Hi, I’m Jen.
For me, it’s always been about people and moments.
Preserving what is fleeting.
Impacting future generations.
Knowing you
so that You
can be known.
Here’s your opportunity to get to know me.
Her kindness made such a difference throughout the entire experience…
She literally took care of EVERYTHING for us.”
– Joan & RusS
“She captured every special detail and moment…the love we felt that day between each other & from all of those we love!
Sarah & Chris
“Jen was the first photographer we called, and the second we got on the call, I knew we had found our photographer.”
Tabitha & Alex
hi i’m jen! Yes, you can call me Jen. everyone does!
I tell your visual love story and make it permanent
I’m Jen, a Des Moines wedding photographer and the owner of JWP! I help guide our business, photograph around 12-15 weddings annually, in addition to educating and coaching other photographers in their business. Based in Grinnell, I travel all over Iowa and the midwest. I’m often found in Iowa City, Pella, Ames, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and venture to Chicago, Omaha, and Minneapolis often.
My goal for every couple is that your wedding photographs are a lasting heirloom that capture the honest emotions and joy of your day!
“Her attention to detail is everything that we could hoped for in our wedding photographer.”
ALAINA & JEFF
About the JWP team
Dedicated. Intentional. Caring. Joyful. Artistic.
These are the words we use to describe our team and what we strive towards continuously. The same sentiments are often shared by couples in thank you notes we receive after many months of communication back and forth, and after documenting their day.
We care deeply about each couple we interact with, taking time to get to know you, which enables us to capture your wedding authentically, all the while preserving your day with passion and attention to detail.
As a team, we collectively have over 20 years of wedding experience. We’ve also been in your shoes. Having planned our own weddings, we have stressed about the same small details as you likely have, and we have lived to tell about our own personal epic wedding day fails. Like when I (Jen) didn’t account for travel and traffic and our reception started almost an hour late, or make-up artist no-shows (!), or planning a wedding in less than a week!
“She is kind, caring…
nothing short of amazing!
Shelby & Jack
For each wedding we are blessed to be a part of, we approach it as if your day were more important than our own, and we take a little something we’ve learned and pass it along to you. Our experience, our empathy, and our drive enables us to serve you and make sure YOUR wedding day is stress free and exactly as you imagined.
what it’s like to work with us
BTS OF THE EXPERIENCE
QUICK facts
I’m an extroverted-introvert
Give me deep meaningful conversations in a small-group setting and I am right at home. Crowds of strangers I have to go do the meet-and-greet with? I’d rather take photos of them 🙂
Travel has my heart
Architecture, delicious food, being in nature – I love it all. I’ve lived overseas in Barcelona twice (2016-2017, and 2023-summer 2024) and LOVE all things Europe.
nostalgic to the core
I’ve got piles of journals, love looking through old photos, and probably tell the same stories over and over again like my mother.
i was an art major in college
I spent all my time in the studio doing dark room film photography and abstract oil painting.
Working with Jennifer and her team was an absolute dream from the very start.
I wish we could relive the day all over again, but she truly captured it all so we can go through pictures over and over again!
– Kylea & Josh
my family
travel
forever inspired by…
architecture
heirlooms
unpredictable momemnts
delicious food
FEATURES & AWARDS
People Magazine
STYLE ME PRETTY
WEDDING CHICKS
PERFETE
CHI WEDDINGS
FLYAWAY BRIDE
NORTHWOODS WEDDING
2018 TOP 100 WINNER SHOOT & SHARE CONTEST (2X)
wedding wire couple’s choice
My photography
stats
2007
first wedding photographed
When your college friend asks you to do them a huge favor, and it becomes your favorite thing in the entire world – who would have thought that saying yes to that one weekend would lead to where I am now? I’m so grateful for that first opportunity when someone took a chance on me.
Lisbon
most unique place i’ve photographed a wedding
Overlooking the cliffs and mountainside of Sintra, this was one of the most memorable locations I’ve ever photographed a wedding.
250+
number of weddings i’ve photographed
(I’ve honestly lost count – it’s a lot)
Indian Weddings
my favorite weddings!
Amazing people, the colors, the music, the food! They throw the best celebration I’ve ever been to!
2018
when i started educating photographers
With over 16+ years of wedding photography experience, I started receiving LOTS of questions and requests for education from other photographers. I led my first workshop in 2018, and have continued to educate and coach other photographers throughout the years.
Peonies
favorite wedding flower
I am absolutely obsessed with peonies. Garden roses and Juliette roses are a close second. Big fluffy Dutch flowers have my heart.
17 hours
longest wedding i’ve photographed
Happy New Year’s Eve! It was a long but worthwhile day!
Wedding Destinations
We’ve been fortunate enough to photograph at some of the most beautiful destinations around the world. Here’s some of the places we’ve been in the past.
Paris
Amsterdam
Budapest
London
Barcelona
Copenhagen
Lisbon / Sintra
Cancun
St. Lucia
Jamaica
Boston
Maine
Chicago
Minnapolis
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Los Angeles
Orlando
New Orleans
Austin
Okoboji
Visit the JWP Studio
The Jennifer Weinman Photography studio is located int he heart of historic downtown Grinnell, in a unique industrial-style loft space. It features original wood floors, exposed brick walls, alongside modern furnishings and decor. We have a lounge area for our clients during sessions and consultations, as well as a private bathroom and changing area.
All of our in-person meetings are held at the studio or via virtual conference call. If you’d like to set up a time to stop by and say hello, please let us know ahead of time!
Our studio is located at 917 Broad Street, Suite Z, Grinnell, IA 50112
Studio sessions, consultations, and ordering sessions are by appointment only.
Jen is a wonderful artist and a joy and a blessing to have on your wedding day.
She brought a sense of calm and focus, and still made us feel special and comfortable. Every time I see one of our wedding photos, it puts a smile on my face. She so perfectly captured the giddy energy I had and every time I see them, I feel it again. She made the most perfect beautiful wedding album for us too! Her time and attention to detail is truly unparalleled, and she was such a joy and blessing to have at our wedding day.
RACHEL & NICK
inquire
reach out
We take on a limited number of weddings in Des Moines and Iowa each year to ensure that we have the capacity to fully invest in and care for each of our couples. To reserve your date, please inquire!
Timeless & Chic
Jennifer Weinman Photography is a Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer who values telling your wedding story and creating timeless, emotional, authentic imagery that will stand the test of time. We photograph weddings, engagements and Indian Weddings in Des Moines, Iowa as well as Iowa City, Ames, Pella, Quad Cities, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Minneapolis & the Twin Cities and across the midwest. We photograph destination weddings all over the world.
