Jennie Crate, Photographer

rselves, which is just what we wanted. I'd highly recommend Jennie Crate Photography to any couple.

who feels awkward in front of the camera, it really helps to have a professional photographer like Jennie - she'll encourage you to loosen up with fun prompts. During our engagement session, we even forgot we were being photographed at times because we were having so much fun. We loved the authentic, candid nature of the photos; she really captured the special moments. We will treasure our engagement and wedding photos forever.

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is a joy to work with and her photography is breathtaking. From initial planning to day of logistics to photo delivery (and everything in between), Jennie is responsive and professional, all while building a personal connection with you and your love story. Jennie has customizable elopement/ micro-wedding packages and is committed to working with her clients to craft a package that marries their vision with her extensive experience (knowing how long to account for each piece of the day and the moments people don’t always know they want captured!) She also has a wealth of knowledge regarding LGBTQ vendors, and knows where to get the best women’s suits!! For the full story of our experience with Jennie, keep reading! I started following Jennie on social media when I was blown away by her photography at my friend’s wedding (and the way she seamlessly integrated into the wedding to capture so many lovely moments). Two years ago, my now wife and I jumped at the possibility to “model” for her in a styled shoot at the dry lake beds in Las Vegas, and we were absolutely thrilled with the results! She was wonderful to work with and the pictures were gorgeous, so when it came time for us to choose a photographer for our wedding, the choice was clear. My wife and I planned an elopement/ micro-wedding in Kauai, Hawaii for Dec. 2020 (hoping beyond hope that COVID would be “under control”) and Jennie was 100% all in! She reached out to her photographer connections in Kauai, finding us a recommended LGBTQ officiant and helping us to craft a timeline that would allow us to have a small ceremony followed by exploring a section of coastline for photography at the perfect time of day (she even gave input on my google doc of locations & logistics)! Fast forward to a week before we were all supposed to leave for Kauai, and we were stopped in our tracks by a reinstated mandatory 14- day quarantine that effectively canceled our Hawaiian elopement!!! Jennie was immediately on the phone with us to regroup and figure out how she could help us to reimagine our big day (including the possibility of postponing it). We decided to keep our date and shift locations to a state park just outside of my hometown of Las Vegas (Valley of Fire), and Jennie once again was all in! Replanning a wedding within a week was quite the adventure, and Jennie was at the ready every step of the way. We each did our own research on locations in the park and regrouped with favorite spots and possibilities. Jennie made the long drive from CO and spent the day before our wedding hiking & scouting the perfect locations for photographs (and using her photographer prowess to plan a photo trek that would allow us the best light at each landscape feature). She also coordinated with our elopement company to make sure everything was handled, leaving us to simply enjoy the day. WEDDING DAY: Jennie was (as always) amazing! She captured beautiful moments during the ceremony, without our even realizing she was there! After the ceremony, we hiked with Jennie, laughing and enjoying two hours of dedicated photography. It was an absolutely magical day, and the photos speak for themselves. Jennie is the best, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.

on how beautiful they turned out and more importantly how we could see that she took the time to really get our personalities in each photo. Thank you Jennie!!!

and we were so lucky to have found her. My wife and I, as an LGBTQ couple who are both introverted, were extremely worried about finding a photographer who made us feel comfortable, but who was also LGBTQ friendly. We searched A LOT of places on the web, trying to find recommendations from outdated LGBTQ wedding sites for Colorado, that had broken links or few photographer options. We ended up finding Jennie through one of her blog posts about intimate, Colorado wedding venues, and we absolutely fell in love with her photography style. We also loved that she had so many great recommendations about vendors and helpful posts about wedding planning in general. Her blog post is how we ended up finding our dream wedding venue, Deer Creek Valley Ranch. They had not even been on our radar, until we read her blog, and we ended up touring there and falling in love with it immediately. I think though our favorite thing about Jennie, though, is how comfortable she made us feel in front of the camera. We had know idea what to expect or even if we would feel so awkward that we wouldn’t get any good facial expressions. With Jennie, it didn’t even matter! She not only made us feel comfortable and guided or directed us when needed, but she managed to find all these magic shots of emotion, laughter, and spontaneity that we didn’t even realize had happened from both our engagement session and our wedding. We absolutely LOVE all of our photos from both our engagement session and our wedding. They really capture all the emotions we felt, and just take us back to each special moment from that day. Jennie was worth every cent, and we were so lucky to have her as our wedding photographer!

opinion about possible venues where we'd get the best photos. She saved the day! The photos were FANTASTIC and she was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend her!

Jennie will literally climb a mountain or tree to get the best angle for a picture of you. She is a dedicated person who is an absolute delight to interact with. Responsive and thorough, she is an ideal vendor. Pricing -> Jennie has levels of pricing that can accommodate anyone. We had originally booked her longest package for 10 hours of shots and an assistant. The wedding was thrown off by COVID-19 and she was extremely flexible and thoughtful in letting us switch to a new 3 hour schedule. She charged us no fee and sent us a new contract right away. Her flexibility saved us tons of stress during a very difficult time. We wanted her there no matter what! Quality -> During the ceremony, I (the bride) broke out into serious hives that were clearly visible from my neck and down my arms. I was devastated that all the photos would clearly show my stress from the day. Not on Jennie's watch! She spent WEEKS meticulously taking off every hive from those photos and making me seem flawless that day. I couldn't believe it and cried with relief when we got the photos. All the photos were so flattering and had gorgeous lighting. Her photo cues and set ups are fantastic. She truly celebrates all kinds of love and is an open and loving individual. I wish I could thank her more for the beautiful memories she gave us. With her, we forgot about the change wedding, the pandemic, and the logistical issues of the day and she didn't need to tell us to smile big (we felt it already)! Thank you, Jennie - we adore you!

tures of us. Thank you for the beautiful photos, Jennie!

needed, to provide an answer. The day of the wedding, she arrived and provided photographs that I am so excited to have to remember our special day! Her photos were spot on! She captured our love, laughter and so much more. She had a fun and unique way to make us feel comfortable taking the photographs as we did not do our engagement photos with her. The only thing I would recommend is purchasing the whole photography package with Jennie(engagement/wedding/etc). My husband and I had a great time with her, but wish we would have had more time with her (engagement photos), BUT I want to say this had nothing to do with her whatsoever, but rather a suggestion to future clients as Jennie is AMAZING and her photography is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I want to get MARRIED AGAIN so I can hire her!

feel comfortable in front of the camera and making sure she captures all of the people who are most important to you. Finally, I have to mention Jennie's unwavering positive attitude. We chose to go snowshoeing for our engagement shoot. Not only was Jennie up for the adventure but she didn't complain once when they day ended up being a chilly 10 degrees. We cannot recommend Jennie enough and absolutely loved having the opportunity to work with her.

ur big day was nothing short of magic. The photos were absolutely beautiful. Our family and friends could not stop raving about them. They will be cherished for years and years to come. We cannot thank Jennie enough for working so hard. She took care of everything and allowed us to focus on celebrating with our loved ones. We love her so much, and I guarantee, you and your fiance will too.

s to get our pictures taken - we were worried we would be awkward and too posed. For both our engagement and wedding photos, Jennie did a great job making us feel comfortable. She gave us wonderful prompts to help us interact while she was photographing so the photos felt natural, fun, and so meaningful. At the wedding, not only was she IMMENSELY helpful when we were making last-minute decisions about the rain, but also very kind, supportive, and calm throughout the night. I've heard so many great things from friends and family about how much they enjoyed interacting with Jennie at the wedding, and the photos she took capture exactly our vibe and special moments from the wedding. She was detailed while going through our list of posed family photos, and also made a point to photograph our guests interacting. We loved our experience with Jennie and would recommend her to anyone looking for stunning wedding/engagement photos. Thank you, Jennie!

utely spectacular. From closer, more intimate portraits to sprawling landscapes to candid moments with friends and family, Jennie's photos of our wedding will be something that we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. She was an expert at making us feel comfortable during couples portraits, and was somehow able to capture some really beautiful and interesting angles of our ceremony and reception while hardly being noticed. To top it off, Jennie was super friendly and fun to talk to throughout the whole process - we will be recommending her to anyone who will listen!

natural in photos, rather than looking stiff and uncomfortable. We aren't very good at taking professional pictures, so we really appreciated her helping us to look more natural. The best part of all, is that the photos turned out amazing. The way she captured the colors and the background were wonderful. You can tell she is a truly talented photographer. We just got the pictures back last week and have already gotten so many compliments on how amazing the photos turned out.

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to capture the emotions, small moments and feeling of the day rather than simply posed photos and we are thrilled with our pictures.

as our girl. I was totally sold after our engagement shoot, which had to be postponed due to my surgery. The photos came out beautifully, and looked like they could have come out of any wedding magazine or blog out there. She effortlessly captured our personalities and our love for each other. My groom looked so handsome (and he can tend to look goofy in photos, as men often do), and I felt stunning even though I was only 6 weeks out of shoulder surgery and could barely lift my arm. Jennie also helped me find other vendors when I was striking out on my own, including my videographer and hair stylist! Day of the wedding, she and her assistant captured every moment of our wedding, from getting ready, to portraits, to the ceremony, to the reception, and especially little details and special moments I didn't really notice until looking through her photos. She's absolutely magical with her camera, as is the team of assistant photographers she entrusts! I couldn't recommend Jennie more highly, and know she'll take amazing care of you throughout your entire wedding process. She's a gem and has such an incredible spirit, it's effortless to feel at ease around her and I wholeheartedly give her my accolades and deepest gratitude for capturing our engagement, rehearsal, and wedding day so magically.