I can not say enough good things about Jennifer Jacobson Photography. My husband and I searched high and low in the bay area for a photographer who could meet our desired standards. We were amazed at the impressive images on Jen's website and couldn't wait for her to photograph our children. We have done 3 sessions with Jen (a newborn session with our son and then again with our daughter, and most recently a toddler session with both kids). Each time I receive the pictures from the shoot, my breath is absolutely taken away by the beauty and simplicity of the images. She manages to capture not only my children's darling faces, but their little personalities as well. The natural smiles, the long eyelashes, the rascally looks....all of the things you could never capture in a forced, posed, photograph. Her editing and lighting are delicious as well. With my daughter, we were privileged to have Jen come to the hospital just hours after I had given birth. Even in that sterile setting, she was able to capture the quiet beauty of our new baby girl meeting the world, and us for the first time. I will always treasure those images, even the ones I thought I would hate because of my "I just gave birth" appearance. We could not have made a better choice in asking her to come to the hospital. In our most recent shoot, Jen was able to get our highly energetic 5 year old to just be himself, rather then shooting a forced "cheese" smile every time he looked at her. And, to my surprise, she somehow managed to capture images of the sibling bond that is just beginning to form in our little ones. If you are on the fence about hiring a photographer in the bay area, my advice is to STOP hesitating and call Jen TODAY! You will NOT regret your investment and your decision to invite such a talented artist to capture your family naturally and beautifully! Thanks again Jen! We'll be calling you again in the future! =) read more

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Jen took photos of our twin baby boys, and we couldn't have been happier. She did a fantastic job capturing both boys' personalities (even on an unusually cranky day for them!), and located beautiful lights and angles within the confines of our small apartment. Her photos have a warm, natural glow that shows the beauty and magic of these hectic, baby-filled days. read more

jennjacob@gmail.com We, and several people we know use Jen repeatedly for family photos, Christmas cards, etc. She does a great job, as you can see from her website, and is reasonably priced. read more

We are so thankful we found Jen! Booked her for a newborn session at the last minute and she was able to squeeze us in. (Don't be like is though, book her in advance!) She was quick to respond and efficient to work with -- which was a blessing to this frenzied mom sending late night emails on little sleep. The photos she took came out beautifully, and our family and friends raved at how well she captured us in our natural environment. I love her authentic style, and keen eye for good light. She will make you look like the most amazing version of yourself. Would recommend! read more

We hired Jen to take photos of our family after our second child arrived. I was nervous about the photo shoot, being two weeks postpartum and managing a baby and toddler. Jen was calm and helped keep our toddler engaged and happy through the photo shoot as well as took breaks so I could breast feed and tend to the baby. Our final photos arrived quickly and surpassed our expectations! We will definitely be reaching out to Jen in the future for more family photo sessions. I can't stop looking at the photos - they bring me so much joy! read more

Jen is so talented! We hired her to take our family photos and she crushed it. Not only was she incredibly flexible in scheduling-- hard to get a 6 month old's nap schedule to cooperate with photos-- but the finished product was incredible. We couldn't be happier! I hope to use Jen year after year for our family photos. read more

My husband and I had a wonderful experience on our maternity photo-shoot with Jennifer. I really liked her approach to photography. Jennifer took out some time to understand our personalities and knew exactly what we wanted. Throughout this process, she also had creative suggestions for us. She was patient with us and also helped us to be at ease that completely reflected in the photos. Even though she has a very busy schedule ,she is very approachable and flexible with her clients. My husband and I wanted our maternity shoot to be fun and memorable. And I am so thankful and glad that Jennifer made our dream come to reality! We adore the photos she clicked for us and will cherish these moments for the rest of our lives. She is a true artist and a rock star! I would recommend Jennifer to anyone in a heartbeat! I can't wait for her to take our newborn pictures. read more

We hired Jennifer to take a quick mini session of photos and we could not have been more pleased with our whole experience. Not only was taking the pictures fun, but we are so pleased with the outcome and the beautiful pictures that we will have to cherish and remember this time in our lives for a lifetime. She was so helpful and knew just what to do when it came to the challenges of having a 7month old little one behind a camera. We definitely recommend and will be using her services again. read more

We had so much fun doing our family portrait with Jen! She was great at showing us how to get our 15 month old to laugh, and we ended up with some beautiful shots. We did the shoot in our backyard and at a park near home. Jen managed to make everything look extra pretty - she captured the late afternoon light and colours perfectly. I was super happy with the quality of the photos. I can't wait to find an excuse to do another shoot! read more

We hired Jen to take family pictures following the birth of our 5th child! Although I was captivated by the gorgeous pictures on her website, I was a little worried that our pictures might not turn out as well, since we live in a very old and small house. Jen helped us remember that it is the people in the picture that matter, not the place . . . and she was able to creatively use our space and find the perfect light for truly beautiful pictures. We were also able to go outside for additional pictures. I love that Jen's style is clean, bright, and heartfelt. As a mother herself, she understands the moments and images that will mean the most. She was super patient with us as we managed a fussy newborn and 4 other squirrelly children. She was also completely professional, quick in her communication, and eager to make sure we were pleased with the whole experience. I am so happy we went with Jen - and that we were able to capture this special time for our family! read more

Jen has taken our family photos twice over the last few years. We loved the first ones so much we went back for seconds! A few exceptional things that set Jen apart from other high-quality photographers: 1. She wants you to enjoy the experience. Her philosophy seems to be that you need to enjoy the moment in order to truly get the quality photos you need. 2. She is overly patient. During our session, I felt a little anxious that I was making her wait for me to nurse my baby or for our family to adjust our clothes, but it didn't seem to bother her for a moment. In fact, she seemed like she had all the time in the world for us. That attitude allowed me to relax and enjoy our time together even more. 3. She discusses with you ahead of time all of the details of your family, your preferences, your dreams, your purpose for the photos. This allows the time you spend together for her to capture your most tender, ideal moments. With us, she worked to schedule the perfect time. She came over just as the baby was waking up from a nap so he wouldn't be tired or grumpy. We also determined that we would take photos in our home and at a separate location in our area. This preplanning really added up and made great use of our time. 4. We have 5 children. She was not intimidated by us. In fact, she met all of our huge demands of wanting photos of each parent with each child, photos of the children in pairs, and a family photo where we are all smiling. I know that sounds crazy (because it is), but she was willing to see our dreams through. Mission accomplished! 5. Jen artistically creates beauty. You cannot be disappointed with her quality and excellence. Just today we received our photos and we will cherish them always. As my husband was looking through them he stopped at each one to say, "Oh! And look that this one!" Each picture turned out perfectly (even the out-takes!). read more

Our experience with Jen was amazing! The first thing she did when she arrived at our house was to ask all kinds of questions about our family. What we are like, our kids' hobbies, etc. so that her photos could reflect who we are at this time in our lives. I loved that she did that. We booked a double session because we wanted to do photos both at our home and also at another location. Jen spent a lot of time with us and because she was professional, fun to be around and patient with the kids what could have been a really hard day was actually a lot of fun! The end result was that the photos turned out amazing. They are truly beautiful. I know that I will always treasure these photos because they represent my family and my especially my children who are growing up so fast. I would recommend Jen in a heartbeat to anyone and I hope to have her come take our photographs again in the future. read more

LOVE Jen's photography and work. We've used her twice now and have been so pleased and happy with our results. Having young children, it's so hard to get the to cooperate and be good (let a lone smile!) for the camera. Jen is patient and knows how to work with young kids and families. And somehow gets beautiful pictures!! read more

Such a positive experience! We worked with Jen on both our maternity and newborn photos and had a wonderful experience. She is flexible (our daughter arrived two weeks early and she made accommodations to change our original date for photos!), patient (she captured many beautiful images of our large, energetic dog and with our family), creative (our photos were a combination from the images we discussed and a few other suggestions she made based on our home, backyard, style, etc), FUN (she helped to make us feel comfortable and in turn our photos look natural, not staged) and shared great tips with us about our newborn. Being a mom of 4 herself, she has lots of fun stories and understands what new moms are going through! Thanks to Jen, we have precious memories to keep for a lifetime of our new family! read more

I'm one of those people who can't relax in front of a camera, but Jenn has the ability to put you at ease during a photo shoot, and to produce a picture that has a very natural and spontaneous feel. I am very impressed with her professionalism and artistry. She produced most of the photos on my website and I am very pleased with them. I highly recommend her. read more

We worked with Jen on our maternity and newborn photo shoot after the birth of twins. I can't recommend her highly enough and wish I could give her more than 5 stars! The finished product speaks for itself as you can see on her blog and website -- Jen's work is phenomenal and you'll want to frame so many prints your head will spin -- so that's not the reason for my review. Jen was amazing to work and without her I really don't see how we would have pulled off a photo shoot to begin with being as overwhelmed and sleep deprived as we were. Jen spent the majority of the morning with us, made my husband and I feel relaxed and never rushed. She even helped me soothe the twins a couple times and offered to bottle feed one of them when my hands were full. Not only is she an amazing photographer but she's a great person and you'll love working with her. We plan on working with Jen again and again over the years to come. read more

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When I received the gallery of photos Jen had taken of my daughters and I, I was overwhelmed with emotion. It wasn't just the technical perfection of her images, but the sentiment that cried out of each photo. She captured us in a "mommy session." You would think that these are only special when it's a newborn session. But my girls, at 8 and 10, have smiles and giggles and love to share with the world and it was all captured on camera thanks to Jen. And me, the tired and less than adequate mom, was captured in these images giving all the love I have to give even if not perfect. She captured us in our most comfortable and raw state in our home. It was nothing short of amazing, breathtaking and oh so memorable. I can't say enough good things about Jen. Her gift is unparalleled and I would recommend her in a heartbeat. A million thank you's to Jen for the treasured keepsake. read more

I honestly can't speak highly enough about Jen! We booked her for a family session (myself, husband and 9 month old daughter) and the entire experience was a dream. Jen was incredibly responsive during the initial booking; she took time to talk with me prior to get a sense of our family, what we were hoping for with our photo shoot and really trying to get to know us. She was also great in providing guidance in what would be best for a baby that age as well as help with opinions on clothing options. It was clear from just our early interactions that Jen truly has a passion and joy for what she does. On the day of our photos, Jen was phenomenal. She was on time and professional and provided great guidance to us to make sure she got great shots. She is also GREAT with babies. We could not be more thrilled with how our pictures turned out. The images she captured are beautiful and will be cherished by our family. We will absolutely book again with Jen and truly look forward to working with her again! read more

Jen is absolutely fantastic! Jen did my son's newborn photo shoot at five weeks. As a first time mom, I hadn't been aware that babies' fussiness peaks at 5-6 weeks. Jen was so patient with my son and with me (even giving me sleep tips that I use to this day). She says on her website that she tries to capture the way your family's love looks and she absolutely does that. I was thrilled with the photos and will definitely be using Jen again. read more

Such a great experience! Jen does such an amazing job of capturing both children and adults at their best! Our images came back super fast and we were thrilled with how they turned out. We hope to continue working with Jen year after year. read more