following wherever your love story leads me
Hey, I’m Jenna! I was raised in Branson, Missouri and moved to Springfield, Missouri two years ago. I love a lot of things and a lot of people, and I love them with my whole heart. I am a proud dog mom to Moose, my mini Aussie. He is my world! I enjoy listening to folk music with the windows down, sipping on iced white chocolate lattes, and going on spontaneous trips with friends. When I’m not hanging out with friends or working, you can find me serving in my local church or at Pilates. Another fun fact about me is that I have been a Swiftie ever since her Debut album; if you are ever in my car, there is a 95% chance that Reputation will be on full blast!
A couple years ago, I felt God calling me to full-time ministry. Going into my senior year of college, I changed my major, I left the medical field, and said yes to God. After being an intern at my church, I fell in love with people and the Lord’s love for people. After months of praying and waiting for God to open up a door to ministry, I stumbled upon a cheap camera on Facebook in summer 2022. Intrigued, I bought it, not knowing anything about photography. From the first click of the shutter, I was hooked! I began teaching myself and very quickly (and unexpectedly) grew. Within four months, I quit my 9-5, went full time, and made my business official!
Through this journey, the Lord has taught me to fall in love with the in-between moments and the details that others usually overlook. He taught me that full-time ministry isn’t a job title exclusive to a church; full-time ministry is what we are all called to, and what I now do every day. I am so blessed with this business and the opportunities that come with it.
Fun facts about me
01. Faith
My faith is the foundation of everything I do. Surrendering my life, along with this business, was the best decision I have ever made. I dedicated this business to Him and making His name known. My prayer is that clients and friends taste the goodness of the Lord throughout every stage of working with me. The Lord has provided a platform where I can serve people, love them well, pray for their relationship/marriage, and be the salt and light. Thank you Jesus!
One of my favorite verses is Romans 10:14-15 which reads, "How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent?"
This verse serves as a daily reminder in my life that peoples' lives are at stake. It prompts me to have an eternal perspective, and view every person as someone who will either go to heaven or hell. One mention of Jesus can change someone's eternity forever. I will never be quiet about what Jesus has done!
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04. Education
My whole life, I dreamed of being a trauma surgeon. After watching my first surgery when I was 15, to working in the operating room in college, I fell in love. I enrolled as an honors student at Missouri State (go bears!) and had my mind set on graduating with a Bachelors of Science in biology, and then minoring in chemistry and psychology. It was TOUGH.
My junior year, I was feeling called to go into ministry and leave the medical field behind. My fear of lack of parental support held me back. After praying for clarity and boldness, God took the reins and gave me a wake-up call. I was involved in a car accident the summer of 2022, which resulted in neurological issues that I still deal with to this day. The brain trauma I experienced forced me to drop out of organic chemistry II and microbiology at the start of my senior year of college. This set me back a ton, and I would have graduated late. I ended up switching my major to Bachelor of General Studies, with an emphasis in biology, religion, and psychology. This was the only option I had in order to graduate on time.
This led to a lot of unknowns, and the devil filled my head with doubts. How would I ever be in the medical field with a general bachelor's degree? Very shortly after starting my senior year of college, I picked up photography, and the rest is history! The Lord taught me how to use a mundane job as a ministry outlet, and I am forever grateful for that.
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05. Family
I have a pretty small immediate family - my mom, dad, and two younger siblings. My siblings and I are 8 and 10 years apart, so the dynamic growing up was different. I am so blessed to have such a loving and caring family!
My mom has been a labor and delivery nurse her whole life, and just recently switched to cardiac rehab. She has been my steady place and comfort, constantly encouraging me in Christ and being the light during the darkest times of my life.
My dad went to school to become an engineer, and when we moved to Branson, he started his own contractor business! He is a one man band who does it all - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, anything! He is where I learned a lot of my business models from. Who needs a business degree when you have a Brad?
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What is an associate photographer?
An associate photographer is a skilled and trusted photographer who steps in to photograph your wedding when I am already booked on your booked wedding date. Each associate has their own photography business and has undergone collaboration and training with me to ensure they meet the high standards of my brand (and trust me, I have very high expectations). All my associates know how I shoot and what to look for, ensuring they capture your day just as I would. When you receive the full gallery, you won't even be able to tell that I wasn't at the wedding. I personally edit all the photos, so the gallery will look consistent with my work. By choosing an associate photographer, you can be confident that you'll receive beautiful, high-quality photos that capture the essence of your special day.
if you're booked and we need an associate photographer, will the price be different?
Do we pay your associate photographer?
Can we trust your associate team?
Do we pick who our associate photographer is?
Can we see galleries that your associates have shot while working under you?
What is the associate photographer responsible for?
Can we meet with the associate photographer before the wedding?
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Absolutely. I have personally worked with each one of them and can confidently send them to photograph any wedding at a moment's notice. My associates know how I shoot and what I look for. During the vetting process, all associates had to provide multiple wedding galleries and information about the gear they use. I do not take having an associate team lightly. I know it can be scary having someone else at your wedding that you didn't hire. Rest assured that you are in good hands, and they will take amazing care of you.
Can we trust your associate team?
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Of course! Here are some galleries that they shot for me, and I edited.
can we see wedding galleries that your associates have shot while working under you?
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Yes! I understand that it is important to know who you will be collaborating with, so I will set up either an in-person meeting or a phone call where you can meet them. During this meeting, you will be able to express any wants or needs for the wedding day and ask them any questions.
Can we meet with the associate photographer before the wedding?
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Meet hannah
HEY FRIENDS! My name is Hannah + I am your personal hype gal. I am from Tulsa, OK; it’s not as cool as it sounds but I will admit, I do love it here. I am a do-it-all kinda gal — I currently work as a business development manager as well as owning a photography business + I would not change a thing! A few fun facts about me: I have the best little family with my husband and our two German shepherds. My husband and my best friend are both named Sam (girl Sam + boy Sam). And last but not least, I am a black belt in taekwondo (watch out). On a more serious note, God has truly blessed me with this little business I have and I’m grateful I get to share the love of Christ while doing it. I’m over the moon and so thankful I am where I am today. With that being said let’s be friends !!!!
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Meet Liz
Hey there!! My name is Elizabeth but everyone calls me Liz! I am located in Southwest Missouri but absolutely love to travel! With that being said, I am a big fan of experiencing different cultures and feel like I bring a piece of each one home with me! I started pursuing photography as a creative outlet but it quickly became my safe place. I love getting to be creative and meet new people! A little bit about me; I have 2 sheepadoodle puppies named Bentley and Chloe and I am an AVID book reader with a library 200 books deep (if you need a book recommendation I’m your gal)! As cheesy as it sounds I love, love. Weddings are a happy place for me and I love getting to celebrate the start of someone’s eternity! I don’t want us to be acquaintances, I want you to consider me to be a friend. All that to say I love what I do + the wonderful people I get to meet along the way.
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Meet faith
Hey guys!! My name is Faith and capturing everyone’s love and connection is my passion! I’m from Lawrence, KS, but currently live part time in Fort Worth, TX and part time back in KS! After graduating college, I put all my trust in God, quit my job, and didn’t job search in my degree field but instead went full time with my photography business. My growing business has been such a blessing and I love all the beautiful souls I get to meet! Outside of photography I’m a dog mom of two and have been married for 3 years. I love traveling and hiking with my little fam of 3 and spending as much time outdoors as possible! I’m a plant hoarder, pasta connoisseur and Jesus lover, if that sounds like your cup of tea (or coffee), let’s be friends!!
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Meet elissa
My name is Elissa! I am a 22 year old photographer that lives in a smaller town in Missouri, but photography has taken me so many places. That’s something I can only thank Jesus for. Jesus is the center of my life and I will live the rest of my life to glorify Him. I like to use my photography as a ministry, and as a way to praise His name as well. God called me to be involved with teens ministry at my local church and it’s something I cherish so much. I am also a local substitute teacher for the district I live in! I have been photographing weddings and love stories since the summer of 2021. I absolutely adore taking photographs and giving people the opportunity to relive some of their most important moments in their lives. From a young age, I loved documenting in any way, whether it was writing, drawing something, or photographing. That’s why I love documenting wedding days so much. I thank God that He led me to be a photographer and I fully believe His hand was in it from the beginning.
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Meet kenzie
Hey hey! My name is Kenzie, I am a wedding and portrait photographer. I am originally from Lake Ozark, MO but have been living in Springfield, MO for the past three years. I enjoy long neighborhood walks, lazy days at home, spontaneous roadtrips with my husband, and spending time with our Bernedoodle pup, Josie! Fun fact about me: I am a cowgirl at heart! I grew up riding horses and competing in rodeos! I started my photography business about a year and a half ago and I’m loving every minute of it! I love meeting new people and getting to capture all of their special moments. I am beyond blessed to be where I am today. I can’t thank God enough for this business and the people that he’s surrounded me with! I’m so excited you are here and I would love to capture your story!!!
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Meet madalyn
Hi hi hi, I’m Madalyn. I’m a bit of an extrovert and tend to keep the energy up in any room I enter. I think that the combination of my love of people and stories is what really drew me into the wedding industry. I love Red Bull, Taco Bell, the color pink, and spending my time with all the people I love. Photography is definitely where I found MY thing and I’m just thankful I get to be a part of peoples lives on a day that is so fundamental to their entire life story. Outside of photography I work a full time job in the Dental Insurance field and enjoy the diversity that it brings to my life. I’m also an almost-college-graduate {really holding onto that almost} and a pet mom to a mini zoo some days. I love traveling, large cities, and creating a space for people to just come as they are. I’m thankful to be here, to get the opportunity to know you and hope that our paths cross sometime in the near future!
