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am a Southern California Native who moved to Sonoma County in 2000 for college and haven't looked back since.

My family is my life, my motivation, my everything. I use my love for my family as inspiration to truly engage with you and your family to create authentic portraits you will cherish forever. I don't take life too seriously so we're gonna have one heck of a time getting to know one another!

I take a more photojournalistic approach as I capture candid memories from afar and spend small but productive amounts of time capturing beautiful, timeless, non posey portraits. I like to keep everything as natural, fun, and effortless as I can. I want the photo to not only be a beautiful portrait of you but a memory of a fun time had while capturing it!


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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Jennifer Bagwell Photography

Adrienne
Adrienne Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book her immediately

BOOK THIS PHOTOGRAPHER. She is a true professional, takes amazing photos, and she was unexpectedly the savior of my wedding! My dress broke (entire zipper) and Jenn, our planner, and two bridesmaids were able to jimmy-rig it back together thanks to Jenn's ingenuity and split second thinking. That alone was amazing but then we got the photos and MAN did she deliver! She makes you so comfortable because she's aaaaabsolutely hilarious (my favorite photos are of all of us laughing, which was often because of her) and your pictures reflect everyone being exponentially more relaxed and natural than I ever thought we would be with professional photos. Absolutely book her!!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Worth every penny

Jenn is an absolute Angel and so much fun to work with! She did my senior class pictures in 2012, our engagement pictures last April and just did our small wedding in May!
We had to postpone our 175 person wedding until 2021 due to covid but we still wanted to get married. She came for 3 hours and took amazing pictures of our close family. The sneak peek I saw was amazing. She was also willing to postpone our wedding package that we originally got to next year for when we have our big wedding. I can’t say enough good things about Jenn. She’s amazing! 11/10!
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Kali Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I was fortunate enough to do an internship five years ago at a winery in Sonoma County where I met Jennifer. Working with Jennifer behind the scenes introduced me to her style, her professionalism, attention to detail, and overall amazingness! I knew from that time that when I got married I would want Jennifer to be my photographer. Ever since then I have been following her on Instagram, which just solidified that I loved everything she did!
Doing our engagement photos with Jenn in August was so much fun! She has such a great sense of humor and has an approach that doesn’t make you feel that you’re being photographed. She just wants you both to just be yourselves and she is there to capture your love! Once we got our engagement photos back, it made me even more excited for the wedding!
We were met with a hiccup leading up to the wedding. The Tubbs fire in October unfortunately destroyed our original venue. During this time, not only did Jennifer reach out and check to see how we were doing but also to give us recommendations of other venues to reach out to.
Working with Jenn and her assistant Melissa leading up to the wedding was seamless. Their checklists and “must have” photo lists were so helpful and really helped to streamline our planning process and streamline our thoughts in regards to what photos we wanted. There were some family drama issues which made me nervous for the family photos, but Jenn was so quick and efficient that nobody in the family had time to blink because there were so many moving parts for the family photos!
Jenn is just fabulous. We opted to complete all of our pictures before the ceremony, but there was a small hiccup with the timeline for our pictures before the ceremony. We ended up starting 30 minutes behind schedule but due to Jenn’s quick and efficient style, her experience, and expertise, we ended up 5 minutes ahead of schedule! We cannot stop looking at the pictures!! I want them all printed and scattered around my house!
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Lindsay Sent on 01/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I don't even know where to begin when discussing how much I admire Jenn and her work. I was very lucky to have Jenn as my wedding photographer. What makes her so special is that while her work, which is in a league of its own, is spectacular, her personality and the energy she brings to the wedding day is incomparable. All of the groomsmen and bridesmaids felt so comfortable and natural in front of the camera because of the atmosphere that she created. Her second shooter, Lindsey, was wonderful as well, and her personal assistant, Melissa, is an absolute sweetheart. My photos are breathtaking, and all it takes is showing someone one picture for them to say, "Omg, who was your photographer?" I preferred a combination of candids as well as formal photos, and she delivered perfectly. Her heart shines as bright as her photographs, and there is no doubt in my mind she'll be one of the best decisions you make for your big day. I can't say enough about you, Jenn! Thank you for everything.
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Sarah Sent on 10/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn is one of the best wedding vendors you will hire! Your wedding photos are arguably one of the most important elements of your wedding as they capture all of the moments and memories of the day that you will have forever. Jenn is not only an incredibly talented photographer when it comes to natural light, but she is so much more. On our wedding, Jenn really went out of her way to make sure everything was running smoothly/on time and to make sure that we were happy. Above all else, you can tell she really cares about her work and her clients, which made us feel at ease. Jenn is fun and is so talented - she captured the moments, feelings, emotions of our day more than we can put into words and we are so grateful that we were led to Jenn.
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Natalie Sent on 07/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The answer is YES- you should hire Jenn! I don't even know where to begin with why/how she is amazing... when we hired Jenn for our wedding/engagement shoot, she said "you're family now," and throughout the process, I have never felt otherwise. She's been incredibly responsive, even when my questions were not always photography-related. She's hilarious and charismatic, and knows how to work with clients/families of alllll different personality types. She's professional and efficient and gets the job done effortlessly, all with a smile on her face. As many other clients have posted here, there are simply just not enough kind words I can say about Jenn. She was an absolute pleasure to work with every second of the way. As far as vendors go, she was definitely our MVP! I can't even imagine how or wedding day would have gone without her. Jenn Bagwell is THE BEST.
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Taylor Sent on 04/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jennifer Bagwell was the single most important vendor that we could have hired for our wedding. In addition to being an amazingly talented photographer with the most beautiful and highest quality images, she was also part wedding planner, timekeeper and a key member of our support system during our wedding day. From day one, Jenn was easy to talk to – she understood exactly what we were looking for in a photographer and through talking with her and reading her reviews, I knew that she would be much more than that. She made our engagement session and wedding day so fun, with natural “poses” that made both myself and my husband (who hates taking pictures) look like our normal, silly selves. She knows how to work with sticky family dynamics and make the picture-taking process seamless. She captured every picture that I could have wanted and more. If you’re looking for the best wedding day photographer, look no further - hire Jenn Bagwell!
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Kate Sent on 10/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Having Jenn for our wedding and engagement photography was the best decision I made.
I may be a little biased, I think she's the best photographer out there!!
Working with Jenn was a breeze. She was totally in sync with our personalities and knew what we wanted out of our photographs without even having to tell her.
From previous weddings Adam and I had both been in, we both knew we disliked the endless posed photos of literally every family member under the sun. I let Jenn know that we were not that kind of couple and that we wanted the moments that mattered the most captured and for our family and friends to be photographed enjoying the night! She was wholeheartedly in agreement and made all of our picture-taking so much fun and relaxing. She is excellent at what she does and knows how to get a shot! My dress was really light and flowy and it ended being a super windy day- so Jenn turned the wind into an advantage and caught some of the most amazing bridal photos!
I literally can't say enough wonderful things about Jenn, her art, her style, everything. We were so spoiled by her! I definitely hope to continue to work with her in the future, because I honestly think no one else can hold a candle to what she does.
I highly, highly, highly recommend her and I hope that other brides and families get the opportunity to experience working with a photographer as wonderful as Jenn!
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User2349816 Sent on 09/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn was everything and more. I was so calm on the wedding day and it helped that I trusted Jenn to keep anything on track- in regards to pictures. She was easy-going and able to deal with my crazy family members: added plus. I would highly recommend Jenn!
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Megan Sent on 07/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Big thanks to Jenn for photographing our wedding! Our pictures are absolutely stunning from our special day! Jenn is fun, easy to get along with, and will do everything she can to make sure you are stress free on the day of your wedding. I am so pleased with the photos that she took and constantly find myself reliving our wonderful night through them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Vineyard Events Vineyard Events Wedding Planners

Where to start with Jenn........ She is fun and efficient and SO talented and can magically make everyone in the wedding party feel comfortable and relaxed. She brings a sense of humor to the party, but I can always count on her to be crying right alongside me during a ceremony. She can sense a reaction before it happens so she manages to capture the most perfect and unplanned moments. The finished product is always so perfect too!!

Sbragia Family Vineyards Sbragia Family Vineyards Winery Weddings

Jennifer has a terrific talent to photograph and capture all the special moments of your day.

Your Sweet Expectations Your Sweet Expectations Wedding Cakes

Jennifer Bagwell Photography - Wow!! Jennifer is absolutely energetic and cares so much about her clients! She has an eye for the perfect shot and captures not the picture but the feeling behind it all. She is a delight to work with and I have complete confidence when I refer Jennifer Bagwell Photography.

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Jennifer Bagwell Photography frequently asked questions

Jennifer Bagwell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Jennifer Bagwell 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
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Jennifer Bagwell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Jennifer Bagwell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Jennifer Bagwell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Jennifer Bagwell Photography is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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