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Welcome!

Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you have found your partner, picked a date, and hopefully nailed down your venue, it is time to hire your photographer. My name is Jen O’Sullivan, a boutique wedding photographer who specializes in portrait journalism. I love what I do. I am blessed. Beyond what I ever could have imagined! I have some of the best clients on the planet, the most supportive and loving husband, and the absolute cutest son ever! Check out his latest photo editorial on my Facebook profile. facebook.com/jenosullivan
Okay, so here is the boring stuff: I have been working in the commercial and event photography business throughout Southern California since 1998, and became a full time wedding photographer in 2004 after getting married to Tim, my High School sweetheart and Junior High crush. (Yes, we went to prom together.) I quickly left the commercial business behind after having such a hard time finding just the right photographer for my own wedding. I decided to try to change the way Wedding Photography is offered to brides and grooms. I have an open door, open book policy which no other photographer offers to my knowledge. You will become my friends, and I love that! I will photograph your first baby photos, just because I want to gift that to you. You will become part of my “family.” As a boutique wedding photographer, I want you to get all the attention you deserve. Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life and I am blessed to be a part of it. I want you to love your day over and over again. My desire is to give you peace of mind knowing you have chosen the right person; someone you can trust to capture your memories that will last a lifetime. These are exciting times - cherish every moment, and don’t forget to live! laugh! love!
~ Jen O’Sullivan, Owner & Principal Photographer

To read how I became a wedding photographer click HERE.

Jen O'Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography

357 South Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211


jen@jenosullivan.com | 310-494-6547

Category Archives: Photo Tips

Understanding On Camera Flash

First and foremost: Forget what other photographers tell you about fill flash. The effect is ugly. Why? Because your flash is not a full strobe. Well, it is, but it is not a studio strobe light that is large. You do not have a soft box that is 3 feet wide. The only way you...

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Baby Photos: newborn at 1 day and 11 days old

I got the privileged of photographing Baby Maddie on her first full day home. What a treat! I then set up a photo shoot for my students on day 11. The thing about newborns is they change so rapidly from week one on. My lens of choice for a newborn session: Sigma 50mm 1.4 and...

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How to Look Your Best in Photos

It is often said a picture is worth a thousand words. The goal then would be to make those words good ones! I have photographed every body type big and small and I can tell you, any girl in a strapless gown is going to have back bulge, even if they are rail thin. The...

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Senior Portrait Photo Shootout

Today I taught a class on Senior High School Portrait Sessions. We headed over to Mentryville in the South Western area of Stevenson Ranch. It is a fun location with lots of great textures. The tips of the day:

Try not to shoot with two different exposures in your frame such as shade for the subject...

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Family Portraits Under Pressure

If you have been a photographer for hire for any length of time, I am sure you have had your share of pressure situations. Being a wedding photographer, I have had mine for sure! Today was a simple mini family portrait session. What I mean by “mini” is, on location for about 20 minutes. This...

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Picking a Backdrop Color for Studio Portraits

Family portraits can be a lot of fun. I always start off with a simple darker backdrop. I see a lot of photographers using light blue or lighter backgrounds in general. I think this is not the most appealing. Everyone from light skinned to dark skinned look best with a richer toned backdrop. The look...

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Engagement Session with Justin and Jenifer

Jenifer and Justin are getting married on Valentine’s Day! Here are a few shots from our recent mini engagement session behind my studio in Beverly Hills. I love all the textures and diversity back there! One thing I always do during an e-shoot is practice our moves. Most people are not professional models so it...

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Paper Source

I’m in love! This past weekend while up in Westlake Village I got to visit my sister’s new passion: Paper Source in Thousand Oaks. WOW! This store is C-R-A-Z-Y! Be prepared to spend some cash in this place. Soooo much fun! And here is the kicker: they carry new Diana cameras! These babies were so...

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Carrie Benuska

Carrie Benuska is a local Realtor who specializes in the city of San Marino. Unlike most Real Estate Agents, Carrie decided to get her photo taken by someone other than the passport people. She looked around at several professional photographers and landed on me. I find it odd, the very people who rely on their...

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Family Portrait Day

Family Portrait Day is always a fun day. A bunch of families come, a bunch of student photographers come, and we shoot until we are dizzy. Again, I was the instructor so I usually only take a few teaching shots so my class can see how I might pose or capture or direct a shot....

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