A couple taking a brief break during their wedding, with a little girl peeking out playfully, in downtown St. John’s.

Prom day family photo with daughter in prom dress and family dogs in Quidi Vidi

Family photo session with dog in Quidi Vidi wharf St. John’s Newfoundland

Bride and groom portrait on Signal Hill overlooking St. John’s harbour

Couple portrait in Quidi Vidi surrounded by autumn colours and coastalline in St. John’s Newfoundland

Couple portrait in Quidi Vidi village during autumn in St. John’s Newfoundland

Happy newlywed couple with their baby during family portrait session in St. John’s Newfoundland

Romantic sunrise proposal at Cape Spear lighthouse near St. John’s Newfoundland coast

Couple kissing at sunrise at Cape Spear, engagement photo in St. John’s Newfoundland

Fiancé kissing fiancée's forehead at sunrise, with a purple sky and ocean view in the background at Cape Spear.

Fun wedding party photo featuring the couple and their bridal party on a bus

Bridesmaids and bride wearing bonnets on a rainy wedding day

Wedding couple in backlighting near a red fishing shed with a bright yellow door

Candid wedding moment with a groom adjusting the bride’s dress in a backlit tunnel on a rainy day

Black and white photo of the bride and groom kneeling during the church ceremony

Bride and groom at Arnolds Cove Church with stained glass windows

Wedding couple at Quidi Vidi with the bride looking lovingly at the groom

Wedding couple at Quidi Vidi by the sparkling blue water, bride looking lovingly at the groom

Wedding couple moment with the bride holding the groom’s neck and gazing at him

Bride and groom enjoying a joyful moment with their baby at a red house by the sea

A couple standing at Signal Hill, with the bride lovingly saying, 'This is my man,' Signal hill St. John's, Newfoundlan

A couple embracing on a rainy day during their wedding photoshoot at Newman's Wine Vaults, St. John's, Newfoundland

Newly married fun couple hugging on a wharf at St. Phillips, Portugal Cove in Newfoundland, with a summer ocean backdrop

Newlywed couple at Middle Cove, surrounded by rocks and ocean, showcasing one of the top locations for a wedding photo

A couple hugging, with the bride's bouquet prominently displayed, capturing a tender moment of love and celebration Signal hill St. John's

Flower bearers at historic Signal Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland, during a wedding with the Atlantic Ocean

Wedding couple posing with a beautiful bouquet at Signal Hill, St. John's with a vase set in a woody and flowery area.

bride hugs her groom saying this is my man from now on taken in St. John's, Newfoundland wedding.

Wedding couple posing under a tree arch at Bowring park, St. John's.

A couple sharing a kiss at Quidi Vidi, with the picturesque harbor and charming surroundings of St. John's, Newfoundland

Editorial & Storytelling photography

award winning Newfoundland photographer, J. Jin

I photograph weddings, graduations, and the moments that matter in between. I've lived and worked in Newfoundland long enough to know its tuckamore coastlines, its saltbox houses, its broken wharfs — and why people who end up here tend to stay.

What my clients are saying

new couple looking at each other love in their eyes. in front of bewtiful flowoer field fireweeds

“Jae is a wonderful person to be have around during your wedding day - he always keeps things light & funny, and we very much enjoyed his company!
He takes beautiful pictures and we love his unique documentary/candid style of photography. We would highly recommend booking Jae for your wedding day!”

—Janelle, St. John's

Wedding proposal silhouette at Cape Spear, Newfoundland, capturing the couple's pose with a dramatic early morning sky

“Jae was amazing to work with! He did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and everything came out fabulous. He is very easygoing and a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure he captured everything we wanted. I highly recommend him!”

—Brittany & Matt // Placentia

A brief pause during a family photoshoot at Bowring Park, Newfoundland, with the bay's signature blanket and a girl

“I contacted Jae last minute to have family photos done while we had some family in town. Not only was Jae able to accommodate us, his photos were great. Also, he was excellent to work with and was really good at working with difficult subjects (a 4 month old, a 2.5 year old and a 12 year old). We would definitely recommend him.”

—Jennifer // Family Photo

Newlyweds sharing their first kiss in Arnolds Cove, Newfoundland, soft rain and light catching in the air around them.

“Highly Recommend ! He is so personable and funny and can handle a rowdy crowd. Photos turned out better than I could have imagined.”

—-Kristie, Arnold's cove

Newlywed couple cuddling each other with the stunning St. John's skyline in the background, standing on the rocks of a hill.

“Jae took stunning photographs of my wife and I on our wedding day. We're beyond thrilled with how they turned out. On top of his amazing talents, he's also a really fun guy to be around, and kept things The photos he captured truly made me happy. Jaehong stands out as the best photographer I’ve ever worked with. His kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional. Throughout the entire process, he remained responsive to my messages.
Without a doubt, I’ll choose J.Jin Photography again...”

—Alex, St. John's

"Sample graduation photo of a girl in a red dress at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) during convocation

“I had a graduation photo session with him and it turned out so amazing! I loved all the photos he clicked. He is an amazing and talented photographer. He knows what location and angle suits best for the shoot and created a pleasant environment.
I strongly recommend him for your happy moments that need a professional photographer!!”

—Aditi Joshi // Graduation

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Weddings

Every wedding here is a little different. Some are big celebrations, some are small gatherings far from family, some are shaped entirely by weather and landscape. I've been photographing weddings in Newfoundland for over 15 years, and what I've learned is that the best pictures come from understanding how your day is actually structured — not from a standard package. Tell me what your day looks like. We'll go from there.

Graduations & Prom

Prom books fast — usually as soon as your school announces the date. Graduation sessions take more planning than most people expect. Either way, the pictures matter more than the hour they take. I'll help you figure out timing, location, and what to wear so that when the day comes, you're not thinking about any of that.

This Place

Newfoundland is not a predictable place to shoot. The weather has opinions, the wind is real, and golden hour at Signal Hill doesn't wait. But that unpredictability is also what makes the photographs worth keeping. Fog, wind, dramatic skies — these aren't problems to work around. They're what makes your pictures look like nowhere else.