Welcome to my blog, where you can see recent and past family outdoor photography sessions and in-home sessions. You'll also find tips & tricks, personal projects, and some of my own family photos. I hope you enjoy it as much as a fun family dance party!
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April 24, 2019
Why Summer Is Better than Fall for Your Outdoor Family Photo Session in Portland, Oregon
Every year I have tons of families booking me for fall family photos here in Portland, but is that really the best time to book? In my opinion, it's not! We live in the PNW where it rains A LOT, and o...
April 22, 2019
In-Home Maternity Photography in Clackamas, Oregon + Why Body Positivity Is so Important
In-Home Maternity Photography in Clackamas Sometimes you meet people and they have such an awesome story that you are just so excited to tell it! I did an in-home maternity photography session for thi...
April 10, 2019
How to Prepare for Your Overcast or Cloudy Day Photo Session + Why it Will Be Beautiful | Photography Portland Oregon
How to Prepare for Your Cloudy Photography Session in Portland Oregon So it's the night before our photography session and the weather calls for major clouds (it's Portland, it's bound to happen, righ...
March 25, 2019
My Silly Kids on the First Day of Spring
PDX Kids Photographer We started the first day of Spring with 75 degree, sunny weather and it was everything I could have wished for. It was so beautiful!!! I took my kids to the park by our house and...
March 22, 2019
Lifestyle Newborn Photography Session in Happy Valley, Oregon
Lifestyle Newborn Photography with the Ori Family I had taken the Ori family's maternity photos back in November, so it was especially fun to see them again and meet their new baby girl during their l...
February 27, 2019
The Power of Play – Why I Play Games During My Family Sessions | Portland Family Photography
Playful Portland Family Photography If you've seen my work, you know that my family photography sessions are full of laughter, games, and FUN. But do you know why I've set them up this way and what it...
February 6, 2019
My Daughter in the Snow in Portland, Oregon
After the weather man lied to us and said it would snow here in Portland on Sunday night, my kids were pretty bummed we didn't get a snow day on Monday. But then the weather man redeemed himself becau...
January 10, 2019
Cocoa and Cookies Holiday In-Home Session | PDX Lifestyle Photographer
PDX Lifestyle Photographer In-home lifestyle sessions are so much fun, these boys got to decorate cookies, drink hot chocolate, AND jump on mom & dad's bed! Lucky kids! They were most likely bounc...
November 23, 2018
Adventure and Exploring in the Columbia Gorge | Fun Family Photographer
Columbia Gorge Family Photographer This location is my new favorite spot! We are so incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful city. It's is seriously only an hour from Portland, but it just feels l...
November 21, 2018
Goofing Around in Happy Valley | Fun Family Photographer
Happy Valley Family Photographer This family hadn't gotten their photos taken together for 3 years, can you believe it? This was long overdue and I was so excited to meet them after talking to Kari ov...
November 10, 2018
Portland Newborn Lifestyle Photography | Beautiful In-Home Session
Portland Newborn Lifestyle Photography I met Kasia years ago in a meetup group for moms, back when I had first moved to Portland and I didn't know anyone yet. Side note: that's a great way to make new...
November 3, 2018
Portland Outdoor Family Photography with Family of Five
Portland Outdoor Family Photography I have a cool story for you. This 11 year old girl was actually the one who found my website and facebook page and booked me for their Portland outdoor family phot...
October 29, 2018
Family Lifestyle Photography Session in Gresham Oregon
Family Lifestyle Photography We had originally planned an outdoor session for this sweet family, but when the weather decided to be uncooperative, we decided to move the session indoors for an in-hom...
October 11, 2018
Warm Autumn Afternoon with the Mlakar Family
Lake Oswego Family Photographer Getting to spend this warm Fall afternoon with the Mlakar family was truly the best! They all were ready to play and have fun, and that's totally what we did! They just...
September 29, 2018
