I'm restarting a consulting business and wanted new headshots. I chose Jenn because I liked the work on her website and also because she mentioned providing headshots that don't look AI-edited. She was great to work with--very responsive, focused on what I wanted to achieve, and very easy to work with. The results are wonderful! read more

I am starting my own business and I was looking for a local photographer to take my headshots, which is easier said than done during the COVID lockdown. After searching for a few hours, I was astonished to see that corporate and headshot photography still is a very male-dominated field. Luckily after lots of searching, I found Jenn Heflin. Not only is she local in my hometown, but she is a woman who truly celebrates women in all their forms. She has a wonderful photo essay on her site entitled Women 2020 that celebrates women from all ages and walks of life. I was sold! From booking the shoot on her easy-to-access website all the way to preparation, I have never worked with such a thorough photographer. She provided a great Session Prep webpage that gave me tips for the day that I would have never would have considered, from makeup to hair to clothing selection. She was kind enough to view my website in advance to understand the color palette and provided me with swatches from the Adobe Color wheel to give me ideas for clothing colors. Without Jenn I would have just worn a piece from my very monochromatic black, white and grey closet. Jenn has a very warm and calming presence that made me relax from the start. As a result, Jenn found the very best version of me and captured it on camera. Thank you, Jenn! read more

This review is two months overdue! I contacted Jenn in mid-June because my husband desperately needed a new LinkedIn head shot. Jenn was professional, friendly, fun, super responsive, and the quality of her photos is absolutely amazing. Jenn's marketing background combined with her photography skills allowed her to quickly get the essence and spirit of my husband's business and translate that into her photos. We LOVED the pictures that she sent us (just a few days after the shooting session) and ended up purchasing more photos than what we had originally intended - photos that he was able to use both on his website and for marketing. Jenn is the best at what she does! If you are in need of a new LinkedIn head shot, want to re-image yourself, or just simply want to visually capture who you are, Jenn is your person. Do not even consider going to someone else!!! read more

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When I needed a photographer to assist me in a creative and deeply personal project, Jenn was exactly who and what I needed. Her ability to hear out my ideas, execute my vision, generously offer her own creative input, and truly collaborate with me- was beyond anything I had hoped for. Jenn's energy and the environment she creates when shooting is warm, comforting and extremely supportive. Her attention to detail, awareness of light and color is precisely what is needed when seeking a portrait photographer. Jenn is easy to connect with and you will quickly feel understood when working with her. Being photographed by Jenn was one of the more powerful moments in my life and she was able to capture that brilliantly. She is phenomenal!!! read more

Jenn has a fantastic eye and personality that makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Not being a pro model and just needing some headshots for work, she was able to make me relax and enjoy my shoot time. Communication before, during and after was fantastic and clear. I was very happy with the final work product and overall experience. I would highly recommend to all my exec peers needing a pro headshot and any companies needing a photographer. You cannot go wrong with Jenn!! read more

Jenn makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet her! The process was fun and easy and the shots were beautiful! She worked to make me comfortable and portray me at my best. She gave me a bunch of options with different backgrounds, poses and lighting. Before Jenn my Linkedin picture was from a college internship 15 years ago! This was a much needed refresh and has helped me gain credibility in both networking and my job search. read more

I needed a new headshot for business use with a specific background and angle and knew exactly the photographer for the job: Jenn Heflin! Not only is she uber-talented and produces great images, but she's fun to work with, cranked up the tunes and put me at ease (no small feat), all in her perfect Alameda-based home studio. I loved the variety of shots I got to choose from and am thrilled with the final image. You may find cheaper photographers but you will not find better. I've referred everyone I know to her. Jenn, thank you for seeing and capturing me! read more

Jenn is the best! We wanted to get some headshots for our business. From setting up for the photo shoot to meeting and doing the photo shoot, she was professional and at the same time made us very comfortable. Jenn has a genuine quality about her that you know she is looking to make you look good. We got to preview some of the shots and she was right on. Hard to get 2 people to look their best in a head shot but Jenn found a way to blend our styles and it worked! I came in with ideas and she listened. She added more ideas that were great. She has an eye for what will make you look best. I highly recommend her! read more

I would highly recommend Jenn! I connected her to make a LinkedIn headshot. She made amazing pictures, better than I can imagine. She is very professional and organized. Responded quickly and sent photos in a few days, also, gave helpful advises before and during photo-shoot. She is very friendly, I felt comfortable during the shoot. I loved work with her! Pictures that she made, represent my personality and looks very natural. Face expressions light, background everything looks perfect! I am very happy with the result and would definitely recommend her to everyone. read more

Jenn is an amazing photographer, with the eye for perfect lighting and details! She took quite a few headshots of me and also took photos of me in SF surroundings. I was surprised how well she was able to use the natural lighting to make my image just glow. It was awesome! I use the photos she took for my Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other professional accounts. I would whole heartedly recommend her service. She is not only good at taking photos, but also great at making you feel at ease, since the best shots come when you are just yourself! Thanks Jenn for capturing some great memorable photos of me! read more

I did an outdoors portrait photography session with Jenn and being one of those people that is extremely awkward, shy and unnatural in front of the camera, I informed her that I'll be needing lots of guidance in posing. She gave me great tips by email before our shoot so I was prepared. She guided me throughout the shoot to helped me relax and get over my timidness, and we actually got quite a few great shots that I'm using to promote my blog and wellness business. Thanks Jenn! read more

I went out with Jenn to take some headshots as I needed to update my linked in profile (most of my pictures, once I started going through them, I found I hardly have any of me smiling, silly faces are my norm, so I needed some help in a big way). We took pictures inside first then headed outside to find some interesting back drops. Jenn had already scouted out locations and good for me there was not many people around - I get nervous! With that being said, Jenn has such a calm nature about her that you automatically feel comfortable in her presence! She's got a great eye for creative shots and let's you be part of the process by showing you your pictures on location. Her turn around time for getting your contact sheet and then your final product was really fast. Big plus! I love my pictures! Thanks for making the whole process an amazing experience. read more

Huge fan of Jenn Heflin's photography! She did my and my husband's professional headshots, and they look amazing. I was nervous about it at first because I'm in my third trimester of pregnancy so I didn't think I would look so great (ie - fat, bloated face), but Jenn is such a natural at getting folks to relax, trying different angles, coaxing natural expressions, getting your best side, etc. I LOVED all of my pics. And for my husband, I thought he was already a handsome cutie, and his pictures just reaffirmed how handsome he is! She spoke to both of us beforehand about what parts of our faces we liked/didn't like, let us see pics as she was shooting to get our input on the direction of the shoot. She was just all around great to work with before, during and after the shoot. Also, her turnaround time and communication style are great! We had proofs within a week (as she committed to) and final files within another week (as she also committed to). She is incredibly responsive and communicative, punctual, went above and beyond in making sure we liked our experience AND our pictures, and she's also very affordable. I really liked how she "retouched" the proofs; they still looked very natural and like me ("the best version of me!"). She has a good sense of how much a picture should and should not be Photoshopped. I also really appreciate that she specializes in small businesses! We loved working with her so much and loved her work product that we're also going to hire her to do our holiday family shoot later this year. :D I super highly recommend Jenn Heflin if you need a photographer! read more

Jenn is one talented photographer! I worked with Jenn on two photo shoots. The first was for 52 Portraits, Jenn's photography project in Alameda that featured beautiful images of locals around town. I'm not used to modeling at all, but with Jenn's excellent instruction and supportive encouragement, I felt comfortable for the first time in front of the camera. The pictures themselves were gorgeous! It's clear that Jenn is not only a master of capturing the person, but is also a master of lighting and composition. I couldn't be more impressed with how all the images from the 52 Portraits project turned out. They made for a really unique Alameda exhibit! The second shoot that we worked on together was for my website and food blog, Diet Assassinista. I pleaded with Jenn to work with me right after 52 Portraits because the images I had hoped to use for the site didn't jive with my creative team. Luckily I had just met Jenn and was fortunate that she agreed to the project on such short notice because she was the only person I could trust to get the images right! Jenn worked with me very patiently and thoughtfully on each image. The images ranged from me working in the kitchen, to an array of lifestyle images, to the artistic food photography that now beautifully frames the front page of my website! Long story short, my creative team couldn't be happier that the images worked out perfectly this time. I owe it all to Jenn's creative talents. For these reasons and many more, I would highly recommend Jenn to anyone looking for a photographer for just about any purpose! read more

Jenn was so easy to work with, and she helped make me feel comfortable and natural throughout the photo session. I loved that she brought her own ideas, and was also very open to trying some of mine. Getting professional photos taken causes me some anxiety, but Jenn's approach was relaxing, friendly and fun! read more

I was referred to Jenn for professional headshots from a colleague of mine. Before we met for my shoot, she was great at answering my questions via email which I truly appreciated! Once in front of her camera, we had a blast! She is incredibly friendly and professional. It's not easy getting your photo taken, but Jenn made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. She's got a beautiful Victorian home where her studio is, and outside of her home we found many places to capture some great shots. When I received my final 10 edited photos, I was very pleased with how they turned out. The turnaround time was also very quick! I would absolutely recommend Jenn to friends and colleagues who are looking for someone to take their headshots. Thank you again, Jenn! read more

Jenn took headshots of me to use on my website and social media profile photos. I was looking for something that would come across as non-corporate, creative and in alignment with my company's branding. Jenn was timely with scheduling, the photo shoot and editing. She had great ideas during the shoot and I was very happy with the results. I have to admit, I ended up slowing down the process because it took me so long to choose the shots I liked best. She gave me so many good ones to choose from. I would highly recommend Jenn and will use her in the future for any photography needs for my business. read more

I was fortunate to pick Jenn for some business headshots for my new job. I find posing for a photo very uncomfortable, but Jenn made me feel super-relaxed during the photo shoot, and her "Before You Get Here" guide was great to ensure I was ready for the session. I ended up with many great headshots for our company website/LinkedIn. I would definitely recommend Jenn if you have a need for formal or causal headshots; a great experience! read more

I knew I wanted to work with Jenn after seeing her greater portfolio of local Alameda folks in her 52 Portraits project. I didn't want a traditional studio set. And I was looking to re-brand...to create images that spoke to my ideal client. We ended up shooting in my home as well as outdoors. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I have images to use on my website, my blog and for emails. Super easy to get along with, down to earth and made the process seamless. Definitely recommend if you're looking to re-brand, attract your ideal client and tell your story. read more

As part of a larger marketing initiative for my company, I needed a new headshot and worked with Jenn. I rebuke the corporate stuffy headshots and opted for less-than-conventional approach - outdoors, unposed, and laughing. I couldn't have asked for a better result, and the photography adds life and a character to the company's identity. Thank you Jenn! read more

Jenn came to my apartment and took business headshots - it was amazing the way she could use anything as a background! She was so efficient, came in and set everything up... but the part that mattered the most to me, was how patient and kind she was as a fretted over how I looked in different shots. She took the time to explain why she uses certain angles, let me look at the shots as we went along and made me feel comfortable with the process. That was huge as I never seem to like any photos of myself and it can get upsetting. The next day the proofs were in my email inbox awaiting my review. She did a magical job of editing them and for once, I love my pictures. I highly recommend her! read more

I recently was in the market to take new head shots and pictures for my consulting business. I'd been looking around the web for good possibilities, as had my wife, who stumbled upon Jenn Heflin Photography based on her excellent Yelp reviews. My wife had a good hunch and I decided to follow it. First off, Jenn's displays of professionalism was exemplary, as she responded in a timely fashion to my request to set up an appointment, she sent a document primer about what to expect at the photo shoot, she was amenable to changing my original appointment due to some last-minute scheduling difficulties on my end, and she turned around the raw photos and later the edited photos from the shoot in quick succession. I'm not the type of person who enjoys having his picture taken, much less relishes spending time to review of bunch of my pictures. It took all of about five minutes for me to relax and enjoy the moment of getting my photos taken. Jenn is engaging and fun to work with, and I felt I had an enjoyable hour and a half chat with an interesting person, rather than feeling like was merely a stiff smiling for a photographer. To repeat, getting my photos taken was fun, much to my surprise. And the final product? Just look at it! I assure you that I look nowhere near as good in any one of my normal photos. At the same time, I don't feel like she created an unrealistic image of me - she just captured what I would consider are the best parts of my personality. No small feat! I'd heartily recommend Jenn Heflin Photography if you're in the market to create the best professional image you can to advance your business. read more

Jenn was great! Very easy to work with and the photos came out beautifully. Highly recommended.

I would highly recommend Jenn! I own a soap store, and Jenn took pics of my store as well as product shots. They look fantastic. She was great to work with and really went the extra mile to get things right - like cleaning the store windows and utilizing props in the product shots. She made me feel relaxed when taking portrait shots and it really shows in the final pics! read more