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If you love mountains, being outdoors, and dogs? Well, we might just be soulmates. Seriously though, if you’re searching for a North Carolina wedding photographer who wants to build a real connection with you, hear your stories, and capture them authentically, you’re in the right place. You deserve a photographer who is excited to capture all the little details that mean the world to you!

When you book with us, you're gaining so much more than your average wedding photographer and videographer. You're getting a creative team that is just as excited about your wedding as you! You're getting a team that is down to make your day as fun and stress free and comfortable as possible. You're getting a team that you can rely on, lean on, and look to for support. In short, we become friends that support you way before and long after your big day.  

You deserve someone who is just as invested in your memories as you are

Serving lovers in raleigh,
north carolina, colorado and beyond

for the sentimental, madly-in-love, adventurous souls

- Katie & Dean

Jena is truly one of the most talented photographers I’ve ever seen! She has an artistic eye and is incredibly creative with her shoots. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captures the sweetest moments. My partner and I are forever grateful for the photos we have from Jena. I recommend her to everyone I know. Will definitely be working with Jena again!

real love stories. real sentiments.

let's capture your dream day

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Starting from  8 Hours

Online high-resolution image gallery

At least one photographer

Dual Photo & Video coverage available

Starting from $4600

Out of state and destination wedding photography

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Starting from 8 hours consecutive coverage

Online high-resolution image gallery

At least one photographer

Dual Photo & Video coverage available


Starting from $3600

north carolina based wedding photography

Wedding Photography & videography Collections

true to you.

preserving your story in a way that feels 

LET'S CELEBRATE YOUR WAY

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Starting from 4 Hours

Online high-resolution image gallery

At least one photographer

Dual Photo & Video coverage available

Starting from $3800

Out of state and destination ELOPEMENT photography

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Starting from 4 hours consecutive coverage

Online high-resolution image gallery

Engagement or bridal session

At least one photographer

Dual Photo & Video coverage available


Starting from $2800

north carolina based ELOPEMENT photography

ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY &
 VIDEOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS

true to you.

BECAUSE WHY WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING THAT WASN'T

put your memories on replay

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Starting from 6 Hours

5-10+ minute video 

Add Super 8 to any photo or video package at a discounted rate



Starting from $2800

Super 8 wedding Videography

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Starting from 6 hours consecutive coverage

Highlight film and feature film

At least one videographer

Dual Photo & Video coverage available


Starting from $3200

north carolina based videography

VIDEOGRAPHY only COLLECTIONS

and the day too.

So you can relive your memories

got somewhere else in mind?

St Petersburg, Florida October 2025

Switzerland, September 2025

Buena Vista, Colorado September 2025

Denver, Colorado July 2025

Asheville, North Carolina April 2025

Sevierville, Tennessee April 2025

the 2025 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!

let's adventure together

photos coming soon

real love stories. real sentiments.

- Jessi & Corey

We highly recommend Jena! She has done our family pics, deployment homecoming pics and some other fun shoots! She always makes us feel SO comfortable and like a super star. She can really bring your vision to life. We can't WAIT to work with her again in the future

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Location & permit assistance

Outfit assistance

2 hour session located within North Carolina

Online gallery

Option to add on video

Deluxe starting at $800:

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Location & permit assistance

Outfit assistance

1 hour session located within an hour of our home base

Online gallery 

Option to add on video

Essentials starting at $425:

For the couples, grads, maternity and families

Raleigh, North Carolina Lifestyle Collections

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Get in touch with me! Tell me about yourselves, your love story, and the amazing vision you have. I will be in touch within 48 hours.


Step One.

We set up a phone call so we can get to know each other a bit better! Connection is huge to me. I want you to vibe with me and tell me all about your hopes and dreams for your big day. We'll talk about your dogs and their funny quirks all while going over your dream wedding day.


Step Two.

You sign your contract and submit your retainer, and you'll be official! One month out from your big day, we will have another planning call to go over your timeline and shot list and all the most important, intricate details of your wedding day. 


Step Three.

The big day! All the planning and excitement will finally be here. Following the timeline and the plan put in place, we will get to experience your day together, celebrating you every moment of the day, capturing all the details you worked on and all the moments you'll cherish forever in a documentary, photojournalistic view.

Step Four.

Delivering the goods. Sneak peeks get delivered within 72 hours, full gallery is delivered with 8 weeks, portrait sessions in 2. Videos are delivered within 3 months.

Step Five.

Let's stay friends! I want to support your lives as newlyweds and celebrate you every year on your anniversary!

Step Six.

The sunshine sentiments process

How do I book with you?

Once we've had our discovery call and confirmed your date, you will sign the contract and submit your 30% retainer for weddings (50% retainer for portrait sessions), Then, it's official, you're booked!! the remainder will be due 30 days before your local wedding, 60 days for your destination wedding. Need a custom payment schedule? just ask!

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what is your turnaround time?

You will receive sneak peaks within 72 hours of your event date. You will be emailed a personal gallery for your viewing and downloading pleasure for your wedding or elopement within 8 weeks; for standard sessions, you will receive your media within 2 weeks. Videos are delivered within 3 months.

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Are you insured?

Yes!

If your venue requires a COI, please connect me with your coordinator so I can send it to them or the venue! 

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Can we request specific shots or styles for our photos?

Yes!

Please share your Pinterest board Inspo with me. We will also cover your family portraits shot list but feel free to include anything shots you'd like to attempt to get. 

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How many images will I receive?

I typically deliver anywhere from 50-100 images per hour, depending on the event. I don't limit the number of images in your gallery! I promise to include everything of sentimental value.



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Where are you located & do you travel?

I am located in Raleigh, North Carolina and yes I do travel! My wedding and elopement packages include travel within all of NC. Travel fees are waived if you are getting married somewhere on my bucket list!

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how do you handle travel and accommodation for destination weddings?

For destination weddings, we require coverage of travel and accommodation expenses. We plan to arrive at least a day early to prepare for the big day. Specific details can be worked out based on your wedding location and the logistics involved.

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