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jen slot photography blog. weddings + portraits. bio picture

Welcome to the blog of Jen Slot Photography!

Hi there... I'm Jen. 

As I am sure you can tell by now I have an amazing passion for photography. But there is so much more to me than that...

I am a mom to two ridiculously fun + energetic + smart kids. They keep me on my toes and are a constant inspiration to me. I am a wife to the most loving, supportive and I would also like to mention the hottest UPS driver ever! He has been the person from day one to keep me motivated and moving forward. He has always wholeheartedly believed in everything I am trying to do. I have an AMAZING family. I truly feel blessed. 

So who am I really? Well, I am a 27 yr old wedding photographer living in Santa Maria, CA. I am fun. Creative. Very laid back. I am a true romantic. I will probably cry at your wedding. I love,  love, love to snowboard it is my therapy. I think knee high socks rock. I need chocolate every night. When I was younger I used to love scary movies... and now I can't watch them. I love BBQs. Old barns. Uggs. Bouncing with my daughter on her trampoline. WRXs. flickr. Birthday weekend with the girls. Any wedding reality show + top chef. Weddings! Meeting awesome in love couples who are ready to jump in front of my lens for some fun.  

I am a wedding + portrait photographer who loves people. I can't wait to meet you + share your day + capture your love. 

Jen. 


Meghan+Trevor – Pear Valley Vineyards, Paso Robles

Meghan + Trevor were married at Pear Valley Vineyards in Paso Robles. I love having the opportunity to head out to new locations and Meghan + Trevor’s wedding allowed me to do just that. Pear Valley Vineyards is a relatively newer venue but it has tons of personality and charm. The couple were married on top of a hill overlooking the lush green vines of the vineyard. They opted to do a “first look” which gave us tons of time for pictures, yay! Anytime I can get lots of time with a couple as gorgeous as these two it is a dream. It was a perfect day for a winery wedding.

bride and groom see each other for the first time at Pear Valley vineyards in Paso Robles

Bride and groom with their daughter before the wedding, Paso Robles wedding photographer

bridal party pictures at the pear valley winery in paso robles

wedding photography by Jen Rodriguez of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo wedding photographer

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North county wedding photographer serving Paso Robles

Pear Valley vineyards wedding photographed by Jen Rodriguez

San Luis Obispo wedding photographer Jen Rodriguez

Pear-Valley-Vineyard-wedding-Paso-Robles-104 Meghan+Trevor - Pear Valley Vineyards, Paso Robles

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Pear-Valley-Vineyard-wedding-Paso-Robles-118 Meghan+Trevor - Pear Valley Vineyards, Paso Robles

San Luis Obispo wedding photography

Jen Rodriguez Photography

wedding in Paso Robles photographed by Jen Rodriguez

wedding at Pear Valley Vineyards

Pear Valley Vineyards in Paso Robles

Vineyard wedding in Paso Robles

Wedding photography in Paso Robles

San Luis Obispo wedding photography

Pear-Valley-Vineyard-wedding-Paso-Robles-106 Meghan+Trevor - Pear Valley Vineyards, Paso Robles

Pear-Valley-Vineyard-wedding-Paso-Robles-107 Meghan+Trevor - Pear Valley Vineyards, Paso Robles

Venue – Pear Valley Vineyards

Catering – Trumpet Vine Catering

Cupcakes – Cassie’s Custom Cakes

Flowers – Bella Bloom

Bridesmaids dresses - J Crew

Laurie+Cody – San Luis Obispo + Shell Beach

I don’t know how many times I can say that I LOVE HOLLAND RANCH… but I do. Not only is it a wonderful venue but the best people ever work there. When Laurie originally contacted me about her wedding she let me know they were getting married out at the ranch, woohoo, score for me. But the real kicker is that Cody has basically grown up out at the ranch. He has been friends with the family that owns the ranch for a very long time and the whole crew is going to be in the wedding. I love it. This crew knows how to party and it is going to be CRAZY!!!! Plus it is anything like their engagement session I know it will be full of personality and laughs. I had a great time running around with these two and I can’t wait to do it again. :)

Laurie and Cody's San Luis Obispo engagement session in Old Edna, San Luis Obispo engagement session by Jen Rodriguez

San Luis Obispo wedding photographer, Central Coast wedding photographer

engagement session by Jen Rodriguez in San Luis Obispo

Laurie and Cody's San Luis Obispo engagement session, they will be getting married later this year at Holland Ranch

Laurie and Cody will be getting married at Holland Ranch, San Luis Obispo engagement session

San Luis Obispo engagement session in Old Edna photographed by Jen Rodriguez Photography

Laurie and Cody in Shell Beach photographed by Jen Rodriguez they will be getting married at Holland Ranch

Cody and Laurie in Shell Beach photographed by Jen Rodriguez Photography

Tracy + Jon – Leal vineyards, Hollister

Tracy + Jon were married in Hollister, CA just a few short weeks ago. My hubby and I traveled up to capture their day and we had a wonderful time not only meeting a great couple like Tracy and Jon but to also head to a completely new area like Hollister. I was also very excited to check out the gorgeous Leal vineyards. I scoped it out online before the event but it didn’t even come close to doing the property justice. It was STUNNING to say the least! It was an all around beautiful day with an all around beautiful couple.

Tracy's wedding dress, Hollister wedding photographer

Hollister wedding photography, Jen Rodriguez Photography, Jen Rodriguez, bouquet and shoes

Hollister wedding day details

bridesmaids getting ready, Hollister wedding photographer, Hollister wedding photography

heading to the chapel, Hollister wedding photographer

Sacred Heart church wedding, Hollister

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Hollister wedding photography by Jen Rodriguez, Hollister wedding photographer

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ceremony venue – Sacred Heart Church

reception venue – Leal Vineyards – Hollister, CA