Jen Short Photography

Family & Newborn Photography

Family :: VanGyzen

Markham Family Photographer

Sometimes we chase the sun and sometimes we try to outrun the rain. This was one of those threatening forecasts we all dread.

Every year I meet tons of families and get the chance to share in making memories with their little ones. This family books me every year and it makes me so happy to see their name pop up on my screen. We share a lot in common and even though people start out as clients, they become friends. I fall in love with their kids and enjoy interacting with them at our session.  It’s crazy how much easier a session can go when kids are into it. Or at least having fun.

Toogood Park in Markham is not where we planned to meet, but the drive there said we had to figure something out. As I was about to get to the park the sky opened up and I couldn’t even see the hood of my car. That feeling is the worst when you know your clients have spent time getting ready and prepping the kids. I’ve been on the other side, driving to our own session and seeing the sky turn dark grey.  So I get it.  Luckily we found a patch of clear sky and headed that way.  I had forgotten about this park. Pretty sure it’s been 6 yrs since I had been there.  But it worked. We avoided the rain, captured some adorable photos and got to catch up on life.

Curious about a session with me? Check out the behind the scenes video HERE

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Family :: Parsons

Newmarket Family Photographer

Flower farms aren’t just in the movies. I thought they were for the longest time. How could something so pretty actually exist. But they do. Country Cut Flowers is obviously my fave and no matter where we are on the property, the images come out stunning.

I’ve been photographing this family for 7 years now. Closer to 8 I think. It feels like I started this career not so long ago, but clients like this remind me it’s been a while.  Someone messaged me about their 2013 session and I’m still at a loss for words. It’s literally been at least 10 years since I started capturing families.  How?!

As the summer approaches and my calendar starts to fill up, I am reminded of all the families I have been lucky enough to meet. How many I am about to get to know and watch grow. Not every client comes back every year, but those that do have a special place in my heart.  It’s an honour to capture these memories for them and to be a part of it all year after year. It’s so amazing to see kids go from newborns to toddlers to little people with big personalities. I really do love what I do and think my clients are a huge part of it. Especially this family.

Love this farm too? Book your session HERE

Check out more sessions on the farm HERE

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Peony Patch Mini’s

Peony Patch Mini’s

They are back and even more limited with only a few spots available. After doing these sessions for a few years, I realize the importance of the light in an open field. Best light is always closer to sunset, but the way the Peony Patch is laid out, there is only few for a few families in a night.  What’s crazier to me is that they only bloom for a couple weeks so booking your session is important. I was only able to secure one evening this year and it will fill up fast! Book early to avoid disappointment.

Country Cut Flowers is an adorable family run flower farm in York Region. It has more types of flowers than I can count (and certainly more than I can name). With rolling hills, sun setting in the background, and fields of mixed flowers, it’s like you’re in your own hallmark movie. Kind of unreal and totally stunning. Selfishly, this is my favourite place to photograph families! Looking for something a little different? Follow the link below to book the main field (mixed flowers) and the Sunflower Patch.

Book your Peony Patch Mini HERE

Fun little fact – You can book tickets to cut your own flowers! Check out how HERE

Want to see some previous sessions? You may need to dig a little on my blog, but it’s worth it – BLOG

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Family :: Pereira-Vincec

Family photography has changed a lot. It’s less structured, less about coordinating outfits, and more about capturing memories.

I love families with multiple children. The more the better. Yes there are more kids to wrangle, but the whole purpose of a session with me is to capture your family however they are. If your kids like to run? I’ll run with them. If they are shy? I have a few tricks up my sleeve for that too. Your husband hates his photo taken? I bet by the time he realizes what’s going on, we will have some amazing memories of him and his kids.

This family is no different. I was able to give a little guidance and let them do their thing. Kids will be kids and those smiles shine through when they are allowed to be themselves.  Dancing, sparklers, collecting things along the path.  All the little details make the final gallery tell the story like it should be. I had so much fun at this shoot and made some friends in the process.  I really do love my clients and what I get to do for a living. Family photography is my new fave session!

Want to see what a session with me is like?!  Check out my video ‘Behind The Scenes‘

Contact me to book a session for more more info.  Capturing memories in Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Thornhill, Stouffville, Vaughan and Aurora (other locations available)

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Family :: Henechowicz

Family portraits are quickly becoming an annual thing for a lot of families. Little ones grow so fast, families change, furry friends are added. Unlike in the past, these sessions are less posed and more about capturing the individual family for who they are. All those things that make them unique and make them so amazing.  Moments like sisters holding hands, mom and dad laughing at a toothless grin, or even kids seeing their parents hugging and laughing.  It’s less about the perfect smiling photo (which I still try to capture) and more about the moment. More about the details that make a family who they are.  Sessions shouldn’t be cookie cutter as no two families are alike.

This little family was such a pleasure to work with.  Despite a slight fear of sparklers, the moments we captured will last a life time.  Missing teeth, shyness, baby number 3 waiting to be announced. It’s why I love photographing families so much! Family portraits never looked so good!

Want to see what a session with me is like?!  Check out my video ‘Behind The Scenes‘

Contact me to book a session for more more info.  Capturing memories in Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Thornhill, Stouffville, Vaughan and Aurora (other locations available)

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Harris Family Session

Family Sessions are my fave. I get to see a side of parents I don’t normally see. I know the online version, I know the ones I talk to on the phone, but when you meet and see them with their kids it’s totally different.  Crazy how ‘littles’ change us all!

When Ashleigh booked her session she knew what she wanted, did her research and loved what she saw.  Amazing right! That’s what I want for all my clients. To be excited for their session and to have my images on their walls.  Then I found out both her and her husband are in the creative industry. Talk about pressure!  Some families just want updated photos on their walls or to share with family, but when you know what you want and have expectations and an eye for it…..total game changer! Whatever the reason for your session I want my families to love the final images and I suck with pressure (pressure I create in my own head – I’m sooooo good at that).  I just do what I love and hope they do too.

Quite smitten with the whole session.  Conquered a little bit of fear I guess.  Granted with such sweet little boys, who behaved better than most, and cute easy going parents, my job was easy.  Too easy. Still I love these images and wish I had similar ones on my wall now.  Time to book our own session I think!

 

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Contest Time!!!

Everyone loves to win. Right?!?!?!

To celebrate the New Year I wanted to start it off on the right foot and give something away.  I had some amazing clients last year and hope to meet a bunch of new ones this year.  It’s going to be hard to top but a girl can hope!

Ready for it?

E-Blast Contest

Sign up for my blasts (don’t worry I plan on doing one a month, with maybe an odd one or two mixed in) and you will automatically be entered to win $150 in prints from your next session.

Click here to go to the mailing list.  I promise not to spam.  I’m a one woman show so literally don’t have time to be that annoying!

Facebook Contest

First be a fan of Jen Short Photography on Facebook. Then, tag your friends on the original post (click here), one friend per tag and if your number is drawn you win and so does you friend! Feel free to tag as many friends as you like (one tag per person). The more you tag, the better your chances of winning! Winner will receive $100 off any session and the friend tagged in that specific post will win $50 off any session.

Ready, Set, Go!!!!

And Happy New Year!

Jen

Official Rules:

Contests both will run from January 1, 2017 @ 5:00pm EST to January 15, 2017 @ 5:00pm EST.  Winners will be drawn within 48 hrs after contest deadline and contacted by private message on FB, via a tag on FB contest post, or email.  Whichever is provided based on contest.  Winners will have 48hrs from initial notification to claim their prize. Contest sponsor reserves the rights to cancel or suspend the contest or prizes without further notice.

One winner will be randomly selected to win the E-Blast contest.  All subscribers to Jen Short Photography mailing list will be automatically be entered.  Must be subscribed at time of contest deadline.  Prize consists of $150 in prints (Lustre Prints Only) on any single session taken by prize winner in 2017.

One winner will be randomly selected to win $100 off any session via FB contest post. The ‘friend’ they tagged in that specific post will win $50 off a session.  Session must be in 2107.  Sessions available are Family, Newborn, Milestone, Mini’s, Wedding and Maternity.  All sessions require a signed contract and deposit, the prize value will be deducted from the final payment for the session due on the session date. All contract details apply as they would for a standard session.

Prizes are non-transferable.

 

 

 

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Jen Short is a family, newborn and maternity photographer in Toronto and York Region area including Markham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora.