BLOG - Jenn Hoffmann Photography

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 ...

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 ...