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Jenn Petty
Jenn Petty
Owner

Asian-owned, Woman-owned

5 years in business

We speak English

1 team member

Your Wedding Day Bestie, Hype Woman & Biggest Supporter

Hi! I’m Jenn, your California Wedding Photographer specializing in heartfelt storytelling for lovers who value connection + authenticity. Based in Monterey, I. travel wordwide to capture your love story. My goal is to make you feel at ease, supported, and beautiful on your big day — all while snapping authentic, joy-filled moments that really showcase YOU.

Why Choose Me?

  • Inclusive & Real: I believe in love without limits and celebrate all kinds of love. All love welcome + celebrated
  • A Fun, Supportive Presence: I’m here to make your day stress-free and fun, with plenty of laughs and support
  • Authentic Photos: From emotional portraits to candid dance-floor moments, I’ll capture it allll just as it is

A Little About Me:
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m a jet setter, comedy lover, gym rat, true crime podcast enthusiast, and am always looking for other small businesses to support. I’m passionate about body neutrality and being present in the moment and I bring that energy into every session.

Let’s Connect!
Check out my work and packages at JeLauPhotography.com. Let’s make your wedding day unforgettable!

Pricing

Starting at $6,000
Couples usually spend
$8,700

Availability

No availability details yet

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Jenn, of JeLau Photography, receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding photographer. Clients highlight her exceptional professionalism, communication skills, and ability to capture stunning, personalized moments. Jenn's meticulous attention to detail, reassuring demeanor, and supportive approach throughout the wedding planning process make her highly recommended by couples who value quality photography and a seamless, enjoyable experience on their special day. The photos delivered by Jenn and her team are described as works of art, showcasing the emotions and joy of the weddings in exquisite detail and style.

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Jenn, of JeLau Photography, receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding photographer. Clients highlight her exceptional professionalism, communication skills, and ability to capture stunning, personalized moments. Jenn's meticulous attention to detail, reassuring demeanor, and supportive approach throughout the wedding planning process make her highly recommended by couples who value quality photography and a seamless, enjoyable experience on their special day. The photos delivered by Jenn and her team are described as works of art, showcasing the emotions and joy of the weddings in exquisite detail and style.

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just Book Her Already!!

We booked Jenn back in 2022 for our 2024 wedding, and it was the easiest decision by far. All it took was reading Jenn's website and bio to know that we would get along great! Her communication throughout the booking, planning, and post-wedding was immaculate. She also gave us some great input on other vendors we were planning to book. Turns out, just about all of our vendors had already worked together before, and it made for a very smooth sailing planning and day-of experience.

We were a little nervous leading up to our engagement session, but Jenn made us feel so comfortable and knew how to pull us out of the basic awkward posing and put us into real candid moments to capture our true selves. We walked through the cold ocean and the very muddy Lily Valley, but it was so much fun because we were all in it together and made the best out of each moment.

On our wedding day, the rain came pouring down and added some stress to our plans. However, Jenn had such high spirits and reminded me of how beautiful the photos would come out with the moody lighting (and OMG, they are all so gorgeous). She and her team were such troopers standing out in the rain to capture some beautiful shots. Thankfully, the sun came out just in time for us to have our ceremony outside, and Jenn and her team got to capture all the beautiful bright moments outside, and we were able to take our couple portraits out in the gardens.

With all that said, Jenn never once joined my freak-out stages and kept so calm when we were running behind schedule. She and her team were amazing to work with, and I hope that I have more opportunities in the future to work with her again.

If you're thinking about it, just do it already! You will not be disappointed.
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

JeLau Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From the very first time we spoke, the owner Jen was so helpful, direct, and kind - making the entire process leading up to the big day smooth and stress-free. On the day itself, Jen kept me feeling calm and on schedule, and made every moment fun and enjoyable. The quality of their work is truly outstanding - the photos are absolutely beautiful and captured the perfection of our special day. Jen is an amazing person which makes her amazing to work with, and we are so grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer. We couldn't recommend JeLau Photography more highly!
Brenda
Brenda Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jenn and her team are AWESOME!

Ok hear me out. I knew I wanted Jenn as my wedding photographer before I was even engaged. I met Jenn where she was the photographer at my friend's wedding. I was in charge of decorating for the reception that took place on a boat. I didn’t learn until that day that I was prone to seasickness. Jenn and her team not only brought me water but Jenn even offered me dramamine she had brought with her. Jenn was not only kind but PREPARED and ready for anything!! I knew from that moment that was what I wanted from my future wedding photographer.

My (now) husband and I had our engagement shoot and our wedding celebration party photoshoot with Jenn, and it couldn’t have gone better! We were a little awkward at first because the two of us avoid PDA and the more “traditional” ways of showing affection for each other, but when we communicated this to Jenn, she was more than happy to match herself to our energy. She taught us how to pose and captured organic photos of us being our genuine silly selves. She allowed us to be unapologetically us while making us look so good.

Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Jenn was extremely communicative and did regular check-ins with us to make sure everything was going well. We were quite indecisive about a few things due to some family issues and Jenn was so accommodating and flexible to our unusual circumstances and we really appreciated her guidance and patience through it all.

Jenn is an amazing photographer, human and hype person. The wonderful photographers she works with match her energy! She and her team are so awesome at making you feel confident and look amazing! Thank you Jenn, Kylie, Leslie, and Gen for helping us make such beautiful memories :)
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Awards

74
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Wedding couple

Real Weddings

Jessica & Emily
16 photos · 05/30/2021
Jamie & Geoff
29 photos · 10/20/2018

Team

Jenn Petty
Jenn Petty
Owner

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JeLau Photography frequently asked questions

JeLau Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
JeLau Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
JeLau Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
JeLau Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
JeLau Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
JeLau Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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