Jenny Jean Photographer | About

My journey with photography stems from a lifelong interest in imagery. When I was young, I remember my grandma asking me what I wanted to be when I was older. When I told her I wanted to be a photographer she encouraged me to get my education to become something more mainstream, like a teacher... or a nurse. So, right after high school at the ripe age of 17 I began University. It was during University that my photography business became a reality. I was working as a cosmetician at Shoppers Drug Mart. My store had an electronics department, and they were having a mega-sale on all their Canon cameras. I was SO excited because my whole life I wanted to take beautiful images. Finally- a camera that I could change the lens on! I quickly bought some books and began teaching myself the basics of photography. I started doing photoshoots for friends and family and I quickly sold my Canon Rebel and upgraded to two Nikon D750's (full frame professional gear) with some prime lenses. Fast forward a bit- I graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work and after working as a social worker for a year and a half, I had my son Parker. My maternity leave was coming to a close and I had to decide if I was going back to the office or not. I took a leap of faith and resigned from my office job to pursue my photography business full time. I'm now headed into my fourth year as a full time wedding and portrait photographer. I absolutely love my job as an Alberta photographer. I get to celebrate exciting, happy and beautiful moments for couples and families. It's because of each and every one of you that I get to live a life I LOVE! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. xo Jenny