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Chic and intimate photography, filled with light, focused on authentic and emotional storytelling.

Jenna Marie

I believe in love – deep, passionate, real love that smacks you in the face. Whether that be love from your significant other or love from your children, it is love that is so apparent and so so beautiful!

I grew up in the far south suburbs of Chicago (near Bourbonnais to be exact) surrounded by this exact type of love. I am a daughter to the best parents a girl could ask for, younger sister to my best friend, aunt to two nephews and a niece – all who are adorable and loving, puppy momma to the cutest English Bulldog named Brick, wife to the love of my life Jake, and new momma to the most amazing baby in the world who has my heart in his little hand. I’m also a daughter-in-law, a granddaughter, a niece, a cousin, a colleague, a friend.

I cherish the smalls things in life, the sweet moments we all too often take for granted. The moments that occur every day that go unnoticed but if they ceased to happen, we’d miss with all our hearts.

But there’s more to me than that. Did you know…

// My favorite food is frozen corn straight out of the freezer. I have been known to pour myself a glass of it for dinner before.

// My mom and my sister are my best friends. We can’t get together without breaking out in an uncontrollable laugh in public. When we laugh, we cry. And by cry, I mean ball to where we can’t open our eyes and struggle to breathe.

// Speaking of crying, I have diagnosed myself with overactive water glands in my eyes. Literally my eyes water non-stop. Works great if I ever need to cry on cue!

 

// I lost my father unexpectedly in high school, which has been the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. Losing him and not having him at my wedding physically made me realize just how special the moments are during a wedding between the bride and her father <3

// I’m insanely obsessed with my puppy, Brick. She’s a 2-year-old English Bulldog. If you follow my Instagram, you’re likely to see her… a LOT.

// I watch movies more than once. 21 Jumpstreet I’ve probably seen 18 times. And Harry Potter? Don’t get me started.

// I am part Native-American and an overly infatuated with the culture! It’s inspired so many things for me from my tattoo(s) to the décor in my home to my branding to my outlook on life.

// I didn’t realize the true power of love until I had my baby in June 2015. He makes me stronger, more loving, and happier than I could ever have imagined. He has my heart, fully and completely.

// I can be a bit of a jock. I absolutely love sports – football being the fave. I can talk with the best of them and sometimes get a bit passionate when talking about the Bears.

// My husband, Jake, and I met in college on the football field, where we both worked for our team – The University of Illinois Fighting Illini. He’s my best friend, other half, and so much more <3

// If this ever comes on the radio, you better believe that I am freestyle rapping it. It’s my jam!

// I paint my nails way too often.

// My brain moves at a million mile a second, resulting in super random conversations that jump around very quickly. I just have so much to say : )

// My favorite part of a wedding is seeing the look on the groom’s face when he first sees his bride.

// If I need a good laugh, I google one of two things – either 1) English bulldog puppies or 2) any music video by Lonely Island. Try it. I swear it works every time.

// I am happiest with a camera in my hand. I thank the stars every day that I am able to pursue my dreams <3