Jen Short Photography

Family & Newborn Photography

Family :: Stevenson

GTA photographer specializing in family photography – Reserve your date

I haven’t seen this family in years. Actually since these two were 6 months old and it was so cool to see how both have grown. They say kids grow fast and they do. Especially when you haven’t seen them in a while. I know with my own, just a weekend away and it seems like years of growth. Personality and hight.

Over the years I have gotten away from driving to the GTA. York Region seems so much safer to drive in (I hate crowds including crowds of cars lol) and I made a decision to limit my sessions to my area. To my surprise many of my Toronto and GTA clients are happy to make the trip up north. I mean, getting out of the ‘crowds’ is always a nice treat and to come to such a beautiful wonderland makes the experience that much better.

There are a lot of images I wish I had of my own family. Images I took of others and can’t do with a tripod. I keep saying I will try again, but it really tests my family’s relationships lol. Like really puts our patience to the test.  Every year I have another photographer do our session and I get stunning images I plaster all over my walls, but it’s hard to see other sessions and not want what they have. It’s hard as a photographer to have a vision and capture it yourself. Maybe if I had those magical kids (and husband) that knew just how to pose and behave when I’m in control.

That being said, I have so many wonderful images from friends that I will cherish forever. And as I tell my clients, just let your family be your family and your true selves will show in the photos. No two families are alike and no two sessions will be either!

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Family :: Reiter

GTA Family Photographer – Flower farm session

These are a few of my favourite things! Literally my bff and her family, the flower farm and a sunset. I could spend every night like this!

Country Cut Flowers is a hidden gem in York Region and this family made the trip all the way from the GTA (and made it on time) to capture some of the sweetest photos. As with every session, I want to ensue my families have images they want to blow up for their walls or print in albums. How stunning will these be in a collage on their living room walls?!

This summer our families went camping at the Pinery. If you know me, even just a little, you know that is not my jam. I wear 7 layers of bug spray to each session, freak out every time a critter rustles in the bushes and basically am a girly girl. I even stand on a stool in the long grass incase something slithers by.  As much as it isn’t for me, my kids love it (and my husband – but I don’t do it for him). It was so nice to spend more time with these guys. It was amusing to see how much their kids are just like their parents. Mini versions. I know our kids are like us, I laugh several times daily when they do something and it’s ‘SOOOO Me’ or ‘totally’ my husband. But to see mini versions of my bff and her husband was well worth the mosquitos and racoons.  It’s crazy to think back to when we met and where we are now in our lives. My heart is so happy to see our kids play together and being able to capture these gorgeous images for them is just a small gesture for all the years of friendship.

See more sessions at this beautiful farm HERE

Want to book a session for your own family? Click HERE

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Family :: Marshall

York Region Photographer – specializing in family, maternity and newborn

There is a season between summer and fall that I love. Technically it’s fall, but it’s early fall when leaves haven’t changed yet. I agree the fall colours are gorgeous, but I love my greens. Like really love them.  So during this brief change of seasons, I try to book as many sessions as possible. The golden glow, the soft breeze, the perfect combo of everything that makes families happy.

There is a spot I found one day when I was wandering. No I’m not one to hike or even go for walks, but when I’m out, my head is on a swivel.  Just ask my husband about my rubber necking when we drive. There are so many potential spots for sessions, just requires some imagination and a little trust.  This location is just that.  Off the beaten path, but totally worth the extra effort. These logs, the sun poking through behind, the dirt path and the tree lined road that takes you there. I’m dying to go back.

Love this location? Book your session now! Click HERE

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Mommy and Me Mini Sessions

Mommy and Me Mini Sessions are back again! Sessions will take place on April 13th and 28th in Richmond Hill/Aurora. These are for those wicked moms that we owe so much too!

Sessions are for one parent and their children, including pets. Limited to 4 time slots per day to ensure everyone gets a piece of golden hour light.

Contact jen@jenshortphotography.com for more information or to book your session.

Also, check out the Spring Mini’s now available if you are looking for something for the whole family! Works great as a Mother’s Day present too!

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Spring Mini Sessions are here!!!

Spring Mini Sessions are back again! Sessions will take place on April 26th and 27th in Richmond Hill. These are family sessions including pets! Limited to 4 time slots per day to ensure everyone gets a piece of golden hour light. Contact jen@jenshortphotography.com for more information or to book your session.

Also, check out the Mother’s Day Mini’s now available.

Book HERE

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Newborn :: Emily

Little girls make me smile. They are so much fun to capture.  Newborn girls are no different   I love all the fun things we get to do with their sessions.  Flowers and pastels… more ideas than I know what to do with.  Don’t get me wrong, I love doing sports themes for boys, just something so fun about all things girly.

Baby Emily happens to be the newest addition to a friends family, so this session had special meaning.  We decided long before she was born, that her and our daughter would be best friends.  I guess only time will tell but if there is one bond it’s going to be the pink! Perfect icebreaker right!?!?!

Congrats to both of you and looking forward to seeing these girls grow up together.

 

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Tess and Gemma

Being a kids photographer is never dull. Cue these two little ladies.  Cute, cuter, even cuter and super cute.  That sums up the Gemma and Tess.  Which is which you ask?  Take your pick.  Little Gemma is 10 months old and big sister Tess is 3.  Together they are 100% adorable and great little models.  Wish I could share the full session with everyone as there are some really funny photos.  Guess those images are limited to myself, Kate, Carey and any future boyfriends these two little girls may have!

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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.