Exploring Life & Business with Jennifer Jackson of Jennifer Lynn Photography

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Jackson.

Hi Jennifer, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I officially started my photography business in 2015, which grew out of a desire to create something more from my hobby and maintain flexibility with my family life. I have a Bachelors in Marketing from Texas A&M and owning my studio has been a great way to combine my creative side with my business skills.

I originally started with a deep love of newborn and baby photography and grew to expand more outdoor offerings for families and high school seniors. I have continued to add to my photography education each year by learning new technical skills, trying a new creative branch, or even honing pieces of my business processes. It’s important to me to choose at least one course or venue per year that keeps me up-to-date on trends or adds to my business and client experience in some way.

Over these last years, I also pushed myself creatively to enter photography competitions and enter pieces of my work for judging. It’s not always easy to get feedback on your work, but it highlights areas where I can improve and shows me where I want to find my creative voice. So as I’ve grown my company and continue to serve families by preserving their memories with a wonderful client experience, I also have won several awards with prestigious.

I’m now a certified Master in Newborn, Baby, and Maternity photography with the National Association of Professional Photographers (NAPCP) after a rigorous portfolio review, hold several medals with NAPCP for their Inspired print competition and international digital competitions, and have placed or merited in RISE, International Photo Awards, and Color Awards.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Owning your own business is never a straight path. As you go along there are always things that pop up that you realize are needed processes to help clients or help behind the scenes with the company flow. For the first 5 years, I had to work around raising my kids which meant calendaring with my husband when scheduling clients, working around naps, and then editing at night after kids were asleep. I started my company when my third child was just 4 months old, and now have 5 total kids ages 5-11 years old. So for a long time, I felt I was fitting in my business work whenever I could.

I also realized early on that I needed to not just take courses on taking pictures but also learn how to help myself speed up my post-processes like culling, editing, and delivering galleries. One course was particularly amazing at honing my Photoshop editing skills and I’m grateful I’d signed up for it right before Covid hit. The course was 8 weeks long with weekly homework, 1-2 hour Zoom work review on said homework, and then watching the course videos each week. But it made a huge difference in speeding my workflow and giving me skills to bring my creative editing visions to life.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Jennifer Lynn Photography?
Jennifer Lynn Photography is a full-service studio located in the Denver metro area of Aurora, Colorado. Owner and photographer, Jennifer Jackson, specializes in posed newborn photography and custom baby sessions with featured themes for first birthday celebrations with cake smashes and splash baths. Jennifer also captures the beautiful Colorado scenery with her outdoor maternity, family, and senior sessions.

Professionally, Jennifer has won several international awards and merits with various photography competitions and holds three certifications as a Master Photographer in the Newborn, Baby, and Maternity categories. Her work and awards all support her outstanding client experience with her gorgeous galleries. She strives to preserve memories through connection and joy to capture life’s important details and the heart of each unique family.

Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
I understand that choosing a photographer can be a big decision and working with me is an investment not only in the scheduling details but trusting a person with important memories. I provide help every step of the way by being up-front about my pricing, and inclusive packages, and helping you prepare before we meet.

I have detailed family and newborn guides for how to prep tiny newborns before studio sessions and provide wardrobe tips for families. For first birthday sessions, I have extensive resources on themes, background options, and tips on how to make the most of our time especially as babies get tired so quickly. Even after galleries are delivered, I’m available for questions or advice on what fits with your budget and needs on how to make the most of your new portraits—no high-pressure sales – just genuine guidance on options for enjoying your photos.

I want families to feel confident that when they book with me they are working with a true professional who loves kids, creates a joyful experience during the session, and consistently delivers beautiful images.

Pricing:

• Studio newborn package: $895
• Maternity and hospital packages start at $495
• First birthday and baby milestones sessions starting at $425
• Outdoor family package: $695
• High school senior portrait package: $495

Contact Info:

• Website: www.jenniferlynnstudio.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/JenniferLynnPhotography09
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenniferLynnPhotography09
• Other: https://smart.bio/jenniferlynnphotography/

Image Credits
Jennifer Lynn Photography