Jennifer Ballard Photography » Portraits

Sophie | Toronto Portrait Photographer

Jennifer — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:33 +0000

Sophie is so lovely. Not only is she gorgeous, but she is an incredibly talented jazz singer. When we met for her portrait session a few weeks ago I had not yet heard her sing. After we finished she gave me a copy of her CD. The next day I put it on and I was blown away. She has giant voice that flows like ice cream down your arm on a hot day. I strongly recommend you check out the sumptuous sounds of Sophie Berkal-Sarbit!The only thing I regret is not asking Sophie to sing while taking her headshot. I totally missed an opportunity for a free concert

Jacqueline | Vancouver Portrait Photographer

Jennifer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:46:04 +0000

Jacqueline Baker is one cool lady and I’m honored to call her a friend. She has a contagious laugh, a beautiful smile, and the warmest of hearts. When I was home in Vancouver we went down to the Seawall for a little portrait session.

Jackie and I have a number of things in common but one that makes us really lucky is that we both are truly passionate about our job. No, Jackie is not a photographer, she is a mortgage broker. Perhaps not a vocation that people immediately associate with passion, but I’ve seen her in action and it’s for real! She also thinks I’m funny. It’s true, see below!

Lovelee Affairs | Toronto Headshots

Jennifer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:32:16 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hanging out with Jade, Shantel, and Melissa of Lovelee Affairs. They were in need of some fresh headshots and I’m so happy they asked me. These ladies are so much fun and full of all sorts of ideas!

Lovelee Affairs is a boutique event and wedding planning firm offering services in Toronto, Atlanta, and any other destination your heart desires. The company was started in Atlanta, Georgia in November 2008 by Toronto-born Jade Lee and expanded North to Toronto in February. They vow to be different by giving each client a unique and tailored experience.

They have created some truly fabulous weddings. I look forward to see what they come up with next!

Make-up: Kristy Muy kristymuy@hotmail.com

Hair: Simone Finch Hair2Inc

Jewellery: Kurve Jewellery

Portrait of a Yogi | Toronto Yoga Photographer

Jennifer — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:06:26 +0000

One of the things I enjoy most is yoga. It is part of my daily routine (…er, well, almost) and is, in part, responsible for my sanity. So I’m sure you can imagine that I was elated when Jonny Belinko, one of my favourite instructors, asked me to shoot some pictures of him practicing yoga for his new Yoga Instructional DVD, based on Shri. K. Pattabhi Jois’ Primary Ashtanga Series. Jonny is a natural teacher and you can’t help get sucked into loving him and his classes. Jonny teaches at many studios around Toronto including my favourite, Iam Yoga.

Before we started the shoot we went for coffee. Jonny starts each morning off with a cup of espresso. We went to Manic Coffee on College Street, one of the best coffee shops in Toronto.

I don’t know how many people sit at Manic Coffee like this! Jonny always drinks his espresso with one leg behind his head. He says it tastes better

I love this one!

Once we were well caffeinated it was on to yoga.

I often sit like this. In fact I’m sitting like this right now… as I type!

I’m a pro at this next one!

Thanks for having me along Jonny. I look forward to furthering my practice with your DVD. For more information on Jonny’s Ashtanga Yoga DVD click HERE!

Liz Oke | Portrait Session | Toronto Portrait Photographer

Jennifer — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:57:35 +0000

Liz is my neighbour. We met one day at our local UPS Store and have been friends ever since. Liz is such a wealth of information. She has given me all sorts of helpful advice and I really enjoy discussing with her the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a successful business. When she asked me if I would take some photos for her new company website, Lizoke Inc., I was thrilled.

Liz is very talented. She has worked on a number of successful marketing campaigns for a variety of well-known brands. Liz has an impressive portfolio which includes marketing strategy, brand development, project management, graphic design, SEO/SEM, social media strategy, website design/usability and e-commerce.

Here are a few pictures of the lovely Liz Oke. Yes folks, those eyes are real!

Isn’t she adorable in this next picture? She looks like she is thinking up a wonderful new idea. This is a montage of pictures I snapped of things around her desk. I love the crazy colourful collage. I’m sure all the bright colours are a great inspiration to her work. I can almost see the pop-up bubble and lightbulb above her head!

Mariah | Headshots | Toronto

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:32 +0000

Here are a few of my favourites from a recent model headshot session with Mariah. Make-up artist Valentina, who does wonderful work I might add, did three different hair and make-up looks.

Dog Days of Summer

Jennifer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:06:36 +0000

Sorry about the title of this post, I couldn’t resist! Jill and Charles asked me when I was home in Vancouver a few weeks ago if I could take some pictures of their dogs, Tux, Moose, and Ebby. They wanted to showcase their dogs in a natural environment doing one of their favourite things, walking! We headed out on a hike up by the power lines in North Vancouver and then hooked around and caught up with part of the Baden-Powell trail. Here are a few of my favourites of the day.

Teamwork!

Both Moose and his master like to pick berries.

Thanks guys for the wonderful hike! I had a fantastic time!

Portraits with Jenny in High Park

Jennifer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:00:08 +0000

Here is a small sampling from a portrait session I did with Jenny in High Park. Jenny needed some pictures for her new website and was looking for something a little more unique than the standard corporate headshots. I suggested we go to a park for a more natural look. As it turns out Jenny loves the outdoors and feels right at home frolicking in a meadow!

This beautiful butterfly seemed to follow us through the meadow. We were hoping for it to land on Jenny’s nose but it didn’t want to cooperate!

I love this next one. She looks so angelic.

Thanks Jenny for a great morning at the park. You were such a joy to photograph!

Vancouver Bound!

Jennifer — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:06:36 +0000

This July I will be coming home in the summer for the first time since 2005! I am very excited to see everyone and experience Vancouver during the best time of the year. While I am home I should have plenty of time for a few photo sessions. Please contact me to book your session.