Based in Raleigh, NC
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Documenting the meaningful, the fleeting, the sentimental.
Serving couples in North Carolina, Colorado, and beyond.
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Meet your photographer
jena
Preserver of love, passenger princess, and sentimental soul
this is my story
I’m your Raleigh North Carolina wedding photographer and videographer, always ready to pack a bag for wherever your love takes you. Serving lovers in North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, and beyond!
Photography became my passion after losing my dad and realizing how much I wished I had more recent memories of him to look back on. That’s why I do what I do: to preserve the love, laughter, and connection in a way that feels as warm and sentimental as sunshine itself.
Your memories deserve to be captured & remembered. That’s what I’m here for.
Hi, I'm Jena!
My dad’s nickname for me, “Sunshine,” has shaped the way I approach my work and my life. I always aim to bring that warmth and light to every session, every wedding, every elopement. As a dedicated Raleigh, North Carolina wedding photographer serving couples throughout Raleigh, Cary, Wake County, and surrounding areas, it's my goal to help make your day beautiful, whether it is a downtown Raleigh elopement, or a large celebration at the Merrimon-Wynne House.
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You want a safe space where you feel valued and seen, so your love can shine brightly. Love is love, and it comes in so many beautiful forms. I’m deeply committed to inclusivity, honoring every couple, every family, and every unique story. No matter who you are or who you love, your story deserves to be told with care, respect, and celebration. s
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You want your story to be told in the most honest and heartfelt way. My approach is rooted in getting to know you, understanding what makes your love special, and reflecting that in every image. It’s not just about taking pictures, it’s about preserving the connections that matter most.
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Recent love stories
The sunshine sentiments journal
stories of sunshine & sentimentality
As a Charlotte wedding photographer, I know how important it is to find a wedding venue that showcases the beauty of the city while looking for the perfect venue to accommodate your needs. Combine that with the right person to document it all, the beauty of the people, the day, and the sights, and you’ve […]
Meredith and Emily’s Raleigh, North Carolina Engagement Session Our session took place at Historic Oak View Park in Raleigh, North Carolina As a Raleigh LGBTQ engagement session photographer, I truly love getting to celebrate any and all love. I was first connected to Emily through her sister Mary, who happens to be one of my […]
- Victoria + Tiffany
She is inclusive, supportive, and extremely talented! From our first meeting, she made us feel comfortable, understood, and valued. On top of that, our wedding photos turned out better than we could’ve imagined.
"working with jena was a dream!"
- Kimberly + Nick
Jena did an absolutely phenomenal job making me feel secure, confident, and beautiful. There aren’t many photographers who can do what she does. Jena meets you on an emotional level, and that connection bleeds through every photo. I wouldn’t want anyone else to capture our love.
"she captured every bit of that joy so effortlessly."
-Brittany + Brian
Sunshine sentiments is not just a typical photography and videography company - they listen and pay attention to the details that matter to YOU the most. They are so thorough and caring and you can tell in their work.
"hire them! you won't regret it."
- Abby + Doug
From the initial call with Jena, I felt so incredibly at ease. On the wedding day, Jena and Jordan did amazing with making sure me and my husband didn’t have to worry about a thing, they just followed our vision. Jena & Jordan are the perfect ones to capture your wedding and be the best hype crew throughout!
"This is one vendor you absolutely CANNOT pass up!"
real sentiments.
real love notes.
got somewhere else in mind?
San francisco march 2026
St croix, october 2026
denver, Colorado august 2026
Colorado springs June 2026
Blue ridge mountains August 2026
chattanooga, Tennessee June 2026
the 2026 destinations:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Big Sur, California
Santorini, Greece
Tuscany, Italy
Catalonia, Spain
Charleston, South Carolina
Ashford Castle, Ireland
Aspen, Colorado
Paradise Islands, Bahamas
Italian dolomites
the dream destinations:
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Wherever your love story takes you, I'm down to travel to - I love destination weddings almost as much as I love love. Below are some of my all time dream destinations, but if you have somewhere else in mind, then let's chat!
