Adventure photos + videos for silly, loving, and carefree families

PORTLAND, OREGON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Enjoy a fun and easy family photo experience from start to finish. You’ll get help with planning, styling, and location selection before the session so that you can relax and enjoy your family during the session!

Warning: Your session may include belly laughs, spontaneous piggyback rides, and a little bit of chaos. I promise, it’ll be worth it!

Family of four hugging tight with kids in the middle, among the wildflowers in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Meet Your Photographers

A photo session is very personal, so it’s important to choose a photographer who you connect with, and whose personality is right for you and your family.

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Hi!

I’m Becca

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With me, your photography session is not just a checkmark on a to-do list, it’s a lively, joy-filled family adventure. Picture yourselves fully relaxed, laughing, and authentically connecting, all while creating lifelong memories. My clients say I’m like an anti-anxiety pill, creating an atmosphere so stress-free and fun that you can’t help but enjoy every moment.

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And I’m

Claudia!

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Let’s capture the chaos in your family! The real moments, the genuine smiles and laughs. If you or your family cannot sit still for photos, you’re in the right place. I thrive on movement and light, but I also love capturing those sweet peaceful moments in between. Time is a thief… I’m here to freeze it for you!

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HOW IT WORKS

You can easily book your date online or if you need more info first, fill out the contact form and explain your vision for your Portland family adventure or in-home session. If we are a good fit, we will choose a date and get your session booked!

Choose a location from the location guide (there tons of beautiful spots in Portland, the Gorge, and the Oregon Coast), use the styling tool to help you build cohesive outfits or allow us to do the styling with you!

Enjoy your fun family photo experience full of silly moments, exploring, and cuddles. Embrace the chaos, enjoy each other, and go with the flow! You’ll love your images so much more if you do.

Finally, you’ll get your online gallery full of joy-filled images of you with your family. You can then order beautiful, professional quality prints and photo products right from your gallery and download your images to keep forever.

FAMILY FILMS

Remembering your family exactly how they are right now isn’t easy, especially when mom brain kicks in (is that just me?). Having a video to remember all the little details is incredibly special. The way your baby stretches, how your child looks when they run, all those small movements that can’t be fully captured with photography alone.

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ADD ON A FAMILY FILM

When you book your Portland, Gorge, or Oregon Coast family photo session you’ll have the option to add on a keepsake video. Click below to see more examples.

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“Becca is not taking your average family photos, she’s making art out of playful moments with people you love.

I have had Becca take our family pictures three times and each time I’m sure we will only get a few good ones but end up with dozens of flattering and joyful images. This is the case even though my husband is very uncomfortable being the subject of pictures and my son never stops moving. She lets us be weird, and also give us some gentle suggestions which bring out our smiles and silliness. There’s nothing better than getting pictures where you (mom or person-in-charge-of-phone-pics) look absolutely beautiful. We will always be back for more photography with Becca.”

– Jessica G., Portland, Oregon

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My style is playful, candid, and full of emotion, but it’s also intentional in how it looks. Sessions take place at golden hour or in the even light of an overcast day, using a mix of wide, scenic shots and intimate close-ups that highlight your connections. I look for Portland locations that celebrate the PNW landscape. Spots with beautiful natural light and interactive elements like tall grasses, riverbanks, driftwood, amazing views, or wide-open fields so the setting becomes part of your story.

The final photos have a warm, natural look with rich tones and naturally vibrant colors. Skin tones stay true, colors are cohesive, and the vibe feels timeless. The editing enhances the moment without taking away from what was real. If you’ve ever seen a photo that made you feel something… that’s the goal.

These sessions aren’t about perfect poses or getting everyone to smile at the camera. They’re about capturing real connection in a way that feels natural to your family. During your family photos, I’ll guide you with fun games and prompts to help everyone relax and play, but I also leave space for whatever feels most like you.

We want to preserve the little things that are part of your everyday story. Maybe you trace circles on your baby’s cheek each night before bed, or your kids have been practicing their wedding dance and can’t wait to show it off. Those moments are what make your session feel personal and your photos feel like memories.

When you book with me, you’ll get access to my full location guide with hand-picked spots that photograph beautifully. My favorite family photography locations include spots in North Portland, Oregon City, and Southeast Portland, plus more adventurous options like the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon Coast. These aren’t your typical manicured parks, I love places with driftwood to climb on, rivers to splash in, golden fields, and soft light that makes your photos magical. If you’re up for a little adventure, I promise the drive is worth it.

Expect movement, laughter, and a relaxed experience. My sessions feel more like a fun family outing than a formal photo shoot. I’ll guide you through playful activities to help your family connect. Sometimes I might set you up in a loose pose but then prompt you to do something that will add connection or humor, and other times I’ll let you run free and just play or do what feels natural to your family. But I’ll still offer suggestions when needed to produce the best photos.

I’ll always try to grab a few posed shots when the timing feels right, but most of the session will focus on genuine moments. You might find yourselves playing tag, snuggling on a blanket, or exploring the area together. I’m watching for real emotion, real connection, and those little moments that feel like your family. That’s what I want to capture.

Sessions typically last between 45 and 90 minutes. The length depends on the location, your family’s needs, and whether you’ve added a family film. I’ll read the room and keep things flowing so we stop when it feels right, not because the clock says it’s time.

You’ll receive at least 60 fully edited, high-resolution images in your gallery. But I never stop at exactly 60. If there are more great moments, I’ll include them. You’ll walk away with a full set of photos that tells the story of your time together. You are welcome to download, share, and print all your images in your gallery. You will also have to option of ordering professional prints from your gallery.

An adventure session isn’t about hiking for miles or scaling mountains. Most of the locations I use are just a short walk from the parking area, usually between 5 and 15 minutes. The “adventure” part is about how we spend our time together during your session.

Instead of standing still and smiling at the camera, your family will explore, play, and connect in a natural way. We might walk along a trail, throw rocks in the river, balance on a log, or chase the sunset across an open field. You’ll interact with each other and your surroundings, and I’ll be there to capture the real moments that unfold.

I started my photography business in 2010, so I’ve been photographing families for over a decade and a half. Claudia, my associate photographer, has been taking photos since her son was born. He turned 16 this past November, which means she brings years of experience too. Between the two of us, we’ve worked with hundreds of families and know how to create a session that feels relaxed, fun, and true to you. Experience helps, but what matters most is how comfortable you feel while we’re capturing these moments.

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Family of four running, playing, and laughing

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Images That Showcase Your Personalities

Somewhere between hugging your partner while the kids toss rocks into the water, dancing together to your favorite song, and cuddling on a blanket as the sun goes down on a beautiful PNW scene, you’ll start to just enjoy the family you created and forget about the camera.

Rather than standing stiffly and saying cheese, you’ll play, embrace, explore, and laugh until everyone is having so much fun, your true personalities can’t help but shine through.

And that’s how your images become more than just “family photos”, but beautiful memories of an adventure that your family will pile on the couch and look at for years to come.

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