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

Jen Short Photographykids photographerMarkham photographer

markham photographer markham photographer family session Too Good Pond Markham Family Photographer

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

Jen Short PhotographyYork Region family photorgrapher country cut flowersNewmarket Family photographer family photographer country cut flowers

Newborn :: Gemma

Markham Newborn

I have a special place in my heart for baby girls. Having two of my own it brings back to many memories. Plus girls get all the cute accessories for newborn sessions like tiebacks and flowers. They allow me to be a little more creative!

Maybe you know or maybe you don’t, but newborn photographers like to do sessions between 7-14 days after birth. Obv things vary like the size of the baby, gestation and so on. However, with Covid, limits were tested and the bright side is there is hope for older babies. They are a little harder to pose sometimes (again depends on the baby), but great things can happen! This little girl was 5 weeks old at her session and totally rocked it.  One of the sweetest, calmest babies I’ve had.

I would still recommend coming in for your session earlier as things like baby acne and cradle cap can pop up after the 2 week mark, but don’t shy away if you couldn’t make the typical timeline. You deserve newborn photos!

Book your session HERE

OR Check out some more blog posts HERE

 

Newborn photographer newborn photographer near me Markham Newborn Richmond Hill newborn Stouffville newborn Markham newborn photographer Newborn girl photography

 

Family :: Van Gyzen

Flower Farm Family Session – York Region Photographer – Book Now!

How can you not love this place?! How can you not enjoy your session?! Even if the kids aren’t cooperating at least you are in a field of stunning flowers!

I have a few secret locations I love and this tops the list. Rolling hills, fields of flowers, beautiful big barn with old wood and stone and the freshest air around. After covid I have such an appreciation for fresh air and open spaces! I also have an appreciation for fellow small businesses that survived the last couple years and did it with a smile. Country Cut Flowers is honestly the cutest place on earth. It’s owned and run by a wonderful woman who has become a very close friend over the past couple years. I’m so lucky to be able to take clients to the farm and jump at the chance to capture stunning portraits like you see here.

If you haven’t booked your family session for 2022 shoot me a message and let’s get you booked in! Contact me HERE

Check out more sessions on the BLOG

york region photographer flower farm photography york region photographer Richmond Hill family photographer sunflower session family photographer Family session Flower farm photography family photographer

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

Peony Patch Mini's

 

Maternity Session :: Peony Farm

York Region Maternity Photographer

I’m obsessed with nature. Maybe not so much the bug aspect, but the greens and florals. I love when the sun sneaks through the trees and gives that golden glow. The way the darks are brightened in just the right way to highlight features. I literally can’t handle a beautiful sundown without my camera in my hand. I also can’t handle not knowing what my maternity clients are having! Boy or Girl? I’m such a Pinterest mom I had to know lol.

With all the covid stuff happening and being trapped indoors for so long I had a lot of time to look for creative inspiration. No chance to put it to use…until now. I bought this peacock chair for Mother’s Day Mini’s and didn’t get to use it. As upset as I am about missing out on that, I embraced the extra time to make the idea that much better. Turns out it all worked out and I have an amazing set for families.

A huge thank you to Janet at Country Cut Flowers for letting me use her gorgeous property. The peony field was the perfect spot for this mama and for my new baby (aka the Peacock). This chair will be available for mini’s this summer and fall and as an add on to your regular session. So excited!

Looking to book a mini or full session – Contact me HERE

Country Cut FlowersMaternity photographerFlower Farm photographyYork Region photographerFlower farm maternity Country Cut flowers

 

 

Newborn :: Riley

Newmarket Newborn Photographer

Sometimes we make friends when we least expect it. Sometimes they come into our lives and it seems like we’ve known each other forever. I love my clients and have met some awesome people over the years, but these guys just feel like old friends. It was at their first newborn session a couple years ago that I fell in love with them and so glad they chose me to to capture so many important moments in their lives.

When I found out they were having another baby it just made me so happy. When I heard it’s a girl I was over the moon happy. There’s been a bunch boys in the studio so this was a welcome change!

I really do love what I do and feel like a part of many families because of the trust they put in me to capture these types of moments. So excited to see this little lady grow.

  • Baby Owl Newborn photo
  • Jen Short Photography
  • Newmarket
  • Richmond hill photographer
  • Jen Short Photography
  • Studio
  • Vintage
  • Studio
  • studio
  • studio

 

Rib Smash Session :: Jace

Rib Smash Session – Richmond Hill Photographer

Cake’s for babies he said.

Just kidding. He can’t talk so the real story is my dislike for cake smash sessions and his mom’s desire for something fun to celebrate his 1st birthday produced this little gem of a session.

A little BBQ sauce (ok….ALOT of sauce), some ribs, beans, and some corn makes for a pretty freaking cute ‘cake smash’ session.

Don’t get me wrong, cake smash sessions are adorable, but I see so many of them in my industry that it’s hard to be creative. I’ve decided, several times over, not to offer these but when a friend or really loyal client asks, I just can’t say no.  My only rule is we have to do something crazy and different.  Something that hasn’t been done 300o times.

So just like that, a ton of ribs from Big Bone BBQ arrived at my front door with a ridiculously cute baby. Forget the ribs I just want to eat him!

Happy 1st Birthday you saucy little man!

 
Newmarket Jen Short Photography Jen Short Photography Rib smash session BBQ cake smash Richmond Hill Big Bone BBQ Richmond Hill Photographer Big Bone BBQ Canadian photographer Richmond Hill Studio Toronto Ontario newmarket photographer Newmarket photographer Kids photographer markham family photographer GTA family photographer Vaughan photographer first birthday session richmond hill Jen Short photography Jen Short Photography Studio session richmond hill cake smash

 

Family Session :: McNalley

Family Photographer based in North York Ontario

Family Sessions with older kids can go one of two ways. Teens and pre-teens tend to have their minds made up about how uncool taking photos with their parents is.  Fair, I was that way at one time.  However, this little family was amazing and it shows. One of the images from this session even made me cry!

One of my favourite parts of being a photographer is meeting people and getting to know them.  It can be a lonely job when you don’t have any coworkers but I have the most amazing clients which makes up for it.  Sometimes, like this one, I feel a connection I can’t explain.  Trish reminded me of someone special to me. The sweetness and general adoration for her kids is indescribable.  I know everyone loves their kids but for some reason it affected me differently.

Phyllis Rawlinson Park Richmond Hill Ontario Stouffville Family Photographer Portrait session Newmarket Ontario North York Richmond Hill Jen Short Photography Phyllis Rawlinson Park Jen Short Photography Family photographer Richmond Hill Toronto photographer Jen Short Photography

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.

 

 

 

FOLLOW ALONG

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