Jeannette Manger photography_about

nice to meet you

This is supposed to be my About Page. You know, the one you read so you know I’m a real person and not a robot. Well let me indulge your curiosity….

  • I work as a professor in Dayton during the day, but also get bossed around by my dog. 
  • My house is always a mess because: children. 
  • You can never have too many plants (despite what my husband says)
  • Sunday night is always pizza night at our house!
  • My dream is to own a flower/goat farm

I’ve been a family photographer for over 7 years and working with joyful Dayton families is SO FUN. I believe that photographs should capture the authenticity of the moment (and, you know, also the one of everyone smiling and looking at the camera). Each session is an opportunity for connection within your family. Each session is an experience to remember.

Sometimes we get overwhelmed with how busy life is or how wild our families are. I hear you: it’s a certified three ring circus at our home and I love it (see below). As your family photographer and magician, I promise to help you see the magic in the now.

this is my circus

Time moves so fast. You blink and your babies are walking; blink again and they're heading off to college. One day you are adding an extra chair to the table and on the next there is an empty seat. You deserve to remember your family as it is right now. Let's talk about how I can help you freeze these moments forever.

Nature photography

The world is full of magic, too.

I’m also an avid hiker and premier nature photographer. You can read about our adventures in my blog and purchase fine art nature prints in my print shop.