they turned out - and it was such a blast reliving the wedding with friends and family through the gorgeous photos they took. She knows Napa weddings - you should definitely book her!!

os are stunning! She is courteous, kind and professional. Working with her was simple. She will ensure that your wedding day will be forever captured for you and your family to cherish forever. Jen was recommended to me and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a beautiful photographer, a delight to work with.

ue @ Gloria Ferrer. The quality and variety of our pictures were simply amazing. We have so many wonderful shots of our special day. I would highly recommend Jen Phillips to photograph your wedding!! Thank you Jen for capturing our wonderful day of memories

so at ease with her. We are so very pleased with our pictures!

moment! Jen was prompt on our photo delivery, and did an incredible job with editing and selecting the best possible photos. I cannot give her high enough praises!! Our photos are amazing, and I will treasure them forever! I highly reccomend Jen as she is professional, comfortable, friendly, and incredibly talented. If I were to do it all again I would absolutely select her again!

erally)! She has such a warm personality and was able to get us to very real emotions, removing that catalog look some photos turn out to have for some photographers. She is flexible and understanding, and both listened to what we wanted as well as had her own ideas which we loved. We did both engagement photos and a wedding elopement package with her... and to be honest with you we really miss having her around!

are going to be with you through some of your most special moments. Jen did just that. From the first phone call till the end of our wedding, it was like we had our friends or family taking photos. If you are deciding which package to go with, I would highly recommend the full package. They were able to capture every single detail of our wedding, and we got more photos then we imagined. Thank you again Jen!!

th both Jen and Jenna, our beautiful photographs, and the amazing website created for our guests to view and download. We are so grateful for all Jen did to meet our budget, fit our style, and make us feel special.

, is her belief in making each captured moment represent the couple she is photographing, not just the setting. Our engagement photos perfectly matched our excitement about our future together and made an excellent wedding registry book!! Jen found the perfect balance of getting to know us individually and as a couple, which was so reflected in our beautiful wedding photos. Because Jen's is so organized and pre-plans many of the critical details of the day, by the time the day arrives, you know you can focus on yourself and enjoy your special day. I felt as if I was floating through the various activities and tasks that you are required to, and was so grateful when we received our hundreds of photographs, that Jen capture so many important, special moments, some of which I never would have seen if not for the photos she took. Our pictures are stunning and we could not have asked for anything to be changed- thank you Jen for our forever memories-

and personable at the same time! She really got to know us as a couple and what we wanted to capture on our special day! She had an perfectly planned timeline in order to fit in all of the pictures we wanted and also found time to capture fun candids of our guests! We love looking at the photos and reliving our special day!

d was willing to listen to our ideas as well. She was always available to talk when we needed her. I loved her style because her photos do not seem contrived, but very natural and sweet. I highly recommend her!!

included an engagement package. I'm really glad we went that route because the engagement session gave us the chance to get to know her and get comfortable in front of the camera. She was so easy to work with and made us feel at ease during both the engagement and wedding day. My husband and I opted to go with a first look so that we could enjoy the cocktail hour with our guests. Jen found the perfect spot at our venue for it and captured what was an incredibly emotional moment for my husband and I without us even noticing her. We have been to so many weddings where the photographer seemed very invasive and in the way and Jen was the exact opposite. She seamlessly integrated herself into the crowds to get the shots she needed and most of the time we didn't even realize she was there shooting until we saw the photos later. At one point after we ate our dinner before speeches she took us away for a few moments to do sunset photos in the vineyard and had us back quickly to keep the evening flowing. At this point we only have the preview album but based on those I feel confident saying that all of the photos will be beautiful and I can't wait to see them all! If you need a photographer then go with Jen. You won't regret it.

g between a number of highly qualified photographers but after meeting with three of them in person, we knew we had choose Jen. At our first meeting she was so friendly and already had so many good ideas for our save the date and wedding shoots. She has a lot of contacts in Napa and we were able to take advantage of that to include a quick shoot in a vineyard on our wedding day when our venue didn’t include a vineyard setting. On my wedding day I was so grateful for her presence. She was able to keep me calm through small wedding hiccups and kept us to a tight schedule. She was able to get beautiful, natural photos of the whole wedding. We just love looking at our wedding pictures - sometimes we can’t even believe it’s us! The wedding was the best day of our lives and I’m so grateful she was able to capture it for us.

style matched the look and feel we wanted for our wedding. Having now received the photos from Jen for our wedding day we are ecstatic with the results. She captured the evening in her signature style and its been great reliving the day through her photographic eye. Her choice of natural lighting and composition gives the feeling of actually being there. Nothing looks "photographed" -- not even the posed shots. And the candids captured the celebration and joy that was going on. Without a doubt we are 100% satisfied with having chosen her. As for value, she was not the lowest price option, but her pricing fell within the middle range of what the other photographers quoted. Frankly, having now seen the results of her work, we'd have chosen her all over again, even if she had been the most expensive option. At the end of the day its your wedding; something that you can't redo a second time. Having your memories of your special day match what you will see in the photos she takes is a great thing. A++++++

as accommodating, super friendly, easy to get along with and made the whole photo process fun! Our engagement photos were beautiful and we used one as our save the date. We met with Jen during the week of our wedding at our venue to go over details, and she made sure that both my husband and I would have a photographer assistant come to the houses we were getting ready at on the day of the wedding. On the actual day of the wedding she helped everyone feel relaxed and comfortable, even when we were taking pictures in the 90 something degree weather! We're super excited to see our wedding photos! Hannah & Cole Fisher

elopement to us, as we wanted to be able to share those moments with our family and friends who would not be attending. Of all the photographers we contacted, Jen was the most impressive one. She was friendly and prompt on the phone, her website was easy to navigate and well designed, and her photos were stunning and looked anything but staged. Neither me nor my husband had ever been on a photo shoot and we wanted someone who would make us feel at ease and make our photos look as natural as possible. Jen was very easy to deal with through the scheduling process - our date got bumped around a few times - and was absolutely perfect through the elopement date. She took photos of all the little details that we considered important, got some great shots of our dogs - the only ceremony guests - and provided us hundreds of stunning photographs. If we lived in Napa, we would be hiring her for future family portraits; since we don't, the best we can do is recommend her to anyone who wishes a stress-free, delightful elopement photo shoot.

ime. Jen did exactly that! She was so awesome and captured every detail, tender moment & spontaneous silliness of our wedding day. We absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our engagement pics and wedding pics from Jen Philips!

aren't into the super posed photos where everyone is smiling like maniacs and we weren't into having 10,000 photos of shoes, rings, etc. And Jen knew exactly how to capture the exact type of photos we wanted. She really listened to what we wanted and didn't want for that matter and even pushed us to get some pictures of what we thought we wouldn't want - turns out we did ;) She is someone who makes you feel calm, cool and collected and you can definitely see that in our pictures. The other thing that our guests commented on was how unobtrusive she was throughout the day. Her and Kirsten (her also very lovely 2nd photographer for our day) captured lovely shots that I truthfully didn't even know they were around for - how awesome is that?! This was really important to us because my husband and I have definitely been to weddings where the photographer was all up in people's business taking cheesy posed photos, but that was not Jen and Kirsten AT ALL. They took natural photos of everyone at our wedding having a great time, chatting, dancing, etc. She also really scoped out our venue to figure out the best shots, which I so appreciated. One last note, she's just a great person. You will want to be around her, hear her stories, laugh with her and if anything I think that speaks worlds about the type of person/photographer she is. Thanks Jen!!!

n, as a testament to Jen's flexibility, I asked if she would be willing to do a bridal boudoir shoot for me as a surprise for my husband. This wasn't something Jen had done before, but she gladly accepted the challenge, and the photos rivaled any boudoir photography I had ever seen. Finally, she captured every detail of our wedding day beautifully, and we LOVE all of our photos. Jen is fun, personable, and always made us feel at ease and comfortable. If you are looking for a "Lifestyle" feel for your wedding photography, Jen is your gal!

pier. She didn't miss a thing ! Jen was great with the little ones in our wedding - patient, kind, happy and equally as wonderful with our family and friends! She was extremely professional, but at the same time felt like a friend. She took the time to get to know us ensuring awesome pics! Every photo tells the story of our entire day/evening. The use of the environment at Viansa Winery was simply stunning! Our photos are lifetime treasures! We proudly and highly recommend Jen!

seas, we only got to know her through a video call. She was so sweet and friendly, just like a new friend we want to meet. Both my husband and I are quite camera-shy. Jen and her assistant Jenna did a magic job on our wedding day. We didn't feel they were around us, but they captured all the beautiful moments we want to remember. We love all the pictures!

her prior to the proposal I was very confident that Jen would do an excellent job. She is very responsive via email and we came up with a great plan for where and when the proposal would be and how to optimize everything. She even did scout work for me before our trip to Napa to find the best place to propose. We were very happy with the pictures and the overall experience. Thanks Jen!

art to finish, the service was superb!! Everything she said they could do and would do was exactly what we received, plus more!!! Jen Philips is an awesome photographer and wonderful to work with!! She did our engagement photos and that's how we knew we had found the perfect person to capture our special day. The photos she took were incredibly beautiful - she has a wonderful, artistic, creative eye and made us look great! She is very friendly and just so easy to work with and talk to. We appreciated how Jen was flexible and willing to go with the flow. She listened to our wants and needs but also had really helpful suggestions making everything fit together even better than we could have wanted. Jen never seemed to take a break making sure she captured every little and big moment throughout the night. It was crazy how most of the time we didn't even realize she was taking pictures, but she gave us a sneak peak of a few shots - really amazing. We definitely made the right choice in choosing Jen. We feel so blessed to have found her. Words will never be enough to thank her for capturing every moment of our wedding so beautifully and so magical. Carolina and Joe Bravo August 29 2014

. Jen was very to work with from the onset. She responded to emails quickly and was flexible with her packages, allowing us to swap out a few items. Jen then had us fill out a short "get-to-know-you" survey. It made us really think through what types of photos we wanted for our big day. For the wedding day, even though we had never met in person, Jen and her assistant made us feel very comfortable and at ease. They were warm to all of my family, and had even memorized many of my immediate family's names to help corral people for the group shots. The photos themselves turned out beautifully. Jen and her assistant never felt obtrusive to what was going on, yet somehow were able to capture intimate pictures. There were all sorts of photos- shots of the venue, bride and groom photos, bridal party group shots, family group photos, and many candid shots throughout the day including getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and cake cutting. Every moment of our big day was captured! I can't give a high enough rating for Jen Philips Photography. I would recommend her over and over and over again to anyone looking for a professional, talented photographer. I couldn't be happier!

at I was looking for and nailed it. Thank you for the beautiful shots!

grapher here in Napa, had a style that was exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful, crisp, creative pictures. Ones that told a story. For as much work that went into the wedding, with a lot of the decor made by my Mom, every little detail was captured and not forgotten about. I can't even begin to say how happy and grateful I am to have these gorgeous pictures to be able to look through and relive our perfect day! I would definitely recommend her to other future brides looking for an incredible photographer!

ding being a Event planner in Sonoma Valley. Having seen so many talented photographers in the area, Jen's work always stood out to me because she produces the most amazing photos where you can almost feel the emotion she captures. Being on the other side of the camera was definitely a nerve racking experience; however Jen made us feel calm and at ease, and the photos came back exactly as we had hoped! We let her know what shots we really wanted and were able to enjoy our wedding without spending hours pulled away from the party. She and her team are not only amazing at what they do, but they are probably the nicest people you will ever meet! I cannot recommend Jen enough!

ctures and aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera. But Jen was so easygoing and very professional that it just came naturally and felt effortless. I think any other photographer could have made us even more nervous but she was really wonderful to work with. We absolutely love our photos and even our friends and family have commented at how great the pictures came out. Jen has an artful eye and really came up with some unique ideas that made our photos feel authentic and not like it was "insert bride and groom here". We couldn't be happier!

by several local couples. From our first consultation Jen was professional, kind, and not opposed to going above and WAY beyond for my husband and I. Her presentation and company branding were top-notch and impressed both of us from the start. Jen worked with us, and kindly obliged several frantic phone calls from myself, to secure the perfect location for our engagement photoshoot. During our shoot she was so easy to work with and my husband and I felt instantly comfortable with her. When we got our engagement pictures back we were amazed. Jen was able to capture both of our personalities and our love for one another perfectly without the typical poses or cliché engagement style photos-- her work is fine art. Leading up to the wedding she made herself available any time we had a question and always made us feel like she had all the time, and patience, in the world for us. At the wedding, Jen was able to achieve the perfect balance between traditional wedding photos and candids, all the while moving among the events and crowds, seemingly everywhere at once. My husband and I were once again amazed by our wedding photos and are so thankful that we made the choice we did in hiring Jen Philips Photography to capture such a special day in our lives. We are still receiving compliments from friends and family after sharing our wedding photos. It’s no wonder she is one of the most sought-out photographers in the Napa Valley. I highly recommend Jen Philips!

photograph every detail and moment that I really wanted captured (you fill out a questionnaire ahead of time to let her know special things that aren't to be missed) though I hardly noticed she was there!! The photos really show how much fun our families had together, as well as how much love was present at our event… she captured it all. The images were beautifully edited and delivered in a very timely manner. She even sent me a few images ahead of schedule so I could display some for our reception back in Ohio! Her online gallery is really easy to use also. She is kind and professional and incredibly talented, and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!