While most of my photo sessions take place in wide open natural areas like the Columbia River Gorge or Champoeg State Park, there’s a special place in my heart for garden family photos. In the late spring and summer when everything is in bloom, they’re especially magical! I loved spending this late August evening in […]
As a lifestyle photographer in Portland, Oregon, I get the incredible opportunity to create art out of my client’s lives. On the very best days, that includes some travel to beautiful PNW locations like the Columbia River Gorge! This summer session was at Beacon Rock, a location filled with some great family memories for these […]
If you’ve landed here in search of your perfect Salem, Oregon photographer, you’re in luck! I’ve written the ultimate guide to choosing a photographer in Salem, from the top three questions to ask yourself before you begin your search, to my favorite locations for pictures in Salem, to what to DO with those beautiful photos […]
As a Wilsonville family photographer, one of the biggest highlights is seeing my client’s children grow over the year. It really is an incredible honor that my families entrust me to document their children as they grow up, because as a mom I can see even with my own kids how quickly it goes. I’ll […]
If you’re on the search for the best places to take pictures in Portland, you’ve probably searched through a ton of lists. While my very first suggestion would be to ask your photographer for a location that photographs well with their style (seriously, we spend a LOT of our time scouting the best locations!), I […]
I just want one nice photo of the kids together, you might think as you book your next family photo session. Friend, we can do more than that! Sibling photos are some of my favorites to shoot because they’re SO READY to have some fun. Maybe you’ve got a big brother and little sister, adult […]
I’ve been looking forward to this session all month! My sweet photographer friend Joni and her family joined me at the Columbia River Gorge last week and I’m just in love with these photos. Taking family photos with teens can be tough, but these siblings had promised mom family photos as her Mother’s Day gift, […]
This early morning family photo session was a Lake Oswego photographers dream! A wide open meadow, a barn, and rolling hills with vineyards in the background: it was the perfect setting for this family to make a few more Oregon memories before their cross-country move. Cream & Sage Green Family Pictures I love the soft […]
Welcome! If you’ve landed here in your search for a Beaverton photographer, I’m rounding up some of my favorite locations today for family photos in Beaverton, Oregon! While I photograph families from Portland to Salem, Beaverton is where I grew up and a favorite place to return to. It’s also a great option for Portlanders […]
Follow along for all the pretty on the daily: what I'm working on, my current favorite hikes around Portland, and what I'm reading!
LET'S BE INSTA-FRIENDS
@samanthashannonphotography