A candid beach session in Ocean City, Maryland with two very loved dogs and their humans—capturing real life, tradition, and the moments that matter most.
jen mckenMarch 24, 2026
This in-home family session wasn’t about perfection—it was about togetherness. A mom’s way of holding her family close before her son left for the Marines.
jen mckenFebruary 11, 2026
The Dream Session Series celebrates real life — from messy kitchens to bedtime stories. Explore Jen McKen’s creative bucket list and claim your own real-life photo session.
jen mckenOctober 19, 2025
Right now, he still asks me to take him to the park. He still calls out “Mom, watch this!” as he climbs to the top of the slide, wanting me…
jen mckenOctober 17, 2025
Forget the fancy dinner — she surprised him with a backyard photoshoot under twinkle lights, surrounded by their four kids, to celebrate 20 years of love.
jen mckenJuly 7, 2025
I Can Tell You This...You’ll Never Regret the Photo You Took Why an Extended Family Photo Session is Priceless An extended family photo session isn’t just a photo…
jen mckenJuly 3, 2025
Family, Forests, and Fun: A Dreamy Hollidaysburg Session Last week, I had the absolute joy of driving out to one of my favorite hidden gems in Pennsylvania: a stunning log…
jen mckenJune 19, 2025
Looking to capture priceless memories with your entire family? Our extended family photo sessions in Indiana County, PA focus on meaningful portraits of grandparents and grandchildren, creating heirloom-quality images that…
jen mckenMay 5, 2025
Capture the magic of childhood with a fun, muddy, truck-filled photo session! See why documenting these fleeting moments is so important and how this unforgettable experience was turned into a…
jen mckenFebruary 21, 2025
A few days before Christmas, I photographed an extended family where the whole thing was planned by the oldest of three sons because the ONLY thing their mom wanted…
jen mckenJanuary 2, 2025
Let’s talk about the magic of holiday photos, the kind that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie—complete with snowflakes, charming towns, and, yes, two adorable dogs.…
jen mckenDecember 18, 2024
One of my favorite things about being a family photographer in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, is the opportunity to capture what makes this area so special: its people, its history, and…
jen mckenDecember 13, 2024
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
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
