Jen Peterson Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,200

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,100


About Jen Peterson Photography

Jen Peterson

HELLO THERE! I’m Jen! A Portrait, Wedding, and Real Estate photographer located in the beautiful Northern California area. With many years of experience and a consistent style; I deliver images that are radiant, joyful, and everlasting. But even more than the photos I deliver, I believe that my clients deserve the BEST photographic EXPERIENCE possible. I am a mom and step-mom to four beautiful children and am a devoted wife to Matt (who is also my second shooter on wedding days as a matter of fact!). I’m so excited that you stopped by, I would love to learn more about you!

I love to build relationships with our couples and not just be another wedding vendor, but rather a vendor that cares about them! I start that process by asking several questions during the initial inquiry and that starts building that foundation. I want my couples to have the best photographic experience possible! I also gift my brides an 84-page Bridal Guide to help them in their planning process.


Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

13 reviews

  • KS

    Kristie and S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 6, 2023

    Absolute BEST Wedding Photographer

    My husband and I recently had the privilege of working along Jen and her husband Matt as our wedding photographers. A week before our wedding, we received some unfortunate news that our original photographer was no longer able to shoot our wedding, based on an unfortunate situation. Immediately, she reassured me that we would be in the best hands with Jen Peterson Photography. As you can imagine, that's a lot to take in so close to your wedding day, but as soon as I spoke to Jen on the phone (whom I've never met), all my nerves slipped away! It was as though I had known her for years. She truly is the most kindhearted, genuine, and uplifting person I've ever had a chance to work with! The fact the her and Matt graciously agreed to shoot our wedding, no questions asked and so last minute, speaks of their character. Fast forward to our wedding, they far exceeded every expectation we had! From wrangling in two extended families, to dealing with the sweltering summer heat, nothing stopped them. Throughout the entire day, she made sure EVERY photo was perfect. Also, I can honestly say that in all the weddings I've attended, I never witnessed a photographer mingle amongst the guests to take their photo's to help the bride and groom relive their special day. While we were eating, Jen and Matt choose to take a break, instead, they captured so many wonderful, memorable photos of our guests that I am forever grateful for! Small details such as those are things you don't think to ask for, but they they took the initiative, and for that, I can not thank them enough. After our wedding, I was equally as impressed by how quickly Jen submitted our proofs to us. Upon reviewing them, EVERY single moment of our day was captured. The quality of our photos were breathtaking! Please do yourself a favor and use Jen Peterson Photography for your special day. You will be thoroughly impressed by their expertise , quality of work, and as a result, you'll be gifted the most amazing photos to look back on for years to come.

  • MJ

    Makenzie and J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 23, 2021

    Best photographers ever!

    Jen and Matt were great to work with! So professional and friendly, couldn’t have asked for a better couple to work with!

  • CH

    Cassandra Hatcher

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 30, 2026

    I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Jen and Matt! They are the sweetest people, and by the end of our wedding day, it genuinely felt like we had made two new friends. We live in Utah and got married in Lake Almanor, CA, so we didn't actually meet them until our wedding day. I also had no plans for where photos or first looks should happen, and I didn't need to — they took care of everything! They knew exactly where the photos would look best and made the entire process feel so easy and stress-free. One of my favorite things was how well they worked together. While Jen captured me walking down the aisle, Matt captured my husband's reaction at the same time, so we get to relive both sides of such an emotional moment. Jen was also incredible at giving clear posing direction that made us feel comfortable and made our photos look natural and effortless. They even put together a little sneak peek while they were eating dinner, which made me SO excited to see the full gallery! Jen and Matt are professional, kind, incredibly talented, and genuinely care about the people they work with. We are so grateful they captured our wedding and truly feel like we gained two friends in the process. We couldn't recommend them enough!

    Jen Peterson Photography•Sep 30, 2026

    Awwwww, thank you so much Cassey for your kind words! It truly means the world to us. We sure hope our paths cross again in the future! *Hugs!*

  • AL

    Adria Lammers

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 28, 2026

    Jen is absolutely amazing. Hands down the most talented photographer and truly goes above and beyond to capture the most magical moments. Above that, she’s the kind of person you’d want to share these special moments with. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Jen work her magic both at my sister’s wedding and at mine and her talent is a gift!

    Jen Peterson Photography•Aug 28, 2026

    🥰 Thank you so much Adria! It was such an honor getting to capture your special day!! And your sisters too! 💖

  • CG

    Cari Green

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 14, 2026

    Jen has done our family photos for years now and so it was no question when we needed a wedding photographer who we would ask. Not only is she positive, organized and polished, she is able to make you feel comfortable and confident which really shows in the final profit. When taking candids, you’d never know she was there so she is able to capture some great natural moments. Her editing is top notch and she is communicative and quick! I recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, family photos, singles, or professional headshots. She’s amazing!

    Jen Peterson Photography•May 14, 2026

    Awww, thank you so much Cari!!! 🥰


Preferred vendors of Jen Peterson Photography

Venue
The Giddy McCloud
McCloud, CA
Band/DJ
Chico Wedding DJ
Venue
Centerville Estates
Florist
Open Range Floral and Designs

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I definitely bring along a second photographer with me on the wedding days and that person is typically my husband, Matt! It doesn't cost you any extra at all and helps ensure we deliver even more memorable images to you!
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
I love to post a sneak peek image shortly after your special day! Then I love to feature my couples on my blog. The blog post typically is up within 2-3 weeks of your special day and you should expect to see the online gallery within 8 weeks of the wedding day.
The sooner the better to ensure I'm available for your date! I have a limited number of weddings I accept per year so reach out as quickly as you can and we'll check the calendar!
You can expect about 75 to 100 images per hour of shooting. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. But we do have some limited video capabilities and can look into options for you if needed.
Our contract is super clear on this issue. We will do everything we can within our power to photograph your wedding. But in the event of some crazy circumstance, I have a wonderful community of photographer friends that we can reach out to. I love open communication, so don't worry, if something ever came up we would work out a solution for you!