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LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Timeless photography with personality, soul, and connection
for families, individuals & couples
by Scottsdale, Arizona family photographer Jennifer Bowen

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MEET JEN

Mom, Photographer, Writer & Realtor

At my core, I have always been a truth seeker—a thread-puller and curious lifelong learner, drawn to uncovering new perspectives that inspire growth. I thrive around authentic souls, love a funny on-point meme, and serve my clients with kind professionalism and a desire to put them at ease—because I don’t just take photos, I work with people.

Since 2005, I’ve had the privilege of capturing lifestyle images for families, high school seniors, couples, and professionals seeking personal branding / headshot portraits. What a gift it's been for me to do what I love, and connect with so many amazing people over these two decades!

One of my goals when I'm behind the camera is to try and put my clients at ease to capture both beautiful portraits and authentic moments, and to give you photos that stand the test of time.

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ON THE BLOG

Desert Beauty: Maggie's Senior Portraits at Sunset

Casually cool: Ian's Scottsdale Senior Portraits

Outdoor Fall Family Photo Guide: Plan Your Arizona Fall Family Photo Session

Top "Green" Locations in Arizona for Stunning Family Photos

Summer of Love: Sunset Desert Engagement Photo Session with Krista & Joey

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IN THE SHOP

Affordable prints & posters for your home in the all new

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Desert House Collection

by Jennifer Bowen

Desert photography posters and prints

desert photos for purchase; wall art, desert photography by Jennifer Bowen

Horse photography print

desert photos for purchase; wall art, horse photograph by Jennifer Bowen

Desert photography posters and prints

desert photos for purchase; wall art, desert photography by Jennifer Bowen

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Let light lead you forward, one step at a time ✨

Thank you to my clients for an amazing year! These were several of the families & couples I had the honor of photographing in 2024. I’m also looking forward to sharing the many professionals and entrepreneurs I took branding & headshots of, and the many awesome seniors I had the privilege of capturing! 2024 was an adventure in so many respects (shared more of my personal journey on my @jb.in.az page) and I look forward to what’s ahead in 2025! ✨🫶🏻

My heart is full with gratitude for the gift of presence this Christmas. ❤️🎄 I hope you enjoy time with loved ones and have moments of true joy and peace amongst all the busyness too ✨

From sweeping vistas to quiet desert trails, each family brings their own beauty to Arizona’s incredible landscapes. 🌵 I’m so thankful to my amazing families for their support all these years!

I have a few weeks of booked shoots remaining and then I’ll be slowing things down over the holidays for some R&R. Hard to believe spring 2025 is already calling 📸 wise! Reach out if you would love those desert wildflower #familyportraits or #seniorphotos next spring :)

But first, Thanksgiving 🦃 I’m buying the turkey tomorrow and hosting the family next week. 🤍 Is anyone else ready to decorate for Christmas yet?? Might be one of those rare years where I actually put the tree up before Turkey Day! Bring on cozy season - it’s one of my favs ✨

It’s been a fun few weeks photographing some amazing high school seniors! 🎓✨

From NDP to Xavier, these teens have brought their unique personalities and vibe to each session, making them really fun to work with!

And one of these seniors? I photographed him as a baby/toddler, and here we are 16+ years later! 😲 (Scroll to the end) It’s moments like these that continue to make me love what I do – capturing memories that span generations.

When it comes to senior portraits, light is everything. And locations? They can be almost anywhere, but spots where seniors can interact with their surroundings – it helps their personalities come through even more. 🌟

I’m so grateful to document this exciting chapter in their lives and to create images their parents will treasure for years to come 🤍
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#ScottsdaleSeniorPhotographer
#PhoenixSeniorPhotographer
#SeniorPortraits #SeniorPhotos
#Classof2025
#SeniorInspire #SeniorPictures
#SeniorPhotography
#AZSeniorPhotos
#SeniorSession
#SeniorPhotoshoot
#ScottsdalePhotographer
#PhoenixPhotographer
#azphotographer

Mini Session Update!
Families have had some wonderful things to celebrate this year:: New babies, graduating seniors, future home lots they are building on, growing teens before they get the braces off, growing toddlers, aging parents loving on their grandchildren, and just because. At every season and stage, there is something to celebrate. ✨

The busy fall season kicks off next week and there are still a few slots remaining for booking! DM the word “fall” and I will send you the link to the four new slots I just released. Two morning ones and two evening ones! 📸

Plus, I still have a full lifestyle session available in gorgeous Prescott for those looking for beautiful family photos in some pretty amazing locations up in cooler weather and changing leaves over Fall Break week.

Only 1.5 hour north of Phoenix for a completely different look than down here in the valley, especially for those holiday card photos! 🍁😍

I hope to see you this fall!

Summer of love 🤍

Loved this romantic, sunset engagement session with Krista & Joey recently. When people share a respectful and palpable connection, it becomes so inspiring to capture.

Want to capture your own love story? Now booking full sessions for early fall at www.jenniferbowen.com. Krista & Joey’s full blog post here 💕http://bit.ly/3S41kTp
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#DesertLove #SunsetVibes #CoupleGoals #sunsetlovers #EngagementPhotography #ArizonaCollective #arizonaliving
#scottsdalephotographer #engagementsession #lovestory#engagementshoot #arizonaphotographer

It was an honor to capture the beautiful Sedona wedding of Brittany and Mike. I’m so happy you two found each other and shared your love & light with everyone around you!

While I rarely photograph weddings these days, I couldn’t say no to this special occasion. It’s hard to try and distill their day to just 10 frames, but here are some snippets from their beautiful wedding @skyranchlodge
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Venue @skyranchweddings
Makeup @sedonabeautyteam
Flowers @mountainhighflowers
Video @greenhorizonproductions
Officiant Tom Vitron @sedonaminister.org
Catering @creativehandscuisine

My sister and I hit the jackpot with my Dad. We are so blessed to have had such a humble, kind, silly, positive, life-loving Dad who has always shown us (and everyone he meets) nothing but respect, patience and love. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I can’t wait to celebrate in person this week. ❤️

I also feel like I hit the jackpot by meeting and dating such a wonderful man. He is a fantastic father to his own three kids - and consistently shows up for mine as well. He always makes me feel so treasured, seen and valued, and I’m so grateful to know him. He’s a good one, like my own Dad! HFD RES! ❤️

My Mom is my very first memory, and it is one of love, safety, and warmth. Thankfully 🙏 Yet, still a complex relationship. My own children are my purest feeling of love, and the greatest gift I’ve been blessed with. Of course challenging at times, but I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world. We forgot to take a photo last night at dinner, but I think I was too busy laughing at their banter, and just enjoying having them at the same table again! It really goes by in a blink. ❤️ Love you two to infinity and beyond! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mama’s.

Happy Saturday! It’s been awhile since I’ve updated you on what’s going on. 🤗 I’m excited to announce that in addition to my career as a photographer (going strong for almost 20 years now!) I am also embarking on a new side venture as a Scottsdale / Phoenix metro Realtor, and have joined the experienced team Sold By Samantha in Scottsdale, part of the Keller Williams Arizona Realty family!

I got my license late last year and have been slowly laying the groundwork to embrace this season of life with new opportunities, experiences and communities. Becoming a realtor had been on my radar for years, and I finally took the leap and went for it. I feel really blessed to be part of a truly great group of women, with over 55 years of combined real estate experience, strong integrity, and all around amazing humans. 🤍

I started a new page @jenniferbowen_realestate that will be solely dedicated to all things real estate:: 🏡 homes for sale, our team, what’s happening in the ever-growing & highly desirable Scottsdale & Phoenix metro market & in the news … and much more. I won’t spam you here with that, but I would love it if you’ll consider following along there as well!

This page will remain dedicated to photography and personal updates. I’m not going anywhere as a photographer! 📸 I still love what I do and will likely continue along until I can’t physically hold a camera any longer — hopefully a long time away!

I’m excited about what the future holds, and remain open to new adventures, always. I look forward to continuing to serve you, whether through the lens of my camera or in navigating the path to your next home, and am deeply grateful to those that have been part of my journey all this time. Thank you! 🙏

Capturing the love and joy of so many amazing families recently has been such a continued blessing for me. ✨ Thank you to all who have trusted me to freeze their precious families, memories, and these stages in time. Here’s to many more 📸 times together in the future! 🤍
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#jenniferbowenphotography
#familyphotographer #scottsdaleaz #phoenixaz #arizonaliving #scottsdalefamilyphotographer #phoenixphotographer

Spring in Arizona with several awesome graduating seniors 🙌🌵🎓📷
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#recent #classof2024 #seniorsunday #seniorpictures #arizonaliving #scottsdale #scottsdalephotographer #arizonacollective #seniorportraits #jenniferbowenphotography

Love is all around 💗🏝️🌺

#aloha #thisis50 #happyplace

Senior sessions are filling up fast, as March & April are pretty popular months for photo sessions in Arizona! Reach out to get your soon-to-be-grad scheduled to capture this very special time in their life! 🎓

I have some exciting news to share with you very soon! I’m not switching away from photography (in fact, I’ve been steadily working away and have much to share), but I have been laying the groundwork for the past 6 months or so to integrate a new venture into my life, and I’m looking forward to sharing more about this very soon!

As I stand on the brink of a new chapter, it also feels fitting that I am turning 50 🥳this Wednesday, which marks not just a #midlife milestone, but also a time of reflection of growth, and desire for transformation, which perfectly aligns with this life pivot and new journey. All I know is that I’ve learned that the only constant in life is change, and the sooner one can embrace that and lean into the journey and experiences it brings, perhaps the more fulfilling the ride. That is what Im trying to manifest, anyway! 💫

Do you have a milestone birthday coming this year? I’d love to hear how your “life pivots” or new beginnings turned into personal growth with great gifts!

#thisis50 #AgelessAdventure #alwaysgrowing #womeninmidlife #WomenAt50
#MidlifeMagic #JourneyOfLife #GracefulAging #MidlifeMomentum #newbeginningsat50

2023 🌟 I stepped into the year with the intention to “stay open to possibility and experiences” and boy did some good things come my way. New people, new travels & adventures, connection time with several long time friends, and much clarity & gratitude. I’m walking into 2024 with the same intention and look forward to what that means for life’s journey! 💫❤️🙏👊

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a fulfilling 2024!

It's hard to put into words all the kindness I have been able to experience from clients and their children this fall. Sibling love off the charts, uber sweet families I adore, and so many heartfelt hugs from kiddos that I'm getting to watch grow up - including a few for 18 years now….I'm SO blessed!
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I'm eternally grateful to my many long time clients - and I have loved meeting so many wonderful new families this season too. Here is a sampling from the latest few weeks...more to come soon 📸
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#jenniferbowenphotography #18yearsandcounting #familyphotography #fallphotoshoots #arizonacollective #arizonaliving #scottsdalefamilyphotographer #phoenixfamilyphotographer #photoshootoutfits #familylove #worldkindessday

Magical sunset light in the desert with the awesome Dakin family, visiting their home away from home. The open desert has a very small window of time where the light is warm and glow-y like this, and it's amazing how many photos you can get in that 20 min window! The older the kids, the more "posed" the photos tend to be, but we still played a bit, and I'm loving how their style worked so well for this location. 🌵🤠 ⁣.

Growing up, my Dad taught my sister and I to shake hands firmly and make eye contact when you greet someone, and when these two teens jumped out of the car, walked up to me, smiled and greeted me that way, I was immediately taken with all four of them. I so enjoyed meeting you Mackenzie & crew!!
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#jenniferbowenphotography #familyphotographysession #scottsdalephotographer #phoenixphotographer #familyportraits #arizonacollective #arizonaphotographer #desertphotoshoot #arizonafamilyphotography #arizonafamilyphotographer #azfamily #arizonaliving #arizonasunset #westernstyle #bohostyle #whattowear #styleover40 #familyphotos #whattowearfamilyphotos

This beautiful family traveled all the way from New Mexico just for this photo shoot, which completely humbled and moved me 💛 No small feat with 3 young children. We had pretty strong winds that day, but I am loving how so many with the wind turned out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Elena and family. It was my absolute honor to capture this stage of life for you!

This beautiful family recently became a party of 5! 👶📸 ⁣
#LifestyleNewborns #AtHomePhotography #FamilyLove
#jenniferbowenphotography

Epic sunsets, a double rainbow, lots of all laughter and new memories all in honor of celebrating my friend @victoriarosecanada last week in Cabo for her 50th!! Nothing inspires me more than watching people evolve, grow and embrace new stages in their life (the hard and the joyful) and Victoria is embodying this to the fullest. She’s glowing and absolutely ROCKING 50! Thank you Vic for a truly wonderful weekend & experience all together! ❤️🎉🔥💃🏻

Family time in Oregon is always so meaningful to me. We drove over to #Bend for the 4th and stopped at @smithrockstatepark for the views and a hike. My son still gives me mini heart attacks with his climbing, but I sure love exploring with this crew!

My muse since the get-go.❤️ She wanted the coastline for her 📷, so back to Laguna we went for her #seniorpictures. I don’t really have words yet for the notion that she’s heading to college (#ASU like her parents!) in the fall, but cue the waterworks come August. J Bird, I hope you always know how amazing I think you already are, and who you are constantly becoming. Channel that natural leader in you, channel that voice and beautiful fire inside you, and go make your mark on this world. I can’t wait to cheer you on from the front row, through every iteration of YOU! ❤️💪💫🌸 #senior #seniorsunday #seniors #senioryear #seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniormuse #seniors2023

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