Welcome, I'm Jen and I'm so glad you're here!
I am a West Lafayette, Indiana, portrait and wildlife photographer and host of the Wildlife Conversations Podcast. I specialize in high school senior, college grad, family, engagement, headshots, and business sessions, along with wildlife and nature images from my travels out West and spots close to home.
Portrait Sessions
As a mom of 5(and two lively Golden Retrievers), I understand how important it is to capture these fleeting moments. That's why it's so important to me that I guide you through a step-by-step process to ensure your session is easy and fun! From our first phone call to your photo reveal, I want you to feel taken care of.
If you are looking for authentic, laid-back images and beautiful wall art to place in your home, let me help you design a session. As a published and insured photographer, I'd be honored to chat with you. Feel free to contact me and let's start dreaming of your shoot!
Mentoring
Wow, would I have loved someone to give me advice when I was starting out! I'm so happy to now offer mentoring for portrait and wildlife photographers. If you'd like to schedule one-on-one virtual session with me, you can contact me here, and beginning wildlife photographers, you can grab my free resource, "10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence" here!
Podcast | Prints | Teton Photo Tours
You can listen in to my podcast, Wildlife Conversations. where I host amazing wildlife photographers from around the world and chat about photography and the creative process. Thank you to Roberts Camera for being a great partner of the podcast! To register for live episodes, visit the link here to join the email list and/or register!
Also, wildlife and nature prints can be purchased in my print store. If you see something from my Instagram or Facebook account that you want but it's not here, I'd be happy to help you find what you're looking for.
Additionally, I offer Photo Tours in the Tetons, which are sold out for 2025. Message me to get on the list for 2026.
I look forward to hearing from you!
What's in My Bag?
I'm committed to having the very best gear for your sessions and for my wildlife photography:
- Canon EOS R5 (plus 1 as backup)
- Canon RF 400mm F/2.8
- Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8
- Canon RF 24-105 f/4-7.1
- Canon Extender RF 1.4x
- Canon EF 24-70 mm f /2.8
- Canon EF 50 mm f /1.8 II
- Canon EF 1.4X II Extender
- Leofoto Monopod
- Leofoto Monopod Two-Way Tilt Head
- Gitzo Systematic Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Long)
- Leofoto Fluid Tripod Head
- Sunwayfoto Leveling Base
- GoPro Hero11
- OpTech USA Rain Sleeve 2-pack Disposable
I'm so thankful to partner with Roberts Camera of Indianapolis and UsedPhotoPro. Please use coupon code JENRITCHIEVIP for
- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at
robertscamera.com
- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com
- Valid through 12/31/2025