Kids Photographer Archives | Jen Short Photography

Family :: Zuccaro

August 23, 2021

Twins Photographer – family session at Country Cut Flowers

I get a lot of clients wanting studio sessions for their little ones. They think confined space will make it easier and less for them to get into. That’s where I disagree. Kids are more like themselves when they can explore and run. When they are allowed freedom and don’t have giant lights in their faces.

This 2 year old duo definitely gave me a good work out. It’s hard enough to chase one small child, try two! If you have twins I’m sure you’re laughing right now. When one was happy, the other wasn’t. When one wanted up, so did the other. When one didn’t want to sit, time for the other to jump up and run away. All that being said, how stunning is this session. Their little faces are beaming and you would never know how much a workout this was.

I love when parents let me go with the flow. Trying to control kids is next to impossible. Any parent knows that. Yet for some reason, myself included, we think during the session things will be different lol. I’ve done a dozen sessions with my own family and it wasn’t until last year that I just let it go and went with it. Not the easiest thing to do, but I love how natural the images are. How they reflect my kids at this time in their life. My hope is for everyone to just go with it. Trust me to capture your family exactly as you are.

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Milestone Session :: Sebastian

April 15, 2019

Milestone sitter sessions are quickly becoming some of my favourite sessions. There is just the right element of cuteness and unpredictability. These little ones let their true personality shine and I can tell within minutes if we are going to get a work out of if parents are going to have a hard time choosing their images.

Sebastian is the sweetest little man. He was so cooperative and calm it almost seemed too easy. Usually, we are up and down, left and right, fixing blankets and props. I literally could have done 15 set ups with this guy and not even broken a sweat. His sweet demeanour just made my heart melt. That and his thighs. I love chubby thighs!!! And those lashes…. OMG those lashes. Because what girl doesn’t desire long lashes!

Milestones are a great way to capture all the little details of babies after then learn to sit. Between 4 and 6 months are the best time and give us the most options for props and posing. We all think about milestones being the ‘big’ ones meaning newborn and first birthday, but the time in-between is also momentous. These little ones learn to sit, crawl and even walk. When you look back, wouldn’t you love to have captured these moments too?!?!

Family :: Charlie’s First Birthday Session

July 10, 2015

Family photography can have it’s challenges. I know several photographers who have sworn off it altogether. I have a soft spot for families though. You get everything in one session! Parents to do cute couples pics, kids to do some fun ones and then everyone together. Those can be the toughest for people but in my eyes no matter what is happening they are probably the most genuine. Parents laughing at the little ones (or giving them a ‘certain’ look), kids with toys in their mouth or their huge toothless grin…. I could go on. As much as we all want the perfect family portrait with everyone looking at the camera and smiling, it’s those more candid ones that make it on the walls and on the holiday cards.

This is Charlie’s first birthday. How can someone only 1 be so adorable. Honestly, I could have eaten him! Not going to lie, he has language all his own that could rival my daughters so I felt a little extra attached to these guys! I’m pretty sure if we put the two of them in a room it would be nothing short of amazing to watch. Hey if there are successful reality shows about people who hunt ducks then these two should have no trouble getting a tv deal.

Family Photos :: Cousins

January 2, 2014

Family photos will always be one of my favourite things to shoot. I wish back in the day my mom used a professional photographer. Maybe then half the heads wouldn’t be cut off or photos wouldn’t be blurry or have a finger across the lens. Then again I wish she used a professional to cut my hair too. She told me it’s cute that your bangs are crooked and choppy. It’s the style. Even before the world of DIY and Pinterest was around she thought she could do it just like the professionals. Maybe one day I will share. Maybe not.

When I got the email from these girls moms, I was excited to be shooting some of my husbands cousins kids. I hadn’t really had a chance to get to know the mom’s as timing at family events just never really worked out. So glad we finally got to chat as they are fantastic. Don’t know why I would expect anything less from family but you just never know. This brings me to how freaking cute their daughters are. Guess good genes run in the family!

As always the weather had a mind of it’s own and decided to rain just as we were starting the session. Grey skies can be a photographers best friend and worst enemy. Glad we got do some outdoor shots…mind you the ones we got inside crack me up. Just never know until your in the moment what’s going to work.

Would you believe when I was driving away the sun came out and it was that beautiful yellow glow that everyone wants for their photos. Never fails! Thank you Mother Nature for being sooooo cooperative. Don’t panic though. These girls are too cute for a little rain to take down!

Cone Family

November 14, 2013

Oak Ridges is a little place with breath taking scenery. When my favourite park was blocked off due to construction, I went back to an old spot. Every time I go to Bond Lake I find something new. Something that was burried, hidden behind trees or just revealed because mother nature thought it was time. Bond Lake is a little lake just on the edge of Richmond Hill and Oak Ridges. It’s hidden from the general public and I love it for that reason. It’s like having a mini forest in your own backyard. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this day was no exception. The leaves were falling, sun was hidden perfectly behind the clouds, and I had the cutest family with the sweetest kids. Loved everything about this session!

Looking forward to many more!

Lucas’s Baptism

July 31, 2013

Baptism is the first of many traditions in the Catholic religion and like with many of these occasions Lucas was dressed in white. This signifies purity. The day started off with a family tradition with the Godparents bathing the baby and dressing him in his little white suit.

St. Patrick Catholic Church was the packed with friends and family of several kids receiving this rite of passage into the church.

As with all good celebrations there is good food! Al Dente Italian Restaurant set the scene for family time after the Baptism. The day was finished off with some candy, cake and home made baking. Writing this is making me hungry!

Max’s First Birthday

September 9, 2012

First birthday’s can make a kid smile!

When we think of birthdays, we think of the person who’s getting older. Not the parents of the birthday boy or girl. They have just as much to celebrate as the one blowing the candles out. Through my conversations with Fiona, I realized this first birthday shoot had more meaning behind it.

Back in 2006, Fiona was diagnosed with breast cancer and starting a family was put on hold. Something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. Today she has Max. She kicked cancers butt and now has the perfect family.

To celebrate everything that Sept. 2 means to this family, we did a shoot that incorporated all elements. Including a giant number 1 sign that Max painted with his body. Not only is he freaking cute…..he’s talented too!

Happy 1st Birthday Max (Fiona and Ryan)! Hope the day was full of joy and yummy cake!

Tess and Gemma

July 19, 2012

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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