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This week’s topics: Seattle wedding photographer insights, Portland wedding photography, destination wedding photographer tips, how to connect with your wedding photographer, emotional storytelling in wedding photography, photography timeline tips for weddings, photographing multicultural weddings, working with a neurodivergent photographer, ADHD and creative professionals, authentic wedding photography style, candid wedding photo inspiration, photographer-client connection advice, travel tips for destination wedding photographers, Pacific Northwest wedding photographer recommendations, choosing a photographer who aligns with your values
In this insightful episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Oregon Wedding Day and Washington Wedding Day, sit down with seasoned photographer Jenny Kang, owner of Jenny Kang Photography. With over 20 years of experience behind the lens, Jenny shares the story of how she fell in love with weddings, grew a career rooted in connection and continues to evolve as both an artist and a person.
Jenny reflects on her early years photographing weddings in Seattle, the moment she realized this path combined all of her strengths, and how her move to Portland during the pandemic sparked a new chapter. While she still splits her time between both cities, she highlights the nuances of each market—from pace and budgets to client values—and how adaptability has been key to thriving across both.
A champion of community over competition, Jenny shares how the support of fellow creatives helped her rebuild her network from the ground up in a new city. She talks about overcoming the nerves of showing up to events without knowing a soul, and why vulnerability and authenticity are essential not only for networking, but also for client connection.
The conversation also dives into destination work, as Jenny recounts traveling to Thailand, Italy and Mexico as part of another photographer's associate team. With vivid memories of pre-event ocean swims and deep gratitude for meaningful collaborations, Jenny paints a picture of what it’s like to capture love stories on a global scale—without the stress of being in charge.
Back at home, Jenny is just as intentional. She emphasizes the importance of preserving her couples’ peace, building clear timelines and being their calm, firm advocate throughout the day. Her passion for honoring emotional moments—like a father-daughter dance or the only candid photos taken of a late loved one—is what drives her to approach every wedding with care and presence.
In the episode’s final moments, Jenny opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how that clarity helped her embrace her natural strengths: hyperfocus, creativity, flexibility and a love of variety. She explains why the wedding industry is a natural fit for neurodivergent professionals and encourages others to see those differences as gifts.
This episode is powered by Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District and Jenny Kang Photography. Special thanks to members Linen Effects, Continental Diamond, Warpaint International.
