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My name is Jen Montgomery
I’m a wedding and portrait photographer with over sixteen years of experience, currently capturing life’s precious moments in Minnesota and wherever the story leads beyond. Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — a way of noticing, honoring, and holding onto the beauty found in everyday connection.
Life is all about people, moments & emotions that we want to hold on to...
By day, I also wear the hat of a Registered Nurse, a role that has deeply shaped how I move through the world and how I photograph it. Caring for people in vulnerable, meaningful moments has taught me the importance of presence, calm, and trust — qualities that quietly guide my work behind the camera as well. For the sheer joy of it, I’m also a certified yoga teacher, drawn to practices that slow us down and bring us back into our bodies and the present moment.
Nature has always felt like home to me. Flowers, animals, changing seasons, and quiet outdoor spaces inspire much of my work, and you’ll see that love reflected throughout my images. I’m also a proud nerd at heart — enchanted by fantasy, whimsy, imagination, and all things a little magical and natural.
The truest magic in my life lives closer to home.
My husband Alex, our giggly son Milo, and our beautiful daughter Penny are my world. They ground me, stretch me, and remind me daily of what matters most. Through them, I’ve learned how fleeting seasons are — how quickly moments pass, and how powerful it is to preserve them with intention and care.
Photography allows me to do just that...
I love the freedom this craft offers — the ability to create anywhere, in any light, with any story. When you take a photograph, you pause time. You turn a fleeting moment into something tangible, something that can be returned to years from now, carrying not just how it looked, but how it felt to live it.
Through my work and writing, I share stories of people, places, and the art of joyful, intentional living. I’m endlessly inspired by real connection and honest emotion, and I believe every story — no matter how quiet or grand — deserves to be told with respect and heart.
I live to capture stories.
What’s yours? I’d be honored to be part of it.
Love Notes From My Clients
Corrie & Will
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My Travel Dates
If you're getting married inside of the USA or out, and want me to photograph your beautiful event, check out my travel schedule for the next 12 months.
Nevada - May 2026
scotland - march 2026
MAINE - august 2026
CALIFORNIA - APRIL 2026
canada - OCtober 2026
