BLOG - Jenn Hoffmann Photography

Missing Newborn Snuggles: In Home, Posed Sessions

Jul 02, 2020

Since being allowed to start outdoor photography here in the East Bay, it has been so nice to see all of my wonderful clients again. I love watching families interact, photographing the high school graduate, chatting with expecting parents to be and chasing that rogue toddler. But I sure do miss those newborn snuggles terribly! Here is a sweet family I shot before the Shelter in Place... I loved how the three generations of gorgeous ladies got in a photo together! Let's ...

Dog Friendly Family Photographer

Jun 29, 2020

As a family photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have seen my fair shared of beloved pets! And I love photographing them all.... big or small, young and old! Just as the movie says "Must Love Dogs"; they are a part of the family and should be included in your captured memories!There are so many reasons to include your dog in your session-New Puppy! You just got this sweet new puppy and want to capture all of it's cuteness- puppy breath and all!Include the WHOLE family! ...

Family Porch-trait

Jun 09, 2020

What is a Porch-trait? Well, at first when the San Francisco Bay Area Shelter in Place was put in to effect some photographers were capturing families just as they were in quarantine (bottles of wine, toilet paper, kids going crazy, etc). At the time, I did not feel comfortable ignoring the Shelter in Place restrictions and decided to put my business on hold completely until I was legally allowed to operate again.Well, that time has come and I am coming to YOU! My Porch-traits are quick and ...

Resilience in 2020

May 18, 2020

2020, what a year huh? Covid, the economy and now the Murder Hornets? We are living in some crazy times!Since the "Shelter in Place" went in to effect in California, I have been hunkered down at home with my family. I've put my photography business on hold as it was not deemed "essential" and have waited for the restrictions to be lifted. Fortunately, Contra Costa County is now beginning to allow outdoor sessions following social distance guidelines (along with some other ...

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Apr 27, 2020

Well, the kids won't be bringing home a secret gift made in class this year for Mom so everyone had better step it up! ;) We all know Moms love sentimental things, which is why the little hand print art is so precious to us! I have a few ideas that will still put a smile on her face and that you can order now in time for Mother's Day! 1. Sterling Silver Photo Jewelry (captures that sentimental aspect!)! The perfect combination of the sweet little faces she loves and a ...

Documenting Your Time in Quarantine: Through Pictures

Apr 07, 2020

My family has been in Quarantine for 25 days as of today. 25 days of no sports, no school, no birthday parties, no play dates, no eating out and no travel. However, there has been a lot happening in my house that would not normally happen had we not gone under a "Shelter in Place" order and I want to document it in order to look back on this time. You don't need a fancy camera or a photography degree... you truly just need your phone!If you are blessed to not be severely ...

Documenting Your Time in Quarantine: Kid's Journals

Mar 26, 2020

We are, no doubt, living through historical and unprecedented times right now. A global pandemic, quarantines, homeschooling, shelter in place orders, unemployment, financial uncertainty...... so. much stress. And even with all of that going on, it will eventually, become "history" and something that I most want to document (in both pictures and writing). I saw somewhere that this, for our kids, will be the equivalent of the "I had to walk uphill to school 3 miles ...

Bay Area Parenting (and beyond) Amidst COVID-19

Mar 14, 2020

What a crazy world we are in right now! I was telling my kids today that they are living through a major historical event. One that they will get to tell their kids about... talk about how school and sports were canceled and what they did to fill the days while we self quarantine. They will recall some of the fear, but hopefully they will remember the time we spent together hunkering down and passing this unprecedented time with one another.To my dear clients, I hope ...

From Kindergartener to Fellow Bay Area Photographer

Feb 18, 2020

Before becoming a Child Photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area and even before being a mother, I was a Kindergarten teacher for 6 years. I adored EVERY MINUTE of it (oh, the stories!!!). I was young and had no kids of my own at the time so each of those little humans became "mine". All my classes have now since graduated high school and have gone on to chase their dreams! Every once in a while I will run into one of them and am shocked they are now ...

Perfectly Styled Smiles for a Family Photoshoot

Feb 10, 2020

I loved spending the most gorgeous day out in Livermore with the "W" family for their family portraits! They not only nailed it with one wardrobe collection- but TWO! This sweet family was so natural in front of the camera and just the nicest, happiest people!In addition to the Digital Stying I now offer, here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing your camera ready clothing so you too can look like you just stepped out of a magazine like this family....7 Top Tips ...