Jenn Ocken

Did you know I publish a newsletter every Sunday? Yep, and it’s all about empowering you to believe more in yourself, trust your desires, and take that leap toward what truly lights you up.

I’ve struggled with self-belief throughout my career, and I know how much it can hold us back. But I’ve also helped so many incredible people lead themselves to a life they love—on their OWN terms. Every Sunday, I’m bringing my mentoring skills straight to your inbox, giving you the tools, insights, and reminders that you already have what it takes to thrive.

For my paid subscribers, you get even more exclusive tools, concepts, and personal guidance, basically, me whispering in your ear from your virtual shoulder 😜) to keep you moving forward.

So grab a cup of joy and check out this week’s newsletter—and don’t forget to catch up on any past ones you may have missed. You can find them all here in the ThrivUNITY coummunity page.

Imposter Syndrome is Stealing Your Success Let's put fear and frustration in check ...

In August, I dove heart-first into a brand new project —our debut series of Heirloom Portraits. After 21 years, launching into this fresh venture was absolutely thrilling!

Each session was packed with laughter, creativity, and a so many smiles. We managed to capture adoring moments, crafting a legacy that's anything but ordinary!

Slide through ➡️ to peek at some of my favorites from our first-ever sessions last month.

Sending out a massive THANK YOU to all the wonderful families who came along for the ride. Your trust turned these shoots into pure magic, and honestly, we had a blast!

I’m super pumped for this weekend's upcoming sessions in the studio! 🧡📸 If you're thinking about joining, act fast—there are just a few slots left!

Book now!
https://www.jennocken.com/heirloom-inquiries

Whoah! September is already here, and I’m thrilled to announce the next dates for our Heirloom Portrait sessions!

📅 Now Booking: September 15th (Sunday) & 16th (Monday)
https://www.jennocken.com/heirloom-inquiries

These timeless black-and-white portraits fill up quickly, and with how fast August went, I’m sure September won’t be any different! If you’re interested in creating a family legacy, don’t wait—secure your spot today.

Got a friend or family member who’s been thinking about it too? Share this with them! And yes, your fur babies are welcome!

Just check out this adorable portrait of my girls striking their best pose.

To request pricing or schedule a session, send an email through our contact form. Let's make some magic together!



https://www.jennocken.com/heirloom-inquiries

Day 4 Back in Paris 🇫🇷
You were good to us. 💋💋
merci beaucoup 💙🤍❤️

Day 2 🇫🇷 Countryside

Day 1 🇫🇷 Paris!

From the first tiny yawns to the softest baby giggles, there's nothing quite like the magic of welcoming a new baby into your life. 🌟✨ Our Heirloom Portraits are designed to capture these fleeting moments, turning them into timeless treasures your family will cherish forever.

I'm thrilled to announce that our August dates are now open: August 15th, 16th, and 17th. 📸👶 Imagine these precious memories beautifully preserved on fine art archival paper, becoming a cherished part of your family's history.

Every session is a heartfelt experience, where we capture the pure essence of your little one's early days. These portraits are more than just photos—they're a celebration of love, life, and the incredible journey of parenthood.

Don't miss this special opportunity! Book your session now by clicking the link in our bio. Let's create something beautiful together. 💕



Can't wait to capture your little one's first memories! 💖

My newsletter this week was all about how improv improved my well being.

See Butterr improviser and member of the Boom Fam Jenn Ocken's THRIVWITHJEN newsletter, where this week she shares thoughts on creativity, and how improv feeds hers. Check it out, and subscribe to her newsletter for a weekly cup o' joy! https://open.substack.com/pub/jennocken/p/creativity-is-not-just-about-making?r=3znyxu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Created my upcoming ads as I transitioning from Summer to Fall portraits! ... and I am still just so super excited to be offering Heirloom Portraits!!

Our cute little improv team was featured in Bold Journey Magazine! 💛🧈

Meet Butterr - Bold Journey Magazine We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Butterr a few weeks ago and have

I cannot wait to see how much these Littles have grown this year! I was so excited to see them on the schedule this coming week at the beach! This is one of those simple joys of my career will never take for granted. I love watching my grow up.

Next week’s available beach portraits are in the comments!! I am alway down for last minute bookings.

“You have captured my heart in your pics. Thank you so so so much for the most beautiful pics. Love them! Just placed an order. SO many good ones!!”
- Meg Bankston

I have the best clients! And these are so stinkin’ hilarious. We had the best time in the sugar sands capturing these cuties.

Thanks Meg for your sweet text. I am so grateful you apart of the . And love to hear how much you are enjoying your photos!

There are available beach portrait sessions this week and for the rest of the summer!
I will meet you at your beach!

Beach Portraits — Jenn Ocken “I LOVE LOVE our beach pictures! Jenn Ocken, you are the BEST!! Thank you for coming to our ‘happy place’ and capturing our crazy lil’ family. Taking pictures is something I always dread, but you were amazing and made this a great experience for us all.” Lynsey W. Inquire about Beach Portr...

Still here at the beach booking portraits for the rest of the summer. ☀️⛱️👙

But we have a big announcement coming soon in your email! 🖤📷🤍

The water has finally calmed down. Last week it was crazy rough out there! And now I have never seen the water so blue at Orange Beach, AL as I did for tonight’s session! Perfect for photos!

There’s so many great options for upcoming beach portraits if you want to book. Last minute is perfectly fine! The sand is soft and the water is just right for picture taking!

☀️ Thursday 4th - Pensacola Beach - 5:30 pm
☀️ Friday 5th - Destin - 7:00 pm
☀️ Saturday 6th - 7:00 Sandestin
☀️ Sunday 7th - open
☀️ Tuesday 9th- open
☀️ Thursday 11th - open
☀️ Saturday 13th - open
☀️ Sunday 14th - open

Booking is open thru August.
Just call the office to check availability 225-590-3731 or visit:

https://www.jennocken.com/portfolio/beach-portraits

In case you’re at the beach and want photos …

Here are the available dates and locations for the next couple of weeks.

☀️ Wednesday June 26th - Open

☀️ Thursday June 27th 5:30 pm - Sandestin

☀️ Tuesday July 2nd 5:30 pm - Orange Beach

☀️ Wednesday July 3rd - Open

☀️ Thursday July 4th - Open

☀️ Friday July 5th 7:00 pm - Destin

☀️ Saturday July 6th 7:00 pm - Sandestin

☀️ Sunday July 7th - Open

Open indicates bookings are available at any Alabama or Northwest Florida Gulf Coast beaches!

Beach Portraits — Jenn Ocken “I LOVE LOVE our beach pictures! Jenn Ocken, you are the BEST!! Thank you for coming to our ‘happy place’ and capturing our crazy lil’ family. Taking pictures is something I always dread, but you were amazing and made this a great experience for us all.” Lynsey W. Inquire about Beach Portr...

With all the beautiful colors the sunsets and the water and the dunes give us at beach portraits, the beach also gives us timeless, classic black-and-white that seamlessly capture moments in time!

I am scheduling beach portraits all summer all along Alabama and NW Florida beaches.!

Still buzzing from the whirlwind launch of "Own Your Story: Empower, Connect, Create Change.” Couple that with photo shoots, travel, and a brand-new studio setup – it's been a wild ride!

Thanks to your incredible support, I, along with over 30 amazing women, am now a BEST SELLER! None of this would be possible without YOU, my amazing community. Your support for our stories and your belief in the power of women's voices means the world. I just had to take a moment to say THANK YOU!

My own story, "Self-realization and Renewal," is a journey of moving from Chicago to Baton Rouge, finding a nurturing community, and discovering the power of self-love and resilience. It's a tale of bold moves, deep connections, and unwavering self-trust.

If you haven't grabbed your copy yet there are still a few left! And please consider leaving a review on Amazon (just don’t mention you know me, Amazon's rules to keep it authentic!)

https://amzn.to/3Rt08so

Here's to celebrating empowering stories and the amazing women who create them 💜💛🩵

WHOAH! I just realized it's been 16 summers of capturing moments on the beach with my camera! Bringing back some early days from the past!! The season has officially started capturing classic timeless moments on your beach vacay! Can't wait to see you in the sugar sands!

Dang 16 years!

Open dates for next week - ready for bookings!
June 10th
June 11th
June 13th

To book call 225-590-3731 or visit website
https://www.jennocken.com/portfolio/beach-portraits

Schedule is also open for summer bookings all along Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.

“Every step brings a more profound realization of the need for change.” -Jenn Ocken

Y’all…life has been THRIVING lately! I’m thrilled to announce that I’m publishing a book alongside 30+ amazing women in the forthcoming anthology, Own Your Story: Empower, Connect, Create Change. This book is launching in just a few weeks! I hope y’all are just as excited as I am 🩵💛💜

Just two entrepreneurs having a blast back in 2018-ish.

🎤 Excited to introduce Doug Gay, an incredible entrepreneur and musician to my community. So excited he will be one of the panelist this Thursday at Panel + Perspectives.
www.panelandperspective.com

🎤 Doug and I have been connecting since 2015, starting with our collaboration to bring 12 young musicians to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. We also co-hosted the first (original) season of my ThrivTALK podcast, diving deep into the challenges and successes of small business ownership. This guy knows resiliency! I have learned so much from him over the years!

Doug’s nearly 30-year career spans roles as the Owner of Baton Rouge Music Studios, General Partner at Southwest Louisiana Music Studios, and Director of Bands at Episcopal School and The Dunham School. His dedication to music education and community outreach has shaped the cultural landscape of Louisiana’s music scene. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Doug at Panel + Perspectives this Thursday!

Baton Rouge Music Studios

Here at The Groworking Space hanging with Samantha Morgan with QuickFlip Media ! She is showing me around the space so we can feel for how Thursday night Panel + Perspectives event is going to play! And I couldn’t be more excited!

Have you grabbed your tickets Baton Rouge?? www.panelandperspectives.com

Ever feel like you’re discounting your worth just to “make a sale?”

During my talk at Panel and Perspectives, we’ll dive into pricing your value, a crucial step for a thriving business. We’ll explore common fears that hold entrepreneurs back:

• Fear of Losing Customers: Worried higher prices will scare them away?

• Fear of Rejection: Anxious about negative reactions to your new pricing?

• Imposter Syndrome: Doubting whether your services deserve a higher price tag?

• Fear of Negative Feedback: Concerned about backlash or bad reviews?

• Fear of Not Delivering Enough Value: Feeling the price doesn’t match the perceived worth?

Underpricing isn’t the answer! It can hurt your finances, damage your reputation and lead to burnout. Together, we’ll learn to set fair, value-based prices that reflect your true worth, build a sustainable business that attracts the right clientele and cultivate confidence in your pricing strategy.

Master the art of pricing your value at Panel and Perspectives! Tickets can be purchased here: http://Panelandperspectives.com ✨

This is dear to my heart! Congratulations Dr. you earn it hard! Love you! Can’t wait to see what you do next.

Congratulations to Storey & Will! Seriously so honored to be apart of your celebration tonight. Your wedding was so so so fun! Thank you!

Your togetherness is soooo fun! You both are so grounded in family and it’s so precious to experience! Here’s to a life time to go!

I have been photographing the Carvers mostly at the beach for the past 6years. Having clients that I photograph year after year is a dream come true. Our connection is more like family in some ways and with that they can be honest with their needs and lean into the bond we have created. This family truely makes me feel like I am in the mix. Thank you Carvers for trusting in me and my passion for photography. I love y’all. And I can’t wait to get y’all the wedding photos!

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