There’s something special about stepping into a family’s home during the holidays, especially when it’s a family I’ve been lucky enough to photograph for years. This past week, I…
jen mckenDecember 5, 2024
Did you know 10+ years ago, I worked for the Drug and Alcohol Commission while building my business on the side? I worked in Prevention and it was my job…
jen mckenNovember 22, 2024
A Decade Behind the Lens: Watching Families Grow in Real Life It’s crazy to think about how long I’ve been photographing families—some for over a decade. I’m talking about families…
jen mckenNovember 14, 2024
Seven Stars Lodge Venue Fall Engagement Session, Blairsville PA When Ashley and CJ planned their engagement session, there was only one place that felt right: Seven Stars Lodge, set…
jen mckenNovember 12, 2024
Lacy’s Senior Portraits: A Rainy-Day Shoot with All the Vibes Meet Lacy! She’s a senior at Ligonier Valley High School and absolutely killing it at…well, everything! Lacy’s one of those…
jen mckenNovember 11, 2024
Photos: Little Time Capsules Ah, fall – that golden time of year when every leaf that touches the ground seems to hold a memory. For me, as a photographer, it’s…
jen mckenNovember 11, 2024
Pennsylvania is bringing those colors and skies during November! Fall light is always my favorite-especially when the sun makes it's appearance and the colors are on full blast! It's one…
jen mckenNovember 8, 2024
This fall has been INSANITY with sessions! Trying to pack in all the sessions before the leaves change and fall has been quite the job! We started shooting fall sessions…
jen mckenNovember 4, 2024
Their journey began with a swipe on Bumble while Jessica was waiting for a friend who got stuck in Pittsburgh traffic. Their first date was a week later, and they’ve…
jen mckenNovember 1, 2024
Let’s talk about Liv—this girl’s got some serious vibes. She’s turning 18 this November (Scorpio season, baby!), and if you know her, you know she lives for Halloween. Black is…
jen mckenOctober 21, 2024
Meet JohnieMarie + Evan! I always ask clients how they find me. She said: "I fell in love with your photos when I saw them from my future sisters-in-law wedding.…
jen mckenOctober 10, 2024
Don't Make Her Ask Alright, Dads/significant others, listen up—fall is here, and with it comes all those magical moments that scream “perfect family memory.” Pumpkin patches, hayrides, trick-or-treating, and…
jen mckenOctober 7, 2024
This is what a hybrid engagement and family session looks like! Katie and Bill are blending their family and getting married next year. They wanted to include this little ham…
jen mckenOctober 4, 2024
I know it can sometimes be difficult getting the whole crew together with everyones schedules, but if you can make it happen, I promise you someday it will be…
jen mckenSeptember 25, 2024
