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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

Tag Archives: hiring

Photo Studio Practice: Finding, Hiring, Training, and yes, Firing Assistants

There are two roles an assistant can take: studio assistant or production assistant. They sometimes cross over each other, but most times do not. Studio people tend to be the ones really good with the left brain stuff like organizing, tracking, billing, paper work, filing, etc., while production assistants are the more creative types. They...

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Photo Studio Practice: Finding an Assistant

Here are ten tips on how to find just the right assistant:
1. Write out a list of things you will need them to do on a weekly basis.
2. Determine the number of hours per week you will need them.
3. Decide what the best days would be for you to have them in your studio (home...

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Photo Studio Practice: Hiring an Assistant

Here are ten tips on how to successfully HIRE an assistant:
1. Write up a list of thoughtful questions to ask. Click HERE for a list I use.
2. Create a simple form for them to fill out. Go to any local store and ask for an application, then copy it for yourself. You may want to...

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Photo Studio Practice: Training an Assistant

Here are some useful tips on how to train both a Studio Assistant and a Production Assistant.
TRAIN an Assistant (Studio)
1. For Studio Assistants, give small repeatable tasks at first to get them warmed up. You will learn a lot about HOW they learn right in the beginning. Get them into a routine. This will help...

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Photo Studio Practice: Firing an Assistant

Here are 5 tips on firing your assistant:
1. For Production assistants it is easy: don’t ask them back for your next job.
2. For Studio assistants you will have to sit down with them and actually tell them they are no longer needed. Be honest. Do not tell them a lie or give them an excuse....

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Assistant Wages

If you are hiring an assistant or want to become an assistant, the largest area of confusion is in the pay scale. There are two ways things can go:
1. The assistant will use the principal shooter’s cards during the event. The assistant will have absolutely no usage rights what so ever. Many times they will...

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