Mompreneur of the Month
Iennifer Cowsar
Creates Photo
Memories with Love
“‘Do what you love and love what you do.’
I truly love what I do. As long as that is
true, all of the hard work is worth it”.
J
ennifer Cowsar is the Mompreneur of the Month. This
mother of three balances family life with a thriving
photography studio in Alabaster, Alabama. In 2009, Jennifer
decided to leave her job at Meadow View Elementary to pursue
photography full time. Now, she spends her days taking
photos of newborns, babies, and young children. With the
opening of Jen
Cowsar
P h o t o g r a p h y,
Jennifer is
living up to her
childhood
nickname,
“Katie
Kodak,” which
she earned from
always
being
“the girl with the
camera.” When
we asked
Jennifer
what
inspires her, she
mentioned her
lifelong love of
photography
and the joy of
capturing sweet
images. “I love
being able to
work with
families to create
Shelby County Moms Guide / April 2014 10
photo memories that will last a lifetime.” Jennifer admits that at
first she worked long hours, but she is finding a steady balance.
She credits her husband for helping her overcome new-business
obstacles, such as high startup costs and the loss of regular
income. Although she never originally wanted to be an
entrepreneur, the Shelby County mom declares, “With God, my
family, and my
business, I have
a very fulfilled
life.” When
Jennifer
Cowsar
isn’t
working, she is
fishing and
boating
with
her family at
the lake. She
recharges after
a long day by
curling up on
the sofa with her
dog Gracie.
Details
Jen Cowsar
Photography
126 1st Ave West
Alabaster, AL
205-837-1055
www.jencowsar.com