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How many people can say they have their dream job? I feel pretty lucky that this statement applies to me. As an extrovert, I get to use my gift of connection to help put my clients at ease in front of my camera. As an artist, I passionately get to document an incredibly important day in the lives of my couples, preserving their story for generations to come. It’s never lost on me how significant and remarkable my work is for others; I’m thankful every day that being a wedding photographer is my calling.

I started my career after I graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2011. I received my BFA in Photography and specifically worked on portraiture and interiors during my years in school. This obviously translated to my eventual wedding work perfectly. Before I made the jump into full time wedding photography, I worked as a studio photographer for the furniture and antique gallery Carlton Hobbs, was an intern photographer for Brooklyn Museum (my photograph was on their landing website for eight years!) a gallery assistant at BRIC Contemporary Art and nannied all over Brooklyn; all while pursuing my dream of getting my wedding photography business off the ground. It was a lot of work, but so worth it.

Now, I now reside in the Hudson Valley, and spend my time between the Hudson Valley, New York City and the Catskills. I have captured many different types of weddings all over the country, and relish in the diversity I get to experience and document. I am a firm believer in inclusion and enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds, races, gender expressions, sexual orientations and religions. Be who you are - I’m here for it!

One of the things that make me stand out as a wedding vendor is that I donate a portion of my package price to charity. I believe that using a wedding date to pay it forward in even a small way makes a big difference. In 2016 I started the movement Photographers for Orlando in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting; which became a nationwide effort from photographers to support the LGBTQ community and the victims of the shooting. In that moment I realized that I could use my skills as a photographer to support larger causes and haven’t looked back since. My clients are invited to support either the ACLU, End the Backlog or the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Boudoir Shoot
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Jenna Salvagin Photography

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Carly Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Amazing

Jenna was absolutely the best choice we could have made for our photographer! Jenna and her second photographer were the most fun, professional, easygoing, dedicated team and everyone loved them. It was freezing and raining in April and they not once complained about standing out in the rain for hours making sure we didn't get wet!! We couldn't thank Jenna enough, the pictures came out phenomenal and she gave them to us so timely it was insane. 11/10!!
Kait
Kait Sent on 05/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her you need her

Jenna was the best photographer we've ever had! She was patient with us and fielded all of our questions with grace. Jenna showed up early to scope our spots and had every family member and wedding party member's names memorized. YOU WILL NOT REGRET TRUSTING HER TO MAKE YOUR DAY PERFECT BECAUSE SHE WILL!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Jenna is perfection

Okay, 30 characters is not enough space to write about our love for Jenna. We are OBSESSED with both her as a person, and her incredible photography. She is so skilled in this art and captures the goofy / candid moments, while giving perfect direction. She knows how to stage, capture the lighting, and most important capture your love on film. She made us feel so comfortable from day 1 on our zoom call, to our engagement photos, through to the wedding day. If I could give her 10 trillion stars I would. Her editing is also a dream, she works super timely, keeping things natural and perfectly balanced. We are over the moon with every single picture and she is truly just such a delight. She is super professional, makes everything so much fun and is just the coolest, most talented lady ever. We love her so much. Trust me when I say she will absolutely NAIL your photos. HIRE HER IMMEDIATELY!
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Elise Sent on 02/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Forever Grateful!

Jenna did an amazing job on both our engagement and wedding photos- we highly recommend her. After sharing our wedding photos with our friends and family we have received countless messages about how great our photos are and that our photographer was very talented. Leading up to the wedding Jenna was very attentive and always got back to us very quickly- even while on maternity leave! She made sure every detail was taken care of and communicated a thorough plan before the day arrived. On the day of Jenna was very professional and timely- she did a great job of not being intrusive with her camera and making us feel comfortable. I think this translates into how happy and relaxed we look in the photos. We are forever grateful for the amazing pictures Jenna and her second shooter Caylena took of us. I hope one day we have the privilege of working with Jenna again.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Jenna photographed our wedding this past June and we could not have asked for a more amazing person to capture our day! My husband was not thrilled about getting is picture taken but she knew just what to do to make him feel comfortable and she really took the time to go over every detail with us. My entire family and wedding party were raving about her and Kathryn for months after the wedding!
Christina
Christina Sent on 07/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly talented!

I was nervous for our photo shoot because I had never done one before. My nerves were quickly calmed as Jenna made us feel so comfortable. She gave excellent direction to make our engagement photos feel natural. She knew just how to capture us and put us at ease. Jenna is not only professional but she is extremely caring. We highly recommend her!
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You've found your photographer!

Jenna is by far the best choice I ever could have made for my wedding day. Not only were there an abundance of photos to choose from when all was said and done, but her creative eye offered so many stunning images that frankly, had me speechless upon first (and second, and third...) encounter.

I loved that she paid special attention to minor details that were important to us - like involving our 2-year-old English Bulldog in both the engagement session and wedding day. She and her second shooter were patient and captured our child equivalent like the star he was meant to be.

As a plus size bride and groom, I was concerned that our photos would be unflattering or lack the spark that straight sized individuals enjoy because their silhouettes are more commonplace. If you're a bride or groom with a similar worry, I encourage you to book Jenna. She shoots the person and is able to capture expressions I wasn't even aware I was emoting. Myself and my husband felt (and looked) stunning in the hundreds of images she provided from our day.

I also appreciated that Jenna donates a portion of the proceeds from her packages to the ACLU. She values people for who they are and doesn't try to force her subjects into a mold. Instead, she shows you, through her lens and creative perspective, how much you really shine. I will forever be in awe of how much she and her second shooter documented - and how pleased my husband and I were/are with the result.

Book her before someone else does. You will not be disappointed!
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Emily Sent on 04/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jenna was amazing to work with from start to finish! We loved our engagement photos around our Brooklyn neighborhood (non cheesy but beautiful!), and her relaxed but super professional style, so immediately asked her to do our wedding in DC. Day of she was such a pro- super organized and so in tune to everything going on. She made us feel so comfortable and my mom even said how great she was! Book her now before she gets too pricey/busy! Would highly recommend.
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Eliza Sent on 03/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We were having laid-back wedding and originally were not going to hire a photographer at all. After seeing Jenna's photos, I was so so happy we did not forgo the photographer. Her photos are beautiful. She captured the carefree, loving and hand crafted spirit of the event perfectly. Also importantly, she made me, my husband, our venue and our friends look super attractive! Jenna was great to work with. We met beforehand and told her the photos we wanted, and the shots we didn't care about. She absolutely stuck to our plan. I would happily hire to photograph another event.
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Tim Sent on 03/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Friends recommended Jenna as she did their wedding and we jumped at the offer. She and her team were very friendly, very professional and took a lot of pictures. She was very accommodating, making sure the pictures looked the way we wanted and she covered a lot of different angles and wrangled together the wedding party to get the perfect pictures. She has even done some other photography of our first-born daughter. I recommend her and would certainly consider her for any future events. She provided all the photos in a timely manner and in several formats and mediums that were helpful.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Shana Schnur Photography Shana Schnur Photography Wedding Photographers

Jenna not only has incredible skill in photography, but she cares about her clients as well. She is always on top of her game to make sure her clients are always happy. She is great to work with as well as a great person. Because I went to school with her at the School of Visual Arts, I can also say that Jenna knows exactly what she's doing and how to deal in difficult situations while making the best of everything. Can't wait to work with you again! :)

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Jenna Salvagin Photography frequently asked questions

Jenna Salvagin Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Digital Files
Jenna Salvagin Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Jenna Salvagin Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Jenna Salvagin Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Jenna Salvagin Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Jenna Salvagin 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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