When a mom or dad hires me to photograph their family, they’re not just looking for a pretty photo, they want a photo that shows real feelings. A photo that they can look at a year later and remember the missing front teeth, the admiration between parent and child, the giggles and silliness. Yes, we have fun and play during sessions, but I will also catch the sweet, softer, in-between moments that you always wished someone was there to capture. The story of your family’s love through my lens.
That’s why parents hire me. That’s the images you’ll treasure later on down the road.
In this section, you’ll find tips, ideas, and stories to help plan an epic, stress-free session celebrating your family’s unique awesomeness! I’ll cover the most beautiful locations for family photos in the PNW, ways to keep even the littlest family members having fun, a peek into real sessions with families of all kinds, and so much more. Enjoy!
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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 bouncing off the walls after I left, but we got some great photos! And that’s all that really matters, right? Right. This beautiful…
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 like a completely different place. The Gratton family came all the way from Mississippi to get their family photos done…
Happy Valley Family Photos 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 here in Happy Valley after talking to Kari over Facebook chat. She is one of the sweetest, most caring and kindest people I’ve ever…
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 photography session! How cool is that? Kids like me, apparently????. When they showed up for their session, we all immediately…
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-home family lifestyle photography session. No one has cold, red noses, and everyone was comfortable in their own space. It was great! This little…
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 moved to Portland from Seattle at the beginning of the year so they needed help with a location, and…
Oregon City Family Photographer I has such a wonderful evening with this laid-back family. The kids loved giving hugs and playing games, the dad had a great time throwing the kids around and making them laugh, and the mom is so sweet and easy to talk to. Their photos totally show what a fun and…
This family got to end summer with a family photo session at their friend’s farm with perfect weather and golden sun rays. They even brought their dog along for the evening! I love the family dynamic between them, there is so much love and the girls are really sweet and silly with each other. Sometimes…
Family Session in Oregon Poppy Fields This family put together outfits in less than 12 hours for this last minute frolic in this Oregon poppy field! (2020 Update: This poppy field no longer exists, but if you’re looking for some great flower fields close to PDX, check out Wildflowers in the Columbia Gorge or this…
Mommy & Me Session at Poppy Fields in Oregon My friend Claudia and I were hanging out, watching our kids play at the park, and she told me about these poppy fields in Oregon that she saw in Instagram. They’re just outside of Portland. We both immediately fell in love with them and decided we…