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
Blog news from Ocken Photography
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
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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