Form submitted successfully, thank you.

Error submitting form, please try again.

Tot Shots Photography bio picture

About Jody

I am a Calgary Children's photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, child and family photography.  I have had the pleasure of working with amazing families in Calgary for over 4 years.  I strive to offer a fantastic experience for my clients and thus capture real.simple.clean.fun images that will help to continually remind you of these special times in your children's lives.  Thanks for stopping by...and for your feedback!

You would think… | Calgary Newborn and Family Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
that life would feel a bit busy with 5 week old twins. This family not only has that but 4 other children under the age of 7. I have to admit when I first heard that there were 6 young children, I gulped a bit. Then I met with this mother last week to plan the session I knew that things were going to go extremely smooth. It was just a feeling and it was exactly how the session went. The children are incredibly well behaved and are not strangers to having their portraits taken.

I love the picture of the girls. It was so apparent how thrilled the eldest daughter was to have these twin girls even the numbers out:). Enjoy your sneak peek…lots more to come.
Calgary Newborn Photographer

cristina - Oh my gosh! The picture of the twins with their arms entwined....oh my gosh (insert heart here) And kudos to those parents for having so many and doing such a wonderful job parenting! And of course kudos to the amazing photographer who once again took outstanding photos.February 5, 2010 - 9:12 pm

Best for last | Calgary Children Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
This post will finish up my “blogging spree” and I have saved very good friends for last! These are the children of very good friends of ours. My husband and their father attended Royal Roads (military college) together and based on the stories…this will bond you forever. Stories that we have to hear EVERY time that we are together!
Calgary Children Photographer 26
Calgary Children Photographer 27Calgary Children Photographer 28

Growing up| Calgary Family Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
I have said it before but I will say it again. It is so amazing to see my clients again and again. This family first came to me the first year I was in business and I have had the opportunity to work with them a few times. It is amazing to watch the children change and become all grown up! It is hard to believe that the eldest is going to graduate soon! And we can look back on this when he becomes a famous chef;)
Calgary Family Photographer 23Calgary Family Photographer 22

Motherly love | Calgary Child Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
I have had the opportunity to capture this mother and son’s relationship each year. The little guy definitely tested his mom’s patience this year (as only a 3 year old can) but we still managed to capture some great shots of them. We are going to do an outdoor session this year so he can run.
Calgary Children Photographer 13Calgary Children Photographer 17Calgary Children Photographer 18

Little cutie | Calgary Child Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
This is the third time that I have gotten to photograph this little girl. The pictures were gifts for grandparents for Christmas. That is really all grandparents want, isn’t it? She has typically been quite shy at the sessions but this time she came in the door talking up a storm.
Calgary Children Photographer 22Calgary Children Photographer 24Calgary Children Photographer 23

A few more fall posts |Calgary Family Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
I was just looking through a “blog” subfolder, in my December folder and realized that there were a ton of images that I had prepped to blog about and then just did not get them done…at that time of year it is typically just because I can’t muster up something somewhat witty to say;) So rather than just delete the folder, I am going to share them. I am going to split the posts up as I feel that each of them need a description.

So the first is of a client who I believe that I described in a previous post as a woman that has been a big advocate for my business. If you recall, she had a friend that originally referred her to me but I never knew who this woman was. Well this is that original client. I met her almost 5 years ago and she went on to refer me to many of her friends. Thanks J!
Calgary Family Photographer 18Calgary Family Photographer 19Calgary Family Photographer 21
I shot this picture but had Jess tweek it so that it would be cool enough for a 16 year old.Calgary Family Photographer 20

Baby details |Calgary Baby Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
I did this session a few weeks ago and have taken forever to get a post up. I shared a few earlier but there were so many nice shots from this session. One of my favourite things to shoot is baby details – the dimpled fingers, the chub, the toothless grins, how they suck on their bottom lip, their toes, goopy teething hands and drool. I still remember the little details of my son’s first year (okay, there are a few pictures around to remind me). I have to confess that as first-born there are a ton of these pictures of him and not as many of my daughter. She is getting her turn now:). The first year is so fun! I often get asked what is the best time to come for pictures. This is tough, there are lots of changes in the first year so ideally a Watch Me Grow package is the way to go. If you can only choose one or two times then either a newborn session and/or around 8 months when they are sitting and interacting. I could go on because if there is one thing that you will notice from my blog is that I love something about every age.

I have a bunch of blog posts coming up…including a family of 8…yep 8…and the most recent family members are 5 week old twins.

May I also add that due to a tool that I learned of through a photography mentoring website, Two Photog, blogging should become a lot easier…well, I will still have to think of things to write though.

Lastly, in regards to my post earlier this week…may I just say “here is to AWESOME friends!”.

Calgary Baby Photographer

Heather - AMAZING!~ This post and the ones before.....everything you do....BEAUTIFUL! You truly do capture the moment...Truly inspiring!February 4, 2010 - 12:28 am

things happen for a reason |Calgary Photographer

I truly believe this but still struggle to find the sense some days. This is one of those days. Today I am sad and missing my mum! Of course, this is something that I think about a ton however today I am finding it particularly difficult. Maybe it is because this week marks the 3rd anniversary of her passing, maybe it is because the little one is sick and neither of us slept enough last night, maybe it has just been a few weeks of a lot of projects/discussions/reminders of cancer,… Many of the latter are things that bring me back to “things happen for a reason” and in the end are very healing.

The little one was hanging out in the studio with me last week when she was not feeling well…I just downloaded these as I was downloading the weekend sessions’ images…She looks like I feel today…although my eyes might be a little more red. The scruffy looking pink thing is her sleep bag that my mum made when her when she was born…and I am still surprised that it is still the thing that she carts around everywhere.
Calgary Children's Photographer 20Calgary Children's Photographer 21

talia - hello miss.....I always just browse your site to see the glorious and beautiful shots that you take.....magic! I am thinking about you in your time of sadness missing your mum. Take care, TaliaFebruary 1, 2010 - 7:42 pm

Sheri-Dawn - So beautiful. I'm glad your able to captures those moments. Your mom would be so proud of you. HugsFebruary 3, 2010 - 1:45 pm

Baby boom |Calgary Maternity Photographer

Share/Save/Bookmark
The next few weeks are going to be filled with lots of newborn sessions. I am so excited. Here is just one image from a recent maternity session. More to come!
Calgary Maternity Photographer 1

Neat gadget | Calgary Photographer

So it is that time of year again…tax season.  I realize that I have probably scared a few people into thinking that it is the end of April.  Nope, I am a super-nerd and am working on taxes now.  Please remember…I was a designated accountant in my past life and actually use to enjoy it.  Sadly this is not the case anymore.  Shoot pictures and edit or do accounting/taxes??  Hands down, I now choose the former!  However, I am also not a procrastinator.  I would rather get this stuff done so I can get back to the fun stuff…so I am working on accounting/taxes now.  Anyway, I have a new toy…it is not so new…I actually think that we have had it in the house for almost two years.  It is called Neat Receipts and my husband “had to have it” a couple of years ago.  He is a “first adapter” when it comes to technology.  I, on the other hand, am not. Long story short, I have finally started using this product.  It is fantastic for cleaning up and inputting all of the receipts.  I know that we are all trying to make our lives simpler and more organized (and in our case, minimalist)…this tool does a great job of cleaning up an office so I thought that I would share.

And since I must post a picture…here is a shot from the Olympic Torch Relay as they proceeded past my son’s school this week.

Have a great weekend!

Calgary photographer 1