I t’s the laughter at the best man’s toast. The giggles of flower girls as they scatter rose petals along the aisle. The father’s joy as he watches his daughter marry her best friend. These ephemeral moments, which Jen expertly and subtly captures, are what give life to a wedding.

“It’s not your boring posed shots and I’m not the guy sticking a flash in your face,” she says.

A longtime Lake Tahoe resident, Jen’s fresh photographic style combines her playful nature with the elegance of the occasion. Her extensive knowledge of the Tahoe Basin results in perfect, picturesque backdrops, while her positive, fun-loving attitude can reassure even the most jittery bride.

“I want the bride and groom to recall the memories and emotions fifty years from now—how blue the sky, how crisp the champagne, how happy the guests,” says Jen. “I love the idea of recalling memories through photos.”