About this vendor
Jenn Ocken Photography lives to tell real love stories. With an open heart & relaxed personalities, we hope to build a trust with you & honor your celebration allowing personalities to shine in our photographs. Life is a fine art & we have a blast capturing it. By Appointment Only.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Photo
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2015.2013.2012.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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out of 5.038 reviews
Jenn was absolutely amazing!! She handled everything with such ease and perfection! I highly recommend using Jenn and her team if you want flawless wedding photos, a wonderful team...
to work with, and lots of laughs!
Jenn was amazing! She was organized and efficient. She did a great job keeping us all on task! She’s super sweet and everyone loved her!!
Phenomenal photos!! Jenn did our engagement photos and my bridal portraits and they were perfect!! She was a joy to work with and made sure to get the best shot. Josh did our weddi...
ng with his associate Taylor. Taylor ended up having to sew a button on and fix a disaster when a bird pooped on my husband's suit! They wouldn't have survived without her! Josh was amazing and did everything to get the best shot possible! I would recommend Jenn, Josh, and Taylor to everyone! They played a huge part in making our wedding such a success!
Josh was our photographer for our wedding and he was just awesome. He was quick and thorough with the pictures before and after the ceremony.During the reception, he was right up i...
n the action. We were having a blast on the dance floor and he was there to catch every moment. When my 10 year-old nephew broke out moves no one knew he had, he was there to capture it. He was present without being obvious and just did a fantastic job. Thanks, Josh!
Very professional and was attentive to me and my family during the entire ceremony and reception.
Jenn is amazing! She is a pro in every aspect! We had a blast taking engagement photos and bridal photos. Jenn is so much fun to work with and she definitely got the best out of...
us with her comfortable laid back approach to everything. Jenn was amazing at our wedding. She got some ah-mazing shots, and we didn't even know she was there taking pics, some of the time, with everything being to busy and time a-flyin'. Can't said enough good about her and the photographs. Jenn is the full package. Wouldn't have done anything different if I had it to do again.
Jenn is so fantastic! I fell in love with her work and from that moment I couldn't imagine working with anyone else. When we sat down for our initial meeting, she had so many ideas...
for our engagement session, and that was just after talking for a few minutes! She is extremely creative and her work is gorgeous. She is also very friendly and passionate about photography. Her staff is helpful and has been easy to work with. I'm looking forward to working with her for our wedding next April. Definitely book Jenn for all of your photography needs. You won't regret it!
When we chose Jenn Ocken we knew our family's wedding memory would be documented just the way we hoped. Jenn is true to the bride, groom and family! Our photos were awesome and e...
ncompased the whole "feel" of the event, absolutely stunning. Her personality makes everyone feel that they are so special to her camera and her clients.
Jenn Ocken photographed my son's wedding and the photos are outstanding!! She had all the details and directed us with style, charm and ease!! We were all free to enjoy the event...
and the moments. Jenn made the event better because of her personal knowledge of how everyone is thinking, how she interacts, and what makes it all special!!
Within a few weeks of being engaged I knew Jenn was the one, we were destined to be together. I had no luck with any photographers I had spoken to, they all seemed nice and they wo...
uld show me their work but I just didn't feel anything for them. I ran across Jenn's name on 3 seperate occasions and knew that I had to meet this woman. As soon as I walked into her office my heart told me that this was right. She oozes creativity, positivity, and love. Wedding photos are very personal and they are something that you will hold close to your heart. Don't you agree that the person taking the photos should have a spot in your heart as well? Jenn's love for life has inspired me on so many levels. I have never believed that mine and my husbands wedding would be the last occasion we would see Jenn. I cannot imagine not having some sort of interaction with her for the rest of my life (whether that means having her take our picture or just meeting for coffee). Everything that Jenn touches becomes beautiful art. Before you choose a photographer meet with Jenn first. Even if you can only talk on the phone with her you will sense her love for what she does (our first conversation was over the phone and we talked for over a hour and a half about everything she does). The word regret does not and will never exist in the same sentence as the name Jenn Ocken. She is an amazing part of the world and I can only wish that everyone who reads this will agree with me.
Jenn is a true pro! The pictures are really beautiful and full of the spirit of the event. The best part for me was her ability to keep the event moving! We didn't get bogged do...
wn with every possible family combination for our group shots. I wanted to keep it short and get everyone to the party and she effortlessly and smoothly honored my wishes. She really listened to what we wanted and it was executed flawlessly. I didn't have to worry about anything throughout the night. She made sure I was where I needed to be without making anything feel forced or fake. We had an amazing time and the pictures truly reflect that. (I didn't even know the DJ played "Shout" until I saw the pictures, haha)
We had an outdoor wedding at the Houmas House Plantation in Louisiana. Jenn did the photography and it was fantastic! She was fun to be around, helped us to relax a little and took...
stunning, creative photos of before, during, and after the ceremony. I would highly recommend her!
She did an amazing job and is a very energetic, passionate photographer. Very good about communicating before and after wedding as well.
I have been a fan of Jenn for over five years and I knew she would be the first person I would book for my wedding. Her energy and excitement is contagious and even weeks after my...
wedding, I still have family telling me how wonderful she and her staff were on top of taking AMAZING pictures. Jenn is like no other. She truly captures the moment in ways you can't imagine. Every photo is frame-worthy, seriously. I did not see her or her assistants at the reception because they were that good at blending in and making you forget they are even there. She put a smile on everyone's face and made every moment special. Family members even took selfies with her because she is just that much fun.
I love that she gives direction in order to get the best photo. You don't realize how important this is until you are around a photographer who is too meek to tell you to stand up straight and your photos come out looking awful.
Even if you have a small budget, make sure you include Jenn Ocken Photography in it. You will not regret it.
We worked with lead photographer James, and he did an outstanding job. He was very laid back and helpful in meeting us before the wedding to walk through our site and decide on pho...
to locations. We didn't use them for engagement photos or bridals, but overall would recommend them for the wedding!
I cannot stress enough how spectacular Jenn Ocken's work is, and how wonderful she is to work with! She does an amazing job of capturing moments both big and small in a natural st...
yle. Obviously a veteran of hundreds of weddings, Jenn was also a huge asset in coordinating the event, both before and during the wedding/reception - helping us navigate all the pictures we needed, corralling family, and making sure we got to talk to everyone and have a picture of our time with them. Her staff is courteous and professional as well, and delivered everything in a timely manner. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Jenn and her staff were so wonderful in making our wedding day completely amazing. Jenn was our photographer for the engagement, bridal, and wedding day pics. She was able to cap...
ture our style perfectly, as though she had known us for years. The pictures are truly outstanding and will be cherished for a lifetime. Jenn and her staff were also very accommodating. Anytime I had questions or needed anything from them, they were available and very helpful. Jenn Ocken Photography not only captured the memories of our wedding, they also helped in making the day stress free and fun. Thank you Jenn Ocken Photography!
Our experience with Jenn and her team has been top notch from top to bottom. You can look at her pictures all day...her work is awesome, and it speaks for itself, so what I want t...
o tell you about it JENN herself. As a Catering Manager at a 4 Diamond Hotel in Baton Rouge, I was lucky to already know Jenn when I started planning my own wedding. She photographed many of the weddings I'd planned at the hotel. The first time I introduced my mom to her, she fell in love with her, too. With a camera shy fiance, I was worried about our pictures from the very beginning of our planning process. I knew that Jenn would put him at ease, though, and I knew that she would be able to capture the "us" that I love. And she did!
Working with her and her team after the wedding has been incredibly easy, too. Communication is quick and easy. CHOOSING is hard! But that's a good thing. I want to print everything!
Pictures are the only thing that last forever. Choose a photographer that you get along well with. If you don't love your photographer, then you probably won't love your pictures. I don't know how you won't love this woman.
Meet her! See her work! Choose her! It will be the best choice you make for your wedding.
Several of my friends have used Jenn for their big day and were very pleased! Her energy and spunk bring out the best smiles in everyone. I too am in the wedding business and it is...
always such a pleasure to work with her. She always goes the extra miles to ensure the happiness of her groups even helping with jobs that are not specifically photographer duties. You will love having her as part of your special occasions!
Jen Ocken is the best photographer I have ever worked with!!!! I would recommend Ocken Photography to anyone in need of photography services. My house is filled with Ocken work bec...
ause she was my first choice for engagement, wedding, and new born pictures. God has blessed Jen with an amazing gift and it is my pleassure to share it with the world. I can't wait to work with her again in the near future!!!!
With Love,
Micah, Jessica, & Sawyer Magee
Jenn is wonderful! She was quick to respond to questions and flexible with last minute changes. She and her second shooter were professional and were able to capture the little mom...
ents that I hoped they would. On top of that Jenn is so much fun to be around. I highly highly recommend Jenn Ocken Photography!
Jenn was so amazing through every thing. My husband and I fell in love with her from the moment we met her. I can truly she made my wedding day perfect! Jenn not only gave us beaut...
iful photographs, but she made us feel like family. She will definitely be our photography for all the big events in the rest of my husband and I's life. If you want your day to be as wonderful as mine was then go with Jenn Ocken. We love you Jenn (and Eddie too)!!!!
I loved Jenn!! My pictures turned out beautifully!!! Not only is her work amazing, but her spirit is just heavenly! She is a joy to work with and be around! She is willing to help...
out in whatever way she can! She was just a joy!
But ok, back to the pictures. They are absolutely gorgeous, and she captured precisely what I wanted. I wanted artistic, journalistic photography and she delivered. She made me look like a model. She caught the candids we so desired, while getting all of the essential posed photographs. The photos were the most important thing to me and I thank God that I found Jenn.
Jenn made taking pictures so much fun! She also captured all the sweet moments of our day. The pictures came out beautiful! This was only the first of my three children to get m...
arried so if I have any say in the matter, we'll be using Jenn for the next two weddings also!!
There are not enough words to describe Jenn's work! More than 5 stars are needed to review JOP - Jennifer Ocken Photography! She has a calming affect on people & has such an awesom...
e eye! The world needs to know that Jenn Ocken is beyond awesome as a person & photographer! I would highly recommend her a million times over! She is a must to capture everything that is important (especially to you)!
Pictures were amazing. everyones pic was somewhere in a shot. Unbelieveable shots and candid photos. Over 200 pics.
I can not express how AMAZING Jenn Ocken and her staff are!! I literally cried when I got my wedding pictures back. She captured so many moments I didn't even know about. SO SO SO ...
easy to work with, laid back and went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of at our reception when she didn't have too. Do not think twice about another photgrapher if you are considering Jenn- no doubt you will be extremely satisfied!
As a wedding planner, I love it when my brides tell me they have booked Jenn Ocken! They are so professional, organized and so easy to work with. Plus, beautiful work! I'm a big fa...
n!
Jenn did an amazing job on the wedding pictures and the bridals. She is so down to earth, I hate taking pictures but she made me feel comfortable. By the end of our wedding she fel...
t like one of the family. I think my mom wants to adopt her.
I have been in 2 weddings where Jenn Ocken was the photographer (the most recent being my sisters, where I was the MoH). She is so much more than a photographer and she has a great...
spirit and personality. She gets to know the family dynamic so she doesn't miss any important shots and knows her couples just as well! I would recommend Jenn for any weddings or events!!!
Jenn was by far the most impressive of all of the vendors that were hired for our wedding. It was only after my own wedding, while in attendance of the weddings of friends, that ...
I could fully comprehend & appreciate that Jenn had the ability to capture the shot without intruding on the moment. Jenn was fun, professional, and was able to role with ease through all of the surprises of the special day.
Jenn: Amazing, talented and professional. As a vendor, she is always responsive, flexible and punctual. As an artist, she captures an event/wedding in an astonishingly beautiful,...
creative, and photo-journalistic way. Jenn is a must.
Jenn was our wedding photographer, and she (and the rest of the OP team) is AMAZING! Photography was top on our list of things we would not skimp on, and her work is such a blessin...
g. Our photos are gorgeous and timeless, and the EMOTIONS captured are such a gift. The day passed way too quickly, but Jenn managed to capture the moments. It was like Christmas to see our photos for the first time, and every time we look at them we go back in time! My family loves them too :) And, to top it off, she's hilarious and honest - both quite useful on your wedding day!
You can't go wrong with JOP!!!
I've seen the work of Jenn Ocken Photograghy, at several events and weddings, and I can honestly say... She is one of the most talented photographers I've ever seen. She has an eye...
for capturing moments unlike any other. Her creativity shows and shines in every picture she takes. She is my number one choice in my up and coming wedding. Can't wait!
Jenn is a true professional and artist. I can't say enough about her. She was a pleasure to work with and her photography speaks for itself. You won't be disappointed!
From the moment I met Jenn last summer with my mom, I knew she was an amazing person and an incredible photographer! She has a really unique style for capturing the story of your ...
life with honesty and beauty. She's not afraid to get down and dirty to get the best photo because it's not about her, it's about us.. her clients. The reason she does what she does is because of us. If I had to do it all over again, I would have absolutely chosen Jenn Ocken Photography to document the most special day of my life.
Jenn and her team did everything possible to make my daughter's wedding just perfect. Jenn was a dream to work with -- she really connected with the bride and groom. She is warm,...
personable, and very, very professional! From the first time I contacted her, she was quick to respond and very willing to answer any questions or concerns. There was never any confusion about the time or the cost or what we would be getting.
She and her assistants took wonderful photos, capturing all of the special moments of the day.
When the wedding plans hit a snag a few weeks before the ceremony (a snag that had NOTHING to do with the photograph), Jenn stepped in and saved the day. She is more than a photographer -- she is now a true family friend!
I had a college senior photo session with Jenn Ocken and was more than pleased with my experience. I have had many portrait sessions over the last 20 years and my experience with ...
Jenn Ocken Photography completely stands out among the rest! I didn't feel like I was was posing with a glued on smile like most senior pictures; I actually felt like she was capturing memories and genuine emotions. I felt that my sessions was truly valued and that I wasn't just another client at JOP. I can't wait to see the outcome of my amazing senior session! I can only imagine how great the photos will come out, if my experience felt as wonderful as it did! I would HIGHLY recommend Jenn Ocken Photography to anyone who is looking to capture those special memories in a way that you will cherish forever!
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7384 Highland Rd U4, Baton Rouge, LA | Louisiana & Gulf Coast
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