Jennifer Pearson Photography

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2009-06-23T11:56:00.007-04:00

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Another New Babe & his Family

2009-06-15T13:50:00.002-04:00

Yes... another newborn - with more coming your way soon! I shot this little guy's brother (who is now almost 3) when he was a newborn, so it was only fair to do the same for #2! After considerable fussing and eating, and more fussing and eating - we got down to business - and created a slew of great memories.

#1 - Little brother doing his best to acknowledge big brother...

#2 - A quiet and content moment awake...

#3 - Hide and seek...

#4 - Those lips...

#5 - A little suspicious...

#6 - Ahhh, sleep at last...

#7 - A rare moment...

#8 - Check out both boys...

#9 - Sweet...

Whew... what a week!

2009-05-26T12:56:00.005-04:00

I had the amazing opportunity to photograph the students at my kids Montessori school, to help raise money for The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, as my 6 year old son has Type 1 Diabetes. I am thrilled to say it was a successful project in all ways, and we managed to raise $3300 for Super Team Niels in the process!

All in all I photographed 26 kids over 4 days, and had a lot of fun doing it. All the kids were totally game for the project - some a little more shy than others :-). I have chosen a handful of photographs (below) to share from that project.

On a side note, if you would like to see our 2009 YouTube video 'The Fabric and Faces of Diabetes', you will find it here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ucIShVoAeg

And heck, if you feel like donating to Super Team Niels, you can do so here...
http://jdrfca.donordrive.com/participant/jenniferpearson

Thanks for reading and looking!

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Last Official Studio Session...

2009-05-11T02:53:00.003-04:00

...and this little monkey made it soooooo easy. Not only was she so super cute to begin with, but she was just so darn happy! She must have known it was my last studio session (read 'My Path' below if you don't know what I'm referring to :-)), and she wanted to make sure it was a great one. The pictures speak for themselves in terms of her vibrant personality.

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A New Son & Brother

2009-05-09T11:47:00.005-04:00

A good friend of mine just had baby #2 - and I couldn't resist popping by to take some photos, as I had done the same for baby #1. To get the two boys together (which is always tricky with a toddler) - I simply chatted about Thomas the Train and the Backyardigans with big brother - and voila - a sweet picture was born :-).

#1 - New friends...

#2 - New life...

#3 - Sweet boy...

#4 - Making use of a great nursery...

#5 - Who could resist...

#6 - Big Daddy...

#7 - Sweet sleepin' babe...

My Path

2009-04-29T05:35:00.002-04:00

Ahhh... at last I am here.

At a recent workshop I attended in Atlanta, we were requested to ask ourselves, 'what is your path?'. In many ways, I had never really asked myself that question with regards to my photography. However, as soon as I asked the question - I knew the answer - and that is that my heart belongs to shooting all natural light, on-location (at client's homes or at various outdoor locations). This was so clear to me, as I had spent most of last year shooting away from my home studio - always gently nudging clients away from studio. For me, I love not knowing what to expect at each client's home. In essence - a new backdrop at every session! This allows for a fresh canvas so-to-speak, with numerous possibilities for creativity - both during the session and in post-processing after the session.

The other aspect of my path that I acknowledged is that I very much need and want to have a dedicated space (picture fabulous loft space somewhere in Toronto :-)). This would be a beautiful space where I would set up my office, consult with clients, and showcase my different product offerings and my work. This is very exciting, but obviously takes considerable planning before making it a reality.

For those that are still sticking with me in this longer-than-usual post - I would like to post some of my favorite on-location photographs - which will hopefully clarify for those of you reading - why shooting on-location with all natural light is the right path for me. Thanks for reading.

#1 - A great family with a fabulous bed...

#2 - A client's great bowl, blanket, and kitchen counter

#3 - New sisters - great purple bedspread...

#4 - Cutie-pie with Mom's lipstick...

#5 - Looking up from play...

#6 - High Park - lookin' out...

#7 - Ahh - what a great space to shoot in...

#8 - Making use of the artwork on the wall...

#9 - Fabulous grassy field on a warm summer day...

#10 - On older brothers bedspread - a favorite...

#11 - A boy in his room...

#12 - A bowl, a baby, some books, and a window...

#13 - A fun family game for anything...

#14 - Sweet babe and a great chair...

#15 - Gorgeous blue eyes in a sea of warm green colours...

A Good Night's Sleep

2009-04-27T07:52:00.003-04:00

This was a rare Sunday morning shoot, that was due to start on the earlier side - 9a.m. - due to the fact that the 2 young boys were early risers. Alas, when I arrived and knocked on the door, it appeared that no one was home :-o! Not to worry, as Dad finally opened the door in his robe - with shaving cream still on and apparently Mom was still in the shower :-)! The good news, however, was that both boys had slept in until 8a.m. - which for me meant that they would be in good spirits.

What a great time we had. Everyone (including Mom and Dad) was in a great mood, and a good time was had by all. The focus was a little heavier on the younger boy, as we had shot his older brother at the same young age. Below is a sampling from our festive and fun morning...

#1 - Beautiful Big Brother

#2 - Can you say 'so friggin' cute!'...

#3 - Those eyes...

No Need for Plan B :-)

2009-04-20T14:41:00.003-04:00

This was one of those sessions that started out very promising (before I started shooting :-)), and quickly went downhill from there... until... it went uphill once again to my great relief and delight.

My subjects were an 8 1/2 year old and her 4 year old sister (who I previously photographed when she was around 8 months). The younger sister had been asleep when she arrived, but woke up soon thereafter to her parent's dismay. She seemed happy at first, but had no interest in having her picture taken at all. Alas, it was fairly close to her lunchtime, so we thought perhaps she could have something to eat and all would be good. For the first 15 minutes of eating, this little girl was just not a happy camper at all - crying and fussing while being fed, and rubbing her eyes, indicating her fatique. This was not promising. At this point I said to the parents, 'we may have to think about a Plan B'. Having said that, Dad, older sister, and myself disappeared downstairs for a bit while the baby continued having her lunch.

15 minutes later, I come back upstairs to see how the baby is doing - and she is looking VERY happy. I still wasn't convinced that she was going to deliver, but suffice to say she did in spades. I posted two close-ups of her so you could get a sense of her impishness and energy. Her sister delivered from the beginning, and did not disappoint either. All in all, a long but successful session!

#1 - Woohoo!

#2 - Am I cute or what!?

#3 - Her beautiful older sister

#4 - Sisters...

Two Sparks

2009-04-13T09:30:00.003-04:00

Over the Easter weekend, I shot 2 sisters - one of whom I had already photographed when she was a baby - like her sister is now. I remember the first sibling very well, because she really was so *sparkly*. I can see that it must run in the family, as sister #2 was full of spark as well. Overall, I enjoyed myself immensely with these 2 girls! Thanks for looking.

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What a Marvel

2009-04-11T07:49:00.003-04:00

I have just returned from a 4 day workshop, that brought me together with some amazing photographers worldwide. My head is spinning with ideas!! One of the photographers talked about how very precious children are, and put up a quote by Pablo Casals, the great Spanish cellist, which brought me to tears (especially since I was away from my kids for 4 days). Pablo's message is that we need to teach our children more than 2+2=4, and more about how special and unique they are.
Here is the quote...

You are a marvel.

You are unique.
In all the years that have passed,
there has never been another child like you.

Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers,
the way you move.
You may become a Shakespeare,
a Michaelangelo, a Beethoven.

You have the capacity for anything.

Yes, you are a marvel
And when you grow up, can you then harm another
who is, like you, a marvel?
You must work - we must all work
to make the world
worthy of its children

~Pablo Casals~

I was so touched when I heard this poem, as I had not heard it before. It reinforced for me how important it is when I walk into a shoot, to recognize the uniqueness of each child I encounter.

Before signing off, I would like to share one of my all time favorite pictures of my husband and two kids, which is my 'wallpaper' on my phone, and which reminds me daily how truly amazing and spirited my kids are (and my husband!).

Oh...and one last thing. I was reminded during my 4 days away that I have become a very lazy blogger! So... I have made a serious commitment to change that, and promise to post more from my sessions on a regular basis.

Happy Easter everyone! I hope that everyone takes some extra time this weekend to be present with their children and let them know how amazing they are!

Brotherly Love

2009-03-06T15:42:00.004-05:00

These twin brothers were an absolute pleasure to work with. I love it when you see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship. Thanks for looking...

#1 - Sharing a laugh

#2 - Intangible Bond

#3 - Sweet

#4 - Playful

#5 - A moment's pause

#6 - Counting

#7 - All in this together

At Long Last...

2009-02-18T09:27:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone,
My goodness! I cannot believe how long it has been since I last posted. I have been meaning to get around to posting about my recent 'Feel the Warmth' mini sessions, but just haven't found the time until now. In a nutshell, they were a great success, and a lot of fun for me overall. Compared to my first go at mini's several months ago, I didn't feel as frazzled by the end of it all. I enjoyed them so much, that I may do another set with my newest 'smoke grey' background :-). More to come on that possibility, later.

I have posted a selection from these recent minis, to give you some idea of what went on that day. Enjoy.

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Feel the Warmth WINTER MINI SESSIONS

2009-01-12T15:11:00.007-05:00

Hey Everyone,
What a perfect time of year to test out my new 'marble' backdrop (essentially, a fancy word for 'beige' :-)). Even though I did find last year's Limited Edition mini sessions to be a little bit hair raising for me, I am eager to shake it up again - this coming February 1st (a Sunday).

Please click on the link below for details, or give me a call at 416-473-4680, or email me at japearsonphoto@gmail.com.

Click here for details on Feel the Warmth Winter Mini Sessions

Don't miss out on this great opportunity for a short and sweet session with Jennifer Pearson Photography. Call to book today, as spots fill up fast!
Jennifer

A New Newborn Favorite

2008-12-13T08:15:00.004-05:00

Hey there,
This was definitely one of my favorite shoots to date. There were some great places to shoot in this client's home, and we took our time to get it just right. I have many favorites, some of which are below.
Thanks for looking.
Jenny

#1 - On the kitchen counter

#2 - On his older brother's bed

#3 - In Papa's strong arms

#4 - Nestling with Mama

#5 - In the window - possibly my favorite of the whole shoot

#6 - Sweet

#7 - Stop bothering me...

#8 - Back in the cocoon

A dog and his...

2008-12-08T14:49:00.003-05:00

...rival! This duo was just too cute when we were attempting to shoot them on the bed. First off, the dog is normally NEVER allowed on the bed, so suffice to say that he was totally confused about that development :-). To top it off, that red ball was just calling his name. Fortunately, we got the shot (and then some). Kudos to both dog and sweet baby for pulling it off!

A new favorite

2008-11-17T13:28:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Every once in a while, I come across a picture I've taken that becomes a new favorite. Such is the case for #1 - below. This family of 3 (originally), suddenly became a family of 5 overnight. These pictures do a great job - in my humble opinion - of disguising the chaos that is to come.
Thanks for looking.
Jenny

#1 - Proud Papas

#2 - Proud new sister :-)

A Chilly Day at the Beach

2008-11-03T14:36:00.005-05:00

As the subject line suggests, it was a windy and very cool day down at The Beaches in Toronto. Despite hats, runny noses, and sleeves pulled over hands - all went well, and both of these kids were real troopers. Their favorite part was definitely the actual beach and water - which we visited only in the last 5 minutes or so. I mean, hey, what are beach pics without the beach!

The small chair in the second picture was a gift from a friend of mine with 5 kids, who had used it for all of their 1 year old portrait sessions. Alas, after child #5 turned 1, my friend passed on the chair to me - as she was quite sure she wasn't having any more kids :-). Suffice to say that I have used that chair many times since. So - thanks Cindi Loo!
Jennifer

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A boy and his ball

#2 My favorite chair - very popular with toddlers

#3 - My favorite blocks - always popular as well

#4 - Sweet 4 year old

#5 - Laughter

#6 - Feel that air...

#7 - Just taking a moment...

Sigh...those yummy newborns :-)

2008-10-06T11:02:00.007-04:00

This is definitely a new favorite for me. I loved the purple comforter and the muslin baby wrap - accentuated with beautiful sunshine. Newborns are not necessarily classically beautiful (as we all know), but I must say that this little princess was stunning. Her sister was clearly happy to have her around as well :-).

Thanks for looking.
Jennifer

#1 - My favorite of the batch :-)

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Two Under Two

2008-09-27T15:07:00.012-04:00

These two children were so vibrant in their personalities. The young boy was non-stop fun, and the little girl was as sweet as pumpkin pie.
Thanks for looking.

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Now Taking Visa & Mastercard

2008-09-27T15:05:00.001-04:00

I think the subject line pretty much says it all :-). I'm officially on board with credit cards now, so I thought that I'd better let people know.
Jenny

A Moment of Serenity...

2008-09-05T19:34:00.004-04:00

...in a time of bewilderment and exhaustion.

I had to share this picture as this new mother has the most wonderful look on her face. Sometimes I find that parents with their first baby are nervous and worried at the photo session, especially since the baby is usually under 2 weeks old. This Mom was as relaxed as could be, and game for anything. What a lucky little girl to have such a laid back Mamma!

Thanks for looking.
Jenny

Mother & Babe

A Morning at the Beach

2008-09-02T20:06:00.008-04:00

It's been a while since I've been shooting down at the beach, so it was refreshing to get back there recently. It's safe to say that all (or most) children seem to love the beach. What's not to love - sand, water, and rocks! Pure bliss when you are a youngster.

Thanks for looking.
Jennifer

#1 - Daddy's girl

#2 - Sun-kissed and happy

#3 - Discovery

#4 - Mother and son

#5 - Freedom

#6 - Lovely lashes

#7 - Young and carefree

#8 - Brother love

Mini Session Madness

2008-08-13T10:40:00.012-04:00

These were my first official Limited Edition Mini Sessions, and the jury is still out as to whether I will be doing them again anytime soon :-). I was very happy with the end result (i.e. the pictures), but I must confess I found it all very hectic. I am accustomed to taking time to work with each child, and I only had a small window to work with. Thus, I was truly frazzled at the end of it all. Below you will find a small sampling of the fruits of my labour that day.
Thanks for looking.
Jenny

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A Nap Well-Earned!

2008-07-22T15:26:00.005-04:00

This little tyke was a hoot overall and very good natured for most of the shoot. At the end of our session, I was trying to get a shot of the little man in a basket under a big tree. He made it clear that he was not at all interested in my plan, and also let me know that he was very tired. Alas, I rocked him to sleep and - with the help of a great bench on the client's porch - managed to get these beauties in at the very end. As you can see in the 2nd picture, we managed to get the dog to snuggle in beside the babe, which he was very happy to do.
Thanks for looking!

All tuckered out...

'Dog' tired...

Sometimes they take my breath away...

2008-07-11T17:08:00.007-04:00

I was setting up for my mini sessions that are taking place on Saturday of this coming weekend, and my two kids were milling about while I was setting up. They both wanted to be part of the 'test' process. Alas, I only took probably 7 or 8 pictures in total, but my children managed to do me proud in spite of it being a super 'mini' shoot :-). Thanks for looking.

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