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, I understand how important it is to capture these fleeting moments, and I will guide you step-by-step 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.
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
I also offer wildlife and portrait photography coaching. If you'd like to schedule a one-on-one virtual session or join the 3-month coaching cohort, you can contact me here. If you are a wildlife photographer and want to join the Wildlife Conversations Podcast emails, 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, conservationists, filmmakers, and guides 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 will be offering private wildlife photography tours in the Tetons for spring and fall 2026; let me know if you want one of the limited spots!
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 RF 24-70 mm f8 /2.
- Canon EF 50 mm f /1.8 II
- 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
- Gura Gear Kiboko 22L+ Camera Backpack
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