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Happy Helton Photos

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Bio
Oakley-based lifestyle photographer here! I’m Jen—lover of real smiles, bright edits & fun sessions. I photograph families, pets, kids, cars, and events. Let’s turn your moments into magic.
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Location
Oakley, CA, USA
Session types
Couples, Family, Graduation, Maternity, Newborn, Pets, Portrait, Product
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5.0 (21)

Portfolio

Kids

Maternity

Family Portrait

Graduation/class pictures

Car Shows

Portrait

Pets

Prom

Babies

Mommy and Me

Pricing Packages

Portraits/Family

This photo shoot is for anyone who would like pictures taken of their kids, family, pets or just themselves. Just be yourself and have fun. 
I want to capture you and your families' special moments. Tell me your story through your pictures. This is approximately a 30 min photo shoot. You will receive 10 digitally enhanced photos with this package. If you want more than 10 it will be an additional $15 charge per photo. Prints are an additional fee as well. 

Prices Start from $150

Engagement

Capture the joy, love, and excitement of your journey together with a personalized engagement session.

Package Includes:
$400 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery for viewing and selecting your favorites
  • Location of your choice within the local area

Need more than 10 photos?

No problem! Additional images can be purchased for $10 each, or I can customize a package just for you.


Prices Start from $400

Maternity

Celebrate this beautiful season of life with a maternity photo session that captures the glow, the love, and the anticipation.

Package Includes:

$400 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery to choose your favorites
  • Location of your choice within the local area

Want more than 10 photos?

Additional images can be purchased for $10 each, or I can create a custom package just for you.


Prices Start from $400

Newborn

Capture the sweetness of your baby’s first days with a gentle, natural photo session designed for comfort and connection.

Package Includes:

$200 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery for choosing your favorites
  • Lifestyle session in your home or location of your choice

Want more than 10 photos?

Additional images are available for $10 each, or I’d be happy to create a custom package just for you.

Let’s turn these fleeting newborn moments into memories that last forever.


Prices Start from $200

Milestone Moments

Celebrate this unforgettable season with a photo session made just for students—whether it’s prom, graduation, or updated school portraits.

Package Includes:

$250 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Location of your choice (school, park, or prom spot!)
  • 1–2 outfit changes included
  • Perfect for solo grads, prom couples, or proud parents & seniors

Add-ons available:

Additional images: $10 each
  • Cap & gown mini-session: $50
  • Friends & family add-on: $50


Prices Start from $250

Pets

Because our furry (or feathery!) family members deserve to be celebrated too. Capture your pet’s personality, love, and all their adorable quirks.

Package Includes:

$200 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Location of your choice (park, backyard, or cozy home session)
  • Includes shots with pet + owner, or just your fur baby!

Want more than 10 photos?

Additional images are available for $10 each, or I can create a custom package that fits your vision.

Let’s turn your pet’s charm into cherished memories.


Prices Start from $200

Car

Show off your ride with a personalized photo session designed to capture the style, detail, and bold personality of your car.

Package Includes:

$200 session fee
  • 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • Location of your choice (open road, urban setting, or scenic backdrop)
  • Includes wide-angle shots, detail close-ups, and creative angles

Want more than 10 photos?

Additional images available for $10 each, or I can set up a custom package just for you.

Let’s bring your car’s story to life—bold, clean, and unforgettable.


Prices Start from $200

Special Events

Special Event Photography Package
Rate:
$300 for the first hour (includes 15 edited images)
  • $150 per additional hour (includes 10 more edited images per hour)

What’s included:
Candid + posed coverage of the event
  • 15–50+ professionally edited, high-resolution images (depending on hours booked)
  • Online gallery for viewing, sharing, and downloading



Prices Start from $300

Reviews for
Happy Helton Photos

Sun 12 Oct 2025
Senior portraits
We had Jen take some very special pictures of our high school senior. We wanted to capture this huge milestone surrounded in nature and with his most prized possession- his truck. Jen was wonderful to work with. She came with lots of ideas and the photos turned out better than expected! I highly recommend Jen as your photographer for all your special moments.
Robyn
Sun 21 Sep 2025
Excellent photographer
Hands down to helton photography for a phenomenal photo shoot with my 3 young kids. Jen was very punctual, recommended a beautiful location, demonstrated professionalism and patience through the entire shoot. Was extremely communicative from the moment my session was booked even up until after my photos were received. The cherry on top of it all was the super affordable pricing she offers and such a quick turnaround time. Her editing style is immaculate. I guarantee you wont be disappointed on using her as your photographer. Im already looking forward to our next photo session. Thank you so much Jen.
Araceli
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Great experience
Jen was very patient and flexible throughout the entire experience. She allowed for several opportunities to capture some great moments. We received our gallery within a couple of days and she was so helpful when requesting any adjustments or with any questions we had. Overall great experience with a photographer, especially with 3 rambunctious and silly kids! And we loved our photos and found 25 that we kept!
Jennifer Williams
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Lovely experience
We had a great experience with Jen! She is friendly, flexible, and really cares about her clients enjoying their experience and getting the pictures they want! I especially loved that when I ran out of ideas for my kiddo, she stepped in and found other beautiful shots to take!
Angie
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Awesome Experience!
Loved the experience we had with Jen! My husband, my 11 month old and I did our family pictures with her and she did AMAZING!! She captured my babies personality PERFECTLY! She is so sweet and just made the whole experience fun and enjoyable!!
Sheil Talavera
Sun 13 Jul 2025
Great photos & an easy process
Jen was so friendly, very easy to work with and took her time to get some good shots. My son wasn’t thrilled about taking pictures but Jen was patient and made my kids feel comfortable. She even let them pick some poses that they wanted to do. Then I was able to review our photos within a few days (which was much faster than I expected). There were so many great pictures it was hard to choose.
Lisa Delima
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Great photographer
I really loved the photos, especially how fast she delivered them. After doing the photo shoot with my daughters, she told me it would take about a week, but she had them ready the very next day! I was amazed—and every single one came out beautiful.
Alejandra
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Such a great experience!
Absolutely would recommend Jen to everyone! She is super easy to work with. She was flexible on location and took her time with my family of 6 to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. And her turnaround time for the photos was extremely fast!
Yanira
Thu 19 Jun 2025
10-Stars
This has got to be one of our best photo session! Jen is super sweet & professional! Extremely quick turn around time and super reasonably priced! Our photos turned out great! I would definitely use her service again 🤗
Sivilay
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Mommy and Me Photos
Jen did such an amazing job taking photos of me and my kiddos! She was kind and put the kids at ease. When it was time to download the final edits, she helped me figure out a technical glitch on my end at wee hours of the night to get them on my computer. Thank you Jen!
Jennifer Christie
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Perfect pictures!!
Jen is definitely a great photographer! She’s on time editing them! We took our pictures Sunday and she got them to me on Tuesday. Definitely a fast person! She’s great! Her energy is amazing.
Adriana Talavera
Wed 21 May 2025
Awesome session
Jen was awesome to work with. She has a great photographer eye when capturing in the moment pictures. When I got my images back. The pictures were better than I expected. Thank you so much!
Jeanny
Mon 12 May 2025
A Timeless Experience Captured Beautifully by Jen Helton
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with Jen Helton! I booked a photo session with her to recreate a special photo that my mom, grandmother, and I took over 20 years ago—this time with my own kids included. What started as a sentimental idea turned into an absolutely beautiful shoot that I’ll treasure forever, thanks to Jen. She was so open and flexible throughout the session, encouraging us to try different poses while also offering helpful guidance that made us all feel comfortable and confident. We shot outdoors, and she made the whole experience feel relaxed and natural—nothing forced or overly posed. One of the things I appreciated most was the variety of edits she provided. I was blown away by how many versions we received—each one capturing something slightly different in tone or detail. It’s rare that I feel beautiful in photos, but Jen made me feel just that. If you’re looking for someone who brings warmth, creativity, and talent to her work, Jen is it. I would recommend her a thousand times over!
Alexis Kauth
Thu 08 May 2025
a++
My daughter and I had the pleasure of working with Jen for prom photos and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the moment we started, they made my daughter and her date feel comfortable and confident, which really came through in the photos. Their eye for detail, creative direction, and ability to capture natural moments is truly impressive. The final images turned out beautifully and delivered promptly. I highly recommend :) Thx Jen!
justine
Fri 02 May 2025
Excellent photos
I would recommend helton photos for any occasion! Very professional and also creative at the same time. The photo shoot is natural and Jen connects great with people. Will use in the future for all photo needs!
Tracey Kropelnicki
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Excellent and kind
We love using Jen as our family photographer. She always captures the moments I would have missed.
Lisa Mikel Moreland
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Jenn is awesome
Very respectful, kind and professional ! If you’re looking for a lifestyle photographer to catch the moment, and truly represent your/ your families personalities she’s your gal !
Krystal Galardo
Sun 04 Aug 2024
Mommy and Me
Recently went to mommy and me photo shoot jen did amazing overall ! would do family pics next with her loved them she gets all the angles close up , far outside pics and inside and doesn’t judge you whatsoever treated me and my baby boy nice 🥰 thanks jen !
Noemy
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Chloe's 13th birthday
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jen for a photo session for my daughter's upcoming 13th birthday, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. The photos are absolutely stunning-each one perfectly captures the essence of my daughter Chloe. The attention to detail, the creative angles, and the beautiful use of natural light truly showcase Jen's talent and passion for photography. Thanks again.
Allison Rosenkranz
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Highly recommend.
Jen Helton was not only a master behind the camera but also a true professional. Jen Helton has an incredible way of helping others to feel comfortable while on the opposite side of her lens. Jen Helton manages to take phenomenal photos of you and your family in your everyday environment. Therefore, the photos always look very natural and relaxed. Highly recommend Jen Helton Photography for your photography needs.
Jessica Melgoza
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Amazing job😊
Jen does an amazing job of capturing the most beautiful candid or posed photos. She is professional as well as incredibly kind and easy to work with. I highly recommend her.
Erin

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