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Jenifer Rutherford Photography is a photography business based in central New Jersey (Ocean & Monmouth County) though travels to NJ, NY and PA. Owner and photographer Jenifer Rutherford has been running her business for 20 years, has a BFA in photography, and experience as both a freelance photojournalist and photography adjunct. Jenifer's creative low-profile shooting style and extensive technical background produces an elegant visual story of your wedding while her highly organized, yet friendly approach makes for a smooth day.

Services Offered
In addition to your coffee table proof book and engagement session, Jenifer Rutherford Photography can provide you with a la carte wedding albums and beautiful wall art to tailor to your personal needs. Also available:

  • Album Design
  • Retouched prints
  • Guest books for engagement photos
  • High-resolution images
  • Second shooter
  • Framed and matted photos
  • Acrylic, canvas or metal wall art
  • Black & White images
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Wedding portraits
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • One event/day
  • Additional hours
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Jenifer Rutherford Photography

Maria
Maria Sent on 08/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Easy going, professional and great photos

Jenifer was easy to work with, extremely responsive, planned all of the photos to be taken in advance so we could approve them, and ultimately made the photography portion of our wedding a great experience. She captured great shots and we're very pleased. Highly recommend.
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Adele Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!!

We are beyond thrilled with Jenifer! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else capturing our big day! From the engagement shoot, to the unlimited wedding timeline revisions, to the most perfect wedding day, Jenifer was unbelievably amazing. My dad is a professional photographer and was very impressed by Jenifer which is a huge compliment. Long story short, she rocks!!!
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Zaineb Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My favorite photographer!

I can't say enough good things about Jenifer and her work. Easily my favorite and most comfortable experience with a photographer. Not only does she get ample (way more than expected) beautiful images, she is adaptable, kind, organized, and a pleasure to work with. We've now hired Jenifer for three different events and we have no reason to look elsewhere. She even managed to capture the joy of my happy baby when he was in the grumpiest mood! I'm so thankful to her for memorializing our special family moments with her incredible photography! Jenifer is the best!
Tessa
Tessa Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Totally wonderful experience

Jen was amazing. from the very beginning, she was friendly, helpful, responsive, and professional! She really did go above and beyond- from helping me scope out different locations for our first look, to helping me organize my timeline and any answering any other wedding questions I had (even those not related to photography!), Jen was always there for us. We recently got our photos back and they are beautiful! I sent her a text just to tell her what a huge smile I had on my face looking through them- I honestly could not have been happier. She sends a link so you and your family/friends can view them online- they are beautifully organized and the site is super user friendly and easy to navigate. There is an option to purchase through the site as well which is very convenient. We had such a great experience with Jen, and would absolutely recommend her to anyone else looking for a talented and professional photographer (wedding, or otherwise!). Thanks a million, Jen!
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Sue Y. Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Competent, professional, ideal!

My siblings and I retained Jenifer to photograph our father's second wedding. Both bride and groom were not "naturals" at posing and very nervous and self conscious about their age, but wanted classic wedding photos. Jenifer was professional, polite, and efficient. We haven't gotten the full album yet, but what we have so far is superb.
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Jaclynn Sent on 06/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars is not enough!

Not sure where to begin with our experience with Jen Rutherford Photography. Jen is professional, kind, punctual, attentive, thoughtful, unbelievably talented and patient (very), the list is endless. Jen goes above and beyond to make you feel calm and comfortable in front of the camera, and it truly shows in her pictures. We first used Jen for our engagement photos, and we were blown away by her work product, they were stunning. We couldn’t wait for her to shoot our wedding, and from the teasers she sent us, they are breathtaking! We can’t wait to lay our eyes on the whole album because the teasers left us speechless. We would choose Jen Rutherford a thousand times over and will continue to do so for all of life’s most important and special moments. Thank you, Jen, for forever capturing our beautiful love story!

-Asim & Jaclynn Zaidi
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Becky Sent on 07/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience and beautiful photos!

We had a great experience working with Jennifer for our wedding pictures! She is organized, professional, and easy to work with. Before the wedding, she sent along a detailed photo timeline and iterated on it several times to make sure it covered all the photos we wanted and that we had enough time to get everything done. She and the second photographer were efficient and unobtrusive and ensured that we didn’t miss any of the photos we had planned. Our guests also appreciated how she took the time to go to each table and make sure that all couples and groups had a picture.

And we could not be happier with how the photos turned out! Jennifer took a great mixture of formal and candid photos and captured so many special moments from the wedding. We are so glad we hired her and will treasure the photos forever.
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Allison Sent on 11/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience with Jenifer!

I cannot recommend Jenifer Rutherford photography enough! My husband and I found Jenifer for our wedding photography through a friend of ours who had also used her for their wedding. Our whole experience from the start was professional, communicative, and thorough. Jenifer is so easy to work with and both my husband and I, who are usually very camera shy, felt so comfortable in front of the camera with her guiding us. The engagement session gave us a great warm up for the wedding day photos. I plan on using Jenifer's photography services in the future for any events or family photography. Book Jenifer for your wedding day and you will not be disappointed!
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Kat M. Sent on 03/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer!

Jenifer is an extraordinary photographer! She is exceptionally talented, VERY professional and a true pleasure to work with. She is extremely organized and thorough. From the start of the planning process to the end of the wedding day, she took the time to listen to our needs and made sure she fully understood our vision for the engagement photoshoot and wedding. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She let us be ourselves and encouraged us to have fun! Her eye and perspective are beautiful and unique all while displaying classic elegance. She works tirelessly on the wedding timeline and reviews it weeks in advance to ensure the couple and their families are happy with the flow of the day. Her communication is excellent! She responds quickly and takes the time to answer all your questions. She leaves no stone unturned. The day of the wedding Jenifer brought her second shooter Jessica who was also very professional and easy to work with. The two were great together and everything went seamlessly during the wedding. They didn't skip a beat or miss a shot! Jenifer's work ethic is unparalleled. During my whole experience from planning to post wedding, Jenifer has been there to answer ALL questions (and there were A TON), review photos, help create thank you cards and walk me through our book selection process. It has been WONDERFUL working with Jenifer and my husband and I are sad it's coming to an end. I would HIGHLY recommend Jenifer Rutherford Photography! If you are looking for the all around perfect photographer......she's the one!! Her work is BEAUTIFUL!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 01/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Jenifer will go above and beyond for you!

From our first meeting, Jenifer was super organized and focused on what we wanted from our wedding photos. She had examples of different styles of photos and helped us decide which we wanted. On the wedding day, Jenifer did an amazing job at rounding our family members up so we could have every group photo we wanted (and more!). During the reception, Jenifer got incredible candid shots that we, and our friends, will enjoy for years to come! Overall, if you're looking for a photographer who will put you first and go above and beyond to make your wedding special, then Jenifer is the right person for you!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
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Jenifer is a very talented photographer and her work is beautiful!

For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services Wedding Officiants

For beautiful photos of your Wedding Day, Vow Renewal Ceremony or Baby Blessing Ceremony, I highly recommend the talented, professional and friendly Jenifer Rutherford. See her website and amazing photo gallery at http://photos.jenrutherford.com/ Andrea Purtell, NJ Wedding Officiant For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services

Bridal Music Bridal Music Wedding Musicians

Dear Brides-to-Be, Jenifer Rutherford is a pleasure to work with! We love her clean, romantic and contemporary photographic style! Most Sincerely, Michele, Flutist/Artistic Director, www.BridalMusic.org

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Jenifer Rutherford Photography frequently asked questions

Jenifer Rutherford Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Jenifer Rutherford Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Jenifer Rutherford Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Jenifer Rutherford Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Jenifer Rutherford Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Jenifer Rutherford 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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