About — Jenna Valente

Fostering self-love, self-empowerment, and a sense of belonging through art and advocacy

I am a multi-talented artist, climate advocate, community builder, and storyteller who utilizes my talents to uplift, celebrate, and support the issues and communities I'm passionate about.

The beauty in everyday things —the moving art piece that is always happening within us and around us —fuels my creativity. I am endlessly inspired by the fact that there are billions of humans on the planet, and yet each one of us is distinctly unique. We are often told we are not interesting or special, we are a dime a dozen, just a face in the crowd. My work challenges that narrative by celebrating the fact that there has only ever been and only ever will be one you.

When I am not taking photographs or writing poetry, I advocate for ocean conservation and climate justice. I also enjoy baking, snuggling with my dog, and spending as much time as humanly possible outside.

Let’s change the world together

Let’s make some memories together

Photography

Portraits hold a special place in my heart. They are my favorite photos to make because no portrait session is ever the same - just like people - and am endlessly fascinated by that.

My number one priority with portrait sessions is to foster a safe atmosphere for our creativity to meld and flourish, ultimately resulting in images where your authentic self - or what you’re striving to convey - shines bright.

From editorial to fine art and creative collaborations to weddings, concerts, and more, I have more than a decade of photography experience to offer.

Visit my photography page to explore my work and learn more about hiring me to bring your vision to life.

Podcasting

Visit my podcast page to learn more about Liminal and my first podcast, the Sea Change Podcast, and listen to episodes.

Ocean Advocacy

If we don’t have a healthy planet to live on, nothing else matters. It’s as simple as that. We live on an ocean planet. The ocean covers 70% of Earth, that's the same percentage of water that makes up the human body. Despite the ocean being critical to human health and wellbeing, it is shouldering the weight of the climate crisis, suffering from biodiversity loss, and feeling the impacts of corporate exploitations and inequitable policies.

Earth is stricken with a fossil-fuel-induced fever.

In addition to making art and podcasting, I serve as the Director of Advocacy for the Healthy Ocean Coalition. We are a grassroots advocacy community that fosters space for advocates to connect, grow, support each other, and collaborate to advance ocean conservation and environmental justice. Visit our website to learn more and join the movement.