A message from the owner
Dear Visitor,
Welcome to Magna Vista Media! I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you’re here.
Starting my own photography business has been a dream of mine since I was a wide-eyed sophomore in college taking grad pictures of my sorority sisters for $20 a pop. Yes, $20!! I was so green and just wanted the experience (and $20 for pictures was a blessing for college students who couldn’t afford a pricy photographer!). I went to school for creative writing and have always been a story-teller at heart, but when I tried my hand at photography my entire perspective shifted.
I fell in love with visual story-telling and the emotion that could be captured in a single image. And I especially enjoyed seeing the look on people’s faces when they saw the final product of our shoots - “That’s me? I didn’t know I could look like that!” It was the most rewarding process and that’s when I knew I wanted to pursue a career in photography.
Thank you for being here and for reading my journey to this moment. I would be honored to work with you to create something that you can enjoy for years to come.
~Carmen Jenkins, CEO
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Now that I’ve told you my story, why don’t you tell me yours? Let’s connect!
Behind the Name
Why Magna Vista Media? Our name means “Great Views” in both scope and significance. It means great stories, great memories, great experiences. It’s the glow of motherhood, a flying graduation cap, a blushing bride. It’s the story of your life made into visual art.
Our Philosophy
With great views come great responsibility! A responsibility to capture your story in an authentic and meaningful way. And when we say authentic, we mean authentic - from storyboarding to editing, the entire process is centered around you and your vision. We tailor our editing style to reflect each project, making for an experience that is truly unique. Each session is one-of-a-kind, just like our clients.
We also believe that high-quality photography doesn’t have to come at a steep price. Everyone deserves to have their story captured with the same care, creativity, and attention to detail, without worrying about breaking the bank. Our mission is to make professional photography accessible because timeless images that celebrate your life, love, or brand should be something you can treasure, not stress over. We’re here to prove that exceptional quality and affordability can go hand in hand.