Lifestyle Family Adventure Photographer in Portland

When a parent hires me to photograph their family, they’re not only looking for a pretty photo. They want photographs that show real feelings, how much fun their family has together, and some of the beautiful PNW landscape thrown in there.

Fun Family Photographer for Expressive and Silly Families

Families get to play, laugh, and have a fun adventure during their photo sessions with me, but I will also catch the sweet, softer, in-between moments that you always wished someone was able to capture. This way, you can look back a year later and remember how your son looked when he was missing his two front teeth, or the admiration in your daughter’s eyes when she looks at you.

Mom laughing hard while kids hug and dad leans close
A family of six feeding alpacas during family photos

Where to get family photos taken near Portland, Oregon

Outdoor family photo adventure sessions take place in one of my carefully selected locations around the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas. Once you book your date, I will be sending you a location guide with my favorite spots around the area. Each has been selected because of the available light, landscape, and interactive elements (water, rocks to climb on, logs to sit on, etc.). Because just going to the park down the road will not produce the kind of wild and adventurous final product that we are trying to achieve. So be prepared to drive a little to get to the perfect location, if needed.

epic dresses for family or couples photoshoot
Family hugging each other with rocks behind them in Portland OR
Mom and 5 year old daughter laughing hard with their faces close together during their family photos in Portland Oregon

What if we want a bigger adventure?

I also offer adventure family photo sessions in the Columbia River Gorge or on the Oregon Coast. Click each of those to find out more about them. If you’re looking to go somewhere else, I am available for travel. Please contact me and let me know where you’d like to go and what you’re envisioning and we will make it happen!

Mom laughing hard while kids hug and dad leans close
Mom laughing hard while kids hug and dad leans close
Mom laughing hard while kids hug and dad leans close

What should we wear for family photos?

Once your family photos are booked, you’ll be getting an email with directions on how to use my styling tool. It will give you clothing suggestions that look great together, and also link to where to buy them. I will give you feedback once you choose some options, too, and help you pull it all together. You also get access to my client closet and are welcome to borrow any items I have, which I will bring clean and freshly steamed to your session. That is one less thing you have to think about on the day of your photos!

“The session with Becca was fun and light hearted…”

We were anxious as some of our prior family photo sessions had been staged and felt forced. The session with Becca was fun and light hearted and our kids had a blast “playing” with their new friend!

“she prepares you emotionally to be in front of the camera”

I’m over the moon with my photos! They look like paintings! And she prepares you emotionally to be in front of the camera, well before your session takes place!! Her location guide, styling guide, & client closet made booking with her fun and easy!

Dad and son walking and laughing while mom cuddles her daughter

Keepsake Family Films

When you book your family photos with me, you can also add on a family film. These are short videos of your family, your time together, and all the special little interactions that can’t fully be captured in a photo. These are set to curated, licensed music so you can share on social media if you would like to. Find out more about family films.

How do we book our Portland Lifestyle Family Photographer?

I am so excited to be your photographer! You can fill out the short form on my contact page to book your session or find out about pricing first.