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October 7, 2008

Luke Jackson (via his mom, Nancy Jackson)

From sweet Luke Jackson, who is all of four years old: When we got home yesterday, Luke said, “That was the most awesomest picture day ever!” Can’t wait to see the pics!

-Nancy Jackson, Arlington Heights, IL

October 2, 2008October 28, 2008

Many thanks to everyone who stopped by
the Baton Rouge grand opening!

Friday, September 26, 2008, was fabulous! I want to thank everyone who came by OP’s grand opening in Baton Rouge. If you didn’t have a chance to come by or would like to have another look at my fine art blues photography, these images will now be available for private showings. Please schedule an appointment with the Baton Rouge office on Tuesday through Saturday. Thanks again to all who made the night just perfect!

warmest . jenn ocken
225-590-3731
jenn@ockenphotography.com

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September 24, 2008October 28, 2008

Baton Rouge Grand Opening

Please plan to drop by on Friday, September 26, 2008, for an open house, ribbon cutting, and reception showcasing OP Baton Rouge’s new location on Highland Road in Kenilworth Plaza. On display will be our holiday photo card collection, wedding and portrait portfolios, framing and presentation options, and Jenn’s Documenting Blues fine art photography.

Ocken Photography Baton Rouge
7384 Highland Road U4
(Kenilworth Plaza next to Sanctuary Home and Gifts)

Open House: 9am – 3pm
No appointment needed.

Ribbon Cutting: 12 noon
Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce

Reception: 6pm – 9pm
Featuring Jenn Ocken’s Documenting Blues Fine Art Photography

Contact the Baton Rouge studio for details about our exclusive Grand Opening offer on wedding bookings and portrait scheduling.

September 9, 2008September 12, 2008

Le Benison wedding Boulder, CO

Congratulations to Lida and Jonathan! Married August 18, 2008.

September 8, 2008September 8, 2008

Cleaver Street Neighbor Weds:
John Barry and Andrea Kessler

I am so excited for John and Andrea, who were married last Saturday at Salvador’s Restaurant in Chicago. John was my neighbor when I lived in Chicago, and it was a blessing to be a part of their celebration and meet their wonderful family and friends. Congratulations, John and Andrea!

August 12, 2008

Jenn Ocken is coming to a city near you… Book your portrait session now!

Hello. I am traveling again and will be available for portrait sessions in Little Rock, Chicago and Memphis in the coming weeks. This is a great time to capture your family for holiday photo cards and gifts! Louisiana families can also book now to reserve a time this fall! Please contact me (Jenn) directly to schedule your portrait session.

Little Rock Portraits
August 14 – 18

Chicago Portraits
Sept. 4 – 13

Memphis Portraits
Sept. 14 – 18

jenn@ockenphotography.com
312-498-0407 cell
225-590-3731 office

August 12, 2008

Thanks for visiting OP at the Perfect Wedding Guide Show

Thanks to Sandy and Jeff Boykin for producing another wonderful Perfect Wedding Guide Show at the Baton Rouge River Center in July. It was a lot of fun to chat one-on-one with brides and watch them enjoy the festivities. And thanks to all the brides who stopped by the Ocken Photography booth!

August 12, 2008

Visit Lamps and Lighting by Design in Baton Rouge

Congratulations and many thanks to my great friends Reily and Mitsy Murphy, new owners of Lamps and Lighting by Design on Highland Road. I wish them all the best with this new adventure and also appreciate them choosing Ocken Photography to photograph their entire inventory! We can tell you firsthand that they have gorgeous lamps, grand chandeliers, and unique decorative art pieces. You can see them in the store now — Lamps and Lighting will be having an end of the summer sale with 10%-75% off storewide from August 14 to 16, 2008 — and they’re also coming soon online.

And, special thanks to the OP staff for their meticulous work with these images. You did a great job!

August 5, 2008August 9, 2008

Bob Ocken named among the “Best of Arkansas”

We’re proud to report that Bob Ocken has received one of the “2008 Best of Arkansas” photographer awards from the readers of Arkansas Times magazine (who clearly have excellent taste!). Many thanks to all our clients for their continued business.

June 27, 2008July 1, 2008

Definitely “A Stem Above” –
Erin and Tony’s Wedding!

Erin Foster (owner of A Stem Above) and Tony Olszewski tied the knot in Chicago in May 2008, and it was an awesome celebration from the beginning to end. The priest was a life-long friend and made the ceremony something to remember. The speeches brought tears to everyone’s eyes—especially the bride and groom! The cake was beautiful, and Erin and her team from A Stem Above rocked the house on the reception decor. It felt like there were 10,000 candles at the reception, and the flowers gave such life to the space, which was part of the old Marshall Field’s building downtown.

Working with Erin on weddings for the past few years has been a treat, and to be a part of her day was a special honor. Erin and Tony, we wish you all the best in all your adventures together as husband and wife!

Erin and Tony’s Wedding Celebration

A Stem Above

$Erin and Tony\'s wedding day$

June 6, 2008

OP Chicago in the news

Chris was quoted on June 2, 2008, in Crain’s Chicago Business for an article about how the economy is impacting the wedding industry. However, we’re fortunate to have great clients who continue to get married despite the high price of gas. Thank you! Click here to check out the article if you’d like.

June 6, 2008June 24, 2008

Meet the Staff – Baton Rouge

Introducing Jenn Ocken’s new entourage: I am so excited about the people working with me here in Baton Rouge. This summer is already full of great clients and a wonderful new staff!

Left to Right:

Lisa Haefner -Staff- Fine Art Photography Major & Print Making Minor

Kelli Binnigs -Production Director- Graphic Design & Communication Studies Degree with a Fine Art Photography Minor

Jenn Ocken – Photographer

Charlotte Cox -Staff- Fine Art Photography Major

Marie Ross -Staff- Fine Art Photography Major

Not pictured: James Peck -Second Photographer- Fine Art Photography Degree

Ocken Photography

5.0

Based on 29 reviews

Dena Spears

23:14 04 Apr 20

Bob photographed my daughter’s wedding over 17 years ago. He was amazing then and still offers the same outstanding... work as he always has !! I never hesitated to have him take a formal portrait of my granddaughter in a family heirloom dress. As I expected, the final product was beautiful!! Thank you Bob for never disappointing ‼️read more

Nayanatara Swamy

11:57 08 Feb 20

Bob Ocken is an amazing photographer. Within the first few minutes in to our conversation, I knew he would be my choice... for our family portrait. He did not disappoint. He spent time understanding what we had in mind, gently made suggestions he felt would help us achieve our goal for the session. On the day of the photo-shoot, he was very patient, took his time and did not rush us. The final result exceeded our expectations. Without hesitation, I recommend Bob for important family occasions and milestones. I will definitely be requesting him for future photo sessions.read more

Karen Bucher

05:15 05 Feb 20

Bob was great. We had to reschedule because of threat of rain but it worked out because we had a nice day when we... actually had our photos taken. Bob was willing to work with me and my ideas. We were taking some family photos and my sons 1 year old pics. He was patient, even when my son was starting to get fussy. He tried his best to get my son to smile, did fairly well, but a 1 year old is unpredictable. My only suggestion for the future is if you have a baby or toddler in your pics, bring someone to help make them smile so Bob can focus on taking the pics. Othereise, pics turned out great. Would recommend!read more

alva benitez

23:41 03 Feb 20

Always promptly replied, my pictures came out amazing and he was extremely helpful and friendly. Overall had a great... and easy experience!read more

Samuel Wilcox

20:12 03 Feb 20

Bob was great. He responded quickly to my need for a photo and the turnaround time was the same day.

shannon Legate

18:12 05 Nov 19

Wonderful experience with our session. Loved our family photos!! Forever keepsakes!

Shannon Ponder

19:21 31 Oct 19

It's extremely likely that I'm one of the more particular/needy clients Bob has worked with. We initially had our... family photos scheduled for a Saturday evening, but there was rain in the forecast, and Bob was 100% accommodating with our preference to reschedule to the following morning. He met us at the location and I was instantaneously comfortable with him - he's personable and down to earth while still entirely professional. I didn't feel silly or awkward, which is something I typically struggle with when I know I'm on camera! Our photos included a 10 year-old, and Bob was equally successful in making him completely comfortable. Following our session, Bob got the photos to me via email within hours (like, within three hours from the time we left). I was able to look through the gallery and pick our favorite photos, and from there, Bob met every retouching request I made. I literally made THREE different "favorites" albums when attempting to narrow down the ones we liked best. Bob was patient, communicative, and informative throughout that process, as I didn't know exactly what I needed to do, how many photos to choose, what type of retouching requests were applicable, etc. When I finally created the third and final album for him to work from, it was only a matter of hours before he had the final products returned to me! We will continue going to Bob for all of our future photo sessions - I couldn't be happier!read more

JD McCay

18:48 24 Sep 19

Very professional and efficient. I'm not the most comfortable person to have in front of a camera but Bob put me at... ease and made the experience a fun one. My photos are for marketing my business and I am extremely pleased with the outcome.read more

Amber Schubert

14:31 27 Jun 19

Bob was the perfect fit as photographer of our wedding. He offered a full range of options, but worked with us to... provide only the services we wanted, including a ton of great posed and action photos edited and available at a website we could share with our family who were able to order pictures directly. The fact that he is a super nice guy was just an added bonus!read more

Regan Gruber Moffitt

02:50 27 Jun 19

Bob is fantastic! He took wedding photos a decade ago that still adorn our home. Recently we re-engaged him for family... photos. These photos with our children are classic and beautiful. I expect them to be hanging in our home for many decades to come!read more

Ladeana Autry

02:24 13 Jun 19

Bob did my daughter’s senior portraits and they were great. She tends to be nervous and challenging to get... comfortable for the camera, but he was able to capture some great shots of her true personality. We used a nature setting and he took tons of pictures and let her change outfits. Will treasure these memories.read more

J&G

22:11 01 May 19

Bob is great to work with, from start to finish! He is a professional, with a great resume, but very casual and easy... to work with. We appreciated his professionalism and great service, together with his warm and friendly attitude. Choose Ocken Photography and you'll be happy!read more

Hannah Hudson

21:42 15 Apr 19

Bob was exceptional during our engagement photo shoot, and he made it incredibly fun. There was a 90% chance of rain... and he still captured us at our best! Of the photos he took of us during the span of about an hour, there were over 45 photos that are frame-worthy, AND he got them edited and posted online in less than 24 hours. We could NOT be happier with our choice for this engagement photographer, AND he provides the service at an incredibly reasonable cost. Let Bob take your photos - you will NOT regret the decision!read more

JJ Childers

21:40 25 Mar 19

I’ve worked with Bob Ocken on multiple occasions to have professional photos taken for use in marketing and... promotional materials. The reason I keep coming back is because he does such a great job in every aspect of the project. He is easy to work with, helps the person(s) being photographed feel at ease, is creative in his shots, and makes the whole process amazingly easy. Best of all, he is incredibly reasonable in his pricing in light of the quality of his work. If you’re thinking of having photos taken (and you should be), you need to call Bob. He’s exactly what you’re looking for.read more

Therese Green

17:57 25 Mar 19

Bob is a fabulous photographer! He is so easy to work with and accomodating. My daughter loves her wedding photos. So... glad we chose Bob to capture her wonderful day!read more

Nash Whittington

01:24 28 Feb 19

Bob does such a great job! He really works to get the best picture and is very fast with the proofs! We have used him... to he past four years.read more

Cathey Henry

05:20 06 Feb 19

Bob is professional and all of my photos exceed my expectations! He goes above and beyond to help on selection editing... and photo orders! Thanks Bob for making it so easy to look good! Xoxoread more

Briana Eruren

00:19 03 Dec 18

Bob is fantastic! He recently shot our rehearsal dinner and wedding in Fayetteville, AR and completely captured our... special moments and vision for the weekend. He is very personable, professional, and easy to work with.read more

M Enderson

16:53 29 Nov 18

Mr. Ocken helped create everlasting memories for me, my husband, and our family and friends. He is a phenomenal... photographer and he captured moments I didn’t even notice him capturing. He communicated consistently and was very flexible. I’m so grateful for our fantastic wedding photos and Mr. Ocken!read more

Dennis McKelvey

18:08 28 Nov 18

Bob is the best. Hands down. Fun to work with, professional and talented beyond measure. I would never trust my family... photos to anyone else.read more

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