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My dear friend recently welcomed a baby girl to their family. It was an honour to welcome and photograph her second daughter more than 9 years later. Big sis was one of the first babies I ever photographed. It seems fitting, upon JIP’s 9th Anniversary, to share this session.
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It’s hard to believe that I started this all, 9 YEARS AGO! It kind of blows my mind.
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This fall I had the pleasure of being “in” on such a fun surprise. My golden hour family clients came and asked me to photograph Mama so as not to show her baby bump. They were keeping the pregnancy a secret from their family, so they could show up one day and surprise them with a new grandbaby. I thought this was incredible, especially considering they saw their extended family DAILY!!!
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It already seems like it has been winter FOREVER! It first snowed 41 days ago… lol, yes I am counting. Mostly counting down the days till I escape to Mexico, and back into the sunshine we all crave so much.
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This is a great starter session if your budget is low. I know everyone wants all of their images but it isn’t often financially possible. I know photography is an ‘extra’ and that buying food and paying bills always trumps family photos.
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No matter what number of child you are on, a new baby is ALWAYS exciting! These 2 big brothers welcomed a baby sister to their crew and she is such a doll.
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This time of year is so magical, especially when you have children! I love watching my children count down the days to Christmas. Seeing them participate in so many fun, family activities that make this season so wonderful.
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Lifestyle sessions capture such genuine love and emotion. The tender glances, hugs and snuggles can’t be staged, only captured.
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Becoming a big brother or sister isn’t always a dream come true for the former ‘baby’ of the family. It can be a really difficult transition for toddlers to deal with.
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Newborn sessions have my heart. Your precious new arrival is the highlight of this session. Capturing family, along with your brand new baby is the perfect mix!
Three boys makes for a busy set but we had lots of time to capture both lifestyle and posed images. Even when middle brother wanted nothing to do with family pictures! I love how a camera can capture even the quickest of smiles from Mr. Grumpy.
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There is no time as magical, as sunset golden hour! Golden Hour occurs about 1 hour before the sun is set, when the sky is filled with beautiful golden colours and hues. This time of day is ideal for photography as the sun is low in the sky, giving the perfect directional light. These sessions […]
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If you are new to my neck of the woods, then you haven’t heard about my new studio build and the exciting changes coming for Jen Isackson Photography…
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The word “lifestyle’ is commonly used by photographers but it isn’t always understood by the general population. Lifestyle refers to ‘being an example of your life’… Now obviously you don’t want photographs of your dirty counter of dishes and the piles of clean laundry unfolded all over your couch. Lifestyle is more an example of […]
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Congratulations! You have booked your family photos but now are faced with the age old question… “what do I wear?” Don’t stress! I’m here to help you select outfits for your family members, that will look incredible in your images! Here are some rules to follow when selecting clothing… 1. NOT ALL THE SAME Please […]
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I have recently added in-home lifestyle newborn sessions, to my list of services. Today I’m here to give you a break down of what these sessions are and what to expect! In-home, lifestyle sessions are completely different from studio newborn sessions. In the studio, newborns, family and siblings are posed and staged by myself. It […]
