After receiving a Bachelors degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design, Jen Hillenga worked for two studios in Iowa and another in Minnesota, before starting her own business in 2004 with business partner, Kate Thram, in Savage, Minnesota.
In the last few years, Jen has been able to master her skills not only as a photographer, but also as a digital artist, allowing her to turn her images into artworks and gaining her national recognition among her peers. Jen focuses on the story behind each image and the internal as well as external beauty of each subject, by relating to her clients with sensitivity and humor. She strives to create imagery that moves the viewer, experimenting with imagination and drawing inspiration from fine art, music, fashion and other photographers. She creates moments of poetic expression that touch your emotions…images that are a feast for the eyes and a journey for the mind.
Since opening Fab Foto Factory, Jen has achieved national recognition. In 2006 Jen achieved Minnesota Illustrative Photographer of the Year. In 2007, Jen received the prestigious Kodak Photographer to Watch Title and Minnesota Portrait Photographer of the Year. 2008 began with a bang as Jen received her Masters in Photography from Professional Photographers of America. In 2009, Jen received Wedding Photographer of the Year.