We've trusted Jen to capture some of the most important moments in our lives, from family photos to our engagement and now our courthouse wedding. Every gallery she delivers is beautiful, but these photos truly exceeded our expectations. She has an incredible eye for detail and a way of making every photo feel natural and authentic. We will treasure these memories forever and are so thankful we chose Jen to capture them. Highly recommend! read more

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I think a review I read of Jenn said it best, there are many great photographers, but she stands out above the rest. Every photo is so beautiful, it's difficult to choose your fav. On a recent trip to Newport Beach for our family vacation, she was highly recommended to me by a friend for beach photos. Between the reco and the reviews, my expectations were pretty high going in and she exceeded them! I absolutely loved every photo of my family and I'll always have them to look back. She provided a sneak peek within a day which we loved and her turnaround time for the entire gallery and digital files was super quick. She's very sweet and gave great direction that made the photos that much better. I can't say enough, just book her! read more

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We absolutely loved working with Jen and are thrilled with our family photos. I highly recommend Jen for the beautiful work she does, her professionalism, and the ease with which she connected with us. Happy to recommend her to all who are looking for a family and portrait photographer and high quality photos. read more

Jenn is an amazing photographer. I booked her for my maternity photoshoot and she definitely delivered. Communication was simple yet clear. I felt comfortable with her. The mini session was only 30 minutes but we were able to get such great photos out of it. I highly recommend her for your photography needs! read more

We found Jenn 5 years ago to shoot our engagement and wedding in Paso Robles. And more recently, she shot our maternity photos! Jenn went above and beyond our expectations every single time, which is why she has become so much more than a photographer, she's become a friend! I cannot recommend her enough, so much so that my family has started booking her as well. She is everything you want in a photographer!! read more

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We had family photos taken at the beach with our new puppy. The photos are so beautiful and we had such a wonderful time with Jenn! I highly recommend Jenn! We had a wonderful time! read more

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If you are unsure who to hire for photography for any event but especially your wedding, HIRE DEARLY BELOVED! They genuinely made our day so special and the photos are absolutely beautiful. They were just wonderful people. We can't thank them enough!!! A special shout out to Carolina, Anthony, and Jesus!!!! read more

Jenn is amazing! She was my wedding photographer back in 2018 and now my go to family photographer. We most recently worked together in June 2025. She took on the challenge to photograph my huge extended family of 20. Jenn is very patient and wonderful directing for the best photo possible. She has a reasonable turn around with the photo gallery too. read more

I can't say enough amazing things about Jenn. Not only is she the best photographer but also goes above and beyond to ensure she captures every detail. I'm from Texas and she photographed my wedding in California in 2021 and she was worth coming back to California to take our family photos after adding a little one to our family. Not to mention she is so sweet and you will surely fall in love with her being your photographer! read more

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Jen is so sweet and has captured the most amazing pictures of my wild boys . She has a great eye and makes adjustments during the shoot so I don't look awkward , which is so appreciated . She is easy to communicate with and is accommodating . read more

We've had the pleasure of working with Jenn for the past 2 years for our family photos/mini sessions. She did an amazing job of capturing our family and I highly recommend as your next photographer! read more

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This is the second time I've used Jenn for senior photos of my boys. Jenn is so great to work with - super easy and connects with my boys to get them to smile and do fun poses. She really makes the photo shoot, which is not high on a senior boys list of things to do, fun. I can't say enough about how thorough she is with the shot/pose ideas. I asked her to take some of the shots at a tennis court since my son plays tennis and it's a big part of his life. She did research for 'inspiration' prior to our session so that she had ideas for different types of poses that he could do with his racket and on the court and she asked him to bring tennis balls with him for some of the shots. She took tons of pictures in both locations and to my shock, she sent me the gallery less than 2 days later! She is swamped with holiday family photo shoots but turned our pics around in lightening speed and they are amazing with the perfect lighting and she converts some of the shots to black and white too which is really fun. I wish I had given birth to more kids so that I could do another senior photo shoot with Jenn. haha. I highly recommend that you use Jenn for senior photos, family photos, etc. She will not disappoint. read more

Absolutely love our photos. It was so fun to work Jenn at our photo shoot. She enjoyed capturing precious moments with the family and we all had a great time during the process. The pictures turned out beautifully! Jenn is highly responsive, gave us a sneak peak of the pictures early on, and had the pictures uploaded to the gallery quickly. Jenn by far exceeded our expectations she was truly a pleasure to work with, I look forward to our next photo shoot. If you're looking to capture your precious moments at stunning locations look no further and book with @dearlybelovedphoto. read more

Jenn was awesome to work with. we had an angry, hungry and sleepy two year old who did not want to do anything. She was so patient and kind and didn't make us feel like we created a mad man, and didn't make us feel embarrassed. We 100% thought there was NO way we were going to get multiple pictures we loved. When I say we were shocked, we purchased extra photos because we couldn't choose. she's not only a great photographer, she seems to be a magician also. Definitely recommend, we will be coming back for sure. read more

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We initially hired Jenn to do our maternity photos when I was pregnant with my first son in 2018. We decided to do them at the beach and Jenn made us feel so comfortable so happy and the photos came out incredible. Since then, we have done yearly family photos with Jenn and our kids are now four and five years old. Every year we go back to the same spot on the beach, dance around on the sand, have fun, and Jenn captures amazing moments of our family. Even with two little boys who are absolutely wild and sometimes end up fully soaking wet in the ocean, Jenn is always able to capture the most amazing moments that means so much to me every year. I look forward to the day that we get to take family photos on the beach with Jenn as our photographer. She's become like second family to us!! read more

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We loved working with Jenn! Even in just a quick mini session, she captured our family of 6 so well! She was great with our kids and always quick in response. read more

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When everyone on the planet has a camera in their pocket and are self-proclaimed photographers, it's difficult to weed through all of that to find that one person who can capture the moment in a way that, when you see that photo, you're instantly transported back to that very moment and feel all the feels! With Jenn as your photographer, that is EVERY photo! We found Jenn through our wedding planner which says quite a bit about the quality of her work. From our first meeting, Jenn was open, kind, considerate of our needs, and overall, an absolute light in our adventure! She wanted to know us as a couple which inevitably turned into a budding friendship which made us feel comfortable in front of a lens. We hired Jenn initially for our engagement photos, and after that experience, it was a no brainer that she was the one to capture our big day! Jenn and her team were able to capture moments that we weren't even aware of. One in particular is of my wife's grandfather who has been blind for many decades. Jenn captured a moment where my wife was guiding her grandfather's hand over her dress so that he could "SEE" it. I mean, c'mon, all the feels! If you are looking for a photographer to capture those once in a lifetime moments, trust in Jenn. She is incredible! Jenn, THANK YOU! Your eye for the framing and lighting of each shot all while capturing the emotion and presence of your subjects are bar none. Our photos of our wedding day are indescribable and show the art and expertise of your craft! We cannot wait to work with you again for our next adventure! Thank you for being everything we needed! read more

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Jenn. While we both believe we aren't photogenic, she made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. Not only is Jenn a true professional, she is personable, approachable and engaging. We would highly recommend her services to anyone. read more

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We LOVED working with Jenn as our wedding photographer!! Like many other couples with weddings in 2020, we had to postpone our wedding to 2021. Jenn was with us every step of the way. When our venue informed us of the need to postpone, Jenn was very understanding and reassured us that she will respect our decision and will make herself available for the new date (which she did!). She checked up on us regularly, and while we couldn't meet again in person, she scheduled a very detailed phone meeting with us to discuss the plan for the photos. Jenn even went out of her way to schedule a time with the venue to see the venue in person prior to the wedding. All of the photos delivered were BEAUTIFUL and her turnaround time was fantastic! I've already used her photos for many projects like thank you cards, photobooks, prints, gifts. Did I mention she reached out to us to ask if we needed any photos expedited for Father's Day?? We ended up using those photos as Father's Day gifts for our two dads and they absolutely loved it! If you're looking for a photographer for your special occasions, look no further! We loved working with Jenn and I'm sure you will too. Thank you for everything Jenn!! We can't wait to work with you again! read more

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We loved taking our newborn family photos with Jenn! The photos turned out so amazing, and she was so patient and calm and never rushed us. You can't even tell that behind the scenes we actually had a very hungry and fussy newborn baby! We also had such a positive experience taking maternity photos with Jenn in Joshua Tree. Those photos turned out beautiful too. Highly recommend Jenn!!! read more

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Working with Jenn was amazing! She was easy to communicate with from day one. We were hesitant to bring our dog to the shoot but she encouraged us to bring her and we are SO glad we did. Jenn worked her magic and took the sweetest family pictures with our children and fur baby. Thank you Jenn for capturing our family so beautifully! read more

Jenn is an amazing photographer, very professional, easier to work with and makes you feel very confutable during the session for my daughter and I, I would not hesitate to have another shoot with her again. read more

We LOVED working with Jenn! Jenn shot our wedding on 5/14/21 and it was the most beautiful experience. Jenn was professional, personable and extremely diligent on getting us the best photos possible for our special day. Her second shooter was also amazing and had great creative input! Jenn sent us a few sneak peeks the morning after our wedding and it was so fun to have a beautiful picture to announce our marriage with! We highly recommend Jenn/Dearly Beloved Photography for your special day, whether it be a wedding, pregnancy, any special event. We can't wait to use her again when we are expecting!! Thanks, Jenn!! We love you! read more

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We have been using Jen for our family Photogrpaher for 3 years now. I love her style of photography. I love our family memories she captures! Definitely recommend! read more

I can't even describe what these pictures mean to our family! Jenn is incredibly talented. Our family had a blast during our session. We are moving out of CA and we're so grateful we can carry these memories with us! If only we could take Jenn with us so she can keep capturing memories of our family! couldn't recommend her enough! read more

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Wow! Where do I even begin? Jenn is an incredible wedding photographer, and her work is spectacular. Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is also a wonderful person to be around. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable and confident during both our engagement and wedding photos! She gave great direction to ensure that we felt comfortable and that our photos would turn out beautiful! I look at our wedding photos on a daily basis because I am still so blown away by what Jenn captured. Jenn captured our wedding so beautifully and we will be forever grateful for the amazing memories she was able to capture! Thank you so much Jenn for all you did to produce memories of our favorite day! read more

What can I say? Jenn is literally the BEST! If you are trying to find a photographer for your next life event, look no further. Jenn is the most talented photographer I've ever worked with. She is very good at giving you direction and making you feel comfortable. She is an expert with lighting and she excels at the editing process. She takes the time to put a special touch on all of her photos, and gives you a product that is unique and beautiful to you and/or your family! I was very pregnant during our photo shoot and was not feeling very confident, but she made me feel like a million bucks. I've attached some photos so you can see for yourself. Don't hesitate any longer; hire Jenn- the sweetest, most professional, and gifted photographer there is! Thanks Jenn for everything!!! read more

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I have to admit, I was a little but nervous before our engagement photos. I've never done anything like this before, but Jenn was amazing! She instantly made me feel comfortable and at ease, it was like we were with a close friend. Jen provided direction throughout the whole shoot and by following her lead my nerves melted away. And, most importantly, we could not be happier with our photos. Would recommend! read more

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Finding Jenn was a godsend! We were originally set to meet a different photographer. When he didn't show up to our appointment without notifying us through email or phone call, we immediately started looking for another photographer. Jenn was recommended through a friend who had gotten married a few months before. We heard nothing but great things so we figured we would at least meet with her. She was quick to respond and fit us in right away. THANK HEAVENS she did! Upon meeting Jenn we just knew we found the perfect person to capture all the special moments of our big day. We were thrilled to find that an engagement photoshoot was part of our package! We were planning a very small and intimate wedding so we had a strict budget and didn't think we could really afford a photographer. Finding Jenn was like a dream come true. My husband and I don't really take photos together, and I mean rarely..in the 6 years we've been together. At our engagement photoshoot, I'll admit, we were VERY awkward. We just didn't know what to do but Jenn guided us and made us feel so at ease! The photos came out AMAZING! Our family couldn't wait to get their hands on them. Our wedding was this past September. We were a little non-conventional and had our very own "Wedding Wednesday." Jenn was great about contacting me before and making sure she had a list of all the photos we wanted captured. The last thing a Bride wants to do is worry about vendors on her wedding day. I didn't have to worry about a thing! Jenn was at the venue before I was and ready to go the second I got there. The day was perfect and we couldn't wait to see all the wonderful photos. We received our photos last week, 4 weeks after the wedding! I've heard horror stories of couples who have waited 5-6 months for their wedding photos. Yikes! My husband and I were so giddy upon receiving the email from Jenn with our wedding album. We immediately opened the album together and were speechless. Every moment captured is absolutely beautiful. It takes us right back to our wedding day. We are forever grateful to have found Jenn and when it comes to our future, we know exactly who we are going to for all of our photography needs. Thank you Jenn for EVERYTHING! read more

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Thank you Jenn! You are forever my go to for amazing pictures. You capture the most precious moments giving me forever memories. Your patience, professionalism and witty personality makes every session fast, fun and perfect. (And painless for my impatient kids) thank you! read more

What can I say our photos turned out amazing! . This was our first professional family photo shoot and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Jen you were so patient, kind, great with time and even throwing in a horse only gave you more inspiration:) so thank you so very much from the Gilly Family! read more

We were referred to Jenn through a really good friend. We had the very best experience and are already planning another session. I have three young kids and this was our very first beach session... my kids were tough! They wanted to play in the water, climb on the rocks, and were chasing our pup. Jenn was so patient with us and caught some amazing pictures of our family. Hands down I would refer Jenn! She is AWESOME! And... she always responds very quick! read more

Jenn has been a nightmare to work with and not only the worst wedding vendor we used but the worst merchant I have ever worked with in my entire life. She has caused me so much pain and heartache and I would never wish this on ANYONE. Since our wedding day (about 3 months ago), instead of focusing on being happy newlyweds I have dealt with anxiety and depression because of her. My husband and I were together almost 9 years before we got married and had been looking forward to this and reflecting on the memories from the day. Good thing we have an amazing wedding video (Christian Samson Studios) to cherish. Here is our experience: 1. She does not place people properly for photos. All of our family photos have people with the bottom half of their face cut off from the person standing in front of them, our wedding party photos are completely unbalanced with bridesmaids and groomsmen on the sides, all people are standing a certain way except one person, people have sunglasses on their heads, people not smiling, etc. Most of the photos sent to me from our first dance, bridal party entrance, father/daughter dance are from behind and you can't see anyones faces. 2. I provided her a list before the wedding of all family photos I wanted to make sure we got and she did not go off of it or even bring it out to the ceremony. The only photo I got of my husband and my immediate family my dad is not smiling. She offensively told me that "maybe he wasn't happy at that moment". She sent 1 half-ass attempt of dragging his smile in photoshop to where he looked like a cartoon character and when I mentioned this she told me to find someone else to fix it because "she tried". She became unresponsive and wouldn't even send me the raw images of the photos to have someone else fix it for me after she suggested it. 3. I am missing EXPECTED wedding photos. I'm talking that I don't have any good photos of my dad walking me down the aisle, my 90 year old grandmother gifting me a 120 year old family heirloom, my dad hugging me before we walk down the aisle, photos of me with our flower girls, etc. Our wedding video shows her clearly missing shots or photos that she did take but are not in the gallery she sent to us. When I asked for all the photos from the wedding, she claimed she wouldn't send them because "the files are too large and sending raw images would allow me freedom to alter them and misrepresent her artistry". She also sent SO many black and white photos that I simply just wanted in color. She could have edited them if she wanted to, I just wanted my damn photos that were missing that I know are lingering on her computer. 4. ALL of our ceremony photos are taken from an extremely far distance. I specifically announced to our guests and had a sign made that stated no guests were allowed to take photos during the ceremony so that we would have beautiful, unobstructed photos. I am now left with disappointing ceremony photos from Jenn and zero ceremony photos from guests. 5. Jenn and her assistant were extremely unprofessional and rude toward guests, staff of our venue and other vendors. We got multiple complaints about her attitude and the way she talked to other people. Not to mention the day of the wedding she wore a completely inappropriate dress with her bra straps showing. Our wedding was at an upscale, classy country club and this was certainly not what I expected. 6. Our wedding was September 23, 2017. Today is December 19, 2017 and I still DO NOT have the USB drive that I paid for with my package. She also took the full 8 weeks to send the online gallery. 7. Jenn violated our contract as we agreed that I would pay the final balance the day of the wedding. 1 week prior to the event she harassed me for payment despite what our agreement was and forced me to pay her. I felt if I didn't she wouldn't show up or would hold it against me in my photos. What wedding photographer would cause extra stress to a bride 1 week prior to the wedding? On top of this, when I paid my deposit I felt bad she had to pay a fee when receiving money through PayPal so I, as the client, generously paid half the fee for her when I totally didn't have to! 7. The worst of all, she is TOTALLY unwilling to work with me to make this right or show any sympathy. I sent her a list of photos that seemed to be missing from the album sent and she agreed she would eventually get to them. Today she stated she is refusing to read any more emails from me and is not going to send the photos I listed to her. I, as the client/bride, shouldn't have had to work hard to make sure that she was happy. She has continued to make me feel like I am unworthy of her time, other clients are more important than me, I am bothering her, etc. She is withholding my precious memories from me and my family for no reason at all. I trusted this woman with the most important day of our lives and she completely failed us and is unwilling to take ownership or make it right. read more

We had Jenn shoot 4 of our family sessions. I call everytime our family is in need of professional photos. And it's because she has a great personality and a skillful eye for capturing those beautiful moments that only a photographer can shoot. Making an appointment is simple and she is pretty flexible on days, times and locations. We've been so happy with her services that we've recommended her to many friends and family! The turnaround time for receiving your gallery is fairly quick and much faster than other photographers. Book your session with Jenn and feel confident that you will be happy with the outcome! read more

A great photographer was one of our highest priorities when we planned our wedding, and we are so happy that we chose Jenn with Dearly Beloved Photography. Jenn was so pleasant to work with and her excitement throughout the process felt as genuine as our own. Her pricing and packages are very reasonable, and we loved getting a highlight preview so quickly after both the engagement shoot and the wedding. She was also flexible with planning our timeline and worked wonders reigning in my very large extended family for photos. She captured amazing photos from every key moment of the day. My husband and I both tend to get awkward when our photos are being taken, but Jenn did an excellent job warming us up and walking us through poses. She had a great eye for locations to take photos at our venue, but she was also happy to work with us if there was something particular we wanted captured. It was honestly so fun doing the engagement shoot with her and we loved hanging out with her all day on our wedding - she truly became a friend to us! Her photos and editing are gorgeous, and we have received endless compliments from friends and family members. They are classic yet whimsical and we are in love with them all! Thank you so much Jenn and Dearly Beloved Photography! read more

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If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further! Picking a wedding photographer for my wedding was probably one of the hardest vendors to choose simply because it seems like A LOT of money just for photos. I stumbled across Jenn on Instagram, out of all places, after searching endlessly on The Knot, Wedding Wire, etc. I am so happy I did because she is and was worth every penny! She was super flexible and prompt throughout the entire process. I live in San Diego, and she was willing to meet me halfway for our initial meeting. The wedding package we purchased from her included an engagement session which made a world of difference when it came time for the wedding. It was super awkward at first (my husband and I hardly take pictures with each other on our own), but by the end of the session we felt a lot less awkward and my husband was totally into it! After we left, we were doubtful any of our pictures would come out that great just because of our awkwardness, but they were amazing! We were so happy with them and couldn't wait to see how the photos from our wedding would turn out. Fast forward to our wedding day in Temecula... Jenn was right on time and ready to start snapping photos as soon as she arrived. Our photos were delivered within the time frame specified within her contract and our USB was delivered shortly after. She even sent us some complimentary prints which are beautiful. Once we received our photos, going through them was like reliving our entire wedding day. From getting ready, to the first look, ceremony, and reception to all of the details that I worked so hard on. She truly captured our day in its entirety, and I am so grateful to have all of the photos to look back on since the day went by so fast! Since our wedding, I have spoken with Jenn on many occasions as if I am more than just one of her clients. She is even getting our wedding featured on a wedding blog...how cool! Thank you Jenn for all of your hard work and the amazing photos that we will cherish for a lifetime! read more

Jenn Kostich is amazingly awesome!! I was a nightmare bride. Haha. I changed my date like 10 times and the final date we set on was way sooner than originally planned. Jenn worked with my the whole time never making me feel like a nightmare even though I knew I was. Haha. She is fabulous to work with and is without a doubt an amazing photographer. read more

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Jenn is the best!! My husband and I used her for my pregnancy photos, and then a few weeks after for our newborn photos. Jenn came to the location of our choice (but also came to the table with a bunch of beautiful suggestions!) and worked with us to make us both as comfortable and natural as we could be. The newborn photos were especially awesome. She made the entire process stress free-- she came to our house and set up everything, there was no pre work we needed to do (Which is great considering it's pretty hard to do anything with a two week old baby) The pictures turned out gorgeous and I couldn't be happier. We can't wait to use her again for holiday photos! read more

I stumbled across Jenn when I entered into her free photoshoot contest, and I won! She was so generous to do the contest and was so helpful when it came to picking out locations and giving outfit suggestions. My boyfriend decided to turn the shoot into a proposal and Jenn made the whole evening that much more memorable with her generosity and excitement for our special moment! read more

Jenn as amazingly awesome! And sweet! And organized! There's so much to her and her work! She had great communication and sent a photo timeline which is absolutely helpful for the big day! I loved working with her for my engagement and wedding photos! They looked absolutely gorgeous. I knew I could trust her and I'm glad I did! I will definitely be booking her in the future to capture life's most memorable moments. read more

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