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How Senior Portraits Capture This Special Time in Life

MARCH 30 - 2025

Senior year is a time filled with excitement, reflection, and anticipation. It’s a season of transition, where students prepare to close one ...

MARCH 16 - 2025

Making the Most of Natural Light and ...

Capturing beautiful family portraits is about more than just posing—it’s about creating moments that feel natural, warm, and timeless. ...

MARCH 2 - 2025

Why a Good Headshot Is Essential for ...

A professional headshot is more than just a simple photograph—it’s a crucial component of your personal brand and professional presence. ...

FEBRUARY 16 - 2025

Capturing Newborns in the First Days: A ...

Bringing a newborn into the world is a life-changing experience filled with love, joy, and fleeting moments. Those first days are a whirlwind of ...

FEBRUARY 2 - 2025

Tips for Relaxed, Authentic Poses ...

When it comes to high school senior photography, relaxed and authentic poses are key to capturing your personality and style. Whether you’re ...

JANUARY 19 - 2025

How Maternity Photos Celebrate This ...

Maternity photography is a beautiful way to celebrate the transformative time of pregnancy. These portraits go beyond simply documenting this phase; ...

JANUARY 5 - 2025

Making the Most of School Picture Day ...

School picture day is a tradition that captures growth and creates lasting memories. These annual portraits are more than just photographs; they mark ...

DECEMBER 22 - 2024

Best Outfits for Maternity Photoshoots: ...

Maternity photography captures one of the most special and transformative times in your life. Choosing the right outfit for your session can make all ...

DECEMBER 8 - 2024

Making the Most of Your High School ...

Your high school senior portraits are an opportunity to capture your personality, achievements, and sense of style. These portraits mark an exciting ...

NOVEMBER 24 - 2024

School Photography with a Fine Art ...

School photography holds a special place in every family’s collection of memories. It’s not just about capturing a quick smile for the ...

NOVEMBER 17 - 2024

Celebrating Milestones: Cake Smash ...

First birthdays are a significant milestone, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a cake smash session! Cake smash photography ...

NOVEMBER 3 - 2024

Creating Lasting Memories: A Guide to ...

Family lifestyle photography captures more than just a moment; it preserves the essence of a family’s unique dynamics and relationships. This ...

OCTOBER 29 - 2024

Marina Del Ray 1st Birthday Cake Smash ...

Jenny Puranen Photography specializes in Cake Smash Photo Shoots, Headshots, Editorial Photography, lifestyle family photography, Documentary Family ...

APRIL 28 - 2023

The Best Photo Locations for portraits ...

Los Angeles + Los Angeles Photography + Malibu, California Photography + El Matador State Beach + Malibu Family PhotographerMalibu + Family + ...

JANUARY 17 - 2023

Celebrating the snowy Southern ...

The snow isn’t falling just outside in Southern California this winter! My studio has been seeing an unprecedented amount of snow as well with ...