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If you’re expecting an early spring baby, you might be wondering what your options are for winter maternity photos, when Oregon weather can be a little tougher to get out in. I shared a snowy maternity session at the Gorge a while ago, but if you’re looking to stay closer to home or indoors, consider […]

If you’re lucky, as you’re driving down I-5 in May, you might catch a glimpse of rows upon rows of colorful flowers blooming in the fields of Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. But it’s worth more than a drive past, because tucked away behind the trees is an incredible garden where you can wander through all the […]

As I’m planning fall mini session dates to send out to my VIP list later this week, I wanted to share a session from last year’s event: these forest family photos! Tucked away and quiet, but easily accessible, this location offered a winding path through an Oregon forest. It’s lovely when the sun shines through […]

Winter maternity photos can feel like a challenge in the Pacific Northwest, where we so often get weeks of solid rain. While a studio maternity session is a great way around this, so many of my clients really want to get outside for their photos. We have such stunning natural beauty surrounding us in the […]

So you’ve checked out my Portland mini session calendar and you’ve signed up for some updated family photos! You might be wondering how to make the most of your mini session experience. For many of my clients, a mini session is the first time they’ve done family photos in a while. For others, it might […]

I’ve shared plenty of tips about creating light and airy photos, but this weekend, I realized I missed sharing a big piece of the puzzle—model calls. I was doing one of my favorite January tasks: dreaming and planning. Whether I’m looking ahead at new offerings or I have a specific creative vision I want to […]

Let’s talk the Oregon Coast! It’s becoming a favorite destination for families across the United States. Peak season is the summertime when it’s generally drier and the temperatures are around 75 degrees. It’s always been an escape from the heat for Portlanders, but the rugged tree-lined coastline draws more people every year. It’s really a […]

One of my favorite things about Salem, Oregon photography for families is that we have such a range of incredible natural areas we can use. There are gardens, flower farms, and so many natural areas. The river winds right through here, and for this hot summer session we decided to use it! They brought their […]

There’s nothing quite like Oregon wine country in the summer–except, well, Oregon wine country family photos in the summer! I might be biased, but the sun setting over the rolling hills of Yamhill county just has my heart. It’s such a short drive from Portland, but for families looking for a slower paced, country feel […]