Portland Maternity Photo Session | Playful Family of 3 in Happy Valley, Oregon
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Portland Maternity Photo Session | Playful Family of 3 in Happy Valley, Oregon

Portland Maternity Photo Session I first met this family last fall when they booked a photo session that ended up being indoors because of the weather. Well here they are again, but this time we did a maternity session and we finally got to do that Portland outdoor photo session they had originally wanted! I’m…

Family Photography in the Columbia River Gorge |Traveling Reclamation Dress

Family Photography in the Columbia River Gorge |Traveling Reclamation Dress

Columbia River Gorge Family Photography My absolute favorite place for family photography is here at this spot in The Columbia River Gorge! It takes about an hour from Portland, and it’s completely worth that drive. You get the sweeping views, awesome rock formations, the river, and a beautiful sunrise or sunset. In this case, we…

PDX Mommy and Me Photography Session | Happy Valley, Oregon Photographer

PDX Mommy and Me Photography Session | Happy Valley, Oregon Photographer

PDX Mommy and Me Photography Session Jillian reached out to me because she wanted a mommy and me photography session with her son to capture some memories of just them together in the PDX area. Growing up, she didn’t have a lot of photos with her mom, so she was really excited to do this….

Why I Want Your Kids to Misbehave During Your Family Photo Session | Family Photographers Portland Oregon
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Why I Want Your Kids to Misbehave During Your Family Photo Session | Family Photographers Portland Oregon

Portland Oregon Family Photographer Okay, I know this sounds insane. I know. But it’s completely true! I want your kids to misbehave during their photo session with me! If your kids were searching for family photographers in Portland, Oregon, they would probably choose me because I allow them to BE THEMSELVES! Actually, I’ve totally been…

Lifestyle Maternity Family Photography in Gresham, Oregon
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Lifestyle Maternity Family Photography in Gresham, Oregon

Lifestyle Maternity Family Photography I can’t even say enough nice things about the Long family, they are some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met! During their lifestyle maternity family photography session in Gresham last month, we played and laughed together. I asked Keisha what her favorite moment of the session was and she said…

Why Summer Is Better than Fall for Your Outdoor Family Photo Session in Portland, Oregon
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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 one of the reasons you probably like my portfolio so much is because it’s…

In-Home Maternity Photography in Clackamas, Oregon + Why Body Positivity Is so Important
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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 this family recently in Clackamas, Oregon and Jade’s story really moved me. I’m so happy to share it here and hopefully inspire…

How to Prepare for Your Overcast or Cloudy Day Photo Session + Why it Will Be Beautiful | Photography Portland Oregon
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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, right??), maybe a few rain drizzles. But it’s okay because I’ve got you covered with some awesome tips on how to dress and…

The Power of Play – Why I Play Games During My Family Sessions | Portland Family Photography
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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 means for you and the photos you will receive? Well, that’s what this blog post is for. Read…