We are the Penven-Crew’s
We are a husband and wife team who each bring a unique perspective to the business. We opened our business after our daughter was born and the rest has been history.
We are both from the Raleigh, NC area. We are high school sweethearts who made it through multiple colleges, the military, two separate periods in the same college at different times, and then rejoining the military. We have two adorable children, Caroline & Ollie, and a fur baby Mr. Higgins.
Hi, I am Jessica
I am the face of the company as well as the photographer for our team. I started doing photography at a young age. I was given the opportunity to use a professional camera in college which is where my photography journey really took off. I have worked for Lifetouch, Grad Images, and JC Penney Studios. I had been told for years to start my own photography company but did not take the leap until after my daughter was born and she became my photography muse. After doing newborn photography and having my own children, I found I was passionate about birth & postpartum. Due to this, I decided to work with pregnant and postpartum families as a certified doula.
I like to stay busy so when I am not doing photography you will probably find me volunteering, running, lifting weights, planning something for my fellow military spouses, spending time with friends & families, hiking, and being in any water (pool, hot tub, lake, or beach). But my all time favorite activity is spending time with my kids especially when it involves snuggles.
Hi, I am McCale
I am the mostly silent partner and sometimes editor, full time advisor, for our team. I started working with photography when my father taught me how film worked in an old Pentax that I still have and use occasionally. I took a couple of photoshop classes in high school, but did little with that knowledge. Then I took several graphic design and editing classes while pursuing my Communications degree. I didn't think I would use most of that before my lovely wife started up her business.
When I'm not digging through pictures and editing, I like to cook, run, go for walks with my fantastic children, and do standard nerd things like play Dungeons and Dragons.
