Jennifer Ballard Photography

Gail | Maternity Photography | The Beach Toronto

Jennifer — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:47:01 +0000

A little while back I met up with Gail in The Beach to take some maternity yoga pictures, more on that in another post. You may remember Gail from her wedding last summer. Last week Gail and Alex welcomed a beautiful baby girl in to the world. Congratulations!

Here are a few of the glowing mother-to-be.

Cayo Guillermo Cuba Wedding | A Teaser

Jennifer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:20:13 +0000

Here is a little sample of the wedding that I had the privilege of photographing last week in Cuba on one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen.

Happy Birthday Neko!

Jennifer — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:47:58 +0000

Today my precious Neko is 7. Today is her unofficial/official birthday but is our best guess based on how old she was when she found me. The skinny waif that I took in that dark and stormy night is anything but scrawny now To her Vet, we are working on that I promise! Today on her seventh birthday she is frisky as ever. Just this morning she was zipping around the house wanting me to chase her and playing with her ball. If you know me, you know I love my cat. If you’ve met Neko, you love her too!

Cuba | A lazy day at the beach

Jennifer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:17:43 +0000

I’m itching to post a teaser from Rachel and Dan’s gorgeous wedding last week in Cuba. They are still on their honeymoon and without internet so I thought I would post this one instead. I wish I was still sitting here with Mike and our new friends. Paradise!

Featured on Hindsight Bride

Jennifer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:54:17 +0000

Last week when I was in Cuba soaking up the sun and shooting Rachel and Dan’s wedding, Morag and Kevin’s Colorado wedding was featured on Hindsight Bride. This is a great wedding blog with all sorts of useful tips from brides as well as gorgeous mountain wedding inspiration. Thank you Hindsight Bride! Check it out HERE.

Sony & TJ | Rosewater Wedding Toronto

Jennifer — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:18:09 +0000

Sony and TJ are two of the loveliest people you will ever meet. They are also fortunate to have a fantastic group of friends. Before we get to the pictures, let me tell you a little story about their wedding. On the Monday before their Saturday wedding they discovered that they were without a venue. I can’t even begin to understand how their first venue could do that to them. I don’t even know what to say about that. However, with the help from their intrepid friends, Sony & TJ were lucky to find the gorgeous Rosewater Supper Club. Here are a few of my favourites from their day.

I wish you a lifetime of happiness! xo

Venue: Rosewater

Hair: Marc Anthony (Avenue and Bloor location)
Make-up: Chrissy Almeida
Flowers: Rose and Company
Cake: Cakeaholic
Officiant: Mary Beaty

Upcoming Travel Schedule

Jennifer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:52:44 +0000

It’s going to be a pretty wild spring and summer. I have a bunch of upcoming trips planned, some for work and some for play. I love meeting new folks and taking pictures along the way. If you live in or are going to find yourself in any of these places this spring/summer let me know. Here is a rough schedule:

April: Cuba (that’s this month! Woot!)

May: Las Vegas, Victoria, Vancouver – I will be in B.C. for just over 2 weeks!

June: England, Poland, Ukraine, Spain

July: Victoria, Pender Island, Portland

I hope to see you! And because I love you, here is a lovely bunch of coconuts!

Erin & Jeff | Toronto Waterfront Engagement Photography

Jennifer — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:35:11 +0000

I often get asked by my clients what they should wear. The most important thing is to wear something you feel awesome (and comfortable) in. Something that is you. Maybe a slightly polished version of you, but you nonetheless. I also love when my couples incorporate things into their shoot to make it more personal and unique.
When I compare all of my favourite engagement sessions, I see that the common thread is that the couples looked well put together. There is often a colour theme and they are coordinated but not matching. Their outfits also go together. If one of the pair is in an evening gown and the other is in coveralls it is more than likely that you could look odd. A good test is to lay out both outfits and see what they look like together. Likewise, think about the situation. You probably wouldn’t walk your dog in a 3 piece suit. However, if we are going for a strut through Yorkville or for a drink at Canoe that could be appropriate.

Erin and Jeff did this perfectly. Erin loves all things yellow. She also loves bananas. I don’t know if her love of yellow stems from her love of bananas or the other way around but it is safe to say that she is bananas for bananas. In fact, there aren’t too many days in Erin’s world that don’t start with one. Jeff also likes bananas and after getting to know these lovebirds I can say without a doubt that they are also bananas for each other!
We met at their downtown condo and walked down to Sugar Beach and then onto the Music Gardens. This is a route that they do all the time except they are usually running.

You guys are too much fun for one day! I can’t wait for your Ottawa wedding! xoxo

Toronto Boudoir Photographer

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:16:45 +0000

What do you give your husband as a wedding gift, a little book of sexy pictures, that’s what! Here is a little sample.

Thank you Melanie for the beautiful hair and make-up.

Sarah & Greg | Toronto Engagement Photographer

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:22:45 +0000

I love these two, well actually 3. I met up with Sarah, Greg and their lovely furry family member, Mishu, at Cherry Beach this past Sunday evening. It was a lovely unseasonably warm evening with gorgeous glowing sunlight. Mishu and I were fast friends. The doggie cookies Greg put in my camera bag didn’t hurt either! We wandered along the beach and then ventured into the bush. Mishu and I managed to get covered in burrs. Somehow Sarah and Greg seemed to escape their wrath. When we were done with the Mishu part of the program Sarah’s parents were nice enough to take her home (and pick all her burrs off). After a quick wardrobe change and a slight location shift we were ready to go for a few more.All packed up and walking back to the car we noticed the beautiful sky. I love wispy clouds, and I think a few posts back I already proclaimed my love for silhouettes! Sarah and Greg, you guys are super duper! I can’t wait for your wedding next month at Millcroft Inn! xoxo