Canterbury-based family specialist Jen Holland creates relaxed, natural family portraits. From newborns and children to baptisms and birthday milestones, she captures authentic moments and timeless keepsakes.
Jen Holland Photography is a Canterbury-based specialist dedicated to family photography. Jen’s focus is simple: to document the real, everyday connections that make family life meaningful. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, celebrating a birthday, marking a baptism or capturing your child’s personality, Jen’s calm, attentive approach helps everyone feel at ease — even the most camera-shy little ones. Why choose Jen Holland? Her work centres on natural storytelling rather than stiff posing. She looks for the small gestures and unscripted smiles that become the images families treasure. The result is a collection of family portraits and lifestyle photographs that feel honest, warm and timeless — perfect for walls, albums and gifts passed between generations. How she works: Jen creates a relaxed environment where children can be themselves. Sessions are guided and conversational, with gentle direction to encourage playful interaction and authentic emotion. She pays close attention to light, composition and tiny details — from a newborn’s hand curled around a parent’s finger to the delighted grin of a child blowing out candles. This patient, observational style produces photographs that reflect your family’s true character. Local to Canterbury, Jen is familiar with the best light and locations in the area, and she works with families to choose settings that match their style and comfort level. Many families appreciate her experience photographing newborns, babies and young children, and her sensitivity during milestone moments like baptisms and birthday celebrations. Jen Holland Photography is for families who want more than posed snapshots: you’ll get considered, heartfelt images that tell your story. Jen’s friendly manner and careful attention mean sessions feel personal and relaxed, and the finished photos are meant to be lived with — displayed, shared and cherished. For families in Canterbury seeking a dedicated family photographer who prioritises authenticity and connection, Jen offers a thoughtful, creative approach to capturing your most important moments.