We are excited to announce our favorite time of the year is back! This whole week is jammed packed with great savings for great gift ideas for yourself and your family!
Now until December 4th save on all these JOP products!
- 20% off Wall Art } Gallery Wrap Canvases, Metal Prints, Wood Prints, Deep Matte and Fine Art Prints.
- Buy 1 GET ONE FREE on all sizes of Keepsake books or 20% off one.
- 25 Gift Tags for $49 } regular $69
- Photo Ornaments $25 each or 3 for $40 } regular $60 for 3
Our online sale will be extended through Sunday, December 6th get 20% off online orders
use code: OCKENCHEER2020
Call the office with any questions! - 225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
We think ... It's the most wonderful time of the year!
So check out these great products for yourself!
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25 Gift Tags for $49 (regular $69)
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Gallery Wraps, Wooden Prints, and Metal Prints
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It's the official JOP HOLIDAY CARD SEASON!!
With Brand NEW 2020 Holiday Photo Card Designs!
*** WE EVEN HAVE COVID / QUARANTINE INSPIRED DESIGNS!! ***
Fresh, new designs mixed in with some past years' classics! Jenn has created these cards exclusively for our JOP clients to use for your 2020 Holiday cards! Browse the gallery to get ideas for your upcoming portrait session or if you already have photos taken feel free to click a card to email your order today! These designs will be great with your front porch project photos!
Also, There's still time to book your 2020 Portrait Session for holiday cards!
>>> Call the office > 225-590-3731 or email > [email protected]
View the 2020 JOP designs below and here is what Jenn can change to fit your needs:
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the orientation on some of the cards to fit your favorite photos
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create a photo collage if you just can't seem to choose!
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bleed a photo off all the edges to create a 5x7 print as a keepsake after the holidays
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Recipient and Return Address printing is now available for an additional charge.
Check out the details here for recipient printing.
These are all designed as flat cards ($2.50 per card) but any design can easily be made into any size and as folded card options! Jenn can also design gift tags, address labels, and envelope inserts to compliment your card design! See Holiday Complete Pricing here
** Please note that all photos are pulled at random from our archives to showcase each photo card design.
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Mask UP & let's raise funds for hurricane relief!
We are offering FREE Shipping with all pre-sales of masks until this Monday, September 21st and the proceeds benefit hurricane relief for our coastal neighbors.
Recent storms that have hit our families and friends in the areas around Lake Charles, East Texas, now in Alabama, and NW Florida hard and we have decided to sell masks in hopes to keep you a little safer from COVID19 spread but to also give the proceeds from the sales of these mask to hurricane relief efforts that will fund the people and families in these areas directly.
Share the link and let's raise some relief funds and protect each other so we can get back to hugging, tailgating, weddings, school, and our grandparents! If you have any questions please contact us at 225-590-3731 or Jenn directly at [email protected]
About the masks:
- Lightweight breathable fabric and quick-drying materials.
- Double-layered & machine washable.
- Openings on both sides to insert filters. (filters not included)
- Mask comes in Adult or Youth sizes.
- You will receive FREE shipping with the pre-sale of these masks and they are estimated to ship in 3-4 weeks!
Read more about where the inspiration for each mask came from and more details on how you can support our hurricane relief efforts!
Thanks so much for being a valuable part of the Jenn Ocken Photography family!
All the best, Jenn and the team!
Call the office for more information & to book your portrait session for Fall!
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It's NOT too early to start designing your holiday cards!
The official JOP Holiday card season is HERE!!
Have you already had your photos taken with Jenn and are thinking
"I could use these photos for our Holiday Cards!?"
We are excited to finally be having our custom Holiday Photo Card Sale! It’s usually a little early in the year but we all know how 2020 is going … so everything has been pushed back a bit … Like EVERYTHING! But we are ready!
We are giving 10% off your custom designed holiday photo cards!
If you have already taken your photos with Jenn and would like to use them for your Holiday Card this year now is the time!! Not only do you get a discount but you are starting to cross off that Holiday list early! Unfortunately, no pre-buying cards for a future session will be taken later this year.
Choose from your Front Porch or Beach Portraits this year!!
It’s been a great year so far full of some great photos and Jenn can’t wait to get designing! We have flat and folded cards in a variety of sizes, as well as, custom designed foil press cards too! All options are awesome for using multiple photos if you just can’t decide but are also great canvases for the simple designs showcase one or two photos. You work with Jenn to create the perfect card for you and your family's personality!
Time is limited!
This sale lasts only through September so give us a call or email today! 225-590-3731. Also, let us know if you need a link to your session online. We can send it right over!
Other details to know …
- We also offer great options for recipient address and return address printing on envelopes!!
- Here’s a link for inspiration or feel free to send us screenshots for inspiration too!
- And here’s our pricing Note there’s NO EXTRA design fee for your custom card design!
Thanks so much for choosing Jenn Ocken Photography for your portrait needs! We are looking forward to an amazing season full of full designs and great photos!
Let us know if you have any questions and if you're ready to get started on your Holiday Photo Card.
Best, The JOP Team!
We are now booking 2020 Holiday Card Portrait sessions
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Can't you just feel the warmth and all the love in these photos from last year!
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We are excited to share with you some of our favorite Captured Beach Moments from Jenn's 2019 summer portraits!
We know it's already midway through the summer but this year, well as we all know, has been a crazy one! The success of The Front Porch Project in Baton Rouge along with the different phases being put in place to keep everyone safe has put a delay on all our beach plans! But none-the-less at least they were not canceled!
Jenn is scheduling beach sessions for the remaining days of summer and following safe distance protocol for everyone's best interest and wellness in mind! If you like to check availability for 2020 Beach portraits with Jenn feel free to call 225-590-3731 or inquire here.
Enjoy! Feel free to share these photos and feel free to hashtag #SMILEforJennJenn, especially when posting on Instagram and her on Facebook!
And see you at the beach! & Stay well! See all photos here!
{ Book your 2020 beach session here! } & { View the complete gallery here! }
So as I am finalizing and uploading the last of my porch sessions, releasing the impact numbers to the media and returning to my regular scheduled beach sessions for the summer, I sit here with Little Bob reflecting on the beauty that rose from the such a monumental uncertain time in our lives.
What we did collectively in my community creating a massive impact that not only affected our local businesses but helped the morale too. I know for me The Front Porch Project BR gave me a sense of purpose and joy in this time of uncertainty! I have been calling these past few months ...
The CRAPtastic time of my life.
I literally went from doing what I always do around this time;
- a bit of traveling
- getting ready for the summer beach portraits
- hanging with friends
- and planning to attend my seasonal festivals
... to holy CRAP! Do I have to stay at home? I can’t travel! I can’t hang with my friends!! I can’t work! I can’t fest! This shit was real! And it was hitting me hard.
I started to take nose dive!
While we all had to literally distance ourselves from our friends and family with the only physical interaction was with the people you already lived with, which meant for some of us it became a life of solitude.
I was one of those people. I was falling deep into the WTF! WTF! WFT! WFT! The tension was thick in the office and I was swimming around all up in my head without my heart to ground me! My mental health was crumbling.
The trinity of fear, doubt, and worry with their sidekick anger was quickly becoming my BFFs! I almost got on a plane to be with my brother in Chicago to ride this uncertainty out. It would have been best for my mental health or so I thought …
Then I got THE TEXT that rocked my quarantine world.
It was a $1.28M rumble of love to be exact! And it all came from a simple suggestion with a slight twist of demand ...
“Hey Jenn you need to start this in Baton Rouge NOW” came from Aimee Supp, friend and Moxey Vice President of sales, on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was referring to a project that was started in Massachusetts just three days earlier called The Front Steps Project started by photographer, Cara Soulia.
"That morning change the course of my nose dive and grateful crashed the stay at home pity party I was about to begain."
As I read the text and took it all in, I quickly realized I was born to do a project like this. It was going to be a lot of moving parts and I knew we (my JOP team) would figure it out! I didn’t know how I was going to pay my them but I knew we need to get to work. I had no idea how big this would become that day but my sanity depended on me saying YES and figuring it out later!
I had just received one of the biggest CALLS TO ACTION in my life and #TheFrontPorchProjectBR was born.
I was no longer paralyzed. Nor I was acting out of fear. I was responding to a call that aligned with every bit of my being and I was going to run with it no matter where it was going to take me.
"At that moment I simultaneously felt joy and fear at the same time."
And instantly I knew the way I was going to maneuver through this pandemic even though I still did not know how long this was going to go on, how I was going to pay my employees, or if my business could survive a complete world shut down for nonessential businesses. It is was interesting how this project ended up being essential but in a different light. The very magical kind that only love can create during this uncertain time we were entering.
This project was not only essential for me and the other photographers who joined The Front Porch Project’s mission but it gave light to the community and encouragement to local businesses to keep going.
"We decided to dance in this CRAPtastic time we were all in together - all while staying at least 6 feet apart."
Throughout the past three months, I have learned so much moving from day to day porch to porch. I love hearing your stories, reading your post, feeling your love this project was creating. It kept me from worrying about the future and gave my focus and joy in the present moment. There is a book here somewhere in all that I have learned and I plan on writing it.
Some BIG THANK YOUS!
I want to finalize this post by thanking some very special people who were intricate parts of all the moving parts of this project and call I took back in March. This project was such a valuable and unmatchable team effort to pull off!
First off Aimee Supp for not only texting me the infamous TEXT that started this whole project. But for trusting in me, and going way above and beyond to support me and the other photographers. You are an inspiration to us all! THANK YOU.
Super thanks to my team!
- Jessica, my office manager for organizing and scheduling over 900 porches for me to photograph.
- For Taylor Watson for enhancing most all my porch photos so that I could keep pushing that shutter and reach so many porches!
- To Devon Bardin McKnight for taking the time to route all my neighborhoods so that I could get to everyone efficiently.
- For my drivers, Aimee, (again) Nancy, Robert, and Kimberely! Y’all made the adventures so much fun!
- For Sarah for postin hundreds of porch photos for me on Facebook!
Thanks so much to all the porch families and friends who met us outside your homes to get your picture taken. You went above the simple pay-it-forward ask to make this amazing impact in our community. And along with it, your patience and appreciation and smiles were all received with much gratitude. And thank you for the countless gifts, notes, and tokens of appreciation I received along the way. I felt the love! And I had a blast with all of you. I hope to see you again soon but under different circumstances.
Super thanks and Hi5 to the community in #TheFrontPorchProjectBR Facebook group for coming together not only going above and beyond our simple, but you also created so much love for others in the group with your words of encouragement and comments, you showed us respect and appreciation for all our efforts and helped us and each other to connect with photographers so over 4,000 porches portraits could be taken and the $1.28M dollars was received.
I am so grateful to all who checked in on me, fed me, and made sure I was taking care of myself. - Thank you. It was heartfelt to know so many want to make sure I was ok.
Thanks to all reporters, show host, and podcasters that covered our project’s mission and shared the good news to our community!
And thanks to all the businesses that shared our post and let us know how the project was impacting them! Your stories were amazing and kept us going!
You all gave me the inspiration and motivation to run with this project and keep going over 900 porches later!
My Front Porch Photos
I close this post showcasing my porch photos taken by the one and only Jayme Firnberg of Rockit Surgery - Photographer and Video! He is such a gem in our community and thought he wasn’t a full-on porch photographer he did take a few and I am grateful I was apart of his collection. You might have seen him taking portraits at some of the hippest events in our city!
And, of course, here are my contributions to the pay-it-forward initiative that was the heart and soul of this project!
Mary Claire Artist - For the AMAZING painting of my pup, Little Bob’s Painting during the stay at the home ordinance.
Taylor Watson Photography - Portraits of Aimee and I on a front porch.
ElloArtist - Ellen Ogden - for new JOP sign
Red Stick Spice Company- for my fly new ice tea pitcher and focus tea
Cleggs Nursery - for my planets and front porch decor
Mestizos - my pandemic grub hub
Cannatella Grocery - My quick stop shop while on route photographing porches
Tony Cobb - Local musician and good friend
The Hope Stop - Hands producing Hope - Just good people supporting a good cause with a beautiful new storefront
Jordan Hefler - Presets and LR Actions that I am dying to play with!
And many many more I just can’t remember at this time.
Front Porch Project BR Pay-It-Forward Investment in South Louisiana Businesses
Louisiana Combined Total for Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Northshore
Total estimated pay-it-forward investment in businesses: $1,277,309 (See area breakout below.)
Greater Baton Rouge:
2,714 total porches tracked
Estimated pay-it-forward amount to businesses: $1,020,464
New Orleans:
1,180 total porches tracked
Estimated pay-it-forward amount to businesses: $182,900
North Shore Area: Covington, Madisonville, and Mandeville
150 porches tracked
Estimated pay-it-forward investment in businesses: $48,945
Special Thanks to our Lousiana Front Porch Project Photographers
Greater Baton Rouge
Sonya Goss
Jay Lamm
Melissa M Thornton
Rodrigo Rubiano
Kymber N Janes
Rachel Mayo
Amy Konieczka
Tony Parker
Natalie Wilson
Amee Bordelon
Beth Curry LeBlanc
Mandy Thibodeaux Samson
Davis C. Hotard
Whitney Williston
Cindy Abney
Addie Laughery
Nyla Deliphose
Erin Oswalt
Tobi Gomez
Felicia Gathe
New Orleans Photographers
Jillian Marie Carruth
Brittany Develle
Greer Gattuso
Victoria Zangara
Madisonville, Mandeville, Covington, and Hammond Photographers
Rebecca Atkins
Erika Kelly
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For the Love of Horse!
Horses are just amazingly grand beautiful creatures! I have always admired horses! I am a city girl with a daddy who had rural roots! He was raised on a farm and rode horses in 4H events as a kid. A couple of his siblings stuck to a rural scene and made the land and horses their way of life! I was blessed to ride as a young kid and felt the power of peace that one can feel when riding such a graceful powerful animal.
When my JOP families reach out and ask me to capture their child's relationship with a horse, I AM ALL IN! Being back around horses is such a creative peaceful feeling of love and appreciation not only for the horse themselves but for the relationship between the horse and humans riding them. The other is taking care of the needs of their friend. I can see the horse knows what their rider needs and won't hesitate to let the rider know what it needs!
It's a strong bond that is full of trust, love, respect, and responsibility for each other.
Here are the favorites from my session with Mary Usher. Who is graduating from St. Joesph's Academy this year and who I have been photographing since 2009. And click here is what Mary had to say on Instagram about her horse and their experiences together!
HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS - TEMPLATE SALE!
With a BUNCH of Brand NEW 2020 Holiday Photo Card Templates to choose from!
*** WE EVEN HAVE COVID / QUARANTINE INSPIRED DESIGNS!! ***
Fresh, new designs mixed in with some past years' classics! Jenn has created these cards exclusively for our JOP clients for their 2020 Holiday Cheer! These designs will be great with your front porch project photos too!!
If you have already taken your photos with Jenn and still need to order holiday photo cards, NOW is the time to take advantage of JOP's best ever Holiday Card Flash SALE! Choose from a variety of flat card templates below. And again this year we are offering coordinating gift tags for any template at the same great discounted price too. (See below for the sale pricing!)
Over a 20% savings on your Holiday Photo Card order until November 13th!
• 5x7 Flat Cards NOW $1.95 - regular $2.50 per card { see templates below
• Add on 25 gift tags for $49 - regular $67.50 for 25
• **NEW** Festive Return Address Printing for $.40 per card { see examples below
Additional information:
• Gift tags can be added to any card order. (see sale price above)
• All orders include envelopes in the sale price.
• **NEW** Festive Return Address printed on the envelope for the same great price! .40 per Card
• All orders must be paid in full by November 6th for the sale price to be valid.
• There is a minimum order of 25 when ordering cards and gift tags.
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Brooks Nader + Billy Haire Winter Wedding Bliss in South Louisiana!
It’s exciting to watch any couple begin the next chapter of their lives. The sparkle is never lost on us. However, when Holland Nader booked our photography services for her daughter’s wedding, none of us — not even the bride — new the extra layers that would be added to her celebration. You see, Brooks Nader is a Sports Illustrated model now married to William Haire. Her fame alone made the wedding very interesting, but after booking us, Brooks won the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model search competition and was named 2020 model rookie of the year for the magazine, which added another level of intensity to the day.
We are all so excited for her. This was such an amazing boost to her career and, well, ours too!
We loved the challenge of photographing a high-profile event and appreciated the trust she so delicately placed on our shoulders. All of this only increased our desire to do our absolute best with every aspect of the day.
Then, to add even more fun to the mix, Brooks decided to take a shot at a People magazine exclusive to announce her marriage to Billy. And days later, both The Knot.com and Brides.com jumped at the chance to showcase their celebration.
Based on experience, we knew how important it would be to pay attention to the details on this particular day, so we are grateful Brooks had hired Leslie Campbell to plan her wedding, and that it would feature the always-gorgeous florals from Billy Heroman. We worked to prepare and to anticipate every possibility, but with every passing day, the pressure mounted. Not only would People magazine need photos, but more and more features were being added to the celebration — and all the images would need to be delivered the week immediately following the wedding!
As I told Brooks, "I love a challenge and I appreciate that you are a go-getter!" We both knew that this was going to add many layers to how we approach photographing the wedding day. Knowing that attention to the details were more important than ever, I was so grateful she had hired Leslie Campbell to plan her wedding and with Billy Heroman bringing his team, I knew there was not much to worry about when it came time to capture the many details of this celebration. Especially now that not only was People magazine wanting photos but more features were being added and needing photos immediately, as in the next week, immediately!
But we didn’t panic. We never panic. Working closely with Brooks, we created a plan to make the edits, learned how she wanted the enhancements to look and prioritized the delivery of the photos. A good majority of them were finished before the last candle from the reception was extinguished, and the world got their Brooks and Billy wedding celebration "fix" the very next day!
To do all this, we gathered a team of photographers and even our office manager to work on the photos almost in real time as the day progressed. We pulled Brooks away for a moment between events to approve the choices so we had a large group of photos ready to send before the reception ended. Our confidence in our team was cemented that evening, but none of this could have happened without Brooks’ amazing ability to make quick decisions — and quick changes. She completely reset the tone for her “reception look” with a new dress, hairstyle, and makeup — all without missing a single moment of her celebration. It was truly magical and worth the planning and hard work everyone put in.
High fives to all that made this evening such a grand success!
We first and foremost, we want to thank Brooks and Billy. But we also need to call out our team made up of Emily Green, Taylor Waston, and our office manager, Jessica Sarkar. They all showed up with their talents and brought their creativity, making them a force to be reckoned with! Everyone put on whatever hat was needed at the moment and worked instinctively together as if we could read each other’s minds.
It was awe-inspiring and at times a bit surreal, but nonetheless a total blast. We are very proud of the beautiful story we produced as the night unfolded. Everything seemed to go exactly right and we are all beaming and sincerely grateful for the team.
We also need to give a big shout out to the Nader and Haire families for keeping their wedding professionals local and trusting in what we all have built right here in southern Louisiana. It’s always an honor to work with such fine professionals creating an extremely magical and exceptional wedding celebration. Everyone that helped that evening was touched by your confidence in us and deeply honored to be a part of such a happy time in your life.
So THANK YOU, Brooks and Billy and your beautiful families. You gave us an opportunity to shine, and we truly love all that we did together. And thanks to any and all publications that took the time to feature this magical day. The Jenn Ocken Photography team is honored to have played a part in its success. Everything was truly picture perfect!
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Brooks + Billy's Wedding Features:
People Magazine - Model Brooks Nader Is Married! See Her Gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Wedding Dress
The Knot - Exclusive: 7 Dreamy Details From Supermodel Brooks Nader’s New Orleans Wedding
Brides - Model Brooks Nader's Romantic Winter Wedding in New Orleans
InRegister - Picture perfect: Brooks Nader and Billy Haire’s New Orleans wedding
Yahoo! - Exclusive: 7 Dreamy Details From Supermodel Brooks Nader’s New Orleans Wedding
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Brooks + Billy's Complete Vendor List:
Ceremony Venue: St. Mary's Church
Reception Venue: Old Ursuline Convent
Wedding Planner: Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events
Floral Design: Billy Heroman's
Videography: Nathan Willis
Hair: Beth Washington
Bridesmaids' Hair: SoHo Boutique Salon
Bride's Makeup: Bruce Lindstrom, using Charlotte Tilbury
Bridesmaids' Makeup: Amy Thornton
Officiant: Father Tony Rigoli
Bride's Ceremony Dress: Oscar de la Renta
Bride's Reception Dress: Viero Bridal
Bride's Veil: Daphne Newman Design
Bride's Jewelry: Ring Concierge; Angara Jewelry
Bride's Shoes: Dee Keller
Groom's Attire: Tom Ford
Engagement Ring: Jade Trau
Wedding Bands: Hamra Diamonds
Invitations: Ceci New York
Ceremony Music: Dreux Montegut
Cocktail Hour Music & Second Line: Paulin Brothers Brass Band
Reception Music: The Time of Your Life Band
Catering: Ralph Brennan Catering
Wedding Cake: Chasing Wang
Rentals: Perrier Party Rentals; LoveGood Rentals
Transportation: American Luxury
Accommodations: The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Guest Photography: Boogie Booth
Ice Sculpture: Ice Dragon
After-Party Venue: Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
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It's back and we are Ringing in December with Ocken Cheer week!!
Ocken Cheer week is back for the next week with plenty of time to order for holiday gifts.
Starting TODAY Dec 2nd for the next five days you can get...
20% off Wall Art } Gallery Wrap Canvases, Metal Prints, and Wood Prints.
Buy 1 GET ONE FREE on all sizes of Keepsake books or 20% off one.
25 Gift Tags for $49 } regular $69
Metal Ornaments $25 each or 3 for $40 } regular $50 for 3
& thru Sunday, December 8th get 20% off online orders { use code: OCKENCHEER2019
Call the office with any questions
225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
We think ... It's the most wonderful time of the year!
But check out these great products for yourself!
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$25 each or 3 for $40 (regular 3 for $50)
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GIFT TAGS
25 Gift Tags for $49 (regular $69)
This is the only time gift tags are on sale!
This promotion ends Friday the 6th
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KEEPSAKE BOOKS
Buy one get one FREE OR 20% off one
Must be duplicate books. This promotion ends Friday the 6th
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Gallery Wraps, Wooden Prints, and Metal Prints
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20% OFF online orders when you use OCKENCHEER2019
This promotion ends Sunday, December 8th.
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*** Sale excludes usage rights and photo cards ***
This is the LAST sale on JOP products for the holiday season!
Click here to find your photos
Be on the lookout on Friday the 6th! You do not want to miss out on this deal!
...& don't forget about important holiday deadlines!
Last Day to take Holiday Card portraits for 2019 > December 8
Last Day to order Holiday Photo Cards for 2019 > December 12
Rush Fee on orders began > December 18
Exciting new 2019 designs just for you!
Over 20 different 5x7 card designs!
(Click the card to enlarge the image and click the name of the design to place your order)
Blue Christmas - Click to Order
Blue Snow Flakes - Click to Order
Candy Cane Red - Click to Order
Christmas Forrest - Click to Order
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Christmas Holly - Click to Order
Christmas Is Here - Click to Order
Christmas Y'all - Click to Order
Classic Snow Flake - Click to Order
Dark Green Blessings - Click to Order
Gold Star Christmas - Click to Order
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Green Teal Holly - Click to Order
Green Red Holly - Click to Order
Love Joy Peace - Click to Order
Ornament Christmas - Click to Order
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Teal Tree Holidays - Click to Order
Yellow SnowFlakes - Click to Order
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For all Questions Contact the office:
225-590-3731or [email protected]
Date to Remember for the 2019 Fall Portrait Season!
Last Day to take Holiday Card portraits for 2019 > December 8
Last Day to order Holiday Photo Cards for 2019 > December 12
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We are excited to announce we now offer recipient address printing with your custom Holiday Card order!
We have 10 different address styles with 7 colors (black, blue, brown, crimson, green, mustard, purple) to choose from making your Holiday Season even easier and more festive than ever!!
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about adding recipient address printing with your order!
225-590-3731 or [email protected]
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Here's how to correctly set your excell or .cvs file for quick easy processing for recipient/return address printing! This completed file must be submitted at the same time your card order is ready to print.
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Contact the office to order your cards and more details
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225-590-3731 or [email protected]
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This blog post is PACKed with great information that can help set you up for a successful Fall Portrait Session! Click any of the resources below to help with everything from planning the perfect outfits to great ideas for this year's holiday cards! Jenn is now booking for Fall Portraits and still has some available times open. Call the office at 225-590-3731 or email [email protected] to get on the calendar!
Click any link below for great Fall Portrait resources!!
- Check out our some of our Best of 2018 Fall Portrait favorites (& vote until 10/22/19) from our 2018 Fall Season!
- Better Portrait Experience! Check out these awesome tips for setting you and your family up for a fabulous portrait session!
- Favorite locations in the Greater Baton Rouge Areas! (includes fees and open available times for each location)
- Here are two great posts to check out before you run to the store and buy all new clothes for your people!
Fall Outfit Styles & What's Your Family's Portrait Style!
- And finally, check out Jenn's newest released Holiday Card designs to inspire your outfits that will sure-fire match your holiday card ideas!
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Date to Remember for the 2019 Fall Portrait Season!
Last Day to take Holiday Card portraits for 2019 > December 8, 2019
Last Day to order Holiday Photo Cards for 2019 > December 12, 2019
Rush Fee on orders began > December 18, 2019
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Join Jenn Ocken Photography at Mouton @ White Star Market in Baton Rouge for
Happy Hour Head Shots!
Thursday, October 10th sign up to get a headshot taken from 4-6 pm, Jenn will be at White Star Market to capture personality focused photos for you! These are great for updating your profile pics, a few professional content marketing images or get that long-overdue headshot for your website!
The best part of the whole thing ... Your first drink is on us!
Jenn has partnered with Mouton at White Star Market and your first drink is on us when you sign up for a headshot!!
Here are all the details!
Each headshot is $50 per person (includes one drink)
You will get a selection of at least 5 images from your quickie session
that will be made downloadable from our website.
It is required that you pay in full to reserve your time with Jenn on the 10th. Please note that the reservation is not refundable but you can transfer it to another person. All you will need to do is contact our office and let us know.
Feel free to contact the office with any questions before you reserve your Happy Hour Headshot
> 225-590-3731 <
Jenn will be taking environmental portraits using the amazing available light at that time of day that complements the awesome variety of settings all around the building, in the courtyard and possibly even inside. The creative options run deep at a place like White Star Market so there is no need for backdrops or extra lighting making the portrait efficient, comfortable, and relaxing!! There will be time for only one outfit but I do welcome small tools, or handheld props to promote your craft, business, or product. Holding your cocktail is always a fun photo opt too! See below to reserve your spot today and read on for more helpful tips and ideas for a successful Happy Hour Headshot experience!
Let's set you up for success!
Jenn specializes in getting a handful of expressions in a short amount of time that will showcase your style and personality, whether you are a simple, animated, reserved, expressive, crazy, serious, or flirty. You will answer a few questions so that she has an idea of what you are looking for from your session and a drink always helps calm the nervous when it comes time to get up behind the camera! Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Happy Hour Headshots!
1: Wear comfortable clothes! Watch out for straps that fall or blouses that might shift easily and show unwanted straps.
2: If you are working with a brand be mindful of the colors you choose for your outfit so they won't conflict with the brand colors on websites and on promotional material.
3: Arrive early so that you have some time to check your-fine-self out in the mirror and do any last-minute touch-ups if needed. If you arrive late, no worries, we will fit you in ... you just might have to wait a few minutes for the best time.
4: Stick with your version of everyday make-up! You want people to recognize you in the photos!
5: These sessions are designed for just one person! But call the office if you think you would like two people together and we will let you know the details for that.
6: Bring business cards! This is a great place to network with other fun like-minded professionals!
Why do I need a new headshot?
1: Update social media profiles from that selfie you have been using for way too long!
2: These will be great for websites, business cards, and other promotional material that needs your mug on it.
3: It's time to upgrade from the stale stiff headshot you have been using since 2009!
4: Because you get a free drink with your headshot! - ENOUGH SAID!
5: You can use this session to get quickie content images for your brand! SEE BELOW!
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Who doesn't love having great portraits of their family?
A portrait session isn't always about the final outcome though. The experience is half of the fun!
Below are some of our favorite tips to help you create a better portrait experience.
{ To schedule your portrait session, contact the office today! }
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Some great tips from our JOP parents!
1. Use the same photographer every year. Your kids will become comfortable with them and it will show! You don't want your kids to have to get comfortable with someone new all over again.
2. Make sure your kids love their outfits! Buy them a new pair of shoes or something they will be excited to show off in their photos! A child not happy in their clothes will not be happy in their photos!
Enjoy some more tips, below, to get you and your family photo-ready!
3. Be prepared to capture special off-guard moments happening where the action is not. There is always so much happening and picture perfect moments are all around!
4. When taking your fall portraits, don't be afraid to get creative with backgrounds and poses. Also, don't be afraid to get a little dirty and throw some leaves around! It's nice to let loose during a session, especially at the end!!
5. When taking portraits with others, be open-minded!
Good ideas come in all shapes and sizes from all family members!
6. Relax your shoulders and push them slightly back.
Your body language will relay a welcoming openness in the picture. Take deep breaths throughout the whole session.
This not only calms you, but it calms the kids around you.
7. And most importantly... always let your enjoyment show through! Have fun! Don't be afraid to pick up the kiddos and toss them in there air. Give your spouse a sweet kiss on the cheek. Engage in one another, this always brings out the true love and emotions of the family.
We are capturing the fine art of YOUR life, so show it off!
Dates to remember:
DECEMBER 8th, 2019 is the last day to TAKE fall portraits specifically for photo cards.
DECEMBER 12th, 2019 is the last day to ORDER holiday photo cards is
**Anything ordered AFTER December 18th, 2019, a RUSH FEE will be applied**
{To schedule your portrait session, contact the office today!}
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
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Be JOP Inspired! So you and your family have scheduled portraits with a photographer!
A lot of the time, planning what you're going to wear can be stressful and overshadow the fun of the actual portrait session. JOP is here to make it a little easier in choosing outfits that best reflect your family's style and personality!
To schedule your fall portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
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Southern Classic style tends to include monogrammed outfits, matching materials, and making a statement with your oversized bow! Choosing soft pastel colors is always a winner with a beach scene! Don't forget to avoid necklines that are high maintenance and might show unwanted undergarments.
Click here to book your Fall portrait session, today!
Red, White, and BEACH! Nautical themed prints and primary colors are perfect options for your 4th of July beach photography session. It's always best to choose clothing that best resembles your family’s personality and makes everyone feel the most comfortable.
Ready to schedule your portrait session?? Click here to contact the JOP office today!
For your portraits, be open-minded to color! Accessories are a great way to add personality to your look. Jewelry can be used in any color scheme, and prints are a great way to express your personality.
Thinking about the background of your portrait location can be your starting point of what colors to wear. We LOVE the navy blue against the dark greens of a natural outdoor setting!
Click here to book your portrait session!
Choosing solids over patterns is good when there are larger groups or older kids with age gaps. This helps the smaller children stand out in the group shots of everyone. These can be primary colors, complimentary colors, pastels, or neutrals!
Click here to book your portrait session with Jenn!
We love a great casual look! Neutral colors that compliment the surroundings of your portrait are always a classic, polished way to express your family's style. This look is simple yet sophisticated!
Need photos? Click here to get on our calendar for Fall Portraits!
Letting go of a cohesive, matching theme and letting the kids choose outfits that feel most comfortable in can result in expressing their true personalities. Feel free to get fun and funky to express yourselves!
Have you been inspired? Want to schedule a session with JOP? Click here to do so!
There's always the classic white and khaki look! Don't be afraid to mix it up and maybe find a khaki dress or white linen shorts to keep from everyone looking the exact same. This gives individuality while keeping with the traditional beach look. Be true to your style and think about how you want these photos to look 20 years from now.
Good News! You can click right here to book your portrait session with JOP today!
P.S. Always do a double check of your hair right before the session. Bring a brush or hairspray just in case! Also make sure you don't have anything in your pockets. Things that will leave an impression such as phone, glasses, wallets, etc. will draw attention to your backside! Don't forget to bring water and dry snacks (crackers, pretzels, cheerios, etc.) and baby wipes are better for runny noses than tissues!
Mimic Fall's color scheme with maroons, berries, browns, and plaid! Opt for a more natural setting for your portrait session to show off the beautiful changes in the leaves. Think about what would look good on your wall when you print and hang your family portraits!
Mixing and matching patterns can still be easily coordinated when using a cohesive color scheme! We love the use of girly chevron and masculine stripes in the portrait above. Dad holds it all together with a classically tailored suit!
Are you into planning your Holiday Cards way in advance? Think ahead when dressing for your Christmas Card portraits by choosing colors that will compliment the season. Give it an old-school Americana twist by adding Navy!
How fun is this?! Click here to schedule your portrait session with JOP today!
GEAUX TIGERS! Okay, we got that out of our system. No matter the team, create family spirit by dressing in your favorite team's colors! This is perfect for the Fall (ahem, TAILGATE SEASON here in Baton Rouge!) and can be a cute way to show your kids' personalities.
To schedule your portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Click here to find out how to create a better portrait experience!
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And we couldn't be more excited to introduce these NEW 2019 Holiday Photo Card Designs!
These are the first round of Holiday Card designs and they are ready for you to check out, get inspiration and motivate you to get a jump start on this year's holiday checklist!
Fresh, new and, yep, never used before designs that Jenn has created exclusively for our JOP clients to use for your 2019 Holiday cards! Browse the gallery to get ideas for your upcoming portrait session with Jenn.
We are now booking 2019 Holiday Card Portrait sessions >>> Call the office to book >>> 225-590-3731 >>> [email protected]
Jenn can change:
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the orientation to fit your favorite photos
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create a photo collage where there is a larger photo to fit multiple photos on your card
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bleed a photo off all the edges to create a 5x7 print as a keepsake after the holidays
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colors
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wording to fit your preferences or different holiday greetings as needed
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Add or take away closing greetings
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And add kids ages and the year
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Have your own ideas or found inspiration on another website bring them to Jenn and she can design something totally custom for you!
These are all designed as 5x7 flat cards but easily can be made into any size of our flat and even folding card options! Jenn can, also, design gift tags, address labels and envelope inserts to compliment your card design!
** Please note that all photos are pulled at random from our archives to showcase each photo card design. The names DO NOT match the people in the card and were created completely at random. **
We are now booking 2019 Holiday Card Portrait sessions
>>> Contact the office to book! <<<
[email protected] / 225-590-3731
We are now booking 2019 Holiday Card Portrait sessions
>>> Contact the office to book! <<<
[email protected] / 225-590-3731
We are now booking 2019 Holiday Card Portrait sessions
>>> Contact the office to book! <<<
[email protected] / 225-590-3731
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Happy Father's Day
to the COOL POPS!!
Before we share the print sale details happening this week.....
The WINNER of the "Captured Moments: Best of Beach" is
Lauren Garrett!
email [email protected] to claim your $150 print credit
Now scroll down to reveal the SALE >
And now, if you didn't win,
You still get
15% off your ENTIRE PRINT ORDER
until June 16th!
PROMOCODE: CoolPops2019
Get the Dad in your life something that they can cherish forever!
We have all kinds of photo gifts you can buy with your photos!
We still have sessions available at the BEACH!!
Jenn will be all along the Emerald Coast this summer!
Call 225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
to book your session today!
Let's Get Beach Ready!
We are here to help! Over the years we have collected some great tips and resources to help you get ready for your beach photography this summer! Click any of the links below!
Location Location Location!
Source: New Orleans Mom's Blog
Plan for the best Beach Portrait!
Source: JOP Blog
Coordinating Outfits Suggestions!
Source: JOP Blog
NOW Booking Beach Portraits!
We are starting to fill up for beach portrait sessions!
Call Jessica to reserve your beach session with Jenn
along the Gulf Coast Beaches now until August!!
Email Jessica or call 225-590-3731
$100 deposit is required.
Best of "Meet me at the Beach" Photo Contest
*contest closed*
The winner of
$150 PRINT CREDIT
is Lauren Garrett!
check out these helpful tips to get you
[ Beach Ready for your Beach Portraits! ]
Beach Season is almost here and we are having a photo contest to celebrate!
The person's photo with the MOST likes and comments
WINS $150 PRINT CREDIT!
To vote, go to our facebook page HERE!
And be sure to share your photo and tell your friends to vote, too!
Contest ends May 24th, 2019
To book your 2019 BEACH Portraits click ~HERE~!
GO HERE to VOTE!!
Mother's Day SPECIAL!
15% OFF online orders
Promo Code: LuvTheMom2019
&
SPECIAL OFFER: Portrait session + Keepsake book for $395!
Buy a gift certificate for a 2019 photo session with an 8x8 keepsake book to cherish all those special moments!
($590 value)
This is the perfect gift!
[email protected] / 225-590-3731
Sale ends May 12th!
Anyone can take advantage of the 15% off your print order!
Use Promo Code: LuvTheMom2019 for your online orders!
*Offer does not apply to usage rights or photo cards*
To contact email [email protected] or call the office at 225-590-3731
Here are a few tips on how to have a fun and efficient bridal show experience!
And for JOP's wedding deals check out this blog post
So you’re recently engaged . . . well, BIG CONGRATS! You've also chosen your entourage to help plan your big day, so now it’s time to start hitting up some bridal shows. HOW FUN, right?!
You get all dressed up for a day and you excitedly roll up to your first bridal show only to see the long line of others waiting for the doors to open. The mad rush already has you in the last place behind all the early birds, but don't worry, we have a trick for this!
Next, you get to be stuck in a bottleneck after the bottleneck as you're ushered at a snail's pace around the venue. Not to worry; again, we have a trick for this, too!
You finally make it through just in time for the runway show; the thing you're most excited about, and then you realize you're late to that game too and there are not more chairs!
Maybe you’re about to hit your second or third show of the season and you ask yourself, “Is this even worth fighting the crowds!?”
Well we got you!
Here is a great list of bridal show tips and tricks that are a sure-fire way to enhance your experience and create an efficient, fun way to “Bridal Show!”
Before you head out the door
Map it out: Make a mental note of your current wedding booking priorities, and only focus your efforts, time, and energy on talking to those vendors. You will most likely go to several shows a season, so these priorities will change as you begin confirming your vendors and crossing items off your To-Do list.
Know your budget: Another thing you can do is try to plan out how much you'd like to spend (or at least a range) for each category so when you get the pricing for each vendor, you'll know immediately if you need to waste more time or put them on your call-back list.
Get yourself prepped: Check out the vendor list online if the show website provides one. Doing a little research beforehand will clarify which vendors you need to talk to, which ones you may just want to check out, and which ones you can skip altogether. Some bridal shows have a vendor map, so you can figure out your plan before you get there.
"Label" yourself: Here’s the thing; if you are interested in a vendor (especially one with a great door prize!) you are going to want to give them your contact information. When every vendor will hand you the pen and paper to grab your contact info. And about halfway through the event, your hand gets cramped and the excitement you came in with has suddenly disappeared unless you come prepared! Before you head out the door print out 5160 return address labels with your name, your wedding date, an email, a phone number and mailing address, so when they hand you the pen and paper you just stick a label on it and be on your way! Other helpful information could be your groom’s name and wedding location.
Grab a bag: Again before you head out the door, make sure you have a sturdy, large bag to collect all the free promo material and giveaways. Lots of shows provide these but oftentimes they run out early in the game.
While you are at the bridal show
Sneak attack: Whether you come early or are stuck at the back of the line waiting, once the doors open, slip past everyone and make your way to the middle or end of the vendors and circle your way back to the front. You won't be stuck in the cowherd or crushed by the mad rush if you navigate against the typical bridal show flow!
Window shop first: If they didn’t have a vendor list to check out beforehand a trick is to do a quick scan of the vendors, then head back and wait in the bottleneck lines for the ones that catch your eye. This is great for smaller shows where there are fewer than 50 vendors to check out. For the larger trade show style events, break the event up into sections. Do a quick scan of the venders in the area and move on to the next row.
Utilize your entourage: They are there to help, so let them! They'll be great time-savers!
- Ask them to grab you a drink while you're waiting in line to talk to the photographer that was on your priority list.
- Get them to grab you a plate and a place to eat while you finish up this row of vendors.
- Have one of them save you a front-row seat for the runway show!
Don’t just take photos! Almost every bridal shows have a runway show with an announcer giving you all the details of what the models are wearing, and probably even their make-up artists and hairstylists. Start your video camera instead of a snapshot of your favorite styles so you can grab the details the MC is sharing as the models make their way up the runway!
ENJOY IT! You are with some of your favorite people planning one of the biggest and best days of your life, so use these tricks to help “Bridal Show-ing” more fun and while gathering helpful info you'll need for your wedding planning.
After the day is over
Give yourself a high five for making great headway in researching vendors for your wedding day!
Pretend it’s Halloween! Dump out your post-event bag and start organizing: make a list of vendors to contact, and if a vendor contacts you, make sure you respond immediately to let them know if you are still interested in their services. (It’s ok if you aren’t any more! Just let them know that too. Thanks!)
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FREE Guest Sign-in book for your wedding day!
Get a free photo guest book
when you add engagement photos to your wedding package!
This book serves as the guest sign-in book on your wedding day
AND also a precious keepsake that you can display in your home.
The beautiful book is 8x8 hardcover with 20 pages that display your engagement photos
with enough space on the pages for all of your guests to leave you a note of well wishes!
How do you get one for FREE?
Just add on engagement photos to your wedding creative fee,
or choose a package that already includes an engagement session!
Contact us by emailing or calling:
[email protected] or 225-590-3731
You can also find our contact page HERE!
Don't miss out on a FREE guest sign-in book for your wedding day!
Have an engagement session coming up? Here are a few tips to make it fun and easy!
DO'S:
Allow moments to happen. Feel free to hang out and just have fun while the photographer shoots. Give yourself permission to forget the camera is there and just have a fun conversation filled with laughter and love! These photos are representative of your love for each other, so be those two people that fell in love with each other and your photos will reflect that!
Wear comfortable clothes! Make sure you wear something you love and that makes you feel confident. If you aren’t comfortable, it will show in the pictures, believe me. I have seen it all too often.
Come prepared. Bring combs, brushes, touch up make-up, hair bands to pull back your hair if it’s windy, a mirror, and anything else you may need for touch-ups. Water, snacks, and baby wipes are all good to have on hand, too.
Be strategic when choosing colors. Choose colors that are complementary to both your and your fiancés' complexion, eye color, and hair color.
Be true to your personality. Wear clothes that compliment your personal style and fit your body type. These are photos to celebrate your and your soon-to-be before you tie the knot! And you will keep them forever and show your children and grandchildren. Let the real you shine here!
To see our Engagement portfolio click here!
Now for the DON’TS:
Try not to overthink the photoshoot. I get it . . . nerves can show their ugly head in the form of overthinking the session. Relax and let your love show for one another by getting close to each other, letting those inside jokes fly, and showing admiration for one another throughout the photo session. Remember, pretending the photographer isn’t here is a secret key to capturing authentic, timeless photos!
Don’t have to be too “matchy-matchy.” There is a balance between too matchy and not looking like you belong in the same space, much less photoshoot. Coordinate your outfits so the colors go well together, but don’t wear the exact same thing. You want to look like lovebirds, not siblings, right?! We have some great color palettes to refer to for portraits! (LINK HERE)
Avoid logos printed on clothes! It is distracting in photos and takes away from the love story being told in the photos.
Don’t get a new do. This includes a new haircut, color, highlights, or have a tanning session immediately before your photo session. It’s best to schedule these at least a week before to combat any potential disasters.
Don’t be too trendy. Choose classic, timeless styles. Trends come and go, so remember you will be admiring these photos forever.
Don’t be afraid to get a little dirty. Sometimes the best shots might be on the ground, sitting on a low hanging tree branch, or leaning against a cool building. So, yes, that's another reason to wear comfortable clothes so you can create a full-on interactive session in with each other and your surroundings.
Don’t over-accessorize. Much like logos, the jewelry should not be the center of attention. Accessories are best used to complement your look, not overwhelm it.
Don’t out-do your fiancé. Don’t dress up and have your fiancé wear everyday street clothes. You want to compliment each other, not steal the spotlight.
Here are a few great ideas for utilizing your engagement photos:
Photo Save-the-Date & thank-you cards
Save-the-Date Magnets
A parent or host/hostess gifts for pre-wedding events and/or rehearsal dinner
Creating a photo guest book sign-in as an alternative to your guest book at the wedding or other wedding-related events
If you want to check out our wedding specials head to the blog post HERE
Contest Closed!
and the winners are..........
"NEW BRIDE" Engagement session winner is: Aiesha Brown
"BRIDAL SHOW" White Oak Bridal show winner is: Michelle Hebert
$100 Print Credit winner with the most likes & comments is: Angel Sulzer
Portrait session winner from sharing is: Andrea Ramirez
Please email us HERE with your name to claim your prize!
Captured Moments
BEST OF 2018 WEDDINGS
We are so honored to be able to join you on your special day and for all of your cherished moments.
We love our clients and their families for allowing us to be a part of their wedding day.
As a thank you, we want to be able to give back to past clients and also to new clients!
We have an amazing giveaway happening now with 3 different amazing prize options!
*This contest is found on our Facebook Page: Jenn Ocken Photography,
Just look for the "Captured Moments 2018 Weddings" photo album to participate!
How to win, THREE WAYS:
1. For Brides to Be brides, LIKE and COMMENT (see below) on all of your favorite photos to be entered to win 1 of 2 prizes:
Comment NEW BRIDE for a chance to win a FREE engagement session
OR
Comment BRIDAL SHOW for a chance to win 2 tickets to the White Oak Bridal Show (February 17th, @ 1:00-4:30pm)
*Each like and each comment counts for one entry! Enter on as many photos as you want to increase your chances. You can enter to win both prizes.
Share and Tag Jenn Ocken Photography to double your chances to win!
2. The client whose photo has the most likes and comments wins a $100 print credit. Any comment counts. Share and tag Jenn Ocken Photography to double your chances to win.
3. Whoever shares the album or a photo and tags Jenn Ocken Photography gets entered in a drawing for a FREE portrait session that can be used for family, graduate, pet or headshots.
Contest ends FEBRUARY 7th at Midnight... Like, Comment, and Share away!!
Remember you can only vote between January 30th- February 7th, 2019
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LET'S CELEBRATE YOUR ENGAGEMENT!
with JOP's amazing limited-time specials!
Our photography teams seek to find your blessings celebrated by the excitement of a loud laugh, the sweet tears of joy welling up inside you before they hit your cheek and his sweet look that says “ I am exactly where I want to be always!”
We believe this love is the fine art of life. And we are here to testify that you and your JOP team will have a blast capturing your day as we seek to find the many moments to photograph your love story.
We would be honored to talk more about your needs and details of your wedding. If you like we invite you to >>> meet our team <<<
We have TWO awesome specials for everyone!
RECEIVE up to $500 off your wedding day photography.
Contact us for all the details
FREE Custom Save the Date Cards or FREE Photo Guest Sign-in Book
When adding an engagement session to your wedding photography plan
Inquire TODAY to receive these great special deals!
Give us a shout >>> here <<< or a ring >>> 225-590-3731 <<<
to schedule an appointment with Jenn
Announcing JOP's newest product!
*** Metal Ornaments ***
$25 each or 3 for $50
It's all in perfect time for the holidays!
Remember RUSH FEE begins: December 18th
Below are template options. When selecting sets of three note you have the option to choose three different images and the * behind the name of the ornament indicates that you can change the year to reflect the year the image was taken if you would like to order images from previous years. See the set of three examples below templates for clarification.
{ Order Set of three and use images from previous years to add to your collection. }
Click here to find your photos
Call the office with any questions
225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
LAST DAY for portraits: December 9th
LAST DAY for photo card orders: December 13th
RUSH FEE begins: December 18th
LAST DAY for prints and all other products orders: December 20th
-FALL STYLES-
Every year I am amazed by what our clients come up with when it comes to selecting outfits for their portraits for the Fall and Holiday photo card pictures! So impressed we just had to share some family portrait outfits with our JOP party people! And really NOW is the time to book your fall family portraits with Jenn before it gets too late and her calendar is booked up. We are looking forward to a busy portrait season!
And to make this year a little easier for you we put together color options for inspiration!
CLICK HERE or contact our office today to book! 225-590-3731 or [email protected]
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Fall Style 7: Furry Friends
While this isn't so much about what you wear, but who you have with you! Bring along your pets to the session to make sure the whole family is included. They lighten the mood and make the session so fun!
Fall Style 1: Shades of Blue
This is a go-to style because it always photographs well and everyone loves blue! You can mix in grays, white, and cream along with your denim and blue. Denim is a classic and adds great texture in your family portraits. Also, blue clothing can really pop on a green background so keep in mind where you are wanting to take your portraits!
Fall Style 2: Holiday Spirit
If you want that classic green and red Christmas look, go for it! You can always mix white and khaki items in to tone it down. Perfect for JOP's one of a kind designed holiday photo cards!
Fall Style 3: Color Expression
This fall style is for you bold and playful people who like to have fun! Mix those colors and patterns and have fun with it! Express yourself through your clothes and don't hold back. Your portraits will definitely stand out from the rest!
Fall Style 4: Clean White
This is the most classic and timeless you can get! White looks great with any background and draws the attention to the people and not the clothes. You can always layer with white to add little pops of color or texture. This style goes with any season and is so versatile!
Ready to book? Click here!
Fall Style 5: Cool Neutrals
If you shy away from bright colors but still want more than just white this style is for you. Stay classic and sophisticated for your fall portraits in this color scheme of neutral colors. All of these colors go great with each other and the results are a timeless look that never goes out of style!
These fall portraits are perfect for your Holiday photo cards (which we also custom design for you!!)
Fall Style 6: Layers and Plaid
This is a great style to mix and match patterns and textures! Fur, plaid, and warm colors are the core of this fall style. Don't be afraid to add layers, they photograph extremely well! It is a classic fall look that is cozy and cute.
CLICK HERE to Book Now!! Contact our office at 225-590-3731 or [email protected]
We would love to take your family's fall portraits!
We are really excited about releasing our 2018's Holiday Photo Card Collection!
Of course, we love to design one of a kind cards for our clients. Make sure you inquire about our new die-cut cards and folding card options! But here are some fantastic 5x7 flat cards with both new and classic designs for inspiration and ideas!
Contact the office if you need to book your portrait session with Jenn for your 2018 holiday card photos!
225-590-3731 or Email Jess!
Over 20 different 5x7 Flat Cards Designs below
(Click the card to enlarge the image and click the name of design to place your order)
Cherish The Season < Click here to order
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Christmas Forrest < Click here to order
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Christmas Holly < Click here to order
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Classic Card < Click here to order
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Festive Christmas Script < Click here to order
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Foil Press - Christmas Grove < Click here to order
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Foil Press - Happiest Holidays < Click here to order
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Foil Press - Love < Click here to order
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Foil Press - Wonderful Life < Click here to order
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Christmas Y’all < Click here to order
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Green Glory < Click here to order
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Holly Jolly < Click here to order
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Joyeux Garden < Click here to order
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Joyful < Click here to order
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Lots Of Love < Click here to order
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Love Joy & Peace < Click here to order
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Luke 2:14 < Click here to order
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Maroon Christmas < Click here to order
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Merry & Bright < Click here to order
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Merry Christmas < Click here to order
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Modern Snowflake < Click here to order
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Snowflake Border < Click here to order
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Tidings of Joy < Click here to order
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How to order your cards & information we need from you about your order:
Choose from one of the templates from the 20 options above. Click the card or the name to order that design
Choose your photos.
Let us know how you would your like your family's names to read in the closing.
Please indicate if you want ages with child's name
Quantity Needed
Minimum order is of 25 cards on all orders, even if you are reordering. Any number beyond 25 can ordered.
Envelopes are included
Select the Type of Paper
Linen / Pearl / Felt / Matte
All four types are excellent photo quality.
Do you want return address printed center back flap of Envelopes? (Extra $.40 per card)
If, yes, please indicate the way you would like the address to be printed on three lines.
If choosing a Foil pressed card please indicate your foil color:
Red, Silver, Rose Gold, Opal, Gold or Green
Let us know if we need to drop ship your order to you?
$14 additional charge will apply
And of course your name and phone and email.
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For all your questions:
Contact the office at 225-590-3731or [email protected] to order!
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HERE IT IS! - A list of our favorite portrait locations!
We have researched a lot of great information (including contact info!) on each location and put it all right here for you to have at your finger tips!! Soon Jenn will be adding her favorite details about each location and we are currently collecting some of our favorite photos from most of the locations mentioned below! Stay tuned, more to come!
SHAW CENTER (Baton Rouge)
- shawcenter.org
- Contact Information: 225-346-5001
- Times: Sunday: 11 am-5 pm
Monday: 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 am-11 pm - Pricing - $100, 3 hours
- Includes surrounding grounds outside, main lobby, bar, art gallery, stairs and 4th floor river terrace that overlooks the river, bridge, and old state capital
OLD STATE CAPITAL (Baton Rouge)
- louisianaoldstatecapitol.org
- Contact Information: 225-342-0500
- Times: Tuesday - Friday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday 9 am- 3 pm
- Pricing - Sessions outside only are free / $200 for photos inside the building
- Must be scheduled in advance
OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION (Baton Rouge)
- www.nps.gov
- Contact Information: 225.387.2464, [email protected]
- Times available Monday- Friday 9:30 to 11:30; 12:00 to 2:00 or 2:30 to 4:30
- Pricing - Bridal Portraits- $250 for 2 hour session
- Private dressing room for changing
STATE CAPITAL GROUNDS and ARSENAL PARK (Baton Rouge)
- https://www.nps.gov
https://foursquare.com - Contact Information: 225-342-7317
- Times - daily sunrise - sunset
- Pricing - No Fee
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM (Baton Rouge)
- http://louisianastatemuseum.org
- Contact Information: 225-342-5428
- Times: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
- Pricing: Outside- no fee. Call to schedule inside portraits
RURAL LIFE MUSEUM & WINDRUSH GARDENS (Baton Rouge)
- lsu.edu/rurallife
- Contact information: 225-765-2437, [email protected]
- You must schedule your appointment
- Types of sessions: Bridal, Engagement, Family, Maternity, Senior or After Wedding
- Pricing - All sessions paid on day of appointment at Rural Life gift shop
- Cost of Rural Life- $70
- Cost of Windrush Gardens- $70
- Cost to use both- $140
- Changing room available for wardrobe changes, arrive with hair and makeup ready.
- Times: 8am-4:30pm and after 5pm to sunset available for extra $50 fee
HILL TOP ARBORETUM (Baton Rouge)
- http://sites01.lsu.edu
- Contact Information: 225-767-6916, [email protected]
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Dogs are allowed on leash
- Pricing - $40/per hour
HIGHLAND ROAD PARK (Baton Rouge)
- brec.org
- Contact Information: 225-767-4003
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
CITY PARK (Baton Rouge)
- brec.org
- Contact Information: 225-387-1482
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
LSU LAKES (Baton Rouge)
- Baton Rouge beach area, or other public areas around the lake
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
LEVEE DOWNTOWN (Baton Rouge)
- Mississippi River levee walkway and pier downtown
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
JUNGLE ISLAND at AVERY ISLAND (Lafayette)
- junglegardens.org
- Contact Information: (337) 369-6243, [email protected]
- Times: Monday-Sunday, 9-5
- Pricing - $49.99 for the day
- Check in, pay, and get pass at gift shop. This pass is for up to 5 people, additional people will pay the admission fee.
- 2 changing rooms available
VERMILLION (Lafayette)
- vermilionville.org
- Contact information: 337-233-4077
- Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
- Pricing - $30 for 5 people and photographer, $10 per extra person
Plantations:
MOUNT HOPE (Baton Rouge)
- mounthopeplantation.com
- Contact Information: 225-761-7000, [email protected]
- Times: Available for portraits on Tuesday 10-5, inquire for availability of other days
- Pricing - $100 per hour
HOUMAS HOUSE (River Road)
- houmashouse.com
- Contact information: 225-473-9380, [email protected]
- Times: Monday-Sunday from 9AM-7PM, appointment must be made.
- Pricing - $400 for photographer and 3 guests, $24 per additional person
- Changing room available
OAK ALLEY (River Road)
- oakalleyplantation.com
- Contact information: 1-800-44-ALLEY, or [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-3pm
- Pricing
- Portrait/Engagement - $125 for photographer and 4 guests
- appointment must be made in advance and is restricted to outdoor only
- Bridal - $400 for photographer and 4 guests
- Appointment must be made in advance
- Interior available when guided tour is not going on
- Private dressing area available
- Portrait/Engagement - $125 for photographer and 4 guests
NOTTOWAY & THE WHITE ROOM (White Castle)
- nottoway.com
- Contact information: 225-545-2730, [email protected]
- Times: Call or email to set date/ check availability
- Pricing - Bridal Portraits: $400 for 4 hours plus 15% resort tax and 10% tax
- Bridal portrait price fee waived when booking a wedding here
- Includes photographer and 5 guests
- Interior and exterior of plantation
- Appointment must be made in advance
ROSEDOWN (St. Francisville)
- http://www.crt.state.la.us
- Contact information: 225-635-3332, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-5pm
- Pricing - Entrance fee of $5 a person
- No pictures inside the house
MYRTLES (St. Francisville)
- myrtlesplantation.com
- Contact information: (225) 635-6277, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-5pm
- Pricing - no fee to take pictures on the grounds, restrictions including taking pictures on porches or inside houses.
- Call in advance to let them know when you are coming
AFTON VILLA GARDENS (St. Francisville)
- aftonvilla.com
- Contact information: 225-721-2269
- Open March 1st - June 30th and Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th, 9am-4:30pm
- Must call to make appointment
- Pricing - $100 for 9am-4:30pm; $125 if your session will go past 4:30pm
HEMINGBOUGH (St. Francisville)
- hemingbough.com
- Contact information: 225-635-6617
- Call for in advance to scheduling and for times
- Pricing
- Bridal Portraits
- If you are booking the wedding there, free
- If you are having your wedding somewhere else, $250
- Includes a private changing room
- Family Portraits
- no fee
GREENWOOD (St. Francisville)
- greenwoodplantation.com
- Contact information: 225-655-4475, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 10am-4pm
- You must schedule your appointment
- Pricing
- $100 for family portraits, only exterior of the house, and no dressing room only public bathroom
- $200 for bridal session, interior and exterior, 3 hours, private dressing room
Last Updated March 2017
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Best of "Meet me at the Beach" Photo Contest
*CONTEST IS OVER*
But check out these helpful tips to get you
[ Beach Ready for your Beach Portraits! ]
The winner of $150 in print credits Rebecca Boudreaux
Beach Season is almost here and we are having a photo contest to celebrate!
The person's photo with the most likes and comments
WINS $150 PRINT CREDIT!
To vote, go to our facebook page HERE!
And be sure to share your photo and tell your friends to vote, too!
Contest ends June 5th
To book your 2018 BEACH Portraits click ~HERE~!
*Contest Closed*
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Captured Moments contest!
WINNERS:
Engagement Session: Hays Boyle
2 White Oak Bridal Show Tickets: Sara Comiskey
$100 Print Credit: Charlotte Hollingsworth
Portrait Session: Joann Fox
>Please email info@jennockenphotography.com with your name to claim your prize!<
Captured Moments
BEST OF 2017 WEDDINGS
We are so honored to be able to join you on your special day and for all of your cherished moments.
We love our clients and their families for allowing us to be a part of their wedding day.
As a thank you, we want to be able to give back to past clients and also to new clients!
We have an amazing giveaway happening now with 3 different amazing prize options!
*This contest is found on our Facebook Page: Jenn Ocken Photography,
Just look for the "Captured Moments 2017 Weddings" photo album to participate!
How to win, THREE WAYS:
1. For Brides to Be brides, LIKE and COMMENT (see below) on all of your favorite photos to be entered to win 1 of 2 prizes:
Comment NEW BRIDE for a chance to win a FREE engagement session
OR
Comment BRIDAL SHOW for a chance to win 2 tickets to the White Oak Bridal Show (February 18th, @ 1:00-4:30pm)
*Each like and each comment counts for one entry! Enter on as many photos as you want to increase your chances. You can enter to win both prizes.
Share and Tag Jenn Ocken Photography to double your chances to win!
2. The client whose photo has the most likes and comments wins a $100 print credit. Any comment counts. Share and tag Jenn Ocken Photography to double your chances to win.
3. Whoever shares the album or a photo and tags Jenn Ocken Photography gets entered in a drawing for a FREE portrait session that can be used for family, graduate, pet or headshots.
Contest ends FEBRUARY 7th at Midnight... Like, Comment, and Share away!!
Remember you can only vote between January 24th- February 7th
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Beautiful Baton Rouge Wedding
Megan and Gerald
September 9, 2016
Vendors
Cake: Fairy Dust Cakes
Wedding Planner: K B Cook Weddings
Ceremony: Our Lady of Mercy
Reception: City Club of Baton Rouge
Transportation: Classic Cars BR & Trolley Time
Videographer: Harmonic Films
Florist: The Plantation Florist
Catering: The City Club
Rentals: Event Rentals
Hair and Makeup: Lindsey Terrel & Amy Thornton
And ... it was BEAUTIFUL!
Being from the midwest and moving from Chicago, IL I came to Louisiana ten years ago. So it's easy to say I know snow!
I learned to drive in it; I know what it is like to get an expected quality amount of snow over night, just to wake up early hoping for a school delay to hear on the radio how great the city employees got the roads cleared just in time for the kids to make it to school! The possibility of a delay was about the ONE thing that could get me up early as a teenager! And you read right ONLY A DELAY - two hours at best!
School closings were the rarest thing in my world to pretty much nonexistent, especially in collage! I remember walking through campus with about 3-5 five layers still freezing with piles of snow towering at least a story high over my head as I walk to a 6am shift to lifeguard lap swimmers. WHO SWIMS WHEN IT SNOWS!? Yeah it was in inside, but seriously it's toooo cold for that! Northerners like their swim even when it's -20 degrees!
So when it snows in Louisiana it's like all my dreams from when I was a kid comes true! Canceling school at the thought of snow ... never in my world! Also with Louisiana snow ...
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There won't be caked layers of dried ice on my car tomorrow
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NOR piles of dirty street snow where the trucks plowed it off to the side so day to day could continue
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OR those days when the afternoons are just warm enough to melt most of the snow for it only to freeze at night again leaving a nice little slip trap on the back porch steps. Not even the layers of clothes I piled on for warmth would be enough padding to cushion the "banana slip" slow motion "NOOOOO" just before your tailbone hits the ice covered steps. And all you were trying to do is see if you need to put some damn salt down to melt the ice.
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AND NOOOOOO SHOVELING OF SNOW! <<< The worst chore ever!
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AND I used a blanket to wipe (not scraper) the get the snow off my car!
You see snow in Louisiana is amazing for most of us who grew up dreading the winters. Yesterday's site reminded me of the elegant and beauty of raw snow fall. The snow flakes were huge and fell with out wind or sleet or salt or having to go on with your day to day even though it is (-)25˚outside!
{ It was magical! }
Louisianan’s get to experience a city without a snow plan with salt trucks and plows! I do know the complications to this but it allows us to embrace the elegance of untouched snow and the awesomeness of the "we think it's going to snow so EVERYTHING is closed down for the next day" plan and waking up to see if a wintery white scene we anticipated actually happened.
And when it does, like yesterday, it covers everything you know untouched and perfect! It might be all gone in an hour, but there’s no salt, no dirty snow, and the best part schools are closed and most of the city! My sixteen-year-old-self still gets excited when she hears school is canceled, although she is confused on the silly spelling most do around here! - Don't worry she will soon learn the ways of Louisiana and make it her own! And her 41-year-old-self is grateful.
HELLO SNEAUX DAY!
I took full advantage photographing a beautiful Louisiana Bayou scene as the snow was falling! It wasn’t too cold, it was beautiful and I truly enjoyed the first and probably last snowfall of the season ... probably the for maybe another few seasons. The last snow fall I can remember here in South Louisiana was about five or so years ago!
Enjoy the photos I took yesterday … And I hope everyone enjoyed their Sneaux Day!
Click here to view and purchase prints
And here are a few of my pups! Eddie (in the red jacket) is also a midwest transplant like his mom! He was excited to see snow again after so many years! It was Little Bob's first snow! He wasn't and still isn't quite sure what to think! He just doesn't get it! But he did find some grass!
This offer only happens one day a year AND unfortunately it's over!
Thanks so much for an awesome Ocken Cheer week 2017!
*** The portrait session must be used in 2018 within a 30-mile radius of Baton Rouge
and cannot be used for beach portraits or with any other promotions ***
...& don't forget about important holiday deadlines!
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Special and Sweet August Wedding
Amy & John
August 5th, 2016
Such a love filled wedding of these special people!
So full of beauty and joy!
Scroll down to enjoy a few highlights from this day
Ceremony: St. Aloysius
HAPPY FALL!
Even though it temperature might not feel like fall, Jenn is now booking for fall portraits!
We have linked the most popular blog posts to
help with creating the best portraits for you and your family!
If you want to book, CLICK HERE or call us at 225-590-3731
to get your session on the calendar!
(Click the title or picture to view the blog post!)
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What's your Family Portrait Style?
This is a great post if you need help picking out outfits and
color schemes that go together and look great in photos!
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Fall Outfit Styles
What style is your family? Check out this post to find out!
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Creating a Better Portrait Experience
Tips and tricks to make your portrait session easy and fun for everyone!
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Our Favorite Portrait Locations
This is an amazing resource with lots of information on locations in the area available for portraits!
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If you want to book CLICK HERE or call us at 225-590-3731
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20% OFF
NOVEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 14
PROMOCODE: FALLPRINT2017
Time to order prints! Our annual fall print sale is happening!!
Get holiday shopping done early! 20% off Prints, Fine Art Products, Albums, Keepsake Books, Magnets, Mugs, Tumblers, and Bookmarks!
*Excludes holiday cards and usage rights*
To get the offer use promocode: FALLPRINT2017
If you need a link to your photos CLICK HERE or have any questions about ordering contact our office by
calling 225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
Don't forget the print sale ends on November 14th!
We are also still booking Fall 2017 portraits!! If you want to book contact our office!
225-590-3731 or [email protected]
or click here to go to the contact page
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Jonathan and Troy
This happy couple tied the knot with a lot of style and a lot of love!
July 9, 2016
Ceremony: Greater Mt Olive Missionary Church
Reception: City Club of Baton Rouge
Wedding Planner: Weddings by Allie (Allie Wester)
A few highlights of the day! Check out the personality of the wedding party.. so much fun!
Now Booking:
Jenn's Mid-west Photo Tour!
Once again Jenn will be traveling to the following cities: Chicago, IL., Fort Wayne, IN., and Memphis, TN. and all stops in-between to photograph families for 2017 Fall Family Portraits! Keep in mind, availability is limited! Contact Jessica to schedule your session now! 225-590-3731 or info@jennockenphotography.
Here is the schedule:
Chicago - September 16-21 & 24
Fort Wayne - September 25 - 27
NEW STOP! Gulf Coast Beaches - September 29 & 30
Memphis - October 13-15
info links:
- Click HERE for session details and pricing!
- Check out JOP's tips on colors and different portrait styles for your portrait session HERE!
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Lively New Orleans Day Wedding
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Payne!
June 4th, 2016
Ceremony: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Reception: Bourbon Orleans
Keep scrolling to see highlights of this beautiful wedding
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I can't believe it has been 10 years since Eddie-dog and I left Chicago and made our way to Louisiana to start a new adventure! I was living in the big city but craving the good southern heat, food and culture! So after researching my options; Memphis, New Orleans, Austin, and Baton Rouge, along with little nudging from my dear friend Misty Murphy, I made the decision to bring my photography business to Baton Rouge. I could not be happier with my choice. This city and the people opened their arms up to me immediately and I seem to fit right in with all that is going on here. This is a city thriving on locally owned small businesses and I found comfort in amazing networking circles and soon realized that once you are here ... you are family!
I want to take this moment to send a HUGE thank you to some very special people. It's hard to name everyone, but if you are reading this you then you are definitely one of them!!
First to my clients for allowing me to be there at the beginning of new chapters and documenting your families as they have grown over the years. It has been an honor and here's to many more years! Your loyalty is a humbling complement to my passion for photography. Thank you!
Also to my dear friends that treat me more like family. You have been such a beautiful part of my life and have made living here a beautiful joy! Thank you for opening your families and homes up to me and the pups!
Then to the LSU students and teachers, photographers, office managers, editors, and vendors that helped me bring JOP to life and keep her growing through out all these years! I am blessed to have such amazing support for my vision. And to be graced with such amazing talent to share with my clients!
To other business owners and the non-profit organizations that believed in what I was doing and allowed me to share my talents with theirs! I have been given such great opportunities and wonderful advice with solid encouragement in hopes that we all rise together in our sweet endearing community!
I am honored to call Louisiana my home and be surrounded by such a loving group of people that opened their hearts to a midwest photographer that just wanted to be warm all year and live closer to the beach!
With much love and gratitude, Jenn
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To honor living here for ten years we are giving
10% OFF Photo Cards
the month of August!
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Order your cards NOW to get this discount ... and don't forget beach portraits make for great Holiday cards!
CLICK HERE to see last years custom designed photo cards.
To contact the office call 225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
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We have put together some before and after of her longtime clients that have been loyal for all this time!
We love to see and document these families grow over the years!
The Christensen Family
photos from 2008 to 2016
Boone Family
photos from 2008-2016
Hollier Family
photos from 2008-2015
Murphy Family
photos from 2005-2015
McAdams Family
photos from 2008-2016
Gustafson Family
photos from 2009-2016
Lewis Family
photos from 2005-2016
McCarter Family
photos from 2008-2016
Pickens Family
photos from 2008-2016
Ruhland Family
photos from 2007-2016
Vines/Wyatt Family
photos from 2009-2017
Don't forget.. 10% off custom photo cards this month!
Click HERE to inquire about portraits
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It's Jenn's Birthday month.. and you know what that means!
20% OFF BirthYAY SALE!!
Check out the picture to see what all you can buy at 20% OFF the whole month of JULY!
And if you don't follow on Instagram, check out @jennockenphoto to see the grid take over her profile!!
*This promotion excludes photo cards and usage rights
KISSING 40 GOODBYE!
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Chandler and JennaMay 28, 2016
What a beautiful couple and perfect day in downtown Baton Rouge!
And what a spectacular sunset reception on the Shaw Center River Terrace!
Vendors
Ceremony: St. James Episcopal Church
Reception: Shaw Center, River Terrace
Bakery: Mary Aycock (cake), Silly Gilly Desserts (cookies)
Caterer: LA Bayou Bistro
Transportation: Distinct Limo Service
Florist: Rickey Heromans
Hair: Verde Beauty Studio
2016 Favorites
Here are a few of the bridal portraits that we have loved!
To book: 225-590-3731 or [email protected]
How stunning are our brides?! We have loved being apart of their big day!
To Inquire about Bridal and Wedding booking CLICK HERE
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Sunset Beach Wedding
April 7, 2016
Krista and Jason tie the knot at the beach!
Such a special and absolutely beautiful family wedding with a spectacular sunset at Seaside beach.
Wedding Booking & Beach Portrait Booking
CLICK HERE
A few favs from their special day!
A New Community:
Jenn Ocken launches Thriv
to help crush 'the starving artist myth'
Read more of what the Advocate
has to say about THriv and the waves Jenn is making
JENN'S STORY
Hello I’m Jenn and I have been labeled a "creative type.” Yep one of those! I know there are people who think we live on another planet & are just lost wanderers. We are the folks who are labeled “starving artists.” Oh, and it’s assumed we are willing to do something, no anything, for free just for exposure!
But as a Creative, I actually support my dreams, lifestyle, and wellbeing by capturing images of people and things for . . . (get this!) . . . money. My reality is crushing the “starving artist” myth.
As you may know, if you too are a creative making money, this didn’t happen over night. Believe me, I didn’t always have “it” together, & truthfully, most days I still consider myself lucky if my butt is attached and I get out the door with matching shoes on my feet!
In my twenties, I spent time hanging out with other Creatives who seemed to be way luckier than me. They had their shizz all together. I secretly hoped their creative mojo would magically rub off on me! I showed up with the fake-it-til-you-make-it attitude; a front that hid my bruised ego. I questioned why I was even there. Am I even smart enough to figure it out if their magic mojo does rub off on me? Did I even deserve to get what they got?”
I watched as these Creatives collaborated to produce amazing projects. They could afford sweet stylish clothes, lived in the funkiest neighborhoods, & surrounded themselves with all the “right” people. You know . . . our dream clients who appreciate creativity & actually spend money on the things we Creatives, well, create.
One day I found myself sitting at the table over a bowl of noodles in my brother’s apartment, wondering how long I could defer my student loans & filling out yet another application for a bar down the street. I was contemplating whether to even give this photography thing a go. I mean, I had the safe university degree and I hadn't even gone to school for this photography stuff!
So there I was sitting at the crossroads most Creatives hit pretty early in their careers. I realized how hard I was working at “side jobs” took up most of my time, and worse yet, my creative energy. The roadblocks were fighting the drive that was burning inside saying, “Follow your creativity.” But the money, ahhh the money, came from the black hole we call supplemental income. And there I was falling into the “starving artist” myth; starving myself of the creativity my heart & soul so longed to master.
So why did I choose to take the road I desired instead of the safe highway to paying off those student loans? I realized I had a bag of tricks gifted to me when I was in college. You see, with my “safe” college degree I was required to get a business administrative minor. This foundation gave me the means to understand how to solve business problems & how to develop standard operating procedures, resulting in more time to create. It gave me insight into how marketing worked, whom to market to, how to estimate jobs, & the power of personal selling. It was the knowledge from this foundation that helped me overcome rejection, failure, roadblocks, and naysayers. Because of this education, I was able to choose the path I desired the most: the not-so-starving-artist Creative I was supposed to be!
Ok, so you might be thinking, “OH SNAP, now I have to go back to school or take more classes before I graduate?” (Insert super hero music here!) Never fear, unique, beautiful Creative! I am here to save the day & also your wallet.
I have created an online community filled with lessons structured to give you the same foundation I was exposed at the university BUT paired with 15 years of real life experiences that guided me to being the Creative who looks like she’s got her shizz together. Now remember, I still might not be wearing any shoes, but that's okay, too!
Let me be honest here; it’s not magical or easy, but it doesn’t have to be at all hard work. I still have to problem solve and evolve by tweaking parts of my foundation to support a growing business. But I can directly credit my stability and creative flow to this very foundation I am giving to you in our thriving online community! I hope you join me there. It’s a fun, unique, diverse, & real place to be!
So . . . you are a Creative who took the “safe” career path but are now searching for a way to show up for your talents &/or move into a career where your craft supports you instead of you supporting your craft . . . this is for you.
If you are about to finish school or recently graduated with minimal business advice & foundations from which to start . . . this is for you.
If you have an idea for a niche business but you don’t have the whole foundation package . . . this is for you.
In our community you will find weekly podcasts, blogs with guest professionals offering sound advice, recordings of past webinars with Q&A sessions, a three-part foundation course that leads you through a series of lessons & exercises that are created to build tools specifically designed with your creativity & craft as the focus, ongoing financial tips, & the opportunity to work one-on-one with me and hear from our other creative cultivators!
It’s a place to inspire and be inspired. It’s a space to evolve, reflect, question, encourage, develop, create, & thrive.
Wanna know more about the starving artist myth : CLICK HERE (http://jennocken.zenfolio.com/THriv)
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Heading to the beach this summer?
Check out our tips for making sure your beach portrait session goes smoothly and is a blast for you and your family while on vacation!
{To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!}
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
- When planning your beach vacation, check with the office for Jenn's travel schedule so you can Meet her at the Beach!
- If you are planning on getting a haircut, do so at least a week before a shoot.
- Try not to schedule your beach portraits in the middle of the day! The brightness creates harsher shadows. Morning and evening sun gives a more even glow.
- Matching colors for everyone in the photos is a great way to have everyone looking uniform, but don’t hesitate to add some personality with some items like hats, jewelry, sun glasses or beach toys to add some fun! Click here to see our guide on how to pick the best outfits for your family.
- When heading down to the beach bring water and maybe some crackers in case a little energizing snack or hydrations is needed. It's especially important for the kids to eat a protein rich meal before heading out in the sun for a beach portrait session (the closer to the session, the better.) This creates high energy and concentration levels for both kids and adults. An extra bottle for the babies is a great idea too!
- Interact with each other! You don't always have to be smiling at the camera... hug, laugh, run, twirl, and just have fun!
Encourage the kids to build a sand castle on the beach that day and we can photograph them playing around it, or even better smashing it like Godzilla during the session! For smaller kids, games like Red light-Green Light and Peek-a-boo are useful to get a genuine smile!
To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Check out more tips here!
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Excited about your beach session but have NO idea what to wear?!?
Get crazy and feel free to mix and match these within the color schemes to personalize it to your family!
If you still need to book, contact us to schedule your BEACH portraits!
225-590-3731 or [email protected]
Click to view our Beach portfolio!
Tropical and Bold:
Neutral and Layered:
Bright Primary:
Cool Blues:
All styles found at
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Bright and Bold Baton Rouge Wedding
Clayton & Abby
May 20th, 2016
Congrats to the beautiful Mr. & Mrs. Altazan!
Vendors
Ceremony: St. Agnes Catholic Church
Reception: De la Ronde Hall
Florist: Alexander's Market
Bakery: Baum's
Catering: Ruffino's
Transportation: Distinct Limo Services
Hair: Magnolia Hair Salon
Makeup: Dina Berthalot
Rebecca & Brett!
These two lovely people have tied the knot! We wish you the best life together!
Here our a few of our favorites from their engagement session and bridal portraits!
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Be JOP Inspired! So you and your family have scheduled portraits with a photographer!
A lot of the time, planning what you're going to wear can be stressful and overshadow the fun of the actual portrait session. JOP is here to make it a little easier in choosing outfits that best reflect your family's style and personality!
To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
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Southern Classic style tends to include monogrammed outfits, matching materials, and making a statement with your oversized bow! Choosing soft pastel colors is always a winner with a beach scene! Don't forget to avoid necklines that are high maintenance and might show unwanted undergarments.
Red, White, and BEACH! Nautical themed prints and primary colors are perfect options for your 4th of July beach photography session. It's always best to choose clothing that best resembles your family’s personality and makes everyone feel the most comfortable.
For your portraits, be open-minded to color! Accessories are a great way to add personality to your look. Jewelry can be used in any color scheme, and prints are a great way to express your personality.
Thinking about the background of your portrait location can be your starting point of what colors to wear. We LOVE the navy blue against the dark greens of a natural outdoor setting!
Choosing solids over patterns is good when there are larger groups or older kids with age gaps. This helps the smaller children stand out in the group shots of everyone. These can be primary colors, complimentary colors, pastels, or neutrals!
We love a great casual look! Neutral colors that compliment the surroundings of your portrait are always a classic, polished way to express your family's style. This look is simple yet sophisticated!
Letting go of a cohesive, matching theme and letting the kids choose outfits that feel most comfortable in can result in expressing their true personalities. Feel free to get fun and funky to express yourselves!
There's always the classic white and khaki look! Don't be afraid to mix it up and maybe find a khaki dress or white linen shorts to keep from everyone looking the exact same. This gives individuality while keeping with the traditional beach look. Be true to your style and think about how you want these photos to look 20 years from now.
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P.S. Always do a double check of your hair right before the session. Bring a brush or hairspray just in case! Also make sure you don't have anything in your pockets. Things that will leave an impression such as phone, glasses, wallets, etc. will draw attention to your backside! Don't forget to bring water and dry snacks (crackers, pretzels, cheerios, etc.) and baby wipes are better for runny noses than tissues!
To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Click here to find out how to create a better portrait experience!
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Mother's Day
SPECIAL!
In addition to 15% off on online orders, we designed a package MOM (YOUR WIFE) has to have!
This is a gift Mom will actually want right here!!!
Buy a gift certificate for a 2017 photo session with an 8x8 keepsake book to cherish all those special moments!
A $590 value
ONLY $395!
This can be used towards beach portraits!
Get this great gift now!
225-590-3731
Sales end May 14th!
Anyone can take advantage of the 15% off your print order!
Use Promo Code: LuvTheMom2017 for your online orders!
*Offer does not apply to usage rights or photo cards*
Check out the keepsake book with the Mom's package!
To contact email [email protected] or call the office at 225-590-3731
Ali and Bill's Baton Rouge Wedding
May 7, 2016
What a fun spring wedding with a second line through downtown Baton Rouge!
Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Vendors:
Ceremony Location: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Reception: The Lyceum
Caterer: The Edible Event
Bakery: Ambrosia Bakery
Florist: All About Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Air Blow Dry Bar
Transportation (Pedicabs): Bike Taxi unlimited
Band: Rewind Band
Wedding Planner: Hannah Pope
Meet Me at the Beach!
Summer 2017
Are you going to the beach this summer? Beach portraits are a must!
They are very laid back and FUN!
Call us at 225-590-3731 or email [email protected] to BOOK!
Available to travel all along the gulf coast states!
Destin, Gulf Shores, Rosemary, Seaside, Orange Beach, and MORE!
We have other great beach blog posts you need to check out too!
To see beach outfit ideas click HERE
For great tips on beach portraits click HERE
Senior portraits at the beach click HERE
Click HERE to inquire!
This festival is April 21 & 22 and the photos will be exhibited from April 21 to June 24
Here is a link to the Wiregrass Blues Festival in Dothan, AL
If you are in the area go check it out... It is only 2 hours from Destin and an hour from Tallahassee!
Come see Jenn at the opening April 20th!
Check out the Wiregrass Museum of Art's article on the Exhibition: www.wiregrassmuseum.org
15% of print sales from the exhibit goes back to the Wiregrass Museum of Art and 15% of all sales from the festival goes to the Wiregrass Blues Society.
We have loved capturing these moments for this amazing couple,
and we wish them a future full of love and happiness!
Thank you for your support at the Documenting Blues Exhibition
There is a couple of days left to visit! Last day to come check it out is March 30th!
Also, Blues Fest is happening April 7th and 8th! Come visit us and click HERE to go to the blog post for more details!
Tom Neff and Terrin enjoying the Blues on Beale Street Book
Thank you all for coming out before and after the Langston Hughes Event!
Baton Rouge Blues Fest!!
April 8th & 9th
Come see us at our table in the art market! We will have great prints of local and national musicians available!
This festival is free, fun, and located in downtown Baton Rouge!
Here are links to the LINEUP and for VIP TICKETS
Here are a few of the many blues artists you will be seeing at this festival!!
We can't wait to see you there! Here is the website for any other details: www.batonrougebluesfestival.org
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CONGRATS to BusinessReport's
"Businessperson of the Year"
Dave Roberts
We are so proud of this JOP client and his family!
It has been a pleasure photographing this wonderful family throughout the years. You can see their closeness and as stated in the article "his family is his number one accomplishment and priority."
And here is the Christmas card mentioned in the article that is kept in his office as a
"reminder of who matters"
And here are a few more from the Roberts family's fall portraits!
We are excited to announce that Jenn's documentingBlues photography collection will be hanging in Louisiana State Universtiy's Student Union Gallery now until April 1st! This exhibit is in conjunction with the Langston Hughes Project showing in the Student Union Theater on Wednesday March 22nd at 7pm.
You're invited to join us earlier on March 22nd at 5:30pm for a pre-show opening and celebration of the dBlues collection Jenn is currently showing in the LSU Student Union Gallery. And as a friend of Jenn, the awesome party people at LSU have given us a discount code to pass along a $7 savings to you if you like to attend the Langston Hughes Project performance on the 22nd after the reception at 5:30 in the Student Union Gallery!
The coupon code below will be good for a $10 general admission ticket ($7 savings)!!
DISCOUNT CODE: documentingblues
You can purchase tickets by CLICKING HERE and don't forget to enter your discount code!
We will be rejoining the fun for a few minutes back in the LSU Student Union after the show if you can't make it to the pre-show opening before the performance! We hope to see you there!
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For more information on the Langston Hughes Project visit click here:
Langston Hughs Project in the Student Union Theater
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Jenn's Blues on Beale Street: Memiors of the International Blues Challenge photo book and the press check run of the cover will be showcased among the exhibit.
CLICK HERE to purchase the book
A little more history in info on Blues on Beale Street book:
“Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge” is a photo book accompanied
by a series of personal experiences, short stories, song lyrics and quotes collected from a vast variety of IBC attendees.
When asked "Do you have any favorite images from the book?" Jenn's response was:
"100% of my heart is in each of these photos. I love each one for a different reason, some for the people in them, some for composition, some for the expressions and emotions, some for the texture and layers, some for the songs that were being performed, some for the personal struggles or the joy I was feeling. SO many different reasons to love each photo I placed in the book. I don’t have to pick one so I won’t. The tough part is creating a gallery show with a handful of images to enlarge for a gallery opening and traveling exhibit. But like the images in the book, those will speak to me as well."
The exhibit will be hanging in the LSU Student Union Gallery | March 13 - April 1
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What is your Portrait Style: Senior Edition
There are many options for what to wear for photos but the most important thing is wearing
something that reflects your personality and that you feel comfortable wearing!
Some helpful little tips!
-Don't make a drastic hairstyle change right before your session
-If you wear makeup, make sure you don't over-do it, but take your time and make it clean. Many people consider using a makeup artist- great idea!
-Try to stay away from busy patterns as they will distract from the main subject- You!
-Bring a bag with anything you may need. Such as hairspray, powder, brush, lipstick, snacks, etc.!
-We want you to have fun so bring someone who will make you laugh, don't bring with you someone who will affect you negatively.
-A few other things that could distract from the subject would be flashy jewelry, noticeable undergarments, or chipped nail polish.
We have put together a few different styles and themes to help you out!
And click HERE to inquire about booking your senior portraits! You can also call the office at 225-590-3731 or email [email protected]
Trendy Boho
This look is cool and stylish with a little bit of edge. Hats and layers work great with this effortless style.
Simply Classic
White and black are classic go to colors for those who want their pictures to be timeless.
Modern & Cool
Let your personality shine and keep your clothes toned down. Soft and solid colors are great and easy to photograph.
Cap & Gown
Don't forget to bring your cap and gown because this will become your alma mater and it is a must have picture!
Fashion Glam
You know how to work it for the camera and your outfit should match! Be bold and grab that fun accessory you love to stand out from the crowd!
Vibrant Color
Have a favorite color or love all colors? Show us! Colors can add a statement to any photo. Also, it can be a great tool to bring out your eye color!
Dressed to the Nines
Classy graduation dress and tie is a great professional look as you make your way onto bigger things!
Rustic Spring Feel
A classic look that is bright, airy and fun. Think about the clothes that will look good with greenery, such as white or blue.
School Spirit
Grab your class ring and letterman jacket! Makes for a great memory looking back on your senior portraits.
My Favorite Things
Props can bring a lot of interest to the portraits, so if you have something that you could not live without- bring it with you!
Fun in the Sun
If the beach is your happy place, lets do you senior portraits there!! A change of scenery is always fun to work with.
Besties
Nothing is more fun than having a photoshoot with your best friend!
Picture Perfect Natchez Wedding
Mark & Madeline
May 7th, 2016
Showcasing Madeline and Mark's beautiful wedding at St. Mary's Basilica with the reception at Dunlieth Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. This wedding was full of beautiful details and fun times! Wedding was shot by one of our lead photographers, Josh.
Congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Gibson!
Vendors
Wedding: St. Marys Basilica
Reception: Dunleith Plantation
Catering: Dunleith Catering
Flowers: Moreton's Flowerland
Cake: Edna's Cake Creations
Transportation: Natchez City Trolley
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HERE IT IS! - A list of our favorite portrait locations!
We have researched a lot of great information (including contact info!) on each location and put it all right here for you to have at your finger tips!! Soon Jenn will be adding her favorite details about each location and we are currently collecting some of our favorite photos from most of the locations mentioned below! Stay tuned, more to come!
SHAW CENTER (Baton Rouge)
- shawcenter.org
- Contact Information: 225-346-5001
- Times: Sunday: 11 am-5 pm
Monday: 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 am-11 pm - Pricing - $100, 3 hours
- Includes surrounding grounds outside, main lobby, bar, art gallery, stairs and 4th floor river terrace that overlooks the river, bridge, and old state capital
OLD STATE CAPITAL (Baton Rouge)
- louisianaoldstatecapitol.org
- Contact Information: 225-342-0500
- Times: Tuesday - Friday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday 9 am- 3 pm
- Pricing - Sessions outside only are free / $200 for photos inside the building
- Must be scheduled in advance
OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION (Baton Rouge)
- www.nps.gov
- Contact Information: 225.387.2464, [email protected]
- Times available Monday- Friday 9:30 to 11:30; 12:00 to 2:00 or 2:30 to 4:30
- Pricing - Bridal Portraits- $250 for 2 hour session
- Private dressing room for changing
STATE CAPITAL GROUNDS and ARSENAL PARK (Baton Rouge)
- https://www.nps.gov
https://foursquare.com - Contact Information: 225-342-7317
- Times - daily sunrise - sunset
- Pricing - No Fee
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM (Baton Rouge)
- http://louisianastatemuseum.org
- Contact Information: 225-342-5428
- Times: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
- Pricing: Outside- no fee. Call to schedule inside portraits
RURAL LIFE MUSEUM & WINDRUSH GARDENS (Baton Rouge)
- lsu.edu/rurallife
- Contact information: 225-765-2437, [email protected]
- You must schedule your appointment
- Types of sessions: Bridal, Engagement, Family, Maternity, Senior or After Wedding
- Pricing - All sessions paid on day of appointment at Rural Life gift shop
- Cost of Rural Life- $70
- Cost of Windrush Gardens- $70
- Cost to use both- $140
- Changing room available for wardrobe changes, arrive with hair and makeup ready.
- Times: 8am-4:30pm and after 5pm to sunset available for extra $50 fee
HILL TOP ARBORETUM (Baton Rouge)
- http://sites01.lsu.edu
- Contact Information: 225-767-6916, [email protected]
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Dogs are allowed on leash
- Pricing - $40/per hour
HIGHLAND ROAD PARK (Baton Rouge)
- brec.org
- Contact Information: 225-767-4003
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
CITY PARK (Baton Rouge)
- brec.org
- Contact Information: 225-387-1482
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
LSU LAKES (Baton Rouge)
- Baton Rouge beach area, or other public areas around the lake
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
LEVEE DOWNTOWN (Baton Rouge)
- Mississippi River levee walkway and pier downtown
- Times: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
- Pricing: No Fee
JUNGLE ISLAND at AVERY ISLAND (Lafayette)
- junglegardens.org
- Contact Information: (337) 369-6243, [email protected]
- Times: Monday-Sunday, 9-5
- Pricing - $49.99 for the day
- Check in, pay, and get pass at gift shop. This pass is for up to 5 people, additional people will pay the admission fee.
- 2 changing rooms available
VERMILLION (Lafayette)
- vermilionville.org
- Contact information: 337-233-4077
- Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
- Pricing - $30 for 5 people and photographer, $10 per extra person
Plantations:
MOUNT HOPE (Baton Rouge)
- mounthopeplantation.com
- Contact Information: 225-761-7000, [email protected]
- Times: Available for portraits on Tuesday 10-5, inquire for availability of other days
- Pricing - $100 per hour
HOUMAS HOUSE (River Road)
- houmashouse.com
- Contact information: 225-473-9380, [email protected]
- Times: Monday-Sunday from 9AM-7PM, appointment must be made.
- Pricing - $400 for photographer and 3 guests, $24 per additional person
- Changing room available
OAK ALLEY (River Road)
- oakalleyplantation.com
- Contact information: 1-800-44-ALLEY, or [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-3pm
- Pricing
- Portrait/Engagement - $125 for photographer and 4 guests
- appointment must be made in advance and is restricted to outdoor only
- Bridal - $400 for photographer and 4 guests
- Appointment must be made in advance
- Interior available when guided tour is not going on
- Private dressing area available
- Portrait/Engagement - $125 for photographer and 4 guests
NOTTOWAY & THE WHITE ROOM (White Castle)
- nottoway.com
- Contact information: 225-545-2730, [email protected]
- Times: Call or email to set date/ check availability
- Pricing - Bridal Portraits: $400 for 4 hours plus 15% resort tax and 10% tax
- Bridal portrait price fee waived when booking a wedding here
- Includes photographer and 5 guests
- Interior and exterior of plantation
- Appointment must be made in advance
ROSEDOWN (St. Francisville)
- http://www.crt.state.la.us
- Contact information: 225-635-3332, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-5pm
- Pricing - Entrance fee of $5 a person
- No pictures inside the house
MYRTLES (St. Francisville)
- myrtlesplantation.com
- Contact information: (225) 635-6277, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 9am-5pm
- Pricing - no fee to take pictures on the grounds, restrictions including taking pictures on porches or inside houses.
- Call in advance to let them know when you are coming
AFTON VILLA GARDENS (St. Francisville)
- aftonvilla.com
- Contact information: 225-721-2269
- Open March 1st - June 30th and Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th, 9am-4:30pm
- Must call to make appointment
- Pricing - $100 for 9am-4:30pm; $125 if your session will go past 4:30pm
HEMINGBOUGH (St. Francisville)
- hemingbough.com
- Contact information: 225-635-6617
- Call for in advance to scheduling and for times
- Pricing
- Bridal Portraits
- If you are booking the wedding there, free
- If you are having your wedding somewhere else, $250
- Includes a private changing room
- Family Portraits
- no fee
GREENWOOD (St. Francisville)
- greenwoodplantation.com
- Contact information: 225-655-4475, [email protected]
- Times: Everyday 10am-4pm
- You must schedule your appointment
- Pricing
- $100 for family portraits, only exterior of the house, and no dressing room only public bathroom
- $200 for bridal session, interior and exterior, 3 hours, private dressing room
Last Updated March 2017
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LET'S CELEBRATE YOUR ENGAGEMENT!
Together with these amazing limited specials!
Our photography teams seeks to find your blessings celebrated by
the excitement of a loud laugh, the sweet tears of joy welling up
inside you before they hit your cheek and his sweet look that says
“ I am exactly where I want to be always!”
We have a great special for everyone!
RECEIVE up to $500 off your wedding day photography.
FREE Custom Save the Date Cards
When adding an engagement session to your wedding photography plan
FREE Photo Guest Sign-in Book
When adding an engagement session to your wedding photography plan
Come hang with us at one of these Fabulous Bridal Shows
January 26th - Something Old Something New, Old Governor's Mansion
February 19th - Love at L'Auberge
March 5th - White Oak Bridal Show
Let’s chat about your wedding photography needs!
225-590-3731 or [email protected]
Wedding Day Plans start at $2800.
Includes up to 6 hours of time with 2 photographers &
the digital files with lifetime usage rights of your wedding photos.
Senior Spotlight:
Isabelle Grace Nichols
Highschool: UHigh
This beautiful senior ROCKED her portrait session at the Rural Life museum
We wish her the best of luck in her future, and we know she is going to be AMAZING at whatever she sets out to do!
CAPTURED MOMENTS CONTEST
2016 Weddings
Contest is closed, here are the winners!
WINNERS:
$100 Print credit: Meg McCormick Songy
Free Portrait Session: Errin Flynn Viguerie
Love at L'auberge Bridal Show Tickets: Linnea Langley
White Oak Bridal Show Tickets: Jena Purpera
Free Engagement Session: Taygabbi Landreneau
Contest Rules
The contest takes place on our Facebook page: Jenn Ocken Photography, under the album "2016 Captured Moments Contest: Best of Weddings"
How to win, THREE WAYS:
1. For new brides, comment “New Bride!” on all of your favorite photos to be entered to win 1 of 3 prizes:
-engagement session giveaway
-2 tickets to the White Oak bridal show (March 5th)
-2 tickets to Love at L'auberge bridal show (Feb 19th)
*Each comment is an entry and there will be 3 new bride's winning 1 prize each
2. The client’s photo with the most likes and comments gets a $100 print credit
3. Whoever shares the album or a photo gets entered in a drawing for a FREE portrait session
Voting ends on February 2nd at midnight!
Like, comment, & share away to win!
(LINK TO FACEBOOK PAGE)
CLICK HERE to go to Facebook Page to VOTE!
Happy BirthYAY to The Queen of #Zuzsh
Here is a little throw back to our photo session with the BirthYAY girl, Jeannie Mai!
If you missed some of the photos from the Jeannie Mai Experience we had while photographing one of the now day time TV hostess of The Real ... Well here they are!
JOP had a blast showing Jeannie around #BR... and she taught us a little bit about #zuzsh too!
"Zuzsh is anything that gives you that extra pop, oomph, "what what" moment. It's the sprinkled toppings to life, the pop to your collar. It's the moment you "lived." -Jeannie Mai
Check out Jeannie's personal descriptions and fashion details from her experiences below!
"Yo! I want to share with you some amaze pics from last week! I had never been to #BatonRouge before, and kept hearing many people (h8ters) try to tell me there's nothing worth seeing here. Everyone's all about #NOLA! Guess what. I refuse letting naysayers think they can have the last word that there's nothing beautiful in Baton Rouge. Introducing talented photographer Jenn Ocken, who brought her sass and snaps to show me around the big#BR #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Pants: Saunder
@TheSaunder
Top: MLV
@ShopMLV
Heels: Gucci
@Gucci
Jacket: Calvin Rucker
@Calvin_Rucker
"Louisiana's levees and bridges are symbols of strength and pride for any Louisiana city that rest along the mighty Mississippi River. Jenn says I brought some "lagniappe"...which I have no idea what that means, but it felt good bringing it baby."
"Love these doors I saw in #BatonRouge and wish I could have these as the doors to mai home here in #LosAngeles #ManshipTheater #JeannieinBatonRouge"
"I'm far from being a ballerina, but that doesn't mean I can't #twirl."
"Thanks a lot...Jenn told me AFTER this shot that this "castle" here in #BatonRouge is known to have a ghost named "Sarah", the ghost of the Old State Capitol. Spirits must love when some #fashion is brought home to the House of Representatives."
"It wouldn't have been a trip to #BatonRouge without playing in the Shaw Center Fountains! Period. #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Dress: Adolfo Sanchez
@ASanchezFashion
Heels: Gucci
@Gucci
Bracelet: Deepa Gurnani
@DeepaGurnani
"4th Floor of the Shaw Center when I was in #BatonRouge #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Jacket: Saunder
@TheSaunder
Top: Boohoo
@BooHooUSA
Shorts: Charlotte Ronson
@CharlotteRonson
Heels: Camilla Skovgaard
Jewelry: Nissa Jewelry
@NissaJewelry
"Jenn told me I haven’t visited South Louisiana until I got up to Mai knees in swampy water, and saw their beautiful cypress and live oaks trees dressed with the natural beauty of hang in moss blowing in the breeze. SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE!!"
Skirt and Top: Calvin Rucker
@Calvin_Rucker
Waders: Urban Outfitters
@UrbanOutfitters
You can follow Jeannie and all of her #zuzsh on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Follow jenn ocken's board The Jeannie Mai Experience on Pinterest.
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Keep in mind these holiday deadlines! Don't wait too late to take your portraits or order your photo cards! Deadlines are approaching fast so call or email the office to book your session or order cards and prints.
December 7th is the last day for portraits for Holiday photo cards
December 14th is the last day to order Holiday photo cards
December 21st is the last day to order prints in time for the holidays
225-590-3731 or [email protected]
Don't Forget about Photo Cards!
Get in your Holiday Photo card orders! We design custom cards with your portraits!
Click here to see designs from last years cards!
Call the office to talk more about your photo card order! 225-590-3731
Elegant Spring Wedding
Lane and Lauren
April 30, 2016
What a beautiful wedding followed by a fun and exciting reception!
And check out the lace on that wedding dress... Stunning!!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Waters
Vendors
Bakery: Mary Aycock
Florist: Peregrin's
Wedding Planner: Leslie Campbell
Transportation: Limo Livery
Hair and Makeup: Paris Parker
Reception and Catering: City Club of Baton Rouge
Ceremony: First United Methodist Church
California Engagement Session of Amber and Brandon
Los Angeles engagement session that could not have been more gorgeous or fun!!
Congrats to the happy couple!
The beautiful keepsake book of the fun couple! Such a great product to keep these memories forever.
Jenna Linn Rice
Nottoway Plantation White Room
Dress from I Do Bridal Boutique
& Jenna's grandmother added the lace decal on the shoulders and back of the dress, how special!
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Portrait sessions at the Baton Rouge Country Club
-ONLY AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS FOR ONE DAY ONLY-
Tuesday, November 22nd
Jenn Ocken Photography is excited to announce!
We will be taking advantage of Thanksgiving break and photographing all day at the Baton Rouge Country Club on Tuesday November 22nd! This is open to club members only!
This is our first time ever doing anything like this! We don't even do mini sessions! But we do have a great incentive for you to book your session on November 22nd!
Check it out!
25 FREE 5x7
custom photo cards
So each 45 minute session is $295 and includes an online gallery and the web files to share with family and friends on social media. Very limited appointments available so get on our books now! A 50% deposit is required with booking your session.
Call Jessica in the office at 225-590-373 or email [email protected]
Let JOP help with that Holiday check list.
Remember there are limited appointments available so call now!!
TIMES AVAILABLE:
| 8am - available | 1:30pm - BOOKED |
| 9am - available | 2:30pm - available |
| 10am - available | 3:30pm - BOOKED |
| 11am - available | 4:30pm - BOOKED |
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Elegant and Timeless Baton Rouge Wedding
Catherine and Jonathan
April 2, 2016
What a classic and elegant wedding of the beautiful couple Catherine and Jonathan!
It was such a beautiful spring day in Baton Rouge and the wedding could not have been more perfect!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Moore
Vendors:
Florist: Lance Hayes
Video: Lipari Films
Catering and Reception: Baton Rouge Country Club
Bakery: Ambrosia Bakery
Hair and Makeup: Verde Beauty Studio
Wedding Planner: Leslie Campbell
Who doesn't love having great portraits of their family?
A portrait session isn't always about the final outcome though.
The experience is half of the fun!
Below are our favorite tips to help you create a better portrait experience.
{To schedule your portrait session, contact the office today!}
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
1. Be prepared to capture special off-guard moments happening where the action is not. There is always so much happening and picture perfect moments are all around!
2. When taking your beach portraits, don't be afraid to get creative with backgrounds and poses. Just because you're at the beach doesn't mean it has to be in every shot! Also, don't be afraid to get wet and sandy! It's nice to let loose during a session, especially at the end!! If you’re booking JOP bring the swimsuits down to change into at the end of the session.
3. Encourage your children to express themselves with both their clothing and their interests! Bringing toys or items that show off their personality are always a great idea. When at the beach, inflatable tubes, beachballs, or sand toys can be tons of fun and keep the kids occupied during the portrait session!
4. When taking portraits with others, be open-minded! Good ideas come in all shapes and size from all family members!
5. Relax your shoulders and push them slightly back. Your body language will relay a welcoming openness in the picture. Take deep breaths throughout the whole session. This not only calms you, but it calms the kids around you.
6. And most importantly... always let your enjoyment show through! We are capturing the fine art of YOUR life, so show it off!
{To schedule your portrait session, contact the office today!}
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Click here to learn how to plan your best beach portrait experience!
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Southern Outdoor Wedding in St. Francisville
Matt and Megan
April 16, 2016
Lovely, simple wedding of a happy couple at a lush and incredible venue!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Reed!
Vendors:
Ceremony: Butler Greenwood Plantation
Reception: Carriage House Restaurant
Videography: Dan Jones Wedding Films
Bakery: Audubon Market
Hair and Makeup: The Hair Show
October 10th & 11th
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All gallery wraps come ready to hang, and include
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Calling artists affected
by the Flood of 2016
Grant application deadline is Monday, October 31, 2016 at 4pm.
The Arts Council will send grant notifications and distribute funds by December 1, 2016.
Details explaining the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Creative Relief Efforts: Taken directly from http://artsbr.org
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has established the Creative Relief Fund which provides financial assistance through grants to artists in times of need. This fund addresses human services issues that directly impact the health and welfare of artists, covers a wide range of personal emergencies, and supports professional recovery, including temporary employment opportunities. Donations are currently being collected to assist artists affected by the Louisiana Flooding 2016.
With devastating flooding having swept through South Louisiana, thousands of families, individuals, have lost their homes and belongings. Artists, in particular, have been personally and professionally devastated. With significant lost to property, artists in our area are without spaces to rehearse, work, and perform, and have lost dance shoes, musical instruments, canvases, paint, and many other supplies and equipment.
Through Creative Relief, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge identifies artists who have lost or incurred damage to address their needs and provide replacement materials. Financial contributions to Creative Relief help artists with immediate assistance in their time of need, and as they rebuild in the affected area. Donations need not be designated though donors may designate funds to a specific arts genre.
For more details and the grant application head over to their website: http://artsbr.org/1730-2-2/
CLICK HERE TO DONATE:
Thank you to everyone who came out to our donation headshot days!! We are grateful for your donation to the Creative Relief Efforts! We're excited to announce the grand total raised for the Creative Relief Fund was $675!
A huge shoutout to Jordan for coming along with the JOP team and helping us out!!
Sparkling Baton Rouge Wedding
Lauren and Cedric
April 15, 2016
This was a wonderful and authentic wedding that was filled with so much love- our favorite!
Check out all of the awesome details and venues of this wedding and also the beautiful couple!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Marrioneaux!
Vendors:
Wedding: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, LA
Reception Venue: Hilton Capitol Center
Wedding Cake: Fairy Dust Cakes
Transportation: Riverside Limousines and All Southern Livery
Groomswear: Squire's Formalwear
Cinematography: D Jones Wedding Films
Wedding Planner: Wanda Henderson
Reception Music: Michael Foster Project
Photo Booth: Tap Snap
Calling all Musicians, Visual Artists, Performing Artists, and Bands of all genres!
Have you been needing to update your head shots or been wanting new promotional pictures? YES!!?! Well then, we have THE DEAL of the year for you!
For Immediate Release: Jenn Ocken Photography is excited to announce we have teamed up the amazing Jordan Hefler Photography and with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to raise awareness and funds for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Creative Relief Efforts. If you are an artist of any type affected by the flood or interested in knowing more about the relief fund you can see the full details and the website link below.
Portrait Sessions will be held ALL DAY on Sunday, September 11th with the options open to utilize the great early morning light, through out the day and the falling sunset, as well, interesting night photography. Photos will be take around JOP office at 7384 Highland Rd in Baton Rouge.
Jenn and Jordan will be separately scheduling portrait sessions with artist in 15 minute intervals. Each 15 minute interval is billed at $25 each. AND 100% of the money received for theses sessions will be donated back to the Creative Relief Efforts and are 100% tax deductible for you! Call Jess at the JOP office (225-590-3731) to schedule your portrait session with the photographer of your choice.
There are several very different options in and around the JOP office on Highland Rd. You can book just a 15 minute session or book 2 hours or more! You will just be billed for every 15 minute you schedule with us. For example an hour session is $100 total. Feel free to please contact us with any questions and to check availability for either Jenn or Jordan.
The different setting options:
- Bayou
- Over grown field that will give a feel of being out in the wilderness
- A natural cove created by the trees and natural vegetation
- Large crumbly parking lot
- Huge old full oak tree
- Brickwalls
- A cool breeze way with killer light
- Stairs
- A manicured court yard
- Even a little 20 plot cemetery
- A fairly clean office complex dumpster (just saying as a different options)
- Yoga Studio with clean wood floors, white walls, vaulted ceiling with good available and studio lighting
Other valuable details:
- Two bathrooms to change and get ready.
- Air conditioned office to arrive early and wait for scheduled session time.
- Your session fee is 100% Tax deductible and all checks need to be made out to The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Or we can take cash and get you a receipt.
- You will receive printable and promotional usage rights and the ability to download high resolution files from an online gallery .
- 3 week turnaround on portrait sessions.
Click here to inquire about booking your session with Jordan or Jenn
Details explaining the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Creative Relief Efforts: Taken directly from http://artsbr.org
With devastating flooding having swept through South Louisiana, thousands of families, individuals, have lost their homes and belongings. Artists, in particular, have been personally and professionally devastated. With significant lost to property, artists in our area are without spaces to rehearse, work, and perform, and have lost dance shoes, musical instruments, canvases, paint, and many other supplies and equipment.
Through Creative Relief, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge identifies artists who have lost or incurred damage to address their needs and provide replacement materials. Financial contributions to Creative Relief help artists with immediate assistance in their time of need, and as they rebuild in the affected area. Donations need not be designated though donors may designate funds to a specific arts genre.
Meet your Dynamic Duo Photo Woman!
Jordan and Jenn have been long time photo buddies ever since Jordan was a JOP intern a few years ago!
Jordan has since spread her wings started her very own photog company and made a beautiful name for herself, especially in the music industry! She is a consistent shooter for stitchedsound.com.
Jenn is a long time music photographer who recently released a book in 2015 about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN and music images can be found at www.documentingBlues.com.
Click our logos below to learn more about us on our websites!
Classic Nottoway Plantation Wedding on New Years Eve
Micah + Anna
December 31, 2015
Check out a few favorites from this spectacular Nottoway Plantation wedding of a beautiful couple! Gorgeous gold and white details, a New Year's Eve full of dancing, and an exciting fireworks finale makes this wedding one to remember.
Vendors:
Venue and Catering: Nottoway Plantation
Bakery: Ambrosia Bakery
Florist: Kali Saulier
Planner: Alli Sims
Ceremony Music: Magnolia String Quartet
Reception Band: Compozitionz
Harpist: Ashley Toman
It brings us great sadness to know that many of the JOP clients and friends have been effected by the massive flood in South Louisiana over the past weekend. Please know you are in hearts and in our prayers.
The love, support, and unity from our own and the surrounding communities is simply amazing. And now we are being challenged to think forward knowing that we need to rebuild stronger than ever with each adversity that is set in our path.
JOP wants to help! I know some of us have already been out in the community volunteering and also have donated to the shelters housing the thousands displaced. But many friends and family from out of town have asked also how they can help.
JOP is inspired by your heart felt need to do something. SO ...
If you are outside of the Louisiana community and don't know how to help but want to ...
If you are here in our community but unable to get out and help and want to ...
JOP is now accepting donations via our PAYPAL account.
100% of your donations
will be used to buy gift cards from local business that will be given directly to people in our community that have been effected. JOP will even take care of ALL the transaction fees for every donation so that again 100% of the money you give will be received to those in need!
Jenn and the JOP team will be delivering these funds via gift cards directly to the people in the neighbors effected by the flood. We will be documenting, posting the transactions and stories all along the process. We have a long road of recovery in our community. THANK YOU for you generously love and prayers!
Since I am not a 501c this donation will not be tax deductible on any accounts of transaction (even ours). If you would like to make a donation that will be deductible and feel more comfortable with that option I have listed below some websites taking donations for the flood relief efforts in South Louisiana. THANK YOU for any thing you can do! In this situation a little will go a long way and it is all much appreciated!
High five & with much gratitude, The JOP Team
Other Places to Donate:
Samaritan's Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States. We often stay behind after our initial response to rebuild or restore houses for needy families.
• Red Cross
Accepting: Donations via telephone. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text LAFLOODS to 90999 to donate $10
• Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rouge's city animal shelter
Needs: Foster homes to house pets temporarily, large bath towels, paper towels, water and food for volunteers and staff. Donations can be made online to assist with these needs by going to the organization's website, www.CAABR.org.
• NOLA Pay It Forward
Accepting: Greater New Orleans Foundation collecting donations to aid neighboring parishes in early relief and rebuilding efforts. Access the site here.
• United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Donations online by going through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana's website. Checks can also be mailed to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, ATTN: Flood Relief, 2515 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
• Denham Springs Animal Shelter, which was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account, which PetCo is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The shelter also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
• Tangi Humane Society, which is privately run and was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account. The society also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
• Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
Accepting: Donations, 100 percent of which will be turned over to teachers who have lost classroom materials in the floods. They can be made online through APEL's website. Teachers can also apply for the financial aid through the same link.
• Assess the Need
Accepting: Donations for Livingston Parish schools, 15 of which flooded. Donations can be made online by going to Assess the Need's website. They can also be emailed to Assess the Need, PO Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA, 70727
It's Photo Card season here at JOP! Jenn has had an amazing Spring and Summer season of shooting at the beach! This year is already filled with family, fun, love, and photography! What better way to share these great moments in a keepsake one-of-a-kind custom JOP Photo Card? Right now until the end of August for every 100 cards ordered get an additional 10 free! These are great for the Holidays so lets start crossing off that like early! ... it will be here before we know it!
Extra info links:
- To see more examples of past photo cards visit our gallery.
- To see Photo Card Pricing click here
- To order yours today, email [email protected] or call our office number at 225-590-3731
To see more examples of past photo cards visit our gallery.
To order yours today:
email [email protected] or call our office number at 225-590-3731
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Click here } Clients Photos to find your galleries on our website!
Congratulations Troy and Jonathan!!!
We are honored to be a part of your special day! We are thrilled to be working with Allie Wester of Weddings by Allie!
Cake by The Ambrosia Bakery
Ceremony Location: Greater Mount Olive
Reception Location: City Club of Baton Rouge
Check out the slideshow below of some of Jenn's faves from their engagement session!!
Love Life and Cupcakes!
I didn’t know forty would feel this great! Turning any age and how that makes you feel is a state of mind! Feeling good about yourself and finding that sweet humble spot where you just truly are best friends with yourself. It can be tough! Especially with society throwing so many expectations and stereotypes at us! How can any one really fit in ever?
We don’t need Captain Obvious to know we are all so uniquely designed that we are not here to fit in. We are here to merely exist with ourselves and to express love and kindness at every turn. We are here to search for what makes us happy allowing us to live in such a state that it doesn’t matter the age, it only matters the heart from which we put in to our own individual beautiful lives and what we do for others!
As a photographer, I see people putting themselves down frequently. And every time it breaks my heart! And their beauty isn’t given the opportunity to SHINE! This is one reason why it’s so important to me to have amazing great relationships with my clients! It seems that our relationship and the trust just breaks down those walls! And for a spilt moment their beauty shines through for me to capture! That is one of my favorite parts of my job!
This leads me to the reason why I decided to do this photo shoot. For one, to begin the month long celebration commemorating #turning40 and what I am calling my #GloryDays! And then also for my clients! I often ask my clients to open up and give me their soul in return for capturing the wonder of the moment with their most favorite people. All while I get to hide behind the camera and never having to step out of my comfort zone. But that all changed a few weeks ago! I took this opportunity to be full of life and capturing it on camera!! Jordan Hefler took on the assignment with force! She took a “cake smash” idea and developed it into a full-blown pool, champagne, and cupcake party!
Something that happened which I didn’t expect is that it was cleansing to just let go and be free in front of the camera. When I saw myself I even fell even more in love with those imperfect parts I have spent years trying to hide! The photo shoot gave me permission let my beauty shine; the curves, the smiles, the bruises, the rolls, my big brown eyes, my roots and crazy hair, those surgery scares, and that gap in my teeth! I realized that turning 40 means it’s time to love all of me. When I look at these photos I feel all parts of me are perfectly made to fit with the other parts of me, creating a unique individual that loves deeply and believes in everything!
So Grateful! High five God! Thanks for making me just as I am! Sorry it took my almost 40 years to see my own beauty!
So my advice to you is simple! Love life and cupcakes because well … they are both amazing! And so are you!
XO, jenn
PS, click here to check out our birthYAY sale we have going on all month long to CELEBRATE!
Credits:
Photography: Jordan Hefler
Makeup: Danielle Laurent
Swan Float: Funboy
Swimsuit: Bikini Boo
Sunglasses: Time Warp Boutique
Cupcakes: Cupcakes Allie
Ballons and Donut Drink Float: Party Time
Check out our homepage to see all of the photos!!
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Here are some great suggestions on cool summer outfit combos to make your portraits stand all on their own this year! JOPhotographers asked designer Krystal Bennett with A Pinch Of Lovely Blog to share her wealth of talent in stylizing outfits and coordinating colors for perfect family beach photography outfit options! Thanks so much Krystal ... you are so amazing at design. We encourage you to follow her blog! She is filled with amazing ideas and loves to share!
To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
Gray & Pink:
Chambray & Peach:
Green & Yellow:
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Summer is so close! It’s about to be a whole new class of seniors! So it’s time to start planning, Class of 2017!
What are you going to do for your senior portraits?! What can you do to stand out from your friends?!
JOP knows these days students are rebelling against the usual over-used poses and traditional backgrounds! We are too!! So let’s shake some things up! And feel the sand between our toes!
Meet Jenn at the BEACH this summer for your one of kind senior portraits!! Use that golden tan, the beautiful falling sun, the amazing blue waters, the character filled boardwalks and timeless sand dunes to create classic fun in the sun filled photo session!
Let’s make this senior year one to remember by starting off the celebration at the BEACH!!
Call the office TODAY to schedule! 225-590-3731
CONGRATULATIONS JENNA AND CHANDLER!!!
We are so excited to be a part of your special day!
We are thrilled to be working at the Shaw Center for the Arts River Terrace with Leslie Campbell Weddings, Rickey Heroman's Florist, LA Bayou Bistro Catering, Mary Aycock (cake), Silly Gilly Deserts, Verde Beauty Studio and Distinct Limousine!
Check out some of Jenn's favorites from Jenna's bridal portrait in the slideshow below!!
CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN AND LANE!!!
We are so excited to be a part of your special day!
We are thrilled to be working with Leslie Campbell Weddings, Peregrins Florist, Mary Aycock (cake), and Limo Livery at City Club of Baton Rouge. Hair and makeup by Paris Parker.
Check out some of Jenn's favorites from Lauren's bridal session in the slideshow below!
CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN AND CEDRIC!!!
We are so excited to be a part of your special day! We are thrilled to be working with Michael Foster , Daniel Jones Wedding Films, Fairy Dust Cakes, Riverside Transportation, Inc., All Southern Livery, Squires Limo, Tap Snap, DJ Marquis, Celeste Veillon, John Gray, Christin Sibley, and Willie Payne!!
Check out some of Jenn's favorites from Lauren's bridal session in the slideshow below!
It's almost SUMMERTIME and you know what that means... it's time to meet Jenn at the beach! Every summer Jenn travels to the Gulf Coast Beaches to take your summer vacation portraits! Have some fun in the sun with your family, and document some amazing memories while you're at it! JOP totally has a blast capturing the fine art of life.
Get on our books early so we can make sure to be where you are during your summer vacation! Contact the office TODAY to schedule your portrait session!
[email protected] / 225-590-3731
Congratulations to Catherine and Jonathan! We are so excited to be a part of your special day!
We are thrilled to be working with Leslie Campbell Weddings, Baton Rouge Country Club, Lipari Films, Lance Hayes Flowers, Verde Beauty Studio, and Ambrosia Bakery!
It's something super BRIDE-tastic from JOP!
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Anna and Micah
JOP had the pleasure of working with Anna and Micah for their engagement photos and we are so excited to be working with them again for their New Years Eve wedding! Anna, and Micah, we wish you both many years of happiness and bliss!
Jenn Ocken Photography is so excited to work with the following vendors to help make Anna and Micah's night a huge success!
Alli Sims, Anna's fabulous Wedding Coordinator: www.allisims.com / www.facebook.com/AlliSimsInc/?fref=ts
Nottoway Plantation, where Anna and Micah's story will begin: www.nottoway.com
Magnolia String Quartet, along with Ashley Toman, will be providing their beautiful musical talents for the new, Mr. and Mrs. Schilling: www.originalmagnoliaquartet.com / www.ashleytoman.com
Compozitionz, will be the band that all the guests will be partying with after the new Mr. & Mrs. say 'I DO!': www.facebook.com/Compozitionz-75265572996/
Ambrosia Bakery, the bakers of delicious wedding cake: www.ambrosiabakery.com
Kali Soulier with The Plantation Florist, will be providing the beautiful flowers for the evening: www.theplantationflorist.com
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JOP's Year of the Dog!
2015 was definitely the year of puppies for JOP!
We had some fabulous sessions this year with some very lovable furry friends! Your fur babies are a part of your family so of course, they are always welcomed to take part in your family portraits!
Check out the slideshow of all of JOP's new furry friends below!
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Gift Tag SUPER SALE!
JOP will be at this years Santa Brunch, hosted at the Baton Rouge Country Club.
Come get your picture taken with Santa. Santa pictures make great gift tags for all your Christmas gifts!
25- 3x3 gift tags
originally priced at $67.50
For Sunday, December 6, 2015 ONLY get them at a special sale price of $55
To purchase gift tags, see Jessica at the Santa Brunch. Also larger quantities are available inquire when purchasing.
Choose from the two designs below:
Your children's picture with Santa makes for GREAT Holiday Photo Cards, too!!
Dates to remember:
The last day to TAKE fall portraits specifically for photo cards is DECEMBER 6, 2015
The last day to ORDER holiday photo cards is DECEMBER 17, 2015
**anything ordered AFTER December 17, 2015, a RUSH FEE will be applied**
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5 DAYS OF OCKEN CHEER!
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
This week ONLY receive 15% off all online orders, gift tags, Keepsake Books, and Fine Art Prints! Hurry, this sale ends on Friday at midnight! Also, on Friday ONLY get 50% off of 2016 portrait sessions!
For online orders, use the promo code OCKENCHEER2015 when you are checking out!
Sale starts November 30th and ends December 4th at midnight!
Contact the JOP office at: [email protected] / 225-590-3731
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JOP Feature Session:
The Hollier Family
Jenn had so much fun photographing this family earlier this year. How cute is that puppy y'all?! The Hollier Family wanted to make sure they got some photographs of little Miss Harlow Hazel while she was still a puppy and we still can't get over how good of a model this sweet girl was!
During the session, we also spotlighted Caroline a little bit as she was about to start her first year as a Purdue Boilermaker!! It has been a real treat, following and documenting this great family over the last couple of years!
Check out the photos from their session below!
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Minos the Saint
Last month, Jenn got the pleasure of photographing a pretty awesome, local Baton Rouge band, Minos the Saint. She had a blast hanging out with and photographing this fun bunch.
Minos the Saint is a 7 piece chamber folk band from Baton Rouge. Fun fact, most of the members of the band are graduates or graduate students from the LSU School of Music. Some of them also marched in LSU's Tiger Band! How cool is that?!
Minos the Saint is currently in the process of producing their first full-length album while in the midst of playing at many local venues. Most of their concerts are held in Baton Rouge, but they do travel to different places to play, such as Atlanta and New Orleans. To see their schedule, click here. Definitely a band worth seeing!
To help them along the way with producing their first album, please consider supporting them, by pledging. You can do so by going to their 'Kickstarter' page. That page can be found HERE! Pledging ends, November 8.
Check out the slideshow below to see some of the pictures from their shoot!
Minos the Saint is on FACEBOOK!
To learn even more about the band, check out their website, HERE!
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JOP Fall Print Sale!
It's that time of year again! Get holiday shopping done early! 20% off Prints, Fine Art Products, Albums, Keepsake Books, Magnets, Mugs, Tumblers, and Bookmarks! This offer starts October 28 and ends, November 8!
For online orders, use promo code: FALLPRINT2015
**Sale excludes: photo cards and usage rights**
THERE'S STILL TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR FALL PORTRAITS!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Dates to remember:
The last day to TAKE fall portraits specifically for photo cards is DECEMBER 6, 2015
The last day to ORDER holiday photo cards is DECEMBER 17, 2015
**anything ordered AFTER December 17, 2015, a RUSH FEE will be applied**
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March of Dimes
presents the:
Signature Chef's Auction
On October 7th, 2015, JOP gets the honor of once again, photographing, the March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction. This years event will be held at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge. Guests of this premier event will have the opportunity to see some of South Louisiana's finest chefs in action, including Executive Chef of Galatoire's Bistro, Kelley McCann as this year's lead chef, as well as be able to sample exquisite cuisine and bid on exclusive auction items. This great event is a fundraiser to help support the March of Dimes organization as they work to help moms have full term pregnancies and healthy babies.
The slideshow below features JOP's photos from last year's Signature Chef's Auction event!
Check out the video below from TommysTV, to see why March of Dimes means so much to some of this year's chefs.
For more information on the event, click HERE!
Click HERE to learn more about March of Dimes, Louisiana chapter
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So Jenn has chosen some classic JOP card designs over the past years and for the first time created templates so she can pass savings on to you!! Choose from one of the 16 templates below and place your order before December 17th and check out the money you will save!
Rectangle 5x7 Flat Cards Regular $2.50
$2.25 per card with 10% savings
Ornate or Scalloped Die Cut 5x7 Flat Cards Regular $3.30
$2.97 per card with 10% savings
Foil Pressed 5x7 Flat Cards Regular $3.50
$3.15 per card with 10% savings
{ All Sale Price Includes Envelopes! }
1) Choose from on of the 16 different 5x7 Ornate, Rectangle, Foil Pressed or Scalloped designs below.
2) Email your order before December 17 with no rush fee!
Info we need to order your cards:
- Choose your template from the 16 below.
***(Please indicate what color you would like your Foil Stamping for relevant cards - Red, Silver, Gold or Green
- How would you like your family's names to read:
***(Please indicate if you want ages with child's name)
- Quantity Needed:
***(Envelopes are included)
- Type of Paper: Linen / Pearl / Felt
- Do you want return Address printed center back flap of Envelopes? (extra $.40 per card)
***If yes please type the way you would like the address to be printed.
- Do we need to drop ship your order to you? Or will you pick it up at the office? 7384 Highland Rd U4 - Baton Rouge LA
- Name and Contact Phone/Email:
Dates to remember:
The last day to TAKE fall portraits specifically for photo cards is DECEMBER 6, 2015
The last day to ORDER holiday photo cards is DECEMBER 17, 2015
**anything ordered AFTER December 17, 2015, a RUSH FEE will be applied**
(mouse over the image to see the template's name).
To order yours today, email [email protected] or call our office at 225-590-3731
Presidio Brass Band
JOP had the pleasure of meeting and photographing the awesome guys that make up, The Presidio Brass Band! The band originates from San Diego, CA., but they are currently on tour, with their first stop being in Morgan City, LA., earlier this month. They have been captivating audiences from all over the world since 2006 with their unique sounds of combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements. Presidio Brass is made up of five guys, Steve O'Connor, and Dr. Timothy Tesh, who both play the trumpet, Mike McCoy, on the horn, Jeff Harrigan with the trombone, and Scott Sutherland who plays the tuba and the piano!
We had so much fun photographing these guys! Such a talented group!!
Check out some of the photos from their session with Jenn below!
To find out even more about The Presidio Brass Band, click HERE to check out their website!
Presidio Brass is on FACEBOOK! and INSTAGRAM!
Be sure to click the links to follow them and see what they are up to next!
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Yardley Wade turns 2!
Yardley stole Jenn's heart at just a few days old and has had hold of it ever since! Being on the 'My First Year' plan, JOP has had the pleasure of watching sweet Yardley grow from a little newborn to now a big TWO years old! Since her newborn session, Jenn has photographed Yardley and all her big milestones, such as her Christening, her First Birthday and her recent Second Birthday. We can not wait to continue watching this precious little girl grow!
Enjoy some of the photos from Yardley's Second Birthday below!
Look back on Yardley Wade's 'My First Year' session HERE!
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They did it! Jess and Kaju got married!
Two very beloved JOP team members got married this past June and we could not be more happy for them! We love being able to share such a special time in their lives and we cannot wait to see where life takes them next!
Among the many friends and family in attendance at Jess and Kaju's wedding in Bat Cave, North Carolina were Batman and Robin themselves! Okay, so it was Jenn and Jordan, but still, a great super duo! Since the wedding was held in Bat Cave, they decided to coordinate their outfits to resemble Batman and Robin, and they looked awesome!
Batman and Robin with the beautiful bride, Jess!!
We had so much fun celebrating the marriage of Jessica and Kaju! It was definitely a trip, day and night we will never forget! All of us here at JOP, wish you both the best, for many years to come!!
So, did you really think that Jenn could go to a wedding and just be a guest? Of course not, she had her camera in tow!! She took some great shots throughout the wedding and of the lovely couple, that is, of course, when she wasn't cutting up on the dance floor with the bride and groom!
Check out some of Jenn's favorite photos from the wedding, in the slideshow below!!
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Fete Rouge 2015
For many years now JOP has photographed Baton Rouge's premier celebration of food and wine festival known as Fete Rouge! This year was no different. This years event was held on August 27 & 28. We had a blast with everyone at this years Fete Rouge and who doesn't love being surrounded by such tasteful food and wine! The JOP team is honored to have been able to photograph this fabulous event, once again! To find out more about this premier celebration, you can visit Fete Rouge's website here.
In the meantime we invite you to enjoy some great highlights of Fete Rouge 2015!
Click here to view all photos from Fete Rouge 2015!
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Jenn's Mid-west Photo Tour!
Jenn just recently announced her 2015 Mid-west Photo Tour dates! She will be traveling to the following cities: Chicago, IL., Fort Wayne, IN., and Memphis, TN. to photograph families for their fall portraits! The dates and specific cities are as follows:
Chicago and surrounding areas:
SEPT: 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th
Fort Wayne, IN:
SEPT: 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th
Memphis, TN and surrounding areas:
OCT: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Check out session details and pricing here!
Keep in mind, availability is limited! Contact Jessica to schedule your session now! 225-590-3731 or info@jennockenphotography.
Check out JOP's tips on colors and different portrait styles for your portrait session HERE!
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JOP Feature Beach Portrait: Nadeau Family
Jenn Ocken Photography has had a blast shooting beach portraits all summer long! Here's one of our favorite sessions, The Nadeau Family, at Sandestin beach. We just love photographing families and their love for each other, and what better way to do that then when you're on summer vacation? Check out the slideshow below to see some of our favorite moments from their session!
We still have some slots open if you haven't scheduled your beach portraits with us yet! Contact the JOP office today to schedule your session! Hurry, summer is almost over!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Click here to see some ideas on what to wear for your family portraits!
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During the entire month of August, JOP is having a sale on photo cards! For every 100 photo cards you purchase, you receive 10 extra cards for FREE! This is a great time to start thinking about your holiday cards, and creating them with your wonderful beach portraits or other portrait sessions you've recently taken with JOP. Call the office and figure out how you can start the progress in making your one of a kind photo holiday card! Feel free to take a look at previous clients to see how they made an original and fabulous photo card their own!
Be JOP Inspired! So you and your family have scheduled portraits with a photographer!
A lot of the time, planning what you're going to wear can be stressful and overshadow the fun of the actual portrait session. JOP is here to make it a little easier in choosing outfits that best reflect your family's style and personality!
To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
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Southern Classic style tends to include monogrammed outfits, matching materials, and making a statement with your oversized bow! Choosing soft pastel colors is always a winner with a beach scene! Don't forget to avoid necklines that are high maintenance and might show unwanted undergarments.
Red, White, and BEACH! Nautical themed prints and primary colors are perfect options for your 4th of July beach photography session. It's always best to choose clothing that best resembles your family’s personality and makes everyone feel the most comfortable.
For your portraits, be open-minded to color! Accessories are a great way to add personality to your look. Jewelry can be used in any color scheme, and prints are a great way to express your personality.
Thinking about the background of your portrait location can be your starting point of what colors to wear. We LOVE the navy blue against the dark greens of a natural outdoor setting!
Choosing solids over patterns is good when there are larger groups or older kids with age gaps. This helps the smaller children stand out in the group shots of everyone. These can be primary colors, complimentary colors, pastels, or neutrals!
We love a great casual look! Neutral colors that compliment the surroundings of your portrait are always a classic, polished way to express your family's style. This look is simple yet sophisticated!
Letting go of a cohesive, matching theme and letting the kids choose outfits that feel most comfortable in can result in expressing their true personalities. Feel free to get fun and funky to express yourselves!
There's always the classic white and khaki look! Don't be afraid to mix it up and maybe find a khaki dress or white linen shorts to keep from everyone looking the exact same. This gives individuality while keeping with the traditional beach look. Be true to your style and think about how you want these photos to look 20 years from now.
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P.S. Always do a double check of your hair right before the session. Bring a brush or hairspray just in case! Also make sure you don't have anything in your pockets. Things that will leave an impression such as phone, glasses, wallets, etc. will draw attention to your backside! Don't forget to bring water and dry snacks (crackers, pretzels, cheerios, etc.) and baby wipes are better for runny noses than tissues!
To schedule your beach portrait session, contact the office today!
225-590-3731 / [email protected]
Click here to find out how to create a better portrait experience!
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JOP is throwing it back all the way to 2003 ! We can't believe that it has been 12 years since Brian & Dawn Nahlen's wedding. These wedding photos were actually shot on FILM! Brian & Dawn recently celebrated their anniversary and we couldn't be prouder. Brian is an extremely talented musician and has just put out a new CD recently, which you just have to check out (we've been jamming it in the office a lot lately!)
You can help support him by purchasing a copy here: http://www.briannahlen.com/
See some of the nostalgic shots from their wedding day below in our slideshow!
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All book orders must be made by June 15th to receive the 2 for 1 deal. Must be duplicate designs. Call the office for additional details 225-590-3731.
Click HERE for pricing.
Also starting now through June 21st (YES that’s Father’s Day!) get 15% off prints by using the discount code: CoolPop2015
JOP has been honored to photograph the March for Babies as well as various March of Dimes events throughout the years. It's always a great opportunity to shoot for a great cause! The March for Babies walk gives hope to the families of the nearly half a million babies born too soon each year. The money raised supports programs in the community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Even though it was a little rainy, we still had a great time!
See more photos from the event below in our slideshow!
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JOP is proud to partner with Baton Rouge's annual "Get Your Rear in Gear" race. We always have a blast capturing the moments from this amazing event!
"The survival rate for colon cancer is 90% when it is caught in the early localized stages. Unfortunately only 40% of cases are being diagnosed in this window. Today, survivors, family and friends across America are joining the movement to raise awareness and screening rates for colon cancer. “Get Your Rear in Gear” is committed to empowering personal change on a national level by bringing understanding, raising awareness and eliminating fear of colon cancer. “Get Your Rear in Gear” is bigger than just a message for colon cancer; it is a message for all of us to take action, lead longer and healthier lives, and when something isn’t right to get the answers we need."
-Colon Cancer Coalition
See shots from the morning below in our slideshow!
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Jenn Ocken Photography believes that there is so much love to be documented in our world, and that this love is the fine art of life. Capturing mothers who are expecting are some of our favorite portraits, especially when it's so easy to see how much love already exists in their family! Adrienne's new baby is coming into a blended family, so what better way to capture the love than incorporate everyone else too? (We are obsessed with this awesome shooting location by the way!) See more shots from Adrienne's session in the slideshow below!
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JOP loved meeting up with sweet Baby Analise for her 1 year portrait session! We've been photographing Analise for the past year and her older brother Charlie since he was toddler and it's been awesome to watch them grow! We had some beautiful morning light at the field we shot at, and our heart always skips a beat whenever we get to bring 3 generations together! See some of our favorite moments below in the slideshow.
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
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JOP Had the pleasure of photographing the festivities at Crawfete again this year! CrawFête is a gourmet crawfish festival hosted by The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society (BRES) & Mockler Beverage Company.
There were 15 chefs from Baton Rouge’s finest restaurants that prepared gourmet crawfish dishes complimented with the craft beers, wines & spirits of Mockler Beverage Company. The event also featured live entertainment, an auction filled with several epicurean items and an awards ceremony!
There were Crawfish dishes from Acme Oyster House, Alexander's Market, Bin 77 Bistro & Wine, Culinary Productions, Cupcake Allie, Galatoire's Bistro, Juban's Restaurant, Latil's Landing at Houmas House Plantation, Louisiana Culinary Institute, Mestizo's Restaurant, Reed's Cakes & Catering, Restaurant IPO, Sammy's Grill Catering, Stroube's Seafood & Steaks, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Triumph Kitchen.
Proceeds from CrawFête and all BRES events benefit local childhood health & nutrition programs. We had a blast documenting this event and eating all of the yummy food! We can't wait for next year!
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Paige and Stephen's relationship with each other, The Lord, and their friends and family are evident in these sweet photographs from their wedding day. This wedding was more like a celebratory party than anything! They stopped by the local Publix grocery store to get the cake, and even had BBQ and homemade hors d'oeurves. They rented out two houses on the beach from VRBO to house friends and family, and even had the wedding reception there out by the pool (house names are "Stranded on a Sandbar" and "License to Chill.") Paige's hair was done at Banana Clips in Mary Easter, FL, the veil was borrowed from her best friend, and Paige's dress is from Olga's Boutique in Tampa, Florida. Flower arrangements were done by Flowers From the Heart in Niceville, FL. They even wore Tom's shoes! This charming wedding was very laid back and intimate, making it a breeze for Jenn Ocken Photography to capture!
Re-live their day with the photos in the slideshow below!
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JOP would like to give a big congratulations to Devynn & Marcus on their engagement and their wedding this weekend! We are so grateful that you chose us to document your love for each other before and during your special day. We can't wait to see the beautiful union of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander and capture their perfect day! Until then, here's some shots from their engagement session below in the slideshow. Aren't they just too sweet?
This JOP Feature Portrait is dedicated to the one and only Sarah Brown!
Sarah has been interning here at Jenn Ocken Photography for about a year and a half, and is about to graduate with a photography degree from LSU this May! We are so proud of Sarah for all of her accomplishments in and out of the office. We are also sad but excited for her to leave us in August to work at none other than Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida!
In addition to being a wonderful intern, she is a talented photographer on her own terms and will be having her very own BFA Exhibition show for her senior thesis! Be sure to check out her senior portraits below in the slideshow, and mark your calendars for her senior show next Monday April 20th (details below!)
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate with Jenn last Wednesday for her closing reception at the Shaw Center for the Arts for her documentingBlues Fine Art Collection!
We had a great turnout! Jenn was there to sign copies of her new photo book "Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge" and we sold quite a few copies too! There was food, drink, and live music from Carter Wilkinson, Ben Tozier, and Jacob Hubbs of Baton Rouge Music Studios Young Band Nation Blues Project.
If you didn't have a chance to make it out that night, you can see some of her documentingBlues gallery images and order a copy of "Blues on Beale Street" online at www.documentingblues.com
Special thanks to Priscilla and Lindsey at the Shaw Center, and to Jess, Sarah, Jordan and Kaju for the support and making the event so successful!
Don't forget to keep up with documentingBlues and Jenn Ocken Photography on Facebook!
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We are so grateful for all of the support we have had!
Enjoy photos from the night in the slideshow below!
Peace, Love, Live the Blues!
JOP "My First Year" Portraits: Sophie Sheppard
From photographing Michelle & Brent's wedding, to Sophie's first birthday party, it's safe to say that JOP has pretty much been a part of every monumental event in the past few years of the Sheppard family! Little Sophie is our pride and joy. She has so much spunk and personality for barely being a year old! She is the poster child for our "My First Year" portraits: we have shots from the womb to eating her first birthday cake!
Capture "My First Year" portraits with JOP and you will be able to relive your baby's first year for a lifetime.
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Suzanne & Ray
Last July, JOP got to travel all the way to Connecticut to photograph the wedding of Suzanne & Ray! We were so amazed at all of her beautiful details, especially her great vintage-inspired dress from BHLDN. It was even our first time to shoot a wedding in one state, and go to the reception in another! Check out some of our favorite moments from the gorgeous day we had in the Northeast below!
Wedding Details:
Bride's Dress & Hairpiece: BHLDN
Ceremony Location: St. Patrick's Church, Enfield, Connecticut
Reception Location: The Barney Estate Carriage House, Springfield, Massachusetts
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Hampton Inn, Enfield, Connecticut
Wedding Coordinator: Jennifer Lynn Events
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JOP Feature Event: Faces of Hope
JOP is very excited to have spent a memorable evening with the people at the Faces of Hope Gala at the Louisiana Museum here in Baton Rouge! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to be there and are honored to have been a part of this amazing event put on by Trafficking Hope.
"Trafficking Hope Inc. is a 501(c)3 that aims to eradicate sex trafficking across the globe by bringing awareness and education to local communities on the issue of domestic and international sex trafficking, in addition to providing services to trafficked victims through its Hope House U.S.
The Faces of Hope Gala is much more than just a party. It’s an evening of purpose. It’s an event that offers hope to the lives of so many people who are trapped in the horrors of human trafficking. With 100,000 children estimated to be in the sex trade in America each year, it is clear that the total number of human trafficking victims in the U.S. reaches into the hundreds of thousands when both children and adults are considered. These people have had their identities stolen and their voices silenced.
The Gala serves as a night when we stand together as a united front determined to give them back their lives and be their voice! All the proceeds from the evening will go to our C.A.R.E.S. Initiative to continue in the fight against Human Trafficking. Founders, Lee and Laura Domingue, along with special guests, shared the organizations accomplishments as well as what is planned for the coming year.” -www.traffickinghope.com
The Faces of Hope Gala was an amazing experience. We learned that sometimes you just need to know that #ItsNotOkay. JOP had the chance to document this amazing event this year for the first time, and we cannot wait to see what Trafficking Hope holds for the future!
You can learn more about Trafficking Hope, their mission, their events, and how to get involved at www.traffickinghope.com
Check out some photos from the night below, and click here to see more in our gallery.
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JOP Feature Portrait: Baby William
JOP loves to document moments of love with our clients, especially when they have a new addition to the family! When we asked newborn parents Carlyle and Bryant Killen to explain how their viewpoint of love had changed since the birth of their son William, this is what Carlyle said:
"Bryant and I had a really difficult time getting pregnant, and we went through quite a lot to be able to have William. Our journey was long and it was rough, but we gained strength through our faith in God. In turn, we deepened our love for each other in ways that we never imagined possible. Little did we know how much MORE LOVE was coming our way at the end of our struggle. For as long as I live, I will never forget the very moment that William was born. I will always remember Bryant leaning down and kissing and hugging me and telling me what a good job I had done; and wow, let me just say that if the Olympics had an event for giving birth, I believe I could have taken the gold! Ha! Seeing and holding our son for the very first time was like nothing else I had ever experienced in life. There he was, in the flesh, the tiny little answer to our very big prayers...our very own baby! I remember crying and saying, "Thank you, thank you, God!" But I knew then I would never have adequate words to express the gratitude that filled my heart. How could I ever thank God enough? Fast forward, some weeks later, and I still have moments where the love and gratitude overwhelm me. I let the tears flow and thank God in the best way I know how: by kissing, holding, feeding and caring for this baby God has placed in our lives.
He has given us MORE LOVE than we have ever known."
-Carlyle P. Killen – Newborn 2015
Capture "My First Year" portraits with JOP and you will be able to relive your baby's first year for a lifetime.
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
Click here to learn more about "My First Year" portraits!
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Can I just say I feel like a million bucks! I’m so honored and grateful to say the release of my first photo book was exactly what I’d hoped and nothing like I feared.
It has been a humbling experience to feel all the encouraging support as it lifted me up and guided me through this creative milestone. The passion and creative inspiration that brought Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of the International Blues Challenge to fruition doesn't only live in Greg and me, but in the many who contributed to—and continue to support—this project and its mission.
My 2015 IBC story is a very humbling one. As I danced for joy in celebration with Greg and my friends and family on Beale Street during the 31st IBC, I gratefully took in every moment, savoring and loving each one. Though I tried to stop and take it in one moment at a time, Jordan's rock solid skills with the iPhone and her play-by-play social media documentation definitely helped me soak it all in too!
Here are a few I moments I would love to share… (Scroll down to the bottom to see more official photos from the Blues on Beale Street VIP Release Party!)
Kofi unpacking the first shipment of books because I was too excited
The books arriving right on time: The truck had to back down the street, and I watched as each box was unloaded. Then, yes, I avoided opening the first box. But without hesitation my friend took his keys and started in and took the first five books out. That's when my dance began! The third page in I started to cry. Tears of joy and accomplishment came first, then tears of fear that quickly turned into tears of gratitude. When the overwhelming rush finally calmed down, my friend wiped my tears, and we finished looking through every single page. Thanks, Kofi, for standing in that place with me and allowing me to feel it all and embrace the experience of seeing my work published for the first time. If it wasn't for you, I’m not sure how long it would have taken me to open the first box!
Pat Pepin and Kelly Thornton seeing the book for the first time
Thanks to Kelly Thorton for texting at just the right time to ask if I needed help, and then being the first fan to see the book as you helped me unload.
Greg and Joe seeing the book for the first time on Beale Street!
Greg and Joe Whitmer standing on Beale Street, seeing the book for the first time: This is where Greg and I took our favorite photo with the book. The fruits of our labor held comfortably in our hands, together at last!
The first time Greg and I saw the book together
Saying thanks to Greg: I took a moment to give Greg something as a thank you for being such an important part of my dream, and I lost it again! The gratitude I have for this person, who so willingly wanted to be a part of this project, can never be expressed fully. Thank you, Greg, from the depths of my heart and soul. The book would not be as amazing without your efforts and talents.
Shirley Waring of Vicksburg Blues Society & me
Selling a book to Shirley Waring and signing it right in the middle of the street: Jordan had the iPhone ready and Jesse swiped her credit card. I took a breath, paused with Sharpie in hand, and just took it in. When I finished signing I shut the cover and handed the book back. "Love, you are my very first signature—not only of this book but EVER in my history!" We were both tickled to share this moment, and I was able to return the same excitement for her as the Eddie Cotton Band won the band finals—her second win in a row!
The Ocken clan!!
Thanks to my brothers who came to celebrate this book release with me. They inspire me, as well as push to be better and stay true to my vision. I am the photographer I am today because of them, and having them there gave me a sense of wholeness I can't fully explain. I stood a little taller because my brothers were right there.
Chris Ocken truly is the SOB of the family HA but we love him!
Michael Frank jamming with Jonn Del Toro Richardson and Hawkeye Herman at the VIP Release Party
The VIP book release party: The VIP Release Party took place at the Silly Goose in Memphis right at the foot of Beale on Peabody Place. We were so blessed to have that space! Watching the amazing set of musicians perform there was like listening to the IBC dream team. What an honor. And on top of that, all the friends who surrounded Greg and me with love and support was humbling and wonderful. The party was an absolute success. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Scroll down to the bottom to see more official photos from the Blues on Beale Street VIP Release Party!
Jonn Del Toro Richardson and Sean Carney jamming at the VIP Release Party
Presenting books to all the Youth Participant kids at IBC. Here's the kids from Third Time Round from Australia!
Giving a book to each of the Youth Showcase participants was the highlight of my week. Seeing those kids so excited about being on Beale Street was heaven for me. It's awesome to see the blues community across the world supporting and cultivating these young musicians and teaching them to give back to a community that has given so much. I saw the gratitude and excitement on each of their faces. Bravo to The Blues Foundation and the affiliates who invest in these kids and their dreams.
Kids from Young Band Blues Nation of Baton Rouge viewing the books they were given
I could go on and on… but I’ll stop. You get the idea.
Again thanks to all of you who shared in these moments with me throughout the week. And a huge shout-out to the photographers who captured me on the street! Y'all, I felt like a movie star! And for those who couldn't be with me during the week, I felt your support and love all around me, and for this I am also thankful.
In all its glory, the book release was...well, frankly FAN-F#%@ING-TASTIC! And one last time, thank you for being a part of my Blues on Beale Street dance. And forever peace love live the blues.
-Jenn Ocken
documentingBlues Photographer
Showing Lionel Young the book for the first time
Micah Kesselring & I at the VIP Release Party
Rebecca & I celebrating her birthday. Photo by Steve Mack
Photo by Kelly Thornton
Blessed to have been able to do many radio interviews over the past few months to promote the book! FM with Earle Farrelle
The "J Girls" seeing the book for the first time
Jordan, Jess, Rebecca, me and Rebecca's mom celebrating Rebecca's birthday on Beale!
Micah Kesselring with his dBlues Ladies!
Greg signing books at brunch
My brother Bob Black Ocken photographing me and Greg at the VIP Release Party
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JOP Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2015
Brides voted, and JOP won!! The Knot Best of Weddings Award is an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot.
In 2015, only 2% of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on TheKnot.com have received this distinguished accolade.
The Knot Best of Weddings 2015 provides an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country.
To determine the winners, The Knot assessed a sample of almost one million real reviews across the various vendor categories—venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more—that a bride or groom would want in order to inspire, plan and pull off their own unique wedding.
JOP is proud to have won this award in 2012, 2013, and now 2015!
Check out some of our favorite wedding moments from 2014 below, and see more in our gallery.
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View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
View more Best of 2014 Wedding in our gallery
IT'S TIME FOR THE JOP 2014 BEST OF WEDDINGS FACEBOOK CONTEST!
JOP has collected our favorite photographs from 2014 weddings along with engagement and bridal sessions, and we are having a Facebook Contest!
The client featured in the photo with the most votes will get a $100 print credit!
Anyone who shares any of the photos will be put in a drawing for a fine art portrait session with Jenn Ocken!
Potential brides that SHARE the album will get a chance to win 2 tickets to the Bridal Show on Feb 22, 2015 at White Oak Plantation!
RULES
LIKE any or all of them and each photo gets one vote!
COMMENT on the photo and that photo gets another vote!
SHARE a photo and that photo get TWO votes.
Voting ends Feb 12th at Midnight! SO TAG AWAY and Let the fun begin & we hope you enjoy these moments as much as we did creating them!!
Be sure to like JOP on Facebook and vote!
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Here’s what people are saying about
Blues on Beale Street, Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge …
- Jay Sieleman, President of The Blues Foundation - "This book is really well done. Because you two understand the IBC you were able to ‘document’ it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge is something special or to anyone who wants to be inspired in print about the music they love to hear."
- Michael Frank of Earwig Music, Chicago, IL - "Buying the book was the icing on the cake for me (at the IBC in Memphis), Jenn and Greg."
- Reinald Jerome Pineda, pianist for the 2015 band finalist, Brat Pack from the Philippines - “You’re skill and passion for photography is just great!!! The world will see and hear the blues with your shots!”
- Terri Robbins, National Women in the Blues - "I absolutely LOVE my Blues on Beale Street! The book is absolutely fabulous! I can't put it down!!!”
- Karen Lovely, past IBC finalist from Portland, OR - "LOVE the book! It is now one of my most treasured possessions."
- Vinny Marini, host of Music on the Couch - "The book is AMAZING!!!!”
- David Hughes, President of Spa City Blues Society, Hot Springs, AR - "You two have done a great thing with this book. Well done and congratulations."
- Joe Whitmer, producer of IBC and Chief Operating Officer at The Blues Foundation -“THANK YOU!!! The book is awesome!!!”
- Earle Farrell from KWAM 990 Memphis - “You are a pure talent with no hype! Rare!!! I like you and your book! Memphis real!!! Yes!!”
- Jennifer Pina, Mother of the Pina Brothers Youth Band from Wichita, KS - “Blues on Beale Street, Memoirs of the International Blues Challenge will be something to treasure and pass down. You can definitely see the passion and love poured into this great work!”
- Tony Frederickson, President of the Washington Blues Society Seattle - “I knew this book would be a good representation of the International Blues Challenge, but when I was actually able to have it in my hands and see the photographs and read the quotes attached it went way beyond my expectations. The passion and care that went into this is the first thing that grabs you, it is a very powerful presentation of what the International Blues Challenge is all about. The quality and attention to detail is top shelf. You quickly realize that the International Blues Challenge is not so much about the competition of musician to musician or band to band, but rather a celebration of music and all that it adds to our lives. The fellowship and mutual support between all who attend the International Blues Challenge just leaps out. This book is a great addition to anyone’s library! “
- Linda Collier, Fishers, IN - "A beautiful historical look at the IBC over the last 11 years. Bravo!!" -
- Dr. Annette Cargioli, Fishers, IN - "Beautiful Book!! Great project!!"
- Michael “Hawkeye” Herman, musician and IBC final's host and judge - “It was an honor and a pleasure to be included in this most worthwhile project. Thanks so much to my Lil Sistah Jen Ocken and good friend Greg Johnson/SlimLively for documenting, in superb photos and text, the history of the International Blues Challenge via their fine book "Blues on Beale."
- Tracey Tozier, mother of 2014 Youth Showcase participant, Ben Tozier - “Scott and I were so pleased to be able to provide some books for kids...Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of your book's success, and for helping Baton Rouge Music Studios to put on a kids' showcase! It was a wonderful experience for everyone!”
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documentingBlues at The International Blues Challenge
For those of you who do not know, Jenn Ocken is not only a huge Blues music fan, but also a well respected photographer in the Blues community. For the past 12 years, Jenn has been attending The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee as a volunteer and a photographer. For the past 2 years, Jenn has been working with Greg "Slim Lively" Johnson to self-publish the first ever book about IBC entitled "Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge." The book was sent to print just in time to be released at this year's IBC, which happened to be last week. Jenn brought me (Jordan) and our Office Manager Jess to Memphis with her to help with the release, and to experience IBC for ourselves!
The book's release was much anticipated and it could not have gone smoother. We were flooded with compliments and book sales, both for people and for kids interested in music. (20% of the book's preorder sales benefited The Blues Foundation's Generation Blues Fund.) With the help of these book sales, Jenn & Greg were able to put a copy of the book in the hands of all 103 Youth Showcase Participants at IBC. About 89 of these books were funded by random strangers, musicians, parents, and more. We are still looking to raise money for the last 15, and you can help by getting a book for a kid at www.documentingblues.com/IBC
Being a social media enthusiast for both myself and documentingBlues, we were able to document most of the week with our iPhones! We had a blast meeting new people and listening to some great live music. There really was no better person to attend The IBC with than Jenn Ocken. Re-live the week with some of the photos below, and stay tuned for more photographs from the VIP Release party in an upcoming blog post! -Jordan Hefler
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Purchase your own Blues on Beale Street Experience here
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Special thanks to:
- Greg Slim Lively Johnson for being my partner in crime
- Jordan Hefler & Jessica Losee for being fan-freaking-tastic
- Daniel Masters of Silly Goose for making the VIP Release Party a success
- Joe Whitmer & Jay Sieleman of The Blues Foundation
- Tracey Tozier, Lisa Hume, Dave & Sheree Hughes, Ghost Orchid Films, & Priscilla Hernandez for the over the top book donations to the kids
- Steve Mack, Kelly Thornton, & Peter Sloane for always having a camera in our face!
- Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Sean Carney, Micah Kesselring, Brandon Santini, Lionel Young, Karen Lovely, Teeny Tucker, Michael Frank & Michael "Hawkeye" Herman for sharing their beautiful talents with us at the VIP Release Party
- Annette & Ron Cargioli, Linda Collier, & Adam Cargioli for being our merchandise pushers at the VIP Release Party
- Chris, Bob, & Noah Ocken for representing the Ocken Fam, Jessica Royer Ocken for editing the book, & Patrice Ocken for helping edit marketing material & all the rest of the Ocken Fam for your love and support!
- Sherry Hamilton for running around and making sure we were fed and taken care of during IBC sales
- Paige & Scott Smith & Donna Van Hoover for providing an excellent brunch and their support for promoting the book
- Ali Fowler for getting us in contact with Earl Farrel and getting us on the radio on KWAM990 Memphis!
- Cindi James of The Blues Foundation for your love and support during merch sales
- Carolyn Ray, Doug Gay & Nick Garrison of Baton Rouge Music Studios for providing back line and support through the Indiegogo Campaign
- Vinny Marini, Son Jack Jr., Spike Stephan, & Wild Bill Kenton for your major support in radio promoting pre-sales of the book
- Mark Puskarich from Blues for a Cure, Mick Kolassa, Randy Oxford, & Brandon Santini for donating CD's to help support our mission
- Lila Ruhland for being our beautiful documentingBlues poster child (Carrie & Andrew too)
To all the people who preordered on the Indiegogo campaign & the documentingBlues website: Y'all believed in our project and its mission before the book was even done!
To everyone who bought a book for themselves & for a 2015 IBC Youth Showcase Participant
Congratulations to the IBC 2015 Winners!
Band
First – Eddie Cotton – Vicksburg Blues Society
Second – Noah Wotherspoon – Dayton Blues Society
Third – Nico Wayne Toussaint – Southern California Blues Society
Best Guitarist – Band
(Gibson & Category 5) – Noah Wotherspoon – Dayton Blues Society
Solo/Duo
First – Randy McQuay – Cape Fear Blues Society
Second – Brian Keith Wallen – Dayton Blues Society
Best Guitarist – Solo/Duo (St. Blues Guitars)
Ben Rice – Ashland Blues Society
Best Self-Produced CD
Cryin’ Mercy – Altered Five Blues Band – Grafton Blues Association
Lee Oskar Harp Award
Jenn & Greg getting interviewed by Vinny Marini's show "Music on the Couch"
Kids from the Spa City Blues Society receiving their books
Jenn's first signature
Jenn & Greg on stage at Club 152 on Beale plugging the book
Joe Whitmer, Producer of IBC and Greg seeing the book for the first time
Every Post It is the name of an artist that needed to sign the book
Jenn & Shirley Waring on Beale Street
Jenn distributing books to Paula Harris!
Mick Kolassa, Jenn & Vinny Marini
Jenn & Lionel Young, who's band is on the cover
Jenn & Jay Sieleman of The Blues Foundation
Fiona Boyes' donation card when she got a book for a kid
Jenn with fellow photographer Steve Mack
Micah Kesselring with his photo in the book
Jordan, Jess, Lisa & Jenn on Beale Street
Jenn with the Brat Pack's pianist
Making friends on Beale Street
Vinny Marini of Music on the Couch
Jenn with members of The Brat Pack on Beale Street
Jenn & Greg by the merch table
Jess & Jordan holding down the Merch table up at Club 152 2nd floor
Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Sean Carney & Lionel Young at The VIP Release Party
Jordan & Jess at Memphis' oldest restaurant, Arcade
Beale Street after the rain
Jenn with Young Band Nation Blues Project of Baton Rouge Music Studios!
Ben Rice receiving "Best Guitarist" award at Finals! Ben's story is featured in the book.
Jordan & Micah Kesselring with his photo in the book
Noah Wotherspoon shredding at Flynn's on Beale
Mick Kolassa signing one of the CD's he donated to help support our mission!
Jenn with Australian Youth Showcase band Third Time Round
"Thanks again so much for the books, the photographs are absolutely beautiful! You are an exceptionally talented photographer!" -James Shepherd, Third Time Round
Jess making book sales in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre during finals
Jordan with a coat hanger, after she and Jess got locked out of where they were staying (unsuccessful)
Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Karen Lovely and Sean Carney performing at the VIP Release Party
Micah Kesselring posing for some Instagram promotion
Jenn with Sheree Hughes, after Sheree & her husband David vowed to get books for kids
Jess, Jordan & Jenn at the VIP Release Party at The Silly Goose
Rebecca & Jenn at Rum Boogie on Rebecca's birthday
Jenn & her brother Chris at South of Beale on Main!
Beale Street after the rain through Jordan's eyes
The Brat Pack performing at Finals!
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Rebecca on Beale with a Blues enthusiast
Young Band Nation Blues Project of Baton Rouge Music Studios performing during the Youth Showcase
Selfies in the "Mood Elevator"
Kids from Baton Rouge Music Studios receiving their copy of the book
Nick Garrison, Doug Gay & Carolyn Ray from Baton Rouge Music Studios
The Brat Pack's Pianist Reinald Jerome Pineda
Jenn photographing Michael Frank, Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Hawkeye Herman & Micah Kesselring at the VIP Release Party
Purchase your own Blues on Beale Street Experience here
JOP Feature Portrait: Sophie Sheppard (9 Months)
We just can't get enough of this sweet face! With the JOP My First Year package, it's easier than ever to have beautiful images of your new addition throughout their first year of life! JOP has photographed Michelle's maternity portraits along with Sophie's newborn, 3 month, 6 month, and now 9 month portraits! Click here to learn more about JOP's My First Year package, and check out these precious photos of Sophie below!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Melissa & Steven
JOP is blessed to have been busy with weddings this past spring! So blessed, in fact, that we had Jenn, Jordan AND Sarah photograph Melissa & Steven's special day! This wedding took place on a beautiful spring day in April in Denham Springs at Forrest Grove Plantation. Melissa & Steven's closest friends and family were there, and you can tell from the photos that they had a ball... and so did JOP!
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Wedding Details:
Florist- Lisa Michelli
Catering/Location- Forrest Grove
Hair/Makeup- Paris Parker
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JOP Feature Portrait: Holly & Ricky
'Tis the season to be ADORABLE! Check out these precious portraits of Holly, Ricky, and their dog! JOP shot this at Highland Road Park here in Baton Rouge and we love how natural and fall-like these portraits turned out. Isn't it great to be in love?
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JOP Feature Event: March of Dimes Turkey Trot 2014
Gobble Gobble! JOP had a blast photographing this year's March of Dimes Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! It was super cold but so much fun! Check out some of our favorite photos from the event!
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5 DAYS OF OCKEN CHEER!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week ONLY receive 15% off all online orders, Keepsake Books, and Fine Art Prints! Hurry, this sale ends on Friday at midnight!
Also, on Friday ONLY get 50% off of 2015 portrait sessions!
Use the promo code OCKENCHEER2014 when you are checking out!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Caroline & Robert
Caroline & Robert's wedding was full of elegance and grace. The ceremony took place at the lovely St. James Episcopal church in downtown Baton Rouge and the reception afterwards was at the Baton Rouge Country Club. Josh and Jordan teamed up to shoot this beautiful wedding on an away game night for LSU-- the Tigers beat Florida that night, and you better believe everybody was crowded around the TV at the reception to watch! JOP is blessed to have photographed this beautiful evening and captured moments between Mr. & Mrs. Shirley and their closest friends and family members!
Wedding Details:
Limousine Service- Limousine Livery Trolley
Wedding Planner- Debby Musso
Florist- Lance Hayes
Reception Music- The Boogie Men
Ceremony- St. James Episcopal Church
Reception- Baton Rouge Country Club
Guest Hotel Accommodations- Hilton Baton Rouge
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Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge is a photo book accompanied by a series of personal experiences, short stories, song lyrics and quotes collected from a vast variety of IBC attendees. 20% of all pre-ordered book sales are donated to the Blues Foundation's Generation Blues Fund!
I challenge YOU to help us put a "Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge" book in the hands of every child attending the International Blues Challenge and participating in the Youth Showcase! Not only will we be giving them a history lesson, but we will also be empowering them to dream bigger and fuel their passion. How great of a feeling would that be?! Learn more about the challenge here.
Limited Edition Commemorative Poster celebrating the release of Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of The International Blues Challenge photo book
We KNOW your home bar, pool house, or blues room NEEDS this poster in its collection! Get your limited number of 25 posters to commemorate the first EVER book about The International Blues Challenge. This is a great perk to buy even if you've already contributed!
We are excited to announce that Mick Kolassa has generously donated 40 of his CDs to us to use as incentives to contribute to #SupportFutureBlues! From now until supplies last, receive one of these awesome CDs when you contribute $100 or more!!We are relying on YOU to help us reach our goal!
Without giving away too much (It’s in the book, ya’ll) ... I was inspired through my eleven years of returning and documenting the International Blues Challenge to create a photo book. Somewhere along the way (again, details are in the book), I decided there was something more than just another coffee table photo book brewing inside my creative soul and on the historical Beale Street of Memphis, TN. So together with Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson (my IBC Book Angel!), we reached out to hundreds of IBC attendees, including but not limited to band members, judges, producers, winners, and fans, and we collected their own personal IBC stories to use as a way to archive the happenings at the largest gathering of blues bands in the world. (Seriously, it is!) You can only imagine the stories we received!! As a result, we were able to create a photo book filled with emotionally rich images and personal experiences that show just how unique this event really is to the blues genre and our community.
OH! OH! OH! CHECK THIS OUT!
20% Pre Order #MemoirsofIBC book donated to #BluesFoundation #SupportFutureBlues #KeepingtheBluesAlive
(NOTE: The text above is already Tweet friendly! Click the Twitter button at the top and feel free to copy & paste AWAY! & THANK YOU!)
It’s more than a photo book! You are reliving numerous IBC experiences as you flip through the pages. Our goal in creating this book was to skip a chronological order of events and get down to the dirt on the street! Relive the event’s happenings through those who experienced it firsthand. This is a collection of stories, and I guarantee you will find at least one you can relate to! You will feel like you have been attending the event for as long as Greg and I have!
Also, remember 20% of the book’s pre-order sales will be donated to the Blues Foundation’s Generation Blues fund! Please spread the word and get this link out to your network of blues peeps!
How your contribution will make a difference!
Here’s the super exciting news! YES! 20% of pre-order book sales will be donated to the Blues Foundation’s Generation Blues fund! So buying the book or a perk that includes the book is the best way to donate to this campaign. By utilizing the bigger incentive perks, like one-to-one time with Jenn or tickets to the VIP release party, you are not only insuring the production of this book, but you are also providing the means to contribute to the future of the blues! Then, of course, share your excitement by sharing the link and getting it out to your blues-based network!
Check out these numbers! The exciting graphic below shows the huge impact of giving to The Blues Foundation’s Generation Blues Fund IF we are able to exceed our minimum $27,000 target goal! We need your help in addition to your support! Let’s spread the love and pre-sell some books, party people, and fill the world with da’ blues!! We got this!
So why did we choose The Blues Foundation and Generation Blues Fund?
Both Greg and Jenn have been long time volunteers of the Blues Foundation, and both are recipients of the Outstanding Achievement award for the time we have dedicated to The Blues Foundation. We strongly believe in The Blues Foundation’s mission. It was a no brainer that the proceeds from the sales of this book directly benefit them and especially the young musicians of our day. So HOLLAR! 20% of all pre-ordered book sales will be donated to the Generation Blues fund. Raising scholarship money for the youth as a community, we can encourage them to follow their passion, live the dream, and keep giving so much of what is beautiful inside them. It is key for YOU to share this link often throughout our campaign, so we can raise as much money as possible for more scholarship funds for these young musicians.
#keepingthebluesalive #give #livinthedream #supportfutureblues #peacelovelivetheblues #MemoirsofIBC
How we will spend the funds raised?
In addition to donating 20% of the profits from the pre-sold books, we here at documentingBlues are going to have to pay some bills! So that goal of $27,000 up there above the perks is the minimum we need in order to get 1,000 books printed, as well as get some people paid who worked really hard on getting this book together. So this is why we have come up with some wonderful incentive perks for you to buy some amazing documentingBlues products in addition to pre-ordering the book!
We're so grateful to have partnered with Sean Carney's Blues for a Cure organization. They have so graciously donated Volumes 2-5 of their Blues for a Cure CDs featuring a variety of IBC winners and contestants to benefit our mission to raise money for The Blues Foundation. Special thanks to Sean Carney and Mark Puskarich with Tony's Treasures Productions. Once you purchase the perk, you will be emailed to choose your CD volume while supplies last!
About Greg and Jenn:
Greg and I have been long-time volunteers of the International Blues Challenge and Blues Music awards and, YEP, that’s how we met ... so many moons ago!
I have been documenting the International Blues Challenge for over ten years now, and about two years ago, Greg and I decided to collaborate on this project together!
Greg has been writing reviews, blues articles, musician bios and more for years, underscoring his deep passion for the blues music and his commitment to The Blues Foundation’s mission. He just gets it. He gets why the musicians can’t stop playing, he encourages, and he inspires. I have to say, I am grateful to have him be a part of this project!
How documentingBlues came into full effect!
I started my fine art documentingBlues collection over 12 years ago, not fully understanding its purpose in the blues community. I stuck with the name and started creating several different self-assignments. My love for the International Blues Challenge was pretty much immediate, and Memphis became my second home! The first thing that I developed over the years was the documentingBlues mission, the reason why I stuck with photographing the blues and how I developed my style, as it is simply stated in my documentingBlues vision and mission statement:
“Blues is an amazing art form. I love the experience of watching a musician perform with his or her whole heart! My photos are a direct expression of the feelings I have for these artists as they play. I strive to capture the emotions the blues musicians share with their fans as they are on stage performing. It is so powerful to think that, as musicians, they truly give of themselves to us. I am so thankful to be one of those fans that understand the beauty of the musicians’ art. It is my mission to reflect that beauty in my photographs.”
www.documentingblues.com is dedicated to promoting my music images and projects. My goal is for it to become a landing pad for blues lovers around the world who are interested in fine art photography and inspired to collect images of so many wonderful artists. Please feel free to start your collection here by buying one of our perks, including one of our original Fine Art Canvases or one of ten metal prints of the book’s cover, which will be delivered before the Holidays!!
Please take a few minutes and share this link! Check out some of the great documentingsBlues stuff you can't get in the perks!
And please use these hash tags when possible:
#supportfutureblues #peacelovelivetheblues #BluesOnBealeStreet #MemoirsOfIBC #KeepingTheBluesAlive #Blues #GenerationBlues #TheBluesFoundation
There is so much good information here to cut and paste into a Facebook status, including a link back to this crowd funding campaign. THANK YOU! #SupportFutureBlues
*** If you live out side of the Continental United States you might be contacted for additional shipping charges. ***
JOP is Participating in Highland Nights!
Come on out to Highland Nights on Friday, November 14th from 6-9 p.m.! Businesses up and down Highland road from Kenilworth Shopping Center to Staring Lane will be outside providing food, drinks, and selling awesome products.
Looking for some great art to buy, or want to get some holiday shopping out of the way? Jenn Ocken Photography will be set up outside showcasing work from some of our photographers and interns. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses, have refreshments, and visit with the JOP team! We hope to see everyone there!
To see more about the businesses participating in Highland Nights, visit their Facebook
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JOP FALL PRINT SALE
It's that time of year again! Get holiday shopping done early! 20% off Prints, Fine Art Products, Albums, and Keepsake Books from now until November 7nd.
FOR ONLINE ORDERS, USE PROMO CODE: FALLPRINT2014
THERE'S STILL TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR FALL PORTRAITS!
{November 30th is the cut off date for photographing your fall portraits}
Heads up! Fall portrait sessions are still available! However, due to the exciting news of the birth of Jenn's niece in December she will not be shooting portraits after Sunday, November 30th. As in years past, Jenn will be available again to photograph portraits on the Thanksgiving Holiday and Black Friday! Great time to schedule the extended family portraits! Availability is filling up fast, call NOW to schedule your fall portrait session {225-590-3731}
JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COURTYARD PARTY!
TRICK OR TREAT! Come out for JOP's 1st Annual Halloween Courtyard Party Friday October 31st from 3:30-5:30 p.m.! Wear your costumes and bring all of your family's ghouls and goblins! Get your kids' photo snapped in their Halloween costume, enjoy refreshments, and get a head start on your night of trick or treating by stopping here first! There will be special treats for adults too! RSVP Here
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JOP's First Annual Trick or Treat Party!
TRICK OR TREAT! Come out for Jenn Ocken Photography's 1st annual Halloween Courtyard party!
Wear your costume and bring all of your family's ghouls and goblins!
Get your kids' photo snapped in their Halloween costume, enjoy refreshments, and get a head start on your night of trick or treating by stopping here first!
There will be special treats for adults too ;)
Click here to join our event page on Facebook and invite your friends! See you there!
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JOP Feature Product: Foil Pressed Photo Cards
JOP is making spirits bright with our NEW foil pressed photo cards! We are excited to announce that you can now enhance your custom holiday photo cards with one of our gold, silver, opal, or red foil pressed holiday designs!
These special foil pressed designs can be printed on either Classic Felt or Pearl paper, and are available for $3.50 each with a minimum order of 25 cards...envelopes and custom design by JOP included!
All you have to do is choose your favorite JOP photo from your session, one of the foil pressed stamp designs below, and Jenn will design the rest! In addition to the holiday designs below, there are alternative stamp designs available for use for any occasion: Save the Dates, Thank You Cards, Grad announcements, Birth announcements, and anything else you can think of!
Now scheduling Fall Portrait sessions! Note: LAST day for 2014 Fall portraits is November 30th, the Sunday AFTER Thanksgiving. Jenn will be scheduling portraits all Thanksgiving Holiday weekend!
Contact the office today to consult with JOP about your custom designed holiday cards!
(225) 590-3731
Holiday Foil Pressed Stamp Designs
Any Occasion Foil Pressed Stamp Designs
Birth Announcement Foil Pressed Stamp Designs
Graduation Announcement Foil Pressed Stamp Designs
Save the Date Foil Pressed Stamp Designs
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It's that time of year again! JOP is now scheduling for fall portraits! We love that the weather is getting cooler, so this is a great time to take your family portraits if you're thinking about holiday cards! Spots are going fast, so contact the office to schedule yours today!
[email protected] / (225) 590-3731
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JOP & Jeannie Mai Go Commercial... No Really!
In June, JOP got the amazing opportunity to photograph TV star and fashion icon Jeannie Mai while she was in Baton Rouge for the Miss USA pageant. Her spirit has continuously blessed us and opened more and more doors, such as when Woolite emailed us a few weeks ago asking for the usage rights for a photo we took of Jeannie. As it turns out, Jeannie is one of the spokespersons for Woolite's Fiber-Flex Technology campaign, and stars in her very own commercial for the detergent company. Within the first 3 seconds of the 30 second commercial, a bulletin board is shown with a printed photograph that JOP took of Jeannie in front of the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge during her stay! The Queen of Zuzsh can be seen in the video below, as well as on the Woolite homepage!
Make sure to catch Jeannie on her new TV show The Real premiering later this month on FOX!
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Hot Springs Blues Festival 2014
Jenn is heading to Hot Springs, Arkansas over this Labor Day weekend to participate in the Hot Springs Blues Festival, all put on by the Spa City Blues Society. Jenn is not only going to be photographing all the blues musicians performing and the event in its entirety, but she is also participating in the workshop portion of the festival! On Sunday, Jenn will inform everyone of her love for photographing musicians in her workshop "telling the story in a digital format." Look out over the weekend as Jenn posts moments from this years Hot Springs Blues Festival!
If anyone happens to be in the same area as Jenn, you might as well stop on by and see her and venture out and enjoy the headlining acts, some of which include Larry Garner, JP Soars and the Red Hots, Ghost Town Blues Band and Barbara Blue. In addition to the music, the festival has workshops and an artist alley to check out local artist's work. Sounds like a great way to spend Labor Day weekend!!
For more info on the line-up, schedule, and events check out the Spa City Blues Society page for more info!
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MEET THE JOP TEAM... WELL REALLY THE JOP FAMILY
I can’t begin to express how blessed I am as a photographer and business owner of Jenn Ocken Photography! JOP has beautiful energy all on her own. Along with the love, trust and gratitude our clients give us daily, it is beyond any measure that I can ever explain. Being the owner of JOP and photographing for the amazing JOP clients throughout the years gives me more than enough reason to wake up smiling with joy and gratitude everyday. On top of the loyalty my clients give JOP, I have an outstanding and committed team. Our two other lead photographers have been with me since I moved to Baton Rouge. I have been blessed by LSU to send me some pretty creative, talented, and amazing kids to mentor. These interns have become my office managers, my editors, my assistants and lead photographers, as well as, friends (maybe more like family). JOP is more than a set of talented experienced photographers; we have become a family depending on each other’s talent, creative inspiration, critiques and encouragement. You can find us hanging out at tailgates, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, exhibits and social art hops, or one of my famous Holiday Hump Day Parties. We eat dinner together, we encourage one another, and we laugh at each other’s jokes.
You see these people are more than just a group of photographers that show up at your event; we are a team. We know how each other will react, we know each other’s strengths and we inspire each other. We not only love shooting together, but we love hanging out together. It’s quite amazing that I could be blessed to have such quality souls as part of JOP… and the even more amazing thing is to see us in action!
We truly have a blast capturing the fine art of life, because together we love to celebrate the fine art of life!
-Jenn Ocken
JOP Feature Event: Leonard Wyatt's Surprise Party
"Being a photographer for Jenn Ocken has its perks. When she told me that there was an opportunity to help her with a surprise birthday party event at the House of Blues in New Orleans, I was like duh I'd like to help! I was already interested in the occasion because I had helped design the invitations, which fittingly were modeled after old-school Motown show posters. My task was to be the sneaky "paparazzi" hiding on the streets of the French Quarter, waiting for the birthday boy, Leonard, and his wife Jacqui to arrive. After sitting behind a trashcan with my camera and waiting for the opportune moment of their arrival (swatting off the drunk tourists who kept asking me if I could take their picture) I finally saw Leonard and Jacqui walk up. I had my shot of them entering the House of Blues composed, but soon had to abort the mission as another couple approached them, coincidentally "running into them." These people were friends of theirs, just guests to the party that had happened to arrive at the same time. I could tell that the situation was awkward, as everyone knew about the party except for Leonard. Me standing 5 feet away with a camera didn't make matters any more comfortable, so to keep from being noticed as suspicious I awkwardly started taking photos of the sky. Afraid to miss any more of the moment, I stalked them into the party and then realized that Jenn had texted me saying "follow them up the stairs to get some shots of them entering the surprise!" Well, they decided to take an elevator.... which I obviously couldn't infiltrate as the strange girl with the camera. I ran up the stairs to the party and by a few seconds somehow beat them and caught the surprise of Leonard walking in and seeing 50+ of his best friends and family. It was the most heartfelt surprise I had ever seen. Jacqui and Leonard have an amazing love for each other, which was extremely apparent not only in person but also in their photographs. Everything about this party was orchestrated well and I can only wish that someone could throw me a party that awesome in my lifetime." -Jordan Hefler, JOP Photographer
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JOP Wedding: Caitlin and Travis
Today, Caitlin and Travis exchanged vows at Mount Hope in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since their wedding and reception are currently in progress, enjoy some images from their engagement shoot shot mostly at LSU's beautiful campus and see the beautiful bride in her bridal portraits. Jenn and JOP intern Sarah always have a fantastic time at clients wedding's and they can't wait for everyone to see Caitlin and Travis's photos from their wedding day!
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My First Year: Yardley Wade
Jenn started photographing Yardley just days after her birth and the Wade family had her coming back to photograph their little girl at her christening and her first birthday party! Jenn had such a great time photographing Yardley and being apart of her first year and watching her grow up is something Jenn will cherish!
JOP has a special for all the newborns out there with a "My First Year" Portrait Series. All the moms can schedule a maternity or a newborn session to start off with and then you decide how often you want Jenn to come and photograph your little nugget within their first year! Did we mention all the remaining sessions within the first year are 20% off!!!
Enjoy all the photos below of Yardley throughout her first year, and think about doing the same with your next child during their first year!
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JOP Photo Card Sale
During the entire month of August, JOP is having a sale on photo cards! For every 100 photo cards you purchase, you receive 10 extra cards for FREE! This is a great time to start thinking about your holiday cards, and creating them with your wonderful beach portraits or other portrait sessions you've recently taken with JOP. Call the office and figure out how you can start the progress in making your one of a kind photo holiday card! Feel free to take a look at previous clients to see how they made an original and fabulous photo card their own!
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Congratulations Whitney & Ben!
Whitney and Ben got married this past Saturday, August 2nd at Cafe Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA. Jenn and Kaju had such a great time hanging out and shooting the Bride and Groom on their wedding day! Until the wedding photos arrive, enjoy some photos from their engagement shoot, which was shot in an airplane hanger at the Baton Rouge Airport and various locations in downtown Baton Rouge!
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Fete Rouge 2014
For the past couple of years JOP has photographed Baton Rouge's premier celebration of food and wine festival known as Fete Rouge! This year will be no different. The JOP team will be in the thick of the tasteful food and wine having a blast with everyone at this years Fete Rouge! Interested in attending? Fete Rouge is happening August 21 & 22, 2014, you can visit Fete Rouge's website here and find out more about the event! In the mean time enjoy photos from last years event!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Hannah & Kent
Hannah and Kent met in Ruston at Louisiana Tech University in 2008. They were friends up until 2010 when they started dating. As soon as Kent graduated in the spring of 2012 they both moved to Colorado to start their lives together where a year later he popped the question on the side of a mountain during one of their favorite hikes. JOP photographers Josh and Rebecca had such a blast photographing Hannah and Kent's wedding day!
Wedding Details
Location- Rosemound Gardens
Florist- Events by Sarah Ashley
Bride's Dress- Azarue's Bridal and Formal
Catering- Heirloom Cuisine
Bakery- Nannette Mayhall
Hair- Hair Studio of Ruston
Wedding Planner- Events by Sarah Ashley
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Congrats to Suzanne & Ray!
Congratulations to Suzanne and Ray for saying "I Do" this weekend in Massachusetts! JOP is honored to have been able to travel up north and capture their special day as well as their engagement photos this past winter in New Orleans. We wish them the best of luck in their marriage, and stay tuned for more photos from their wedding day soon!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Kimberly & Thomas
From knowing each other in high school to staying friends into college, Kimberly and Thomas decided to finally tie the knot together this past January! JOP had SO much fun photographing this exciting New Orleans wedding filled with love from friends and family.
Wedding Details
Location- The Chicory
Bride's Dress- MaeMe
Bridal Party Dresses- Joanna August
Bakery- Zoe's Bakery
Makeup- Jonet Williamson
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The Queen of #Zuzsh Takes Baton Rouge
Missed some of the photos from the Jeannie Mai Experience? Well here they are! JOP had a blast showing Jeannie around #BR... and she taught us a little bit about #zuzsh too!
"Zuzsh is anything that gives you that extra pop, oomph, "what what" moment. It's the sprinkled toppings to life, the pop to your collar. It's the moment you "lived." -Jeannie Mai
Check out Jeannie's personal descriptions and fashion details from her experiences below!
"Yo! I want to share with you some amaze pics from last week! I had never been to #BatonRouge before, and kept hearing many people (h8ters) try to tell me there's nothing worth seeing here. Everyone's all about #NOLA! Guess what. I refuse letting naysayers think they can have the last word that there's nothing beautiful in Baton Rouge. Introducing talented photographer Jenn Ocken, who brought her sass and snaps to show me around the big#BR #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Pants: Saunder
@TheSaunder
Top: MLV
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Heels: Gucci
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Jacket: Calvin Rucker
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"Louisiana's levees and bridges are symbols of strength and pride for any Louisiana city that rest along the mighty Mississippi River. Jenn says I brought some "lagniappe"...which I have no idea what that means, but it felt good bringing it baby."
"Love these doors I saw in #BatonRouge and wish I could have these as the doors to mai home here in #LosAngeles #ManshipTheater #JeannieinBatonRouge"
"I'm far from being a ballerina, but that doesn't mean I can't #twirl."
"Thanks a lot...Jenn told me AFTER this shot that this "castle" here in #BatonRouge is known to have a ghost named "Sarah", the ghost of the Old State Capitol. Spirits must love when some #fashion is brought home to the House of Representatives."
"It wouldn't have been a trip to #BatonRouge without playing in the Shaw Center Fountains! Period. #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Dress: Adolfo Sanchez
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Heels: Gucci
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Bracelet: Deepa Gurnani
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"4th Floor of the Shaw Center when I was in #BatonRouge #JeannieinBatonRouge"
Jacket: Saunder
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Top: Boohoo
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Shorts: Charlotte Ronson
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Heels: Camilla Skovgaard
Jewelry: Nissa Jewelry
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"Jenn told me I haven’t visited South Louisiana until I got up to Mai knees in swampy water, and saw their beautiful cypress and live oaks trees dressed with the natural beauty of hang in moss blowing in the breeze. SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE!!"
Skirt and Top: Calvin Rucker
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Waders: Urban Outfitters
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JOP Feature Wedding: Lindsey & Josh
"Josh and I met at a mutual friend’s birthday party in January 2011. At one point during the party, we started a conversation in a crowded room, only to look up some time later to find that everyone else had moved to the kitchen. We had no idea!
Wearing the gown my grandmother and mother wore 70 years and 40 years prior, respectively, was a wonderful experience. I found a wonderful dressmaker and spent hours with her as she took apart the dress and rebuilt it. It is a dress truly imbued with love. I know my 92-year-old grandmother was touched by the gesture as well, even if she didn’t really recognize the dress when it was done.
Our dance party, I mean reception, was so much fun! And I’m so thrilled that JOP caught all our family and friend’s fabulous moves!
Also, the cake-tastrophe that nearly was still brings me to tears (in a good way). We contracted with a wonderful at-home baker for a large three tier cake. On the way to the reception site to deliver it, she was in a car accident. The baker was fine, but the cake wasn’t. So she called three other clients she baked for that day and they GAVE us their cakes. It was such a wonderful gesture; I really hope to pay it forward someday. And our amazing day of coordinator, Leslie Campbell, was able to juggle everything on our cake display table so that no one had any idea (until I proceeded to tell the story to everyone, that is!)"
-Lindsey
WEDDING DETAILS:
Ceremony Location- Temple Sinai, St. Francisville Louisiana
Reception Location- The Cottage at the Bluffs
Florist- Leblanc's Frais Marche (bouquets assembled by wedding party)
Dress- Family dress worn by bride's grandmother and mother
Bridal Party Dresses- Little Borrowed Dress
Catering- The Bluffs Country Club
Bakery- Abeeya's
Hair & Makeup- Bella Vita
Wedding Planner- Leslie Campbell Weddings
Groom's Suit- Brown and Brown Custom Clothiers
Cake Toppers- Silhouette Weddings (Etsy)
Band- Beaucoup Boogie
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The Jeannie Mai Experience
"As a Marketing Intern at JOP for the past 2 years, I can honestly say there's never been a dull moment. One of the best parts of working with Jenn and her creative energy is that you can always expect the unexpected and that her good karma will bring like-minded people your way. So when we got word last Wednesday that we might be photographing one of the most well-known fashion correspondents in the business, I obviously knew I was working with the right people.
After receiving a random email inquiry from a PR assistant for NBC TV fashion personality Jeannie Mai asking for promotion photos in Baton Rouge, Jenn knew that this would be a great opportunity for both Jeannie and JOP (AND this meant that my marketing skills had been paying off since she found us on Google!) Jeannie was only going to be in Baton Rouge for a few days due to her co-hosting duties (with Giuliana Rancic!) in the Miss USA pageant. A HUGE fan of her show "How Do I Look?" on the Style network, I was STOKED to be able to drive her and her assistant Kirk Nguyen in the backseat of my little black Beetle around my all too familiar Baton Rouge. Jenn and I couldn't believe how personable and genuine they were, and were more than happy to show them a local's point of view of Louisiana.
After a super fun day visiting them in their hotel room, showing them around town, and photographing Jeannie in her gorgeous designer outfits, they went above and beyond to even get 4 tickets for Interns Sarah Brown and Raelynn Roussel, Office Manager Jessica Losee, and me to attend the Miss USA pageant at the Baton Rouge River Center. We were all so grateful for the free tickets but didn't expect to waltz into the arena having FRONT ROW FLOOR SEATS! Giuliana and Thomas were on the stage less than 5 feet in front of us, and we happened to share the front row with the likes of Donald Trump, Lance Bass, Karl Malone, Sean Peyton, Rumer Willis, and Mayor Kip Holden. (We even had closer seats than Bobby Jindal's family!)
The pageant was so beautiful and it was amazing to see those gorgeous ladies so close. We couldn't help feeling like royalty knowing that we were special guests of the co-host herself! After the pageant, Jeannie humbly called us from the stage and let us push past security to take a quick picture with her It is truly amazing how everything works out in life and what a star-studded whirlwind of a week it was for JOP. Jeannie and Kirk were phenomenal people to work with and we will be keeping in touch! Stay tuned with us as she begins to post these awesome images from her time with us in Baton Rouge on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!"
-Jordan Hefler, Marketing Intern
Our front row seat view!
Miss Nevada being crowned Miss USA 2014 and Giuliana Rancic and Thomas Roberts presenting Lance Bass
Donald Trump greeting the Jindal family and Florida Georgia Line performing with Nelly
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JOP Feature Grad: Emma Ocken
Congratulations to Emma for graduating High School today! Everyone at JOP is so proud and we wish you the best of luck in the future!
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Congratulations to our winners of the JOP Captured Moments Best of 2013 Beach Contest !
This awesome photograph of Jordan and Joseph Barbay received the most votes on Facebook, allowing them to win a $100 print credit! Jordan and Joseph received a winning 44 likes, 2 shares, and 6 comments. Congrats, Jordan and Joseph!
Congrats, Cindi Andre Thompson!
JOP also placed everyone that shared their favorite photos on Facebook into a drawing. We are excited to announce that Cindi Andre Thompson is the lucky winner of a "Meet Me at the Beach" portrait session for sharing this photo of her 2 grandsons!
Thanks for sharing, Cindi!
JOP had a blast photographing these moments last summer, and we thank everyone who participated in making our Facebook contest a success! Like JOP on Facebook to see the rest of our favorite Best of 2013 Beach moments and stay tuned for other upcoming Captured Moments contests in the future!
Going to the Beach This Summer?
Do you want awesome family portraits while you're on summer vacation? It is not too late to schedule your own "Meet Me at the Beach" portrait session! Check out Jenn's Travel Schedule and contact us today to let us know yours!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Genevieve & Steve
"...I can't BELIEVE you just told me you LOVED me for the FIRST time in WAL-MART!"
After the end of a long-term relationship in the spring of 2008, Genevieve went to a house party with her roommate on a whim. When she met Steve there, she didn't think much of it, but he remembers thinking "Wow, that's a beautiful woman." As the summer passed, they began to talk more and more, but Genevieve kept turning down his requests to make things more serious. After finally labeling herself as "Steve's Girlfriend" in the fall, Steve went ahead and confessed his love to her at Wal-Mart one day while they were getting groceries. "He hasn't been able to live that down since. We moved together in the spring of 2009 and I am now married to the man I prayed for."
Genevieve and Steve were married on April 12, 2014 on the Mississippi River levee in Port Allen, Louisiana. They had non-traditional reception with no bouquet toss, no garter, and no buffet-- instead it was just a fun party for close friends and family! Jenn even officiated this wedding! JOP is blessed to have been so involved in this couple's special day.
WEDDING DETAILS:
Florist- Fleur du Jour
Dress- Gabrielle's Bride / Justin Alexander
Catering- Juban's Restaurant
Bakery- Frosted Cupcakes
Hair- Verde Beauty Studio
Makeup- Danielle Does Makeup
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Here's To You, Pops!
Some superheroes don't have capes- they're just called "Dad."
To celebrate all of our super-dads out there, JOP is having a Father's Day special! Celebrate your Cool Pops with these awesome deals!
From now until Friday June 13th, receive:
- 15% off all online prints
- 10% off all fine art prints
Just enter the promo code CoolPops2014 when you checkout!
Don't forget that this is the last day (May 30th) to vote in our Captured Moments: Best of 2013 Beach contest on Facebook for a chance to win a $100 print credit or a "Meet Me at the Beach" portrait session!
Jenn is also still scheduling beach portrait sessions so click here > contact us today to schedule yours! Or give us a ring at (225) 590-3731
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JOP Captured Moments Contest: Best of 2013 Beach
TIME TO VOTE ON FACEBOOK!
Here is our 2013 collection of the JOP team favorites from last summer’s beach photos!
LIKES count for 1 vote each per person per picture!
COMMENTS count for 1 vote each per person per picture!
SHARES count for 2 votes each per person per picture, and you can shared UNLIMITED times!
For a better chance to win, feel free to tag everyone who will enjoy the picture! The client featured in the photo with the most votes will win a $100 print order!
Anyone who shares any of the photos will be put in a drawing for a "Meet Me at the Beach" portrait session with Jenn! The more photos you share the greater your chances of winning!
Voting ends May 30th! SO TAG AWAY and let the fun begin! We hope you enjoy these moments as much as we did creating them!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND GO VOTE NOW!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Nicki & Joey
"Joey and I met at a coffee shop at The Chapel on LSU's Campus. He proposed at a place he had taken me to when we first started dating-- the world's smallest church off of RIver Road. It was perfect! Joey is in seminary to be a pastor, so it was kind of down our alley!" -Nicki
The JOP team is so blessed to have captured this sweet couple's special day at their beautiful outside wedding at White Oak Plantation in January. The lighting was beautiful and really enhanced the soft, romantic details. From Joey's pink bow-tie to Nicki's pastel bouquet, everything was light-hearted and sweet, just like their personalities! It is obvious from their photographs that Nicki and Joey have a strong faith and share a genuine love for each other. Josh and Kaju absolutely loved capturing these memories with them and the JOP team wishes them the best of luck in their marriage for years to come!
To view more photos from their special day, visit their gallery.
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JOP Congratulates Elizabeth & Trevor!
Last spring JOP was able to photograph Elizabeth and Trevor's engagement portraits and design their "Save the Date" cards! Today they are getting married and we couldn't be more excited for them! We wish them luck and blessings with their future together!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Lance & Berry
JOP was honored to photograph the wedding of Lance and Berry. Lance is the brother of our very own Production Manager, Lauren Lohman, and we are so glad we got to share in this day with the JOP and Lohman families! Lance and Berry met New Years Eve in 2012 and their first dance was to "What Are You Doing New Years Eve?." 2 years later, on January 25th they said "I DO." Rosy's Jazz Hall was the perfect backdrop for this classic New Orleans themed celebration.
Wedding Details:
Makeup- Danielle Does Makeup
Hair- Vicky Beechler
DJ- Jim Hanzo
Florist- Harkins the Florist
Cakes- Sucre
Ring- Tiffany & Co.
Bridesmaid's Dresses- Trashy Diva
Wedding Dress- Town & Country
To see more photos of their special day, visit their gallery.
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A mother's love runs deep and has no limits.
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Love Your Mom with the help from JOP }
Here JOP ... we think Mother's Day is EVERYDAY! But your husband's bank accounts would be depleted and your walls would covered with your child's love filled art projects! So, we are restricted to celebrating it officially just once a year! Show your mom you love her best, now through May 9th JOP is offering 15% off all online print orders & 10% off fine art JOP products.
Use promo code { LuvTheMom2014 } to receive the discount when checking out. Please let us know if there are any previous events you would like us to make available again so you can take advantage of our sweet little LOVE YOUR MOM sale! Please note that we can not change the order or add the discount out after you have submitted the order.
Also you can take advantage of 10% off all Fine Art print products and albums, including gallery wraps, canvas & metal prints, as well as, keepsake books when ordering through the office. Usage Rights and Photo Cards are excluded from the sale. Please contact us at 225-590-3731 or info@jennockenphotography.
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It's That Time Again! Meet JOP at the Beach!
Do you already have a beach vacation planned? With summer quickly approaching and the weather getting more and more beautiful everyday, this is the perfect time to schedule beach portraits with Jenn!
Don't be afraid to get a little sandy and have some fun with us...these are the precious moments that JOP loves to capture!
JOP will be accepting Gulf Coast beach appointments throughout June, July and the first two weeks of August. Check out Jenn's Travel Schedule for more details, and contact us today to let us know when you'll be there!
[email protected] • 225-590-3731
To see more beach photographs, follow us on Pinterest and check out our Beach Board!
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“Blues is an amazing art form. I love the experience I have when I watch a musician perform with their whole heart! My
photos are a direct expression of the feelings I have for these artists as they play. I strive to capture the emotions they have to
give their fans as they are on stage performing for us. It is so powerful to think that as a musician they truly give their life to us. I am so thankful to be one of those fans that understands the beauty of their ART.”
-Jenn Ocken
Jenn's Blues Returns to the Shaw Center for the Arts
Just in time to coincide with Baton Rouge's Blues Festival on April 12th, Jenn is proud to announce that her documentingBlues collection will be on display at the Shaw Center from this Friday to April 30th!
Since the beginning of her professional career in 2002 Jenn has been consistently working on building a library of images she calls her docuemntingBlues collections. Capturing the essences of the emotions that flow from her subjects during their performances or interactions with fans and other musicians.
An eleven year long self assignment allowed Ocken to document the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. It is coming to a close here in 2014 and with Greg Johnson, a writer and blues fan of Portland, Oregon together they are producing a coffee table book on the evolution and artist of the competition from the perspective as fans and volunteers.
James Brown at Riverfest in Little Rock, Arkansas
Chief Monk Boudreaux at the Voice of the Wetlands, Houma, Louisiana
Ocken's most recent work is a collection of images that tell the relationship between a variety of musicians with "Teddy" Johnson of Teddy's Juke Joint in Zachary, LA. and plans to continue this assignment in hopes of producing another coffee table book in year or so.
Rosie Ledet at Jazzfest, New Orleans LA / Pinetop Perkins at The Blues Hall of Fame Awards, Memphis TN / Larry Garner at Teddy's Juke Joint, Zachary LA
Ocken has a wide collection of artist through out the years and her goal in 2014 is to increase the number of workshops, art galleries and art shows that are showcase her documentingBlues collections.
Cedric Burnside, Recording Session in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Teddy Johnson at Teddy's Juke Joint in Zachary, Louisiana
"Meet Me Here at the Levee" Levee Sign, Helena, Arkansas
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JOP Feature Portrait: Sheppard Family
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a series of photographs by JOP can tell a story! Michelle and Brent Sheppard welcomed little Sophie Ann into the world this month, and we are blessed to have been able to document the process along the way.
A lot can change within the span of 9 months, and having keepsakes of each step makes the journey all the more precious. What started off as a fun portrait session announcing the sex of the baby via pink cowboy boots, turned into a intimate maternity session a few months later, and resulted in the exciting photographs of Sophie herself!
Sophie Ann Sheppard
March 2, 2014, 3:08 pm
6 lbs, 15 oz, 18.5 inches
Check out these adorable photo cards JOP custom designed for Sophie's birth announcement! We congratulate Michelle and Brent on their beautiful little contribution to the world!
Because JOP is so thrilled to document the fine art of life, Jenn has created a "My First Year" series, capturing photographs as early as the gender announcement or maternity portraits and throughout your first year with your new love! Contact the office to talk more with Jenn about how we can tell your new love story through photographs. Multiple sessions throughout the year (newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months) are subject to 20% off the creative fee!
To view more photos from their gender announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the French Quarter and on the levee in New Orleans
To view more photos from their gender announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the French Quarter and on the levee in New Orleans, Louisiana
To view more photos from Michelle's maternity session, visit the gallery
Maternity portraits photographed at Fontainebleu State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana
To view more photos from Michelle's maternity session, visit the gallery
Maternity portraits photographed at Fontainebleu State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana
To view more photos from Michelle's maternity session, visit the gallery
Maternity portraits photographed at Fontainebleu State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana
To view more photos from Sophie's birth announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the comfort of the Sheppard home within the first week of Sophie's birth
To view more photos from Sophie's birth announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the comfort of the Sheppard home within the first week of Sophie's birth
To view more photos from Sophie's birth announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the comfort of the Sheppard home within the first week of Sophie's birth
To view more photos from Sophie's birth announcement session, visit the gallery
Photographed in the comfort of the Sheppard home within the first week of Sophie's birth
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Our Parents' Wedding
Today marks the 50th year anniversary of our parents' wedding day! These Polaroids are a precious reminder of how important it is to have printed photographs to document you and your family's history.
"So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty." -Haniel Long
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Crawfete 2014
JOP is honored and excited to be a part of Crawfete Baton Rouge once again! We had such a blast photographing this event last year and are proud to have our photographs featured on the Crawfete BR website!
We can't wait to document some of the area's greatest chefs again this year with their dishes!
Join us this April 3rd from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for gourmet crawfish tasting and a live auction, all benefitting local childhood nutrition programs in the Baton Rouge area.
Mockler Beverage will also be there providing the finest spirits, wines, and beers to compliment your taste buds .
Tickets are $50 a person and all of the proceeds support a great cause! We can't wait to see you there!
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Meet JOP at the Beach!
Jenn will be at the Gulf Coast beaches in May, June, July and August! Start thinking about scheduling your summer vacations now and check the JOP travel dates to secure your beach portrait sessions!
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Special Tips For Planning Your Graduation Portraits
It's that time of year again, and if you are considering having graduation portraits done here are some great tips to ensure that your senior pictures are a reflection of you and what you love!
Graduating from high school or college is a milestone that deserves to be documented.
This is a monumental occasion and you should have photographs of yourself that illustrate you in your most genuine self at that particular point in your life.
Think about what you like to do and where you like to go.
The most authentic photographs are the ones that show you in your most comfortable self!
Consider taking portraits with your best friend, or your pets. Are you known for a specific hobby or sport?
Get environmental shots of you in your natural element!
If you are photographed in a place that you like to spend time, chances are your portraits will exude your personality naturally.
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JOP Captured Wedding Moments 2013
AND THE WINNER IS...
Congratulations to Kathleen Mocklin for winning a $100 print credit!
Jessica Dixon is also the winner of the fine art portrait session raffle with Jenn Ocken!
Thanks for liking, sharing, and commenting on our 2013 collection of JOP team favs from last year wedding photos along with engagement and bridal sessions!
We hope you enjoy these moments as much as we did creating them!
To view all of our 2013 Captured Wedding Moments, visit our gallery.
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Jenn's Latest Capturing the Fine Art of Life Collection: Life As Is
Life As Is will be on exhibition on the 1st floor Lamar Atrium of the Shaw Center Downtown Baton Rouge from February 25th - March 8th.
Jenn has been shooting fine art photography for over ten years now. She is a lover of life and a believer in everything. Finding love everywhere she goes, Jenn Ocken seeks out the healing powers of her surroundings, and sometimes all that she has to capture the moment is her iPhone. This inspired her latest fine art collection, "Life As Is." Using only her iPhone camera and quotes that are dear to her heart, she has created keepsake images that express her love for her surroundings.
These photographs illustrate her travels and daily life happenings. Whether she is guided by her clients asking her to travel, hanging out in her favorite cities visiting friends and family, or simply existing in her daily routine, Jenn believes that love is always available and it has an amazing story to tell us. In her latest Fine Art of Life collection, Jenn’s creative eye merges with her hopeful heart to create genuine pieces to heal the soul.
These photographs are printed in squares and presented in shadow boxes with corresponding quotes etched onto the glass of the frame, thus creating a 3 dimensional experience.
Save the Date for Jenn's Opening Reception
{ Wednesday March 19th from 6-8 pm }
1st floor Lamar Atrium - Shaw Center for the Arts - Downtown Baton Rouge
{ Etched Quotes }
"let the beauty of what you love be what you do" -Rumi
"forget all the reasons it won't work and believe the one that it will"
"the best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you forever" -The Notebook
"all the way from bourbon street to esplanade they sachet by"
"start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible" -St. Francis of Assisi
"leave your fear behind"
"hold the vision, trust the process"
"hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling. The lion sleeps tonight"
"soft summer breeze makes me think of my baby I left down in New Orleans" -JJ Cale
"make a wish & just believe"
"do more of what makes you awesome"
"nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished" -Lao Tzu
"everyone here has a story" -Chris Rose
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" -Philippians 4:13
"'I remember- I love you,' she said in a soft voice nervously biting her lip." -Sebastian Cole - A Story of Undying Love
"he held her like a sea shell and listened to her heart"
"blessed is she who has believed that the lord will full fill his promises to her"
"silence is the source of great strength" -Lao Tzu
"know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle" -Christian D. Larson
"to a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders" -Lao Tzu
"faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" -Martin Luther King, Jr
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JOP Feature Product: New 2014 Albums
JOP is excited to showcase our new album options! Features include blind embossed covers with custom text and cover materials ranging from fine linens, leathers, and custom image options! Signature albums include a custom designed wooden box for storage, and the Layflat albums are a great alternative with durable pages and multiple leather cover options! To learn more about pricing, click { here }
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JOP Feature Engagement: Erin & Elchi
We loved photographing this young couple at their home in Baton Rouge! A bicycle ride through their neighborhood and a bonfire in the backyard with their pups really illustrates their free-spirited nature. Erin and Elchi met as undergrads, and their engagement story is so genuine:
"My fiance's name is Elchi Fonacier and he is Filipino. We met at a restaurant in New Orleans where we both worked during undergrad Our engagement story is pretty funny. To start with, we have been dating 8 years and I would have been just as happy without a ring as long as we were together, but my ring sure is pretty. Elchi had my ring in July, but he wanted to propose in NOLA and we live in Baton Rouge. He kept suggesting a weekend trip to NOLA, so finally we decided to do a "staycation" in Nola. That week I had a bad sinus infection and was not aware of the plans. I invited some friends over and we accidentally drank several bottles of wine getting very drunk. the next morning, hungover and sick, we go to New Orleans.We got to the Canal Steet Inn and it was really nice but I was slowly feeling worse and worse with my sinuses. We had dinner reservations and Elchi insisted on taking a carriage ride before hand. However I was running late, feeling lousy, and not to mention it was raining! I could not understand why he wanted to spend $75 on a wet carriage ride when the forecast was nice the next day.
I got ready in a hurry but he decided that there was no time for a carriage ride so we went to get some coffee before dinner. This was actually a ruse because the coffee shop was across from Rocky's Pizza where we had our first date!At this point Elchi was sweating because he had already told the restaurant we were engaged when we got there and was worried what they would say when we walked in. As we walked to the restaurant, he was saying some weird things and I asked him what is wrong. He said nothing, and then proposed right there on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant! Of course I said yes!"
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White Oak Bridal Show
Enter to win 2 FREE tickets to the White Oak Bridal Show on Sunday, February 23rd for you and a friend on our Facebook page! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, February 18th, so go like and share our photo for your chance to win!
Meet the JOP team at the White Oak Bridal Show. Chat us up, check out our albums and portfolios and get some great ideas for all of your wedding needs. By attending the bridal show you have a chance to win an engagement session with Jenn including 25 custom 5 x 7 flat photo cards. This are great for save the dates or thank you cards. So be sure to stop by!
2013 Captured Wedding Moments
2013 Proved to be an amazing year for the JOP photographers. We have created a collection of our favorite images and posted them on facebook to share with our family and friends.
Currently on Facebook we are having a 2013 Captured Wedding Moments contest.
a) TAG away
b) LIKE any or all of them and each photo gets one vote!
c) COMMENT on the photo and that photo gets another vote!
d) SHARE a photo and that photo get TWO votes.
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE gives everyone a better chance to win
Anyone who shares any of the photos will be eligible to win a fine art portrait session on location with Jenn Ocken; including online proofing!
The client featured in the photo with the most votes will get a $100 print credit! Voting ends February 28th, SO TAG AWAY and let the fun begin! We hope you enjoy these moments as much as we did creating them!
Voting Ends February 28th { Click here to VOTE }
Interested in booking a JOP team for your wedding day?! Let's set up a time for you to talk more with Jenn about your wedding photography needs 225-590-3731 or fill out a contact for here.
Congratulations on your engagement! We are looking forward to talking to you about your special wedding needs!
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Jenn's creative eye merges with her hopeful heart to create genuine pieces to heal the soul.
This collection of images represents what Jenn experiences during her travels and also in everyday life. Using these photos combined with inspiration quotes Jenn as created a unique presentation with quotes etched in to the glass of a square shadow box framed.
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Gustafson Family Through the Years
JOP is so lucky to have been able to document the growth of this beautiful family since we photographed Grant and Anne-Marie's wedding day in 2006! It's hard to believe that Layla is already 5 years old, Dylan is now 2, and that the newest addition, Marley, is going to have her first Christmas this year! We have enjoyed seeing these children grow into such a loving family, and cannot wait to continue photographing them throughout the years!
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JOP Feature Engagement: Ashley & Daniel
We're throwing it back a few years to this engagement shoot with Ashley and Daniel! We love how unique this couple is, and their photographs reflect that!
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JOP Feature Bridal Portraits: Mrs. Claire Bradley
JOP absolutely loves Claire's bridal portraits because they exude true Louisiana charm. Doesn't she just look like a Southern Princess?! We are so happy for her and her husband, and had a great time photographing her at Rosedown Plantation.
JOP Feature Portrait: Grace's 90th Birthday Party
JOP is so blessed to have been able to document Grace's 90th birthday with her friends and family! The love and beauty Grace has for her life can be seen through the portraits, and we enjoyed being able to photograph this beautiful occasion. Grace looks great and it was an honor to share this joy with her and her guests at her party!
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JOP Feature Wedding: Mr. & Mrs. Davis
From the arbor being built by cousins to the wedding taking place in a backyard, this occasion truly embodied the family aspect of marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Davis shared their vows surrounded by all of the people they love, and it was truly beautiful to see this military couple come together. We love their photographs and thank them for serving our country!
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Today starts the amazing week of JOP savings!
MONDAY - 12/2 } 15% off all online orders for the next five days!
Use promo code { JOPcheer2013 } when checking out of your shopping cart.
TUESDAY - 12/3 } 10% off Keepsake Books!
8x8 Square Keepsake Book $550 - 10% = $495 (sale price) or 10x10 Square Keepsake Book $750 - 10% = $675 (sale price)
Add on : Custom Photo Cover $75 -10% = 67.50. You can order the Keepsake Books 12/3/2013 - 12/6/2013
WEDNESDAY - 12/4 } 15% All Fine Art Prints!
Includes Gallery Wraps, Fiber-base, Canvas, Metal & Aryllic Prints. Sale is honored 12/4/2013 - 12/6/2013
THURSDAY- 12/5 } 10% off Gift Tags!
First time ever we have added Gift Tags to the JOP Cheer this week! 10% off your gift tag order Thursday 12/5/2013 & Friday 12/6/2013
FRIDAY- 12/6 } BEST SAVINGS OF ALL!
Buy now and save 50% on your 2014 Fine Art Family Portrait creative fee } $275 - 50% = 137.50 Proofs can be added for additional $100.
Sale excludes beach sessions. bridal sessions & wedding or event creative fees.
JOP Feature Portrait Session: The Belsom Babies
These sweet children were a blessing to photograph, especially since their parents started out as wedding clients with JOP! It is amazing to see a family grow so much and to be able to document them along the way. The photographs capture their playful, innocent personalities and we can't wait to watch them as they grow up more!
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JOP Feature Intern: Rebecca Ratliff
LSU Senior Photography student Rebecca Ratliff is having her BFA Thesis Exhibition tomorrow evening! The reception will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Capital City Grill in downtown Baton Rouge, and will showcase Rebecca's show Callinectes Sapidus, "Beautiful Swimmer." We are so grateful for Rebecca's help with JOP the past few years and are so proud of her accomplishments at LSU. Her work is beautiful and we can't wait to see everyone there tomorrow!
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JOP Feature Engagement: Rachel & Eddie
We photographed Rachel and Eddie on LSU's campus in the spring of 2012 and we still love looking at these sweet portraits! The LSU campus is such an ideal place for a shoot, and the weather was beautiful. Rachel and Eddie got married last October in Mandeville, and we hope that they have been enjoying their marriage together since then! Geaux Tigers!
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JOP is Participating in Highland Nights!
Come on out to Highland Nights on Friday, November 15th from 6-9 p.m.! Businesses up and down Highland road from Kenilworth Shopping Center to Staring Lane will be outside providing food, drinks, and selling awesome products.
Looking for some great art to buy, or want to get some holiday shopping out of the way? Jenn Ocken Photography will be set up outside showcasing work from some of our photographers and interns. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses, have refreshments, and visit with the JOP team! We hope to see everyone there!
To see more about the businesses participating in Highland Nights, visit their Facebook
Join the Highland Nights event page on Facebook
Participating Artists:
Joshua Mott
Lauren Lohman
James Peck
Rachel Lagrange
Amelia Schexnayder
Charlotte Cox
Nick Martino
Jordan Hefler
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JOP Feature Wedding: Mr. & Mrs. Goldsmith
We loved photographing this garden style backyard wedding last spring! From the romantic floral decorations to the cozy location, JOP enjoyed seeing Richard and Jane share their vows in such a loving atmosphere. We love reminiscing on these photographs and wish them warm blessings throughout the rest of their marriage.
Wedding Details:
Dress- Bustle Boutique
Florist- Fleur Du Jour
Bridesmaid Dresses- Bridal Boutique Baton Rouge
Cake- Nannette Mayhall (225 magazine article)
Catering- Chef Don Bergeron
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The Murphy Family Through the Years
It's been an honor documenting the Murphy family starting almost 9 years ago! I started photographing the Murphy's at the very beginning of my professional photography career in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it's been a blessing to be the only photographer capturing them year after year. At first, Patrick would call me the "Photographer Lady" every time I would show up. Grant became a great little sidekick at all of the sessions, and Betsy even fell asleep in my lap once. There will always be a special place in my heart for Miller, knowing him from the day he was born and bringing his dad a "Miller" beer to the hospital. I hold a lot of gratitude to Mitsy and Reily for trusting me to capture the personalities and joy their kids have to offer the world, and hope to continue this throughout many more years to come!
Patrick
Betsy
Grant
Miller
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JOP Frame Closeout Sale!
Get up to 50% off on all of our custom frames and moldings during our closeout sale!
JOP has a huge selection of ornate frames and moldings in many different colors and styles. With or without a print, these frames make a statement! This is a great time to get your favorite photographs framed, or to start thinking about holiday gifts.
Visit our frame gallery to see some examples, and contact the office today to get your own!
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Chicago Style Weddings Magazine
With Jenn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her brother Chris in Chicago, Illinois, and her brother Bob in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Ocken family is known to photograph and travel all over.
JOP is happy to have a ton of bridal magazines from Chicago here in the office, available for free when you come in for a bridal consultation! This is a great way to get ideas for your wedding from a different region, and we would love to share these awesome publications with you. Don't forget that JOP is always willing and available to travel as well!
To learn more about Chicago Style Weddings, visit their website
To see more photographs from Ocken Photography, visit their website
To see Jenn's Travel Schedule, click here
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It's time for JOP's Annual Fall Print Sale!
That's right, we are back in action this year with great deals to get you ready for the holidays!
October 28th-November 8th, JOP is offering a print sale on a number of our products:
20% off all online orders
Use the promo code OCTNOV2013
15% off all fine art products*
Gallery wraps, canvases, metallics, acrylics, and fine art prints
*Must be ordered through the office, excludes photo cards, gift tags, and stickers
10% off all Keepsake Books
Contact the office today for any questions or fine art print order inquiries!
[email protected] • 225-590-3731
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Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Crane!
JOP would like to congratulate Kathleen and Kyle on their wedding at Disney! Kathleen's bridal portraits echo a playful, Disney theme with a vintage, haunting twist. We had great outdoor lighting at the shoot and they came out beautiful. We can't wait to see the photos from your wedding!
To see more of Kathleen's bridal portraits, visit her gallery.
Bridal Details:
Hair- Vicki B. Hairstyles
Makeup- Verde Beauty Studio
Dress & Veil- Gabriella New York Bridal Salon
Designer- Jenny Packham
Ring- Patrick's Fine Jewelry
Florist- Lance Hayes
Shoes- Disney Fairytale Weddings Collection from DSW
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In Loving Memory of Cristin Gill Viguerie, 1973-2013
This week we mourn the loss of one of JOP's beloved clients, Cristin Gill Viguerie. It was a blessing to know her as a mother and a friend. It's been an honor capturing the love she has for her family - year after year. Cristin is an inspiration to all of us and we will miss her!
We all here at JOP send comfort and peace to Cristin's family and friends.
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JOP Loves Halloween!
Halloween is that one time of year where it's perfectly acceptable to let loose and pretend to be someone else, and JOP loves to incorporate costumes into fine art portrait sessions! What's not to love about dressing up? Contact the office to schedule your portrait session today, and don't forget your favorite costumes!
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Photo by JOP Intern Nick Martino
JOP Welcomes Jess Losee!
We welcome Jess Losee as JOP's new Office Manager! We have known Jess a number of years and we are thrilled she is part of the JOP Team. Jess is an avid runner and is currently engaged! She is an all-around joy in the office and we are excited for her to meet all of our awesome clients! You can contact Jess here at the office for all your JOP needs!
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JOP Intern Work: LSU LEGACY Magazine
When the JOP interns aren't at work here, they are on campus creating their own work! Current intern Jordan Hefler and former intern Rebecca Ratliff are both staff photographers for the LSU LEGACY Magazine, which comes out twice every semester. This fall 2013 issue was released on September 23rd, and both Jordan and Rebecca photographed multiple stories. We are so proud of what they do inside and outside of the office!
Issues are available for free on campus, or you can view the issue in its entirety online.
View Rebecca's Stories:
On The Record With The Widowers
View Jordan's Stories:
Like LEGACY Magazine on Facebook
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JOP Needs Your Help!
For the past two years, our clients have voted us to win The Knot's "Best of Weddings" award. Review us online before October 6th to help us win it again for 2014!
Click here to review us and vote!
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JOP is still taking appointments for our photo tour!
Contact the office to schedule your session today!
September 19th - 24th : Chicago Land Area
September 25th-28th : Indiana (Ft Wayne and Indianapolis area)
September 29th- Indianapolis (possibly, contact if interested)
September 30th- Memphis
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JOP Feature Intern: Nicholas Martino
We love these business cards that our intern Nick handmade! Each one has been printed individually onto cardboard paper, displaying his website and phone number. We love both his photography and his craftiness!
To see more of his work, visit his website.
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Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Bradley!
JOP is happy to announce that Claire and Elton will be sharing their vows today at the Old State Capitol! We adore them and had a great time shooting Claire's beautiful bridals as well as their engagement photos. JOP wishes them a life and marriage full of blessings.
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JOP & Lumehouse Collaborate for March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction
JOP and Lumehouse are at it again, this time working with the chefs of Baton Rouge to become champions of babies! The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction is a charitable fundraising event in Baton Rouge that pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers while raising revenue to help in the fight to save babies.
Lumehouse created a stunning PSA video and short vignettes on each chef to showcase their talents and to help raise awareness, and JOP was there to capture it all behind the scenes. It is always a good time when you get to support local talent as well as raise money for charity.
You can see the headlining video below, and more on the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction Website.
To see more videos by Lumehouse, visit their Vimeo page.
To contact Lumehouse and to learn more, visit their home page.
Shooting The Blues Mentoring Program
From August 30th to September 3rd, Jenn Ocken lead a photography workshop at the Blues Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Jenn also participated in the "Shooting The Blues Mentoring Program," where she had the opportunity to spend the day mentoring a young photographer, who took these photos, Tatiana Hubbard. She and Tatiana worked on the fundamentals of photography and photographing live music events. "Shooting The Blues Mentoring Program" is an up-and-coming program for young photographers with a love of Blues. Tatiana was awarded the mentorship based on her essay "What The Blues Means To Me."
You can read her touching essay below and see more of her photos in our gallery
Visit the Spa City Blues website
“What “Blues” Means to Me”
Narrative by Tatiana Hubbard
What “Blues” means to me is a beautiful soulful mix of classic jazz, “scratch” jazz, urban blues and “backstreet” blues to what has to mix and form modern “Blues” as I know it and love it. It can make me feel better when I am sad, and make me feel sad when I am I am happy. But mostly I feel that it relates to my deepest secret feelings, like a best friend. The kind of feelings that you only tell a pet or a stuffed animal, or experience in a dream, but yet, you hear that sentiment somehow expressed in a “Blues” song is cathartic. I hope to capture those feelings today through photography during this 17th Annual Blues Festival. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this event. My father just died last year, and my mother has been battling terminal cancer for the past three years. During that time, I have been feeling very sad. I have dived into music and photography for relief and inspiration. And through music, I have found relief and inspiration indeed. Photography will allow me to document and journal events in my life, as well as with my mom. It is so important to share with her. I want to share this Blues festival with her. She is the one that shared music with me, thinking that it would open a new world for me and it has. I first discovered “Blues” in Memphis, then again in Nashville, Tennessee. I am so glad that we are able to continue this adventure in Hot Springs on our own stomping grounds in an area we love, and in such a beautiful scenic, historic town. I hope to capture as much as I can through photographs. And, one day, I hope to have a jewelry store and display my photographs with great pride.
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JOP Feature Publication: InRegister Magazine September 2013
This September issue of InRegister Magazine showcases the Crabmeat Maison from Galatoire's Bistro. JOP loves uncovering new restaurants each month in the Baton Rouge area by photographing the featured dish... and also getting to sneak a little taste!
Galatoire's Bistro is located at 3535 Perkins Road and is open daily.
225-753-4864
To see their hours and menu, visit Galatoire's Bistro online
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JOP Feature Publication: DIG- Baton Rouge Uncovered
JOP is excited to have been featured in the Food & Drink section of Baton Rouge's independent newspaper, DIG!
Photographs from Fete Rouge 2013 showcase the delicious meals from local chefs at the yearly festival. Featured in this issue is the bacon-wrapped shrimp dish that was presented by being suspended above the table. C'est bon!
To see more photos from Fete Rouge visit our gallery.
Visit the DIG- Baton Rouge Uncovered website
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JOP is honored and excited to have received awards from The Knot for the past 2 years, but we need your help!
We would like to thank all of our wonderful clients for voting us to receive Best Of Weddings Award. We love working with you all and hope our client relationships continue to grow!
Please vote for us again and help us have a triple win by leaving us a review on The Knot website!
Peace and blessings, XOXO JOP
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JOP has been busy this summer! In the past three issues of inRegister Magazine, JOP has been blessed to photograph some delicious dishes from top restaurants in the Baton Rouge area!
June- Pequeno Tacos
Restaurant IPO
2323 South Acadian Thruway
387-2699
July- Red Velvet Cake
DiGiulio Bros. Italian Cafe
2903 Perkins Road
383-4203
August- Coco Salad
Mestizo Restaurant
421 Third Street
302-5541
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Jenn will be on the move heading North up the Mississippi River for her annual September photo tour. Here are the dates and contact the office at 225-590-3731 or email us at [email protected] to schedule your session! See you soon!
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Let's Celebrate Summer Love at JOP!
It's Jenn's birthday month and you get the gift!
Now until the end of July 2013 we have a great collection of promotions on classic JOP products. See list for details!
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20% off all coffee table albums
{ both contemporary & classic styles }
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15% off all fine art products
{ fiber base and canvas prints, gallery wraps & metal & acrylic prints}
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10% off all keepsake books
{ 8x8 or 10x10 sizes }
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15% off all online print orders using promo code
{ SUMMERLOVE2013 }
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10 free photo cards with every purchase of 100 cards
{ photo card sale extends through the end of August }
Call the office to inquire about releasing your event and photos to view again online, as well as, with any questions about pricing and ordering your JOP products. You can also view products and pricing (before discount) here. Albums, photo cards, and fine art products should be ordered through the office and office require a 50% deposit. Use promo code SUMMERLOVE2013 to receive the discount on all online orders. Thanks so much for choosing JOP for your photography needs. We know there are many wonderful options for photography services and we are grateful you are our clients!
{ 225-590-3731 or email us at [email protected] }
JOP's Feature Vendor: Danielle Does Makeup
JOP met Danielle Laurent Huval when we were asked to photograph her wedding. Little did we know, she was a professional makeup artist that did not only her makeup for her wedding, but all of her bridesmaids as well. Since then, we have continued to work closely with Danielle and other bridal clients. Danielle has over 8 years experience in the makeup industry, and her goal is to enhance your natural beauty so you feel like the most beautiful you. JOP loves to photograph brides that Danielle has worked with... after all, makeup is art on a living canvas!
To learn more about Danielle Does Makeup visit her website
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JOP's Feature Beach Session: The Lemoine Family
Jenn Ocken loves to capture families having fun in the sun like the Lemoine family! Their love for each other is clear through their photographs,and JOP had a blast going out on the water to get some of their shots.
To see more photos from the Lemoine session, visit their gallery.
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Happy Father's Day to all our JOP Cool Pops this weekend! We hope you have an awesome weekend filled with love, relaxation and all that makes your heart smile! We appreciate the opportunity time and time again to capture the awesome relationship with your kids and family!
You Rock!! ... Just sayin'
All photos have been taken at a variety of Gulf Coast Beaches this summer! Here is a link to the
Limited appointments times for beach sessions are still available send your request { here }
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Mary Elizabeth & Jason
Mary Elizabeth and Jason had a traditional Catholic wedding at St. Mary's Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi. Mary Elizabeth had classic bridal choices such as a veil that trailed down the aisle, but paired them with unique elements like chandeliers hanging from Spanish Moss and mason jar candles.
This southern wedding gave Jenn Ocken the opportunity to capture the couple's romantic relationship in a traditional setting. The photographs are timeless with a modern twist, reflecting Mary Elizabeth and James' individual styles!
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details:
Location- St. Mary's Basilica, Natchez, Mississippi
Bridal Store- Wedding Belles
Dress Designer- Modern Trousseau
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JOP's Feature Portraits: Elisabeth Pickens
Since 2008, JOP has documented the growth of Elisabeth Pickens every step of the way. It's been a blessing watching her grow both in real life and in the photographs!
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Jackie & Ben
Jackie and Ben held their wedding at the Baton Rouge Country Club and they showed their lighthearted personality throughout the entire ceremony. Between Ben's Beatles cake and the couple's high-fiving wedding toppers, guests could definitely see the outgoing side of their relationship!
In the words of The Beatles, "All you need is love." JOP is grateful to have been able to capture Jackie and Ben's love for each other along the way.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details:
Location- Baton Rouge Country Club
Wedding Planner- Weddings by Allie
Florist- Fleur du Jour
Cinematographer- Lumehouse
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Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Davis!
JOP wishes Tricia and Jeff the best of luck in their marriage together, as well as their service in the military. We are thankful for their patriotic endeavors and are blessed to be a part of documenting their special day.
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JOP's Feature Vendor: Fleur Du Jour
JOP is excited to spotlight a florist that we work very closely with, Fleur Du Jour! The artists at Fleur Du Jour specialize in holiday decorating in weddings, but also can provide services for other events such as showers, graduations, birthdays, and more. Like JOP, they are inspired by their clients and their imaginations. Their passion for flowers can be seen through their unique and creative designs. We are grateful to work with Fleur Du Jour and are always excited to photograph their beautiful floral designs!
To learn more about Fleur Du Jour, visit their website
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Congratulations to Elizabeth!
JOP congratulates Elizabeth and her fiancé on their marriage! Their fabulous wedding ceremony was held in the Dominican Republic, and we would like to wish them the best of luck in their future together.
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JOP's Feature Graduation Session: Joanna
What better way to remember your senior year than with graduation portraits by JOP? The sunset was a perfect match for Joanna's red hair as well as her colorful outfit choices. We had a great time photographing Joanna at the beach, and wish her the best of luck with her studies after high school!
To view more photos from Joanna's session, visit her gallery
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Matthew Wallace reached his goal and wants to thank everyone for their support with the March of Dimes Walk for Babies!
JOP was at the event, and made these custom Thank You cards with our photographs for Matthew.
JOP can help you with custom Thank You cards too for any occasion!
Call our office at (225) 590-3731 or email [email protected] to place an order today!
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Anna & Kevin
Anna & Kevin's close knit relationship was reflected in their rustic, family oriented wedding. The couple incorporated family talents in a DIY way with homegrown flowers and a passed down recipe for the cake. This simple wedding allowed us to capture Anna and Kevin's personality and spirit.
Outdoor southern weddings like this really allow Jenn Ocken to capture natural emotions throughout the wedding day. Jenn Ocken Photography documents timeless photographs and true portraits of the couple in their most special moments.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details:
Location- Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Catering- The Lakehouse, Mandevillle, Louisiana
Bridal Store- Gabrielle's Bride and Occasion Salon
Dress Designer- Justin Alexander Pure
Wedding Cake- recipe by groom's grandmother and decorated by bride's friends
Florist- Flowers grown by the bride's mother and arranged by family and friends
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Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. David!
Angelle and Steven David are getting married today at the St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, Louisiana! JOP would like to wish them peace and blessings in their marriage and future, and cannot wait to photograph their special day!
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Nikki & John
Nikki and John's unique style is visibly expressed through the photographs JOP captured from their special day! Black bridesmaids dresses mixed with Nikki's glamorous white fur cloak and bird cage veil gave a classic theme a bit of an edge. Accents such as action figure cake toppers and a sunflower bouquet also gave the ceremony a playful feel!
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details:
Location- Laura Plantation
Bridal Store- Pearl's Place
Cake- Curious Confections
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JOP's Feature Event: Get Your Rear in Gear
Get Your Rear in Gear is a 5K run that raises funds and awareness for the Colon Cancer Coalition. The mission of the philanthropy is to encourage early detection by screening, living a healthy lifestyle, and educating and engaging others on the facts of colon cancer.
"Get Your Rear in Gear is bigger than just a message for colon and rectal cancer; it is a message for all of us to take action, lead longer healthier lives, go to the doctor regularly, to listen to our bodies when something isn't right and get the right answers, regardless of age."
-Kristin Tabor, President & Founder
To learn more and to donate, visit their website.
Like Get Your Rear in Gear on Facebook
To view more photos from this event, visit our gallery
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JOP's Feature Event: March of Dimes
The Walk for Babies, a fundraiser for March of Dimes, is a philanthropic walk that takes place in cities across the nation annually to help raise awareness and funds for premature births. March of Dimes supports research for understanding and preventing premature birth and other serious problems that threaten babies.
In the United States alone, 13 million babies are born prematurely each year. The mission of the March of Dimes is to help reduce that number as much as possible, and they do so by providing funds for research through events like Walk for Babies.
To learn more about the March of Dimes and to donate, visit their website.
Like March of Dimes on Facebook
Follow March of Dimes on Twitter
To view more photos from this event, visit our gallery
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JOP's Feature Beach Session: The LeBlanc Family
The LeBlanc family's take on beach portraits included bright colors and lots of fun! Their lighthearted spirit can be seen throughout their photographs, as the children and parents alike weren't afraid to have a little fun and laugh out loud. Jenn Ocken Photography is grateful to capture families interacting with love towards each other in their natural way.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Rebecca & Drew
Rebecca and Drew had a truly southern outdoor wedding at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Antique details such as an old pick-up truck, suspenders, and rustic signs leading the guests where to go around the plantation made for a vintage feel with a modern twist. The couple's spirituality shone throughout the ceremony, blessing JOP with the opportunity to document their genuine emotion.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details:
Location- Greenwood Plantation
Catering- Best Catered Events
Band- Luv Sexy
Wedding Planner- Bliss Events
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Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Deshotel!
Erica and Justin are getting married today at Houma's House plantation, with their reception in the Neptune Ballroom! JOP would like to wish them peace and blessings in their marriage, and cannot wait to photograph their special day!
To view more photos from their engagement session visit their gallery.
To view more photos from Erica's bridal session, visit her gallery.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Summer & David Orges
Summer and David shared their vows at the Live Oak Methodist church in Watson, Louisiana, and followed with a reception on LSU's campus at the Lod Cook hotel. Summer looked stunning in both her long ceremony dress as well as her short reception dress, and David's hidden "groom" socks put the icing on the cake! JOP is blessed to have shared in the joy of this beautiful couple on their special day.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location: Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson, Louisiana
Reception Location: Lod Cook Hotel & Alumni Center
Bridal Store: Bridal Boutique
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JOP's Feature Beach Session: The Boone Family
The Boone family had a blast at the beach last summer, and JOP was there to capture all of their great memories! Three beautiful girls can be a handful, but their playful spirits added great joy not only to their session, but to their trip as a whole.
Jenn will be at the beach this summer! Scheduling is available for May, June and July. Contact our office at (225) 590-3731 or email us at [email protected] to schedule your beach session this year.
To view more photos from the Boone session, visit their gallery.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Misty and Derek Johnson
The Old Louisiana State Capitol provided a classic, Southern Louisiana feel to Misty and Derek's wedding celebrations. The sun setting through the iconic stained glass windows during the ceremony provided JOP with gorgeous lighting to capture Misty and Derek's special moment. Following the ceremony, the reception took place at the Louisiana State Museum with a backdrop of the New State Capitol lit up at night, giving their photographs a beautiful narrative of "something old and something new."
To view more photographs from their special day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location: The Old State Capitol
Bridal Store: Bustle Baton Rouge
Florist: Rickey Heroman’s
Dress Designer: Jasmine Couture
Bakery: Cake Goddess
Wedding Coordinator: Gala Productions
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JOP Feature Engagement: The Smith Engagement
Jessica and her fiance chose to photograph their engagement in a way that reflected their personality and lifestyle. JOP had a great time incorporating the couple's southern country spirit in their session!
To see more photographs from their session, visit their gallery.
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Jenn Ocken Photography has photographed another monthly restaurant dish for InRegister Magazine! April's featured dish is the Pepper Seared Fresh Tuna Salad from Zeeland Street Market on Perkins Road. Make sure you try one of these fresh spring salads and pick up the April issue of InRegister Magazine.
InRegister is published monthly in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Be sure to keep a lookout for JOP in future issues.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Kosha and Devon Gennuso
The beautiful architecture of downtown Baton Rouge created a breathtaking backdrop for Kosha and Devon's wedding. Classic touches like pearls, a netted headpiece, and red lips combined with an old fashioned getaway car made for a timeless look both in person and in the photographs.
To view more photos from their wedding, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location: Louisiana State Museum, Baton Rouge
Bridal Store: Mockingbird Bridal Boutique
Florist: Donna Lensing Interiors
Dress Designer: Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner
Bakery: SophistiCAKES by Amber
Wedding Coordinator: Gala Productions
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Featured Product of the Week!
We're happy to show off our new JOP custom designed folders! This in office product was designed by Jenn and is given to our wedding clients.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Jamie and Kyle McNease
"Eternity begins and ends with the ocean's tides." -Unknown
Jamie and Kyle shared their vows with friends and family on the beach in Destin, Florida. The oceanic backdrop provided inspiration for their wedding details, such as starfish wedding toppers and seashell table accents.
JOP is grateful to have captured their tender moments at such a beautiful location.
To view more photos from their wedding, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location: The Destin Bay House
Bridal Store: Pearl’s Place
Dress Designer: Mikaella
Bakery: Sweet for Sirten
Wedding Coordinator: Erin Shoults
Catering: Culinary Catering 365
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JOP Feature Portrait Session: Ruhland Family, Memphis
Once again, JOP has captured Lila's hilarious personality while walking in Memphis! We love the Arcade Diner on Main Street. Diners are always classic locations for a fun portrait session!
JOP will be in Memphis April 4-7, contact us today to book your session!
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Meronaca and Jesse Raburn
Meronaca and Jesse's wedding at White Oak Plantation spoke volumes of the couple's unique and eclectic style. Elaborate and unique cake toppers, black bridesmaid dresses, and Meronaca's vintage wedding gown gave a "Gothic Old Hollywood" theme that was truly beautiful and one of a kind.
To view more photos from their wedding, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location: White Oak Plantation
Florist: Billy Heroman's
Bridal Store: Kleinfeld's
Dress Designer: Claire Pettibone
Bakery: Cake Goddess LLC
Cake Toppers: Garden Ninja
Videographer: Video Reflections Studio
Bridal Jewelry: Etsy
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JOP Feature Portrait Session: Taylor & Sydney
Still need graduation portraits? JOP offers best buddy portrait sessions, as well as individual and family.
What better way to remember this milestone than with the people you love?
Contact JOP today to book your graduation session, and view our travel schedule for more information about beach portraits.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Emily and Matthew Rhymer
The grand oaks and draping Spanish Moss of the Hilltop Arboretum provided a perfect backdrop for Emily and Matthew's ceremony. Complete with baskets of complimentary bug spray, a red velvet alligator groom's cake, and even a New Orleans trolley, the couple shared their vows in true Louisiana tradition.
To view more photos from their wedding, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Location: Baton Rouge Hilltop Arboretum
Florist: Billy Heroman's
Bridal Store: Ventura Bridal
Dress Designer: Allure Bridals
Wedding Coordinator: Weddings By Allie
Transportation: Reliant Transportation
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JOP has a new unique way for clients to receive their one of a kind photos! When you purchase the usage rights to your portrait session or wedding day, your photos now come loaded on a JOP USB! The magnetic cap ensures you won't loose the top, and the slim design creates an easy way to share your photos anywhere with friends or family. We're so excited to let our clients have the opportunity to receive this one of a kind item!
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JOP Event: Out of the Box Bridal Event
Out of the Box is a unique bridal event produced by the hippest local wedding vendors that allows brides to get hands-on ideas for their wedding day.
Providing brides and vendors with an interactive experience, this is not your typical bridal show!
JOP celebrated the 5th year anniversary of OOTB in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Old State Capitol on February 6th.
With 11 events under our belt, we are still going strong!
Out of the Box Bridal is an evening of complementary hors d’oeuvres and beverages to taste, plus entertainment that will actually help you with your planning process! Try out a wedding coif and bedeck yourself with bridal jewels. Check out the latest wedding fashions. Mix and mingle with an intimate assortment of local quality vendors.
To view photos from this event, visit our gallery.
Special thanks to Kaju Sakar, Liz Barrett, Nick Martino and Jessica Losse for shooting these fabulous photos for JOP!
Look for events coming up and stay updated with us!
2013 Participating Vendors:
Plexus Worldwide- Health Food Drink
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JOP's Feature Wedding: David & Mandi McCarstle
Mr. and Mrs. McCarstle tied the knot at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge, and showed their love for friends and family with accents of "Something Blue" throughout their wedding details. Complete with blue sneakers and a bicycle cake topper, the couple exuded personality and humbleness. Guests could even give a personal touch by providing a blue thumbprint on the guestbook, representing balloons atop their vehicle of love: the bicycle.
JOP is appreciative of this opportunity to capture such genuine moments and personality in their special day.
To view more photos from their wedding, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Location- White Oak Plantation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bakery- Cupcake Couture
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Also, keep a look out for Jenn Ocken Photographers in the next issues of InRegister. It is published monthly in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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We are excited to announce Jenn's newest documentingBlues collection. Here is a collection of images she took at Teddy's Juke Joint expressing the relationship between Teddy Johnson, proprietor of Teddy's Juke Joint and Baton Rouge blues artist Larry Garner. It was a great time as Teddy pulled out old photos and Larry gave Teddy a hard time while sending him love in the same breath on the mic!
Both men are icons of the Baton Rouge Blues scene and a few of these photos will be in an exhibit "Raining in my Heart" in May, long with other local photographers also capturing images of local blues artist. Jenn is super pumped for the event! And believe us when we say more details to come!
Jenn is currently documenting brothers and sisters of the blues and their relationship with their friends, peers, blues and, often times, blood related family members. Jenn has many images of blues artist interacting, enjoying one another's music, as well, as playing together. This is the first time Jenn has take an event and followed the interactions between two subjects and creating Jenn's first event story collection to this themed series of images.
There will be mini photo books displaying the each individual story collection, as well as, the events being posted online. Who knows where this will lead, but it gotta be somethin' good! It's the Blues!
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JOP's Feature Wedding (Reception): Alicia and William Coenen
After a romantic destination wedding in Bora Bora, Alicia and William came back home to celebrate! This rockin' reception took place at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana. Complete with a personal concert by The Molly Ringwalds, the couple had a blast celebrating with friends and family... and so did JOP!
To view more photos from their reception, visit their gallery.
Reception Details
Wedding Location- St. Regis Hotel, Bora Bora
Reception Location- House of Blues, New Orleans
Wedding Dress- Pearl's Place
Reception Dress- Saks Fifth Avenue, New Orleans
Bakery for Reception- Kupcake Factory
Reception Band- The Molly Ringwalds
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Check out the best of JOP on Pinterest!
Amazing wedding boards, great quotes, blues photography, and location ideas are just a pin away.
All clients now have an option to be assigned a JOP pinboard to share ideas and express their creativity.
This is a great opportunity for brides to give JOP an idea of what sparks their heart for their wedding day.
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JOP's one of a kind photo cards are great for Save the Dates! They are custom designed to fit every unique couple by using photos from your JOP engagement session.
You can contact the office at 225-590-3731 or [email protected] for more information on these must have additions to your wedding day.
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JOP's Feature Wedding: Mia and Brian Strong
Mia and Brian said "I Do" in July of 2012 at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their love for each other, as well as their friends and families, is visible throughout the photographs from their special day. JOP is thankful to have shared this loving atmosphere with such a beautiful couple.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Dress- Pearl's Place
Florist- Designs by Milissa
Cake- Ambrosia Bakery
Location- Cathedral of St. Joseph
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JOP is excited to have the opportunity to showcase some of our interns' published work!
Two of our interns, Rebecca Ratliff and Jordan Hefler, are student photographers for the LSU Legacy Magazine. You can see some of their work in this month's issue, free on stands around campus.
JOP is honored and grateful to have such awesome photographers on our team!
Learn more about LSU Legacy Magazine
Like LSU Legacy Magazine on Facebook!
Follow @LSULegacymag on Twitter
Follow @LSUlegacymag on Instagram
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These senior rep cards are a great way for graduates to share their big day with friends and family! They're all customized to fit each unique personality and also come with a protective tin case. With a slim design of 1.375" x 3.5", these cards fit great in wallets, pockets and purses. Each card utilizes photos from your seniors' portrait session.
It's never too early to start thinking about booking your senior portrait session with us! We love to capture the unique personalities of each graduate and help them celebrate their big achievement.
With these cards your senior can become a JOP representative. They can earn some extra cash and 25 5x7 flat photo cards! These cards can be your students customized graduate announcements or thank you cards.
You can contact the office at 225-590-3731 for further information about rep cards, becoming a JOP rep and portrait sessions. JOP can't wait to photograph this year's grads!
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Now is a great time to schedule your graduate's portraits! Spring is one of the best times to capture some amazing photos! & Jenn Ocken Photography LOVES capturing such real moments of your proud graduate! Whether it is grade school, high school or university graduate, we love getting the grad in front of our camera to honor such an awesome accomplishment.
These images are best used for JOP's one of kind photo cards! Great for open house invitations, announcements and perfect for thank you card after all the celebrations are over. Each card becomes a sweet little gift of love commemorating this great time in your family's life! We also love capturing the graduate with pets, siblings, as well as, the graduate in the middle of their favorite hobbies and activities!
MORE ABOUT OUR "BESTIES" SESSIONS!
Pair up with your a friend for back to back sessions and both graduates get twenty five complementary 5x7 flat custom designed photo cards, as well as, a discount on each creative fee.
For more details and to schedule your session call Jenn Ocken Photography:
225-590-3731 office or email us at [email protected]
**If you are interested in beach session for graduate or family. Jenn will be at the beach in March. Please call for availability!
JOP's Feature Wedding: Greg and Rena Bickham
Set at the Baton Rouge Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie, this springtime garden wedding reflects the purity of their love. The simplicity of their heartfelt moments are truly communicated on camera, and we are blessed to have been a part of documenting their wonderful day.
To view more photos from their wedding day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Catering- Culinary Productions
Florist- Fleur Du Jour
Coordinator- Gala Productions
Location- Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie
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JOP is excited to present the wedding of Taylor Cook and Drew Whitaker as our first Feature Wedding!
This gorgeous backyard Baton Rouge wedding took place in May of 2012, and their love and commitment can be genuinely seen through the photographs. We are grateful for their willingness to show their true emotions as we captured them on camera!
To view more of the photographs from their special day, visit their gallery.
Wedding Details
Wedding Dress- Bridal Boutique
Florist- Rickey Heroman
Cakes- Nanette Mayhall
Catering- Bonannos Fine Catering
Make-up- Danielle Does Make-Up
Planner- Allie Wester
Band- John Grey
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We have a stellar 3 day turn around, so there's still plenty of time to order them before February 14th!
XOXO, JOP ♥
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Here is Michelle Johnson's Bridal Keepsake Album! Our albums are custom designed by our wonderful Lauren Lohman! We did an amazing shoot at the gardens of the Rural Life Museum! Thanks Michelle for letting us photograph your bridal portraits!
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JOP is excited to announce that we are featured on the cover of this month's InRegister magazine! We are so grateful we were able to photograph Todd and Kristy McKearn and their adorable son Jack. They are a beautiful family that we hope to photograph for years to come.
In addition, we have the privilege to photograph InRegister magazine's monthly restaurant dish. This month's pick is the homemade cinnamon roll from Strands Cafe in downtown Baton Rouge. So yummy!
Keep a lookout for us in more issues to come! InRegister is published monthly in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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The votes are in! We have received these amazing awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire thanks to your help!
We had a great year of weddings and are so grateful to have been chosen. Thank you to all of the brides and grooms for this act of appreciation. We really enjoyed working with each and every one of you, and wish you peace and blessings in your marriage.
We are looking forward to more great weddings in 2013!
Look for us in The Knot and on Wedding Wire this year!
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Don't forget to order your wallet size Valentine's Day cards from us! They're personalized for family, friends or even your kid's valentines day exchange. Cards are 2.5' x3.5'. Envelopes are included and we also have a three day turn around time!
Here is a sample of one of our cards already made for Anne Scott. There are many other design templates to choose from!
Send us an email or call the office to get more information on design templates and pricing.
Jenn Ocken Photography
225-590-3731
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Check out this great album design of Michelle and Brent Wedding in New Orleans at one of our favorite wedding reception sites. There is an awesome Court yard and the bar is full of 1920's character!
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Thanks so much for choosing JOPhotographers for your wedding day photography!
Follow this link to your sneak peek! & more photos ... very soon!
May 19, 2012 - Houmas House Plantation - Photographed By JOPhotographers: Jesse Mallory and Josh Mott
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Rena & Greg's Wedding day celebrated at the LSU Burden Center's Orangerie on March 31, 2012
JOPhotographers - Jenn Ocken & Jesse K Mallory: www.jennockenphotography.com
Music: John Gray Jazz: www.jgrayjazz.com
Coordinating: Stacy Parker www.imaginegala.com
New Orleans Event Rentals: www.youreventdelivered.com
Linens: A Narcissus Affair: www.narcissusaffair.com
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Starting to plan for your beach vacations? Keep us in mind!
Jenn Ocken will be traveling all along the NW Florida & Alabama's Gulf Coast this summer with cameras in hand and flip flops on ...
Travel Dates:
{ Mother's Day Weekend: May 10th-14th
{ June July & August
While you are planning your summer vacation here are some fun beach portrait tips:
* Wear comfortable clothes:
Make sure the neck line stays in place. Especially for moms and dads who have little ones that might need to be held at some point during the session.
It is also very important that everyone feels good in the outfits. If you choose to all be in the same color, it is ok if each of you wear different styles. Allowing your family members to choose a style that both expresses their personality and helps them to feel more comfortable results in a more relaxed session and successful portrait. Accessories are a great way to show off personality too.
* Alternative to the beautiful all white outfits:
You can mix up khaki and white. A couple of you can wear khaki tops with white pants/skirts (great for the ladies), then others can wear khaki pants or shorts with white tops. The little girls can be in a white dress or khaki dress. We have seen some great khaki shirts for the teenage ladies too. This looks great in a very large extended family sessions. Other popular colors to substitute for khaki: navy, yellow and pink.
Complementary colors are great to use too. You can use bold or pastel colors. It is really what fits your families' personality.
* Let go of perfection:
You are on vacation! You are suppose to be relaxed enjoying the moment. Allow the photographer to give a little direction to guide you to the best light and scene. Then just enjoy the moments on the sand between you and the kids.
JOP loves to capture the more intimate moments .. the giggles, the game of chase along the water, exploring for seashells, or toes and fingers in the sand. Let any of it and all of it happen while we are capturing it all!
* For a fun twist at the end of the session:
-Bring a big hat and maybe sunglasses
-Bring towels so the kids can run through the water -Beach toys (maybe leave them down at the beach so the kids are distracted by them at the beginning of the shoot)
-Build a huge sand castle that day away from the crowds so you can use it during the shoot.
-Kites and balls are fun too
Don't forget beach portraits make great JOP one of a kind Holiday cards. We can start designing them as early as August and it will be marked off your to-do list early!
Call for more information and to schedule your portrait session { 225-590-373
To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
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Here you go! Almost all of our entire collection of Photo Cards from 2011! Thanks to our clients for the record year of cards ordered and sent out! Over 5000 JOP cards where mailed out in 2011! Can't wait to see what 2012 will bring! Click the photo to see more!
To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
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“If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.”
-Daisaku Ikeda
To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
September 3, 2011 - Lafayette LA
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Professional's Choice for JOP's Best Captured Moment of 2011!
Father's Love
Eliza Long and Doug White wedding celebration at the Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge, LA.
To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
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For those who have not been in JOP's office lately here is a sneak of some changes we made this month!
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To view portfolios visit www.jennockenphotography.com
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