the most
sought after
portrait
experience
Jennifer Bates has proudly earned the reputation as one of the top SENIOR, TEEN, and FAMILY photographers in the Naples-Fort Myers area.
Offering clients a luxury experience from initial phone-call to portrait creation, you're working with a renowned artist, with over 17 years of experience. Jennifer's clients are always surprised by the attention to detail (from posing to retouching images to product creation), a one-of-a-kind portrait session that you will cherish.
From your very first planning meeting, to the AUTHENTICITY she draws out of her clients during their photoshoot, to your in-person portrait reveal, clients use the word "DELIGHTED" most often to describe their experience with Jennifer over and over again.
Meet Jenn
I BELIEVE IN MEMORIES AND MOMENTS AND ALL THE TINY UNFORGETTABLE THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN BETWEEN.
WHEN PEOPLE REMEMBER ME,
I WANT THEM TO SAY,
HOLY CRAP, THAT WOMAN LIVED OUT LOUD!
BECAUSE, I BELIEVE THIS IS OUR ONE CHANCE TO LIVE COMPLETELY, TO SPRINT NOT WALK TOWARDS OUR DREAMS, TO LOVE FIERCELY, AND TO FIND GRATITUDE EVERY DAY.
MOST OF ALL, I HONESTLY, FURIOUSLY LOVE WHAT I DO.
My mission is to serve my clients with integrity, amazing customer service, and passion, while providing innovative, heirloom-quality products and fun, creative photography! Specializing in creating custom portrait art for your home.
One of my biggest goals when I meet people is to convince them to actually BE PHOTOGRAPHED (whether you use me or another studio!) I cater to those who thrive being in front of the camera as well as those who are extremely uncomfortable with the thought of it. I delight in working with all ages, shapes & sizes. I look forward to working with you and making your experience with my studio amazing.
Creating stunning portrait art for your home since 2006.
I specialize in photographing ALL shapes and sizes, and all shades of awkwardness.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Jennifer Bates Photography is a full-service photography studio serving Naples and Fort Myers areas and beyond!
I offer beach, on-location, and studio portrait sessions for Families, High School Seniors, Tween/Teens that will be unforgettable to you.
I've been honing my craft for over 17 years and am proud to call this my full-time career.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Jennifer Bates Photography is a full-service photography studio serving Naples and Fort Myers areas and beyond!
I offer beach, on-location, and studio portrait sessions for Families, High School Seniors, Tween/Teens that will be unforgettable to you.
I've been honing my craft for over 17 years and am proud to call this my full-time career.
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They say a good business person sees a hole and fills it. Jenn sees us busy moms who don't have the software to size the portrait gallery wall I envisioned. After our consultation, she learned that I STILL hadn't done anything with our digital photos from last year's shoot (taken by a newbie photographer - I don't need 200 photos to sift through!) She promised me a different outcome and she didn't disappoint!
Jenn's process blew me away. From our beginning consult where she helped guide us on what to wear, to a very relaxed shoot, to the convenience of her coming to our home to select our favorite images and designing a stunning wall display with them, to the slimming and other retouching she includes - to actually hanging our final wall portraits for us!!!!
Full disclosure, my husband balked at her price and it took about a week's worth of convincing; Jenn isn't even close to being as cheap as last year's photographer, BUT, he's sold now and says 'worth every penny'.
They say a good business person sees a hole and fills it. Jenn sees busy moms who don't have the software to size the portrait gallery wall we envision.
FOR US!"
"She designed our gallery wall
After our consultation, she learned that I STILL hadn't done anything with our digital photos from last year's shoot (taken by a newbie photographer - I don't need 200 photos to sift through!) She promised me a different outcome and she didn't disappoint!
Jenn's process blew me away. From our beginning consult where she helped guide us on what to wear, to a very relaxed shoot, to the convenience of her coming to our home to select our favorite images and designing a stunning wall display with them, to the slimming and other retouching she includes - to actually hanging our final wall portraits for us!!!! We highly recommend her!
Thank you very much for all of your hard work with Emma’s pictures. You nailed it, Jenn! I never told you before her shoot, but she has a very poor self-image. Before we started this process she was really dreading having senior pictures taken.
I was hoping to use this experience as a bit of a self confidence boost for her and you 100% accomplished that for her.
Thank you for working so well with her and all of your prep & planning advice was perfect! We couldn't appreciate you more. xo
BEAUTIFUL &
PHOTOGENIC!"
"Emma never felt more
Emma's mom
Watching the two of you work together, I just can't even put words to it. It was pride and awe. I saw a confidence surface in my daughter that brought tears to my eyes.
And I saw you both work together to create this timeless memory for her, commemorating such a huge milestone that I know we'll both cherish forever! How on earth do you quantify that?!
Jenn, we adore you. THANK YOU for telling Kelsey's story so poignantly in pictures, especially before she goes off to school (tear-fest!).
looking at them!"
"We can't stop
Kelsey's mom
My experience with Jenn was unbelievably perfect. We mapped out my whole shoot during our first planning meeting, which really helped me feel way less stressed knowing exactly what to expect and what to plan for!
During my shoot, she made me feel confident, beautiful, and she had the best sound effects while telling me how to pose, which completely helped keep things fun! We were both cracking up, she made everything so easy!
I definitely recommend Jenn!!! I love my pictures - she is amazing!!!
perfect!"
"Unbelievably
Kenzi
These are photos we'll all treasure for years. You are extremely talented. It's been so easy to work with you, and I would highly recommend you.
Thanks again!
~ Judy & Gary
LOVE LOVE LOVE THem!"
"I absolutely
judy & gary a.
