About Pen and Lens Photography

Team Dean

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Husband and wife photographers in Boise, Chicago, and beyond, we are college best friends turned soul mates. Kaleb proposed in a photo booth one cold November in Chicago, our friends and family gathered twice in one week to celebrate our marriage on opposite sides of the country, and we’ve been adventuring through life together ever since! We love working side by side, so photographing weddings that way is a dream come true.
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Becky & Kaleb Dean
Founders, Pen & Lens

How We Work

We photograph every Pen and Lens wedding together and have a blast doing it! Our photography approaches are as different as the movie snacks we reach for, but we’re both behind the camera to capture images you’ll cherish for years to come. Together, we promise to host you from behind the camera, to help you feel comfortable, be yourselves, and have the best time celebrating with your closest family and friends. We’re the dream team on your wedding day, but when it comes to guiding you through the wedding photography process, Becky takes the lead. She runs the photography side of Pen and Lens, and will create a personal experience for your wedding photography with us.

The Design Process

5 easy steps to amazing design work.

The design process has to be something more than just gilding—making something look good. From discovery to implementation, our process is time-tested, and project proven.

1

Discover

Every design project starts somewhere and this is where we find that out. Through question-based learning, we’ll discovery what really needs to be teased out.

2

Strategize

Different projects require different sets of tactics, deliverables, and development. We make sure to customize the process to your project needs.

3

Design

Whether a new brand identity, website, or physical environment, we have the experience to work your project through a robust design practice. We've been cultivating this specialty for years, and we'd like to put it to use for you!

4

Build

With design concepts finished, we’ll build out what you need to get going: brand guidelines, a functioning website you can update, a publication ready for print, and more.

5

Equip

We want to make sure that you’re able to put your designs to work immediately and effectively.

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Meet your Instructors, Becky and Kaleb Dean
Trained Educators, Entrepreneurs, and Creatives.
We love photography and design, but when it comes down to it, our hearts are for you—the people with the big dreams and the drive to make them happen. From the beginning we knew Pen and Lens would expand to include you. Yes, we’re creatives, artists, photographers, designers, BUT we’re also leaders, mentors, collaborators, and educators. We’re married entrepreneurs; lovers of a collaborative Power Hour, whiteboards, and the wifi at Starbucks; and we discuss our best business ideas at the gym. 
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Becky and Kaleb Dean on a video call
Becky & Kaleb Dean
Founders, Pen & Lens
Between the two of us, we’ve taught college courses, designed curriculum, studied coaching, earned two Master's degrees, and walked alongside entrepreneurs looking to learn more about  photography, design, and business, and we can’t wait to work with you!
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