Fifteen years ago, I wrote a blog post called I Won't Photograph Ugly People, and the internet lost its mind. What began as a controversial headline became one of the…
jen mckenAugust 13, 2026
Parker’s Marion Center senior photos were all about creating something natural, warm and personal. From her love of fashion and Michael Jackson to those bittersweet senior-year “lasts,” her session is…
jen mckenAugust 10, 2026
Madelyn is heading into her senior year at Mount Pleasant already knowing what she wants next. Her Western Pennsylvania senior photos celebrate her personal style, love of cosmetology and the…
jen mckenAugust 9, 2026
Senior year is about more than the sports you played—it's about the places, people, and passions that helped shape who you are. Brendan's River Valley senior session celebrated everything from…
jen mckenAugust 5, 2026
Football senior pictures should feel as unforgettable as Friday night under the lights. Discover how combining dramatic studio lighting with cinematic stadium portraits creates athlete images that tell the story…
jen mckenAugust 1, 2026
Some seniors leave a lasting impression because of everything they accomplish. Others do it because of the kindness they carry wherever they go. Madi is both. Her Greater Latrobe Class…
jen mckenJuly 31, 2026
Life doesn't always slow down while you're planning a wedding. Lisa and Brian's story proves that love isn't about perfect timing—it's about building a life together one piece at a…
jen mckenJuly 28, 2026
Some engagement sessions aren't about elaborate poses or dramatic locations. They're about slowing down, laughing together, and documenting the quiet ways two people choose each other.
jen mckenJuly 22, 2026
A girl saying hello to the new kid in ninth grade. A yearbook message that seemed ordinary. Twenty-three years later, both moments become the opening chapter of our story. The…
jen mckenJuly 21, 2026
Sometimes love isn't built during the big milestones. It's built over pizza nights, coffee on the porch, Netflix marathons, and learning how to survive arguments about shower temperature. Ainsley and…
jen mckenJuly 20, 2026
When Macie envisioned fields, dirt roads, and a countryside setting for her senior pictures, we found the perfect location to create a gallery that felt timeless, authentic, and completely her.
jen mckenJuly 17, 2026
Childhood changes in the blink of an eye. Jen McKen Photography's Playroom Mini Sessions celebrate the magic of imagination with colorful, nostalgic portraits inspired by classic toys. Perfect for children…
jen mckenJuly 2, 2026
Planning a Pakistani or multicultural wedding in Western Pennsylvania? See how this beautiful Pakistani and Turkish wedding blended tradition, family, and modern celebration across two unforgettable wedding days near Pittsburgh.
jen mckenJuly 1, 2026
Professional headshots do more than make employees look good. They help construction companies build trust, recruit top talent, strengthen marketing efforts, and showcase the people behind the brand.
jen mckenJune 30, 2026
