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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 ...

Family Meals First: Instapot Mexican Chicken Soup

Feb 04, 2020

In addition to being a Bay Area family photographer, I am also a wife and a mom and that means trying to find HEALTHY ways to feed my picky family! Raise your hand if you have an Instapot.... And raise your other hand if you are too scared to use it (you can't see me but I have both hands up). I've had my 6qt. Instapot for 2 years and it's been buried in a cabinet in the living room because I'm so scared I'm going to blow up my house. Enter Karrie with ...

Natural Beauty on Mt. Diablo

Jan 27, 2020

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is watching kids grow up. I have taken this family's pictures every few years and it just amazes me how much their gorgeous daughter changes every time I see her. She is such a natural beauty! She is the same age as my son and they will meet up in High School... hello future in laws!?!?! Should I start the wedding planning now?"H" family, you are always a blast to photograph! Hope to see you soon!

New Digital Stylist for Bay Area Photo Sessions!

Jan 20, 2020

I'm so excited to be able to offer the digital styling service "Style & Select" to my clients in 2020 and going forward!From beginning to end, I want to make this photo experience as stress-free as possible for all of my clients, which is why every single one of you will have access to this amazing and personalized styling service. Simply go to the questionnaire and use your unique client access code (that I will send you) to begin styling your entire family from the comfort ...

Welcome to 2020!

Jan 17, 2020

Hey Hey! If we haven't met in person yet, I am Jenn Hoffmann- the woman behind the camera! I'm a former Kindergarten teacher (which I LOVED) and am now a Mom, wife and a Bay Area photographer! I first opened my business in 2009 and have been going strong ever since. Never would I have dreamed this is what I'd be doing... but I love every minute of it. My schedule is flexible and allows me to be a Mom first! I can photograph during school hours, on the ...