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Jennifer Bagwell Photography

Jennifer Bagwell Photography

Santa Rosa, CA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 26 Reviews
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    Adrienne A. Sent on 10/01/2021
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    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!!!
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    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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    Diana Sent on 07/26/2012
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    I hired Jennifer to do my daughters engagement and wedding pictures. Her pictures are beautiful and she has personality plus! It was as if a member of the family was shooting the wedding. Her enthusiasm is infectious. She has sneak peak shots on her Facebook page soon after the event which I was able to share with family before they left town. Jennifer is a gem!
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    Kali Sent on 06/11/2018
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    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
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    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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    Natalie Sent on 07/30/2016
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    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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    Sarah Sent on 10/02/2016
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    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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    Taylor Sent on 04/21/2016
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    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
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    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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    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
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    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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    Nikki Sent on 12/05/2014
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    I can sum up Jenn in one word: AMAZING!
    I originally booked with her because my maid of honor is a close friend of hers, and I had always heard of the amazing work she does. All I can say is she has not disappointed me yet! On our first meeting in her studio we instantly clicked. Her example albums and portfolios are stunning, she has more of a natural, photojournalistic approach (which I love) but still makes even the posed shots week so effortless. As a person she is incredibly personable, friendly, laid back and funny, which for us sealed the deal! Without a doubt worth every penny.
    We have yet to do our actual wedding, but for our engagement session she met with us on my fiancé's family ranch, more than 30 minutes away from where she is based. Top notch flexibility and customer service if you ask me! My fiancé had never had professional photos taken of any kind, and she made it so easy for him, and was extremely comfortable the entire time even with our goofiness. I can't wait for our wedding day because I know she will capture every memory flawlessly!
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    Naomi Sent on 04/18/2015
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    If you're reading this look no further...you have found the BEST photographer. There are not enough great things I can say about Jenn. We hired Jenn for our engagement and wedding photos and we couldn't be happier. My husband and I are NOT "picture people" but Jenn managed to get the most beautiful photos. I never dreamed we would have photos as wonderful as we have. Not to mention we received ALL of our wedding photos within three weeks of our wedding day (and around 40 sneak peak photos two days after the wedding). She may ask you to do some crazy things (like hike through a vineyard or walk through a field in your heals) but trust her because she knows what she's doing and the pictures come out amazing.

    Jenn was so great to work with. She brings a sense of calm and fun to the day helping to relieve any wedding nerves you may have. She goes above and beyond...seriously. She helped put in my veil. When we were trekking through a vineyard for bridesmaid photos one of my friends was having a hard time in her heals and Jenn gave my friend her flats to wear and walked barefoot so my friend could get around easier. And after taking Bride and Groom photos we realized that I got attacked by mosquitoes. Jenn bought me some lavender oil and applied it to my bites while I was eating dinner. None of this was asked of her; she did it all on her own...because she is awesome.

    All of our guests loved her and still talk about how great she was. We had a wedding party of 19 (12 bridesmaids and 7 loud, boisterous groomsmen) and she was able to wrangle them all together.

    Moral of the story, Jenn is amazing. Her photos speak for themselves. She is worth every single penny. Just hire her already...you will NOT regret it!
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    Jenn perfectly captured all the emotions running around our special day. She is truly a master of her craft! It's so refreshing to look at the images of our wedding and see our love in its truest form. We weren't posed, it wasn't forced, she made it effortless! She is professional, punctual and sensitive to all the emotions flying around. I really wanted a photographer that I could have fun and laugh with and we had nothing short of a great time all day long!

    I wouldn't recommend anyone else to capture our most important day!
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    Alana Sent on 09/09/2013
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    Phenomenal Photographer and a Great Wedding Planning Resource

    When my husband accepted a job at Apple, I didn't realize how far from my network of support we would be moving. An engagement ring, a move 3,000 miles across the country, and one adorable cat later, we were planning a destination wedding for 120 North-Easterners, and we were the destination.

    I am not a religious person, but THANK GOD we hired Jenn. Not only are her pictures beautiful and natural, but she is a wealth of knowledge about wedding planning and helped us find our hair/makeup, flowers, and cake baker. Most importantly, she made my introverted engineer husband completely comfortable during photo shoots.

    Needless to say, I am obsessed with Jenn. It is in your best interest to hire her.
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    Julie Sent on 03/12/2012
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    Jen is willing to visit new locations, be creative, and make your day special. While my husband was hesitant to take ANY photos, he came away from our wedding and engagement sessions feeling comfortable and happy with the locations and posing. He and I are both ecstatic about the results and loved working with Jen. We would like to be able to use her services again in the future.
    If you like artsy photos, being surprised by how good ordinary locations look, and organically created poses, you'll love Jen's work.
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    Katie Sent on 02/01/2012
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    My husband and I could not be happier with our wedding photos. Jennifer is as professional as they come.
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    Jenn is willing to go above and beyond to get whatever shot you want or she wants. She is structurally organized, flexible, and completely available despite how busy she is! You can tell that she is one of those photographers who does it because she loves it. She is truly passionate about what she does. Her creativity is amazing and she is willing try to all sorts of different things! Your wedding turns into a story before your own eyes. We are looking forward to having Jenn with us throughout our lives to help document those wonderful adventures to come!
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    Jenn was beyond what we could have hoped for and wanted in a photographer! Our pictures have all been AMAZING!! Engagement pics were so great I didn't think it was possible to get better. But wow she just finished our wedding pics and we can't believe them. So good! And if you only knew me and knew how much I absolutely hate pictures and taking pictures then you would realize just what this means!... Not only did she know how to get me to relax but she just has such a vision of what great pictures are and knows how to make it happen. For some of the poses I was thinking what in the world is she having us do here, but then you see the result and it just all makes sense. Jenn was incredibly flexible with our schedules for taking pictures and then for reviewing them and making our final selections. And again we could not be more happy that we picked her to take such memorable pictures for us. I had seen the work she had done for some of my other friends for their families and weddings and knew from the moment that Kyle and I got engaged that Jenn would be our photographer. I did not want to even look anywhere else because I already knew I wanted to use her! We look forward to using her in the future for family pictures and any other occasion where we need a photographer. We will also be the first people to recommend her when we hear that one of our friends is getting married!
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    Jennifer was awesome to work with for our wedding, engagement, and family shoot! She was very flexible, reliable, professional, and fun to work with. We look foward to have her take our family photos in the future!
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    DO IT! Jennifer is not just your photographer, she becomes one of the family. She wears many hats and isn't afraid to help make sure you are comfortable and enjoying every moment of your event. She captures moments you wish you could go back and live again! I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
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    I could not have been a happier Bride with the services that Jennifer Bagwell Photography provided. Not only does she take the most beautiful and unique photos, she is the best value by far. Everyone that has seen pictures has been wowed with her talent and she has the most laid back easy going attitude. Exactly what you want when you are a stressed out bride. As my husband is in the Army and we had a very little amount of time to get our engagement photos and book done in time for the wedding, but she made it happen. In the future if I find myself in the need of a professional photographer I already know who I will be calling.
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    Sarah Sent on 01/27/2015
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    Jennifer Bagwell Photography work is simply stunning!!! I never regret one second hiring Jennifer for my wedding. She was so great to work with, fun and energetic and AMAZINGLY TALENTED! Our wedding photos are gorgeous! It has been fun to work with her and how comfortable she makes you! All of our wedding guests adored Jen too!! I look forward to using Jen for the future as well.
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    Lindsay Sent on 05/24/2014
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    If you are looking for stunning photos look no more. Jennifer does AMAZING work. She does a great job getting to know you, your style and just making your feel comfortable. My husband is not easily swayed to smile & look pretty for the camera, but Jenn did an great job making him feel comfortable. Jenn will go the extra mile to get the shot and make sure she captures all those special moments. We opted for the engagement and wedding day package and the price we paid was worth every penny. Jenn is on the higher end of cost, but the photos we received were breathtaking and exactly what I wanted. You get one chance to capture these moments and you can trust she will get them. In terms of responsiveness, yes, Jenn is busy and in high demand. In the early dealings it was hard to get a hold of her, but she has since hired an office manager and the responses were prompt. I will definitely use Jenn again when I need more special moments captured.
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    Jenny E. Sent on 03/07/2020
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    Love In Every Photo

    Jennifer beautifully captured the romance, intimacy and joy of our special day. She took care to photograph as many of our requested moments as possible, and the little moments we didn't even think of, all in her wonderful photo-journalistic style. Jennifer went above and beyond in wrangling challenging weather and unruly kids to make sure everything was picture perfect. I highly recommend her and her team for your wedding!
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