BLOG - Jenn Hoffmann Photography

Little Mugger {Newborn Photography}

Sep 18, 2020

Dreaming of the days of "in home" newborn sessions....I would love to see the little personality grow on this one! For the first 30 minutes, she mean mugged me! Hahahaha! But then with a warm room and a full belly, she settled in to sleep and we captured some absolutely adorable images- and even got a smile too! I love the soft color palette Mom chose... very classic girly pinks, purples and creams.

The Gold Hope Project

Sep 11, 2020

September is pediatric cancer awareness month. Today, 43 children will be diagnosed with cancer and sadly 7 children will die from this disease.The causes of childhood cancer and unknown and can not be prevented.Due to a lack of research, some pediatric cancers have a zero percent survival rate, either at diagnosis or recurrence.All 16 different childhood cancers receive 4% of the national cancer institute’s nearly $5 billion dollar budget while other cancers receive much more.When a ...

Chosen Best Maternity Photographer in San Francisco

Aug 10, 2020

I received a delightful email, that I had (once again) been chosen by Expertise as one of the Best Maternity Photographers in San Francisco! I'm so honored to be on that list for the THIRD time amongst so many talented photographers!Check out the list HEREIf you, or anyone you know, is expecting a little bundle of joy in the coming year- don't hesitate to contact me to set up a Maternity Session! I would love to document your growing belly and expanding family!<a ...

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 ...