Business Details
13 Years
experience
Authentic Wedding Photography in Phoenix & Chicago
We are Jen Jinkens Photos, a husband-and-wife photography team dedicated to capturing authentic, colorful moments that tell the unique story of your love. Since 2013, we have specialized in creating timeless imagery by focusing on organic, unposed moments that reflect the genuine emotions of your special day. Our approach combines artistic vision with a deep commitment to client service, ensuring every couple receives personalized attention tailored to their specific needs. With bases in Phoenix, Arizona, and Chicago, Illinois, we offer both local expertise and the flexibility to travel worldwide to document your celebration. Our experience spans over a decade in the wedding industry, during which we have refined our ability to balance technical precision with emotional storytelling.We prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients, guiding them through the entire process from initial consultation to final delivery of curated galleries. Our work has been featured in multiple publications, and we consistently receive praise for our ability to make clients feel comfortable while delivering exceptional results. We believe photography is more than just imagesit's about preserving the joy, connection, and significance of life's most important milestones. Through our lens, we strive to create art that resonates emotionally and stands the test of time, allowing you to relive your most cherished memories for generations to come.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Online Galleries
Vendor Coordination
Travel Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in storytelling photography that captures genuine, unposed moments
- Our decade of experience ensures expert guidance through your wedding timeline
- We offer personalized vendor recommendations and location-specific planning support
- Our contracts include pandemic contingency plans and flexible customization options
- We maintain a 100% satisfaction guarantee with unlimited photo revisions included
What people say
Best decision we made
Genuinely cared about clients
Amazing team
Stress-free process
Stunning imagery
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography service documents your entire celebration with artistic, documentary-style imagery. We capture ceremonies, receptions, and all special moments using multiple angles and lighting techniques. Our approach prioritizes emotional authenticity while maintaining technical excellence through professional-grade equipment and post-processing expertise.
Engagement Sessions
We create romantic pre-wedding portraits that showcase your unique relationship dynamics. These sessions help build comfort with being photographed while producing shareable content for invitations and social media. Our guidance ensures natural interactions that translate into timeless images reflecting your personal connection.
Online Galleries
We provide secure, personalized online galleries for easy photo sharing and distribution. Clients receive full-resolution files with download privileges, print ordering options, and customizable privacy settings. Our platform ensures convenient access while maintaining professional quality standards for all delivered images.
Vendor Coordination
We offer expert vendor recommendations and timeline planning assistance based on local market knowledge. Our experience with hundreds of weddings ensures efficient coordination that reduces client stress while maintaining creative vision and practical execution.
Travel Services
We document weddings worldwide with specialized logistics planning and location scouting expertise. Our travel packages include customized pricing based on destination requirements while maintaining the same high standards of service and artistic quality as our local events.
People
Jen Jinkens
Owner & Lead Photographer
Jen is the creative force behind Jen Jinkens Photos with over a decade of wedding photography experience. She specializes in capturing emotional authenticity through documentary-style imagery while maintaining technical precision. Her background in dance and education informs her ability to connect with clients and create comfortable shooting environments.
Gordie Jinkens
Second Photographer
Gordie brings a secondary perspective to weddings with his keen eye for detail and complementary shooting style. As both photographer and local expert in Chicago, he provides valuable regional insights while ensuring comprehensive coverage of all event moments.
Questions
What is your approach to wedding photography?
We focus on authentic storytelling through candid moments and vibrant colors, avoiding posed shots to capture genuine emotions as they naturally unfold.
Do you offer destination wedding services?
Yes, we travel worldwide for weddings while maintaining local expertise in Phoenix and Chicago. Travel fees vary based on location.
What's included in your online galleries?
Our galleries provide full-resolution downloads, print ordering options, and customizable privacy settings with unlimited revisions included.
How does your booking process work?
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance. A non-refundable retainer secures your date, with final payment due two weeks before the event.
Can we customize our photography package?
Yes, our detailed contracts allow for customization of hours, package components, and date changes on a case-by-case basis.
