The Sunshine Sentiments experience
North Carolina & destination Wedding Photography and videography
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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.
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Starting from $5500
Out of state and destination wedding photography
Luxury albums, Super 8 films, and more coverage are available for add-on.
Starting from $4500
north carolina based wedding photography
Wedding Photography Collections
true to you.
preserving your story in a way that feels
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Starting from $5000
out of state wedding Videography
Custom Super 8 packages are available upon request.
Starting from $4000
north carolina wedding videography
Wedding VIDEOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS
and the day too.
So you can relive your memories
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Starting from $9500
Out of state and destination photography and videography
Luxury albums, Super 8 films, second shooters, and more coverage are available for add-on.
Starting from $9000
north carolina based photo & video
dual PHOTOGRAPHY &
VIDEOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS
both worlds
For those that want the best of
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Outfit assistance
2 hour session located within North Carolina; travel fees may apply for locations 3 + hours away
Online gallery
Option to add on video
Destination sessions available upon request
Adventure starting at $950:
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Outfit assistance
1 hour session located within an hour of our home base
Online gallery
Option to add on video
Essentials starting at $550:
For the couples, grads, maternity and families
Raleigh, North Carolina Lifestyle Collections
ready to get married in a way that's totally, uniquely you?
Please allow 24-48 hours for response time.
Well heck, I'm already excited.
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
chattanooga, 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
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
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?
Please feel free to 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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