The Knot Best of Wedding 2025 + WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025
Y'all have done it again...you've voted me The Knot Best of Wedding 2025 + WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025! This is the 5th year in a row and I cannot express my wholehearted thanks to you.
I'm humbled, grateful, and touched that you have given me the honor of capturing all of your most important life moments and that you continue to choose to do so with me.
There are so many talented photographers around here, especially in the Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur/San Francisco area, and the fact you keep choosing me over and over again is truly an honor.


From Monterey to Big Sur to San Francisco to Hawaii to Las Vegas to France...
I know I sound like a broken record but I truly do have the best couples! You make this job worth it. The connections we form, relationships we build, the struggles we share, and the wins we celebrate together. It all means so much to me. If it weren't for those connections, I wouldn't be here. It's the relationships that I live for. Supporting each other throughout all things wedding and life.
2024 was a weird year that felt really heavy, but each of your Wedding Days, Engagement Session, and other sessions were the highlights and you are what got me through it all. As always, you continue to teach me. You're constantly sharing your cultural, familial, and friend group celebrations and I liiive for it!
My Favorite Part of Wedding Days is always YOU
The way you make the day about what you truly want. Whether that's focusing on the people and connections, playing board games, incorporating silly games during your reception to get your guests involved, to incorporating important family heirlooms or traditions into your day.
The way you've all welcomed me and my team in as a part of your families, making sure we're all well-fed and hydrated throughout the day and how you've trusted us in those dicey moments.
I feel like you're a part of my family now and that will never ever change.

The Biggest, Most Heartfelt THANK YOU!
THANK YOU for choosing and trusting me and my team to capture your day truly, uniquely, and unapologetically as it unfolds
THANK YOU for listening to our advice, accepting our help, and letting us guide you through the unexpected along the way
THANK YOU for being kind, caring, compassionate, and understanding and treating us as more than just a vendor
THANK YOU for opening about the vulnerable things and allowing me into such a sacred space so I can capture you two and your beautiful connection
THANK YOU for your kind words and taking time out of your day to leave me reviews
THANK YOU for all of the thoughtful gifts you've given me and my team. You've really gone above and beyond to show us your love and appreciation and it makes us happy cry
And, like I always say, THANK YOU for being yourselves! You are all the coolest humans I've ever met and I'm grateful to have each and every one of you in my life. Now...let's get it in 2025 😎
Read Some Kind Words From JeLau Photography 2024 Couples!
I knew I wanted Jenn as my wedding photographer before I was even engaged
Ok hear me out. I knew I wanted Jenn as my wedding photographer before I was even engaged. I met Jenn where she was the photographer at my friend's wedding. I was in charge of decorating for the reception that took place on a boat. I didn’t learn until that day that I was prone to seasickness. Jenn and her team not only brought me water but Jenn even offered me Dramamine she had brought with her. Jenn was not only kind but PREPARED and ready for anything!! I knew from that moment that was what I wanted from my future wedding photographer.

My (now) husband and I had our engagement shoot and our wedding celebration party photoshoot with Jenn, and it couldn’t have gone better! We were a little awkward at first because the two of us avoid PDA and the more “traditional” ways of showing affection for each other, but when we communicated this to Jenn, she was more than happy to match herself to our energy. She taught us how to pose and captured organic photos of us being our genuine silly selves. She allowed us to be unapologetically us while making us look so good.
Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Jenn was extremely communicative and did regular check-ins with us to make sure everything was going well. We were quite indecisive about a few things due to some family issues and Jenn was so accommodating and flexible to our unusual circumstances and we really appreciated her guidance and patience through it all.
Jenn is an amazing photographer, human and hype person. The wonderful photographers she works with match her energy! She and her team are so awesome at making you feel confident and look amazing! Thank you Jenn, Kylie, Leslie, and Gen for helping us make such beautiful memories :)
- Brenda + Isaac
Working with Jenn & her team was an absolute DREAM
I did not know what to expect going into everything in terms of engagement photos, & the actual day of. Well, let me tell you, Jenn made everything so comfortable, fun, engaging, and just overall brought AMAZING energy. It's tough picking people to spend your entire wedding day with and in such close quarters too. It was more then just taking our pictures, as the bride she hyped me up, comforted me & all my family too. I can't put into words how incredible she was. & Hopefully soon she'll be taking our maternity photos ❤️ Thank you a million times Jenn. We love you!
- Sarah + Loie

Jenn is I N C R E D I B L E
We were so so fortunate to work with Jenn as our photographer for our engagement and wedding and can’t rave about her enough.
Throughout the entire process, Jenn was the ultimate professional. She helped us make sense of the wedding day, and created a schedule the gave us the perfect balance of capturing the special moments while allowing us to truly be present.
I can’t count the number of compliments we received throughout (and even after) the wedding day about “how amazing our photographer was”. Jenn and team brought amazing energy to our wedding while capturing STUNNING photos of our wedding day.
If you have the opportunity to work with Jenn and team, we highly recommend you take it! She is the perfect partner to help bring your special day to life and capture it so you can relive it over and over in the future. Thank you so much Jenn!!
- Alyssa + Zach

We booked Jenn back in 2022 for our 2024 wedding, and it was the easiest decision by far
All it took was reading Jenn's website and bio to know that we would get along great! Her communication throughout the booking, planning, and post-wedding was immaculate. She also gave us some great input on other vendors we were planning to book. Turns out, just about all of our vendors had already worked together before, and it made for a very smooth sailing planning and day-of experience.
We were a little nervous leading up to our engagement session, but Jenn made us feel so comfortable and knew how to pull us out of the basic awkward posing and put us into real candid moments to capture our true selves. We walked through the cold ocean and the very muddy Lily Valley, but it was so much fun because we were all in it together and made the best out of each moment.
On our wedding day, the rain came pouring down and added some stress to our plans. However, Jenn had such high spirits and reminded me of how beautiful the photos would come out with the moody lighting (and OMG, they are all so gorgeous). She and her team were such troopers standing out in the rain to capture some beautiful shots. Thankfully, the sun came out just in time for us to have our ceremony outside, and Jenn and her team got to capture all the beautiful bright moments outside, and we were able to take our couple portraits out in the gardens.
With all that said, Jenn never once joined my freak-out stages and kept so calm when we were running behind schedule. She and her team were amazing to work with, and I hope that I have more opportunities in the future to work with her again.
If you're thinking about it, just do it already! You will not be disappointed.
- Stephanie + Kyle

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our special day than Jenn
From the moment we met her, it was evident that she was dedicated to capturing every moment with precision and care.
One of the standout qualities of Jen is her meticulous attention to detail. She took the time to understand our vision for the day and incorporated it into every shot. From the delicate lace on my dress to the the vibe of our venue, she didn't miss a single detail.
Moreover, Jen went above and beyond in ensuring that our wedding day ran smoothly. She created a detailed schedule that kept us on track and allowed us to relax and enjoy the moment. Her organization and efficiency were truly remarkable, and we are so grateful for her support throughout the day.
Communication with Jen was seamless from start to finish. She was always responsive to our questions and concerns, and her warm and reassuring demeanor put us at ease. It felt like having a trusted friend by our side every step of the way.
And of course, the most important aspect of Jen's work is the stunning photos she delivered. Each image is a work of art, capturing the emotions and joy of our wedding day in breathtaking detail. Our friends and family have commented that our wedding photos look as if they came out of Vogue Magazine!! We are absolutely thrilled with how the photos turned out and will cherish them for years to come.
We cannot recommend Jen highly enough. Her professionalism, attention to detail, support, and talent exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you, Jen, for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
- Melissa + Nicky

There are no words to describe how amazing Jenn and her team is, but I’ll try my best!
From the get go, Jenn’s reply and response to my elopement photography inquiry was timely and detailed. In addition, she was able to create a customized payment package as what my husband and I wanted was not exactly in her package plans. When we Zoom’d with her, she was able to give us a timeline for our elopement and a time during the day that would have the best lighting. We were pretty blind going into our elopement- but Jenn made the entire process so seamless and easy. She truly had me feeling calm and excited for the day as her planning and knowledge was so valuable.
On the day of my elopement, Jenn was energetic while simultaneously being a calming presence. I felt so at ease and was truly able to enjoy the day because of her. My sister, BIL, and husband were all so impressed with her.
My husband and I are not photo people, but we really enjoyed taking our wedding photos. We were able to pose while being ourselves.
The photos were delivered promptly and they were STUNNING!! They were truly better than I could have expected. The lighting, the editing, the backdrop… all were phenomenal.
As a bonus, Jenn also delivers these sweet wedding boxes prior to your big day and it was so special.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, LOOK NO FURTHER. This is your girl. Thank you Jenn for everything!!
- Courtney + John

*this blog post was created based on information and awards communicated through emails sent out by the WeddingPro organization prior to the subsequent rescindment of the Couples' Choice Awards for 2025. The details in this post reflect the original information provided before any later updates or changes were made by WeddingPro. Please note that the content may no longer reflect the current status of awards or recognitions.*