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Family :: Stevenson

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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

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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

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Family :: Van Gyzen

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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

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Flower Farm Mini Sessions 2022 – Now Booking!

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Mini Session – York Region Flower Farm

This year’s Flower Farm Mini’s are half sold out! Don’t wait to book your spot as they are limited.  Due to popular demand for golden hour I have limited each night to just three spots. If you are hoping for a little earlier please contact me HERE for more info. The barn has the cutest corner with vines, flowers and obviously old stone and wood. It’s super pretty and you don’t need to worry as much about the sun.

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!

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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Newborn :: Mikael

Newborn photographer located in York Region

First newborn of 2022!

It feels like forever since I had a baby in the studio to snuggle.  It feels like forever since I had my own kids and holding clients babies reminds me how fast they grow. These tiny little people are so sweet and steal my heart every time. Makes me want to have my own. Then I remember I can’t send them back when they have a dirty diaper or are crying.  Guess this is why they say it’s so great being a grandparent lol.

The studio is open with limited spaces for upcoming newborns and milestone sessions. In an effort to keep the studio as clean and sanitized as possible I am limiting how many clients I bring in per month. It is best to book early to ensure I have space.  Need more info or want to see some galleries, contact me HERE

Can’t wait to see this little man grow!
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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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Family :: Zuccaro

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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Maternity :: Kaitlyn

Maternity sessions in the Peony Patch at Country Cut Flowers might be my fave thing to photograph. Any session here is beyond gorgeous, but there is something especially beautiful about a maternity session in a field of flowers.  I have an obsession with greens, but florals are stealing my heart with each session. Throw in a gorgeous mama and I am one happy photographer.

Peonies only bloom for a couple weeks each year and being able to fit everyone in can be a challenge.  If you have ever booked a session with me, you know how much I love golden hour and that gorgeous light we get just before sunset so not only are we limited on dates, but working with the sunset too.  This maternity session was late in the season (actually the flowers bloomed early this year making it even harder to time sessions in the Peony Patch) and we weren’t sure the flowers would be out. Not only did we get the last day of the season, but the sun came out just in time for the session.  I couldn’t have asked for a better night! Kinda feeling like this might be a lucky baby lol.

Can’t wait to meet this little one!

If you are pregnant and looking to do your own maternity session contact me for more info! – Click Here

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Maternity Session :: Sandy and Rakesh

Maternity Photographer – Richmond Hill

So how cute are these two? I love doing maternity sessions and remember the excitement when I did my own. We don’t necessarily feel at our best, but the excitement of adding to the family shows. I never believed in a pregnancy glow per sey, but I do believe that the love a family has for their child shows through.  With maternity sessions being focused on the bump, it really brings that out.  The sweet smiles, the excitement, the laughter. It really does make parents glow.

This family was awesome to work with. It felt like old friends, yet we just met. Their sweet demeanour made me wish the night wouldn’t end. That and we had the best light lol.  You know me and my golden light!

Can’t wait to meet their little one. I just know I’m going to fall in love!

Update: He is the cutest ever! Check out his session Here.

Now booking Maternity sessions for 2021 – Click Here.

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Newborn :: Ava

Newborn photographer Richmond Hill

I have been photographing this family forever it feels like. I’ve been there to capture their newborns, milestones and holidays. These are my people! The bonds I have with my clients are really important to me and it’s always an honour when we work together. Being there for these special moments is honestly the best feeling.

I love snuggling babies and even more so when I have a connection to the family. When I found out mom was pregnant I was just about as excited when I found out I was having my own. Besides the fact that they make cute kids, they are the sweetest and trust my vision. When a client knows your work and says to do whatever you want, it is the best feeling. No pressure lol, but being creative and having so many ideas, it is a really great thing to hear.  I’ve been dying to play with fruit and a newborn session and so glad we did. Super obsessed with these!

I’d love to try lemons or blueberries. Maybe this year….Who wants join me?!

Check out more newborn sessions HERE.

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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.