Hi, I’m Jennifer!
Hey! Welcome to my little slice of the internet! I am so glad you stopped by ; )
I am an Oklahoma City native trained at the University of Oklahoma (BOOOMER!) with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and minor in psychology. I have been married to my pastor man husband for almost 20 years this August and we have 3 kiddos. I love nature, people, music, art, animals, learning Spanish, health, pediatric nursing, Bible studies, and all things coffee and Jesus. My love for photography started early in high school and really bloomed during a hard season of life. In some ways you can say photography saved me (along with Jesus and family/friends) during my struggles with infertility/loss and just beginning a new live in a new state. Photography is incredibly therapeutic to me and a true joy in my life.
I am drawn to natural light, seeking to unveil the genuine and authentic glow inherent in every moment. I specialize in crafting images that radiate warmth, authenticity, and capturing all the fun/crazy of this season of life.
Unearthing Emotions Beneath the Surface
I love a good story. I love hearing and understanding the stories of those around me. "Unearthed Photography" is a testament to my approach as a story teller—delving beneath the surface to reveal the raw and genuine emotions that lie within. It's capturing the nuanced expressions, the subtle glows, and the moments that resonate long after they fade from view. My goal and passion within portraiture photography is to capture your story so you can share this season of your story with others. Our stories connect us and inspire us.
Giving Back: A Portion for Families in Need
Beyond capturing family moments, I believe in making a positive impact. I am excited about the Every Family initiative. A portion of my proceeds goes towards providing photo sessions, prints, and frames for families in need. (click HERE for more info) It's my way of giving back and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to preserve their cherished moments. Right now I have the honor of capturing families at the Arlington Life Shelter on a regular basis. This feels like some of my greatest work and I am so very excited about it.
Staying Inspired and Growing
I stay inspired by immersing myself in nature and dedicating time to personal growth through worship, music, painting, reading, and cherished moments with family and friends. Creatively, I draw inspiration from those who take bold risks. Witnessing others explore new art forms or skills fuels my desire to continually push my creative boundaries, ensuring that I am always growing and evolving as a photographer.
Playful, Laid Back, Yet Intentional
My personality style can be described as playful and laid-back, yet deeply intentional. You can expect our photography journey together to be relaxed and an enjoyable experience, filled with genuine laughter and authentic moments. I am a people person through and through and love getting to know each of my clients and their families. Behind the scenes, every shot is carefully composed with intention, ensuring that the essence of your story is beautifully captured.
A Meaningful Experience: Beautiful and Unique Portraits
I hope that everyone who steps in front of my lens takes away more than just beautiful portraits. My goal is to provide a meaningful experience—a collection of images that are not only visually stunning but also deeply personal and unique to your life. Every photograph is a chapter in your story, carefully crafted to be cherished for a lifetime. It tells your story and that story is worth sharing for years to come.
Let's Create Together
Thank you for stepping into my world. I invite you to explore the portfolio and connect with me to embark on a photographic journey that is natural, playful, and intentional—a journey that goes beyond the ordinary, captures your story, and allows you to share that story to inspire those around you.
Let's start sharing our stories together!
PHOTOGRAPHER
I started Unearthed Photography in 2008 when I moved from California to Texas. What started as a hobby as a high school teen gradually turned into a small business. Photography fell into my heart and hands at a time I was going through a very difficult season of infertility. Photography was my therapy then and is still something I love. It reminds me that God cares about all the details.
NURSE
I have been a pediatric registered nurse since 2005 from the University of Oklahoma (boomer!). My most recent job was a school nurse and I loved it so much! I’m excited to include health and wellness information on this site as well. My philosophy as a nurse can be summed up in my personal mission statement for pediatric health: “Helping Children GROW to be Happy, Healthy, and Whole.”
WIFE & MOM
My favorite thing is life is being a wife to my husband of almost 20 years and a mom to my 3 kiddos. We have a 13 year old, an 11 year old, and a 6 year old who joined our family through adoption. We have a huge heart for adoption as well (especially to China!). I love my little role as a pastor’s wife at our church as well and love to lead small groups and bible studies. You will most definitely find bible study information, my favorite worship songs, and podcasts on this site.