Limited Fall Special: $100 off Signature Sessions & $50 off Mini Sessions
Jen Pennington Photography
Family walking hand in hand through a golden meadow at sunset

Families · Couples · Seniors

Celebrating life's
most beautiful moments

Jen Pennington with her camera in a sunlit field

About Me

Hi, I'm Jen!

Happily born and raised in Texas, I have called the Austin area home for almost four decades. Beautiful central Texas is where I raised my four children as a homeschool mom and private school teacher with my college sweetheart, Bryan. We have taught & traveled, eaten & played, hiked & camped, worshipped & served in and with this amazing community; and along the way I have found such joy in capturing our cherished memories in pictures!

Photography has been a passion and hobby of mine since college, and I have been honored to spend the past 30 years shooting the special events, babies, children, seniors, couples, and families of those I love.

I would love to meet you and have the privilege of capturing the special moment of life you are celebrating! Whether it’s a graduating senior, engagement, or a growing family, there is beauty in every stage of life worth preserving and treasuring!

Featured work

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The Watson Family - Family session by Jen Pennington Photography

Families · Blue Hole, Wimberley

The Watson Family

Bethany & Caden - Couple session by Jen Pennington Photography

Couples · Commons Ford Ranch, Austin

Bethany & Caden

Ethan - Senior session by Jen Pennington Photography

Seniors · Stagecoach Park, Buda

Ethan - Class of 2026

“Jen was so calm, patient, and easy to work with and she made us all feel so natural and relaxed. She did such an amazing job of capturing each of my children’s personalities through our session as well. The photos came out so professional and beautiful and we will cherish them for years to come. I most appreciated how comfortable we all felt during the session - not posed or stiff but just like we were all hanging out together while she captured sweet moments.”

— The Nolen Family

Celebrate a Community Servant

Do you know someone special who goes above and beyond to serve others in their community? Nominate them for a COMPLETELY FREE outdoor portrait session!

How It Works in 4 Simple Steps

1

Nominate

Fill out a brief form telling us about a deserving local community servant. Entries are due by the end of the month.

2

Select

Jen will select one recipient for a free outdoor portrait session in the South Austin/Buda/Kyle area.

3

Capture

We meet up during golden hour to create timeless, beautiful memories for them.

4

Share

The winner will be highlighted on the website & social media with a summary of their story and a selection of their images.

Nominate a Local Servant

Opens form in CloudSpot • Nominees must reside in Hays or South Travis County