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Jackson Hole Elopement Photographer | Kayla + Alex at Sunrise

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Cecil Green Park House Wedding in Vancouver | Kristyn + Ben

Jenna Roden 9/22/26 Jenna Roden 9/22/26

Half Moon Bay Proposal Near the Ritz-Carlton | Pavan + Jasmine

Pavan surprised Jasmine on the coastal bluffs near the Ritz-Carlton, where their families were waiting to celebrate before a foggy beach portrait session.

Jenna Roden 9/22/26 Jenna Roden 9/22/26

Shadowbrook Restaurant Wedding | Austin & Cristina

Austin and Cristina celebrated their courthouse marriage with editorial portraits, a relaxed lunch, heartfelt toasts and candid moments at Shadowbrook in Capitola.

Jenna Roden 8/31/26 Jenna Roden 8/31/26

A Surprise Second Proposal in Provo Canyon for Ari and Connor

Connor had a second ring in his pocket and Ari had no idea. As a Provo Canyon engagement photographer, this is the session I will be telling people about for a while. Wildflowers, moody July skies, and a meadow we had entirely to ourselves.

Jenna Roden 8/31/26 Jenna Roden 8/31/26

A Golden Hour Engagement Session at the Mill Valley Public Library

They brought their Lord of the Rings copies to the library. As a Mill Valley engagement photographer, this is the kind of session I want more of. Lizzi and Ian, from the library grounds to Muir Beach at golden hour.

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