Portland Newborn Photographer
Light Filled, love-soaked family, maternity, and newborn photography for parents who want to capture the fleeting everyday magic of raising littles.
Specializing in Newborn Baby Photography + Family Mini Sessions
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth Hite, a Portland family, maternity, and newborn photographer, toddler mama, chaos navigator, and lover of real, heart-filled moments. I’ve spent the last 8 years capturing the real, joy-filled moments of growing families.
As a mom of two little girls, I’m in the thick of it too. I understand how messy, beautiful, exhausting, and fleeting this parenthood journey is. I create images that capture the way your baby fits in your arms right now, the dimple in your toddler’s cheek, and the way your whole family loves, imperfectly and beautifully.
Because the little things? They’re actually everything.
Newborn and Family Photography Services
In Home Newborn Lifestyle Photography: The Signature Newborn Session
Newborn photos at home are cozy, stress free, and relaxed in the comfort of your home. Babies are naturally perfect and beautiful, so I make it my mission to document all the little unposed details of your baby as well as the love you share.
In Studio Portland Lifestyle Newborn: The Petite Newborn Session
Peaceful, baby-led petite lifestyle sessions with minimal props and gorgeous light. Studio newborn sessions are a perfect way to capture the early days with their newborn in a simple, timeless way. Held in a cozy natural light studio in downtown Portland.
Family and Maternity Mini Sessions
After capturing your newborn photos, I love watching your family grow! Book a milestone session in the studio, a fall morning at Hoyt Arboretum, or join a seasonal favorite like cherry blossoms, lavender fields, or our beloved Christmas tree farm.
Fresh 48 In Hospital Newborn Photography
Fresh 48 photos are pictures taken of your little one when they’re at their newest . . . up to 48 hours after making their grand entrance into the world and into your heart.
Kind Words from Families Like Yours
“Best lifestyle family photographer! Our shoot felt so natural and pure, Elizabeth made that happen, and so seamlessly. We loved all of our photos, and will forever cherish them. Elizabeth has a talent and an eye like no other, most beautiful photos I've ever seen” Vanessa L
Newborn and Family Photography: Here’s How It Works
1. Book Your Session Online
Choose a time that works for your family using my easy online booking calendar.
You can reserve a cozy in-home newborn session, a natural light studio newborn session, or a Portland family mini session all right on my website. Easy peasy. You’ve got enough on your plate, let’s keep planning your family photoshoot simple.
2. Prep Made Easy
Once you’re booked, you’ll receive a style guide + session prep guide to help you feel confident and relaxed going in. No stress, just support.
3. Come As You Are
No perfect outfits or Pinterest kids required.
Just show up and I’ll gently guide the rest. Whether you’re cuddling a newborn or wrangling a wild toddler, I’ll capture the connection that makes your family yours.
4. Hold On to What Matters
You’ll receive heartfelt images that freeze time. One day, your kids will see how deeply they were loved, and you’ll be able to remember just how it felt to be in the middle of it. As your Portland, Oregon newborn and family photographer, I want you to remember what this season felt like, not just what it looked like. The snuggles. The giggles. The beautiful, chaotic magic of raising tiny humans.
Newborn Photo Ideas: 10 Must-Have Newborn Photos
Ideas and inspiration for your in home session to ensure you walk away with a gallery full of meaningful, timeless images.
Including Toddler Siblings in Newborn Family Photos
How Can You Prepare Your Toddler for Newborn Photos? Making you newborn session easy, breezy, and beautiful, even with the chaos!
Your Guide to Maternity Photos in Portland, Oregon
Your stress free maternity session guide including tips on what to wear and how to choose a Portland Maternity photo location.
Best Portland Mini Sessions for Every Season
Meet the Family Mini Session Team
Family mini sessions are photographed by Elizabeth or lead associate family photographer Carlos. You can learn about Carlos and view his portfolio right here.
Why Portland, Oregon Families Love Our Mini Sessions
✔ Kid-friendly: I’m a mom myself, so I know how to keep things fun, quick, and stress-free.
✔ Perfectly timed: 15–20 minutes is just the right amount for little attention spans.
✔ Beautiful locations: From Portland’s blooming gardens to rustic orchards and golden fields, I hand-select the best backdrops.
✔ High-quality images: Even in a short session, you’ll get a gallery full of timeless, frame-worthy photos.
Family and Newborn Frequently Asked Questions
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Elizabeth Photographs all newborn sessions. Mini sessions are photographed by Elizabeth or lead associate photographer Carlos. On my mini session booking calendar, you will be able to choose a date with either Carlos or myself (Elizabeth). When you book a mini with Carlos, you will get the same family photography experience and I'll be in contact with you each step of the way, editing your gallery, and delivering each hand-picked image with my same style! You can learn more about Carlos and view his work right here.
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Within 2 weeks after your session, you will receive an email from me that it's time to view your photos! Then you can choose and purchase your collection. This allows you the opportunity to view your images and select what best suits your family. All collections include high-resolution edited digital images with print release to download and print as you please. After your mini session collection, you'll be able to download your high-resolution images straight from your gallery. Then the best part begins - sharing your beautiful images with friends and family!
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That’s up to you! I respect your families privacy choices. You will be able to opt in or out of the model release on your client questionnaire after booking your session.
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Kids can be unpredictable at times, so I find it best to stay flexible and follow the kids’ needs. If they need to run around, I’ll let them run and be silly before being still to capture the shots we need. If they don’t want to stand but will be held, we’ll do that instead. I tend to read each child for cues to capture the best photos we can! Don't scold your children or put too much pressure on them during your mini session, this will change the mood. We want the mood to be lighthearted and FUN in order to capture truly beautiful family moments!
Know that I will go with the flow and let your kiddos take the lead sometimes. Lifestyle family mini sessions are not about perfectly posed portraits, they are a combination of candid playful moments and "smiling at the camera" portraits!
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A family mini session is a shorter, 15–20 minute photo session designed to capture beautiful family portraits without the time or cost of a full session. It’s the perfect way to update your photos each season, keep kids engaged, and walk away with a gallery of frame-worthy images.
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What’s Included in a Mini Session
15–20 minute session
8, 15, or 25+ images to download and share depending on which mini session collection you choose! You will get to view your photos before you select and purchase your collection.
Style guide + outfit planning tips
Easy online gallery for downloading & printing
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I host mini sessions at some of Portland’s most beautiful seasonal locations, including:
Hoyt Arboretum & Washington Park
Cooper Mountain Nature Park (Beaverton)
Portland Cherry Blossoms
The Rose Garden
Christmas Tree Farms
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Yes! Mini sessions are especially great if:
You want updated family photos without committing to a full session
You have little ones with short attention spans
You love the idea of seasonal portraits (fall leaves, spring blooms, holiday trees)
You’re a busy parent who wants a quick, painless, and fun photo experience
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Booking for fall and Christmas minis opens on July 26th every year to those on my email list. Prime dates sell out fast!
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Kids get sick, it happens. Your mini session fee is transferable if you need to reschedule. Please contact me if your kiddos gets sick before a session and I will help you pick a reschedule date.
