7 Simple Tips for Creating Beautiful Birth Announcement Cards

You’re in the nursery, rocking with Baby in the soft glow of the bedside lamp, while searching on your phone for a picture to use in their birth announcement. You’ve taken a million, but some are blurry, some have people in the background, some are too dark or Baby is washed out. You just need one good photo so you can order announcements before your newborn is sitting up!

Don’t do this to yourself.

Welcome to your go-to guide for creating beautiful baby announcements! Here you'll find 7 simple tips that will help you craft stunning announcements to share with family and friends. Get started on your perfect baby announcement today!

NewbornElizabeth HiteMarch 24, 2023Elizabeth Hite Photographydocument, resourcesComment

Midwifery Care at OHSU | A Birth Experience Interview

Today’s blog post is a little bit different from the rest, as I am sharing some birth photography and videography instead of my usual in-home newborn photography. I thought it would be good insight to share her experience at the OHSU birthing center with other local Oregon moms. If you are expecting a little one on the way and thinking of delivering at OHSU in Portland, I hope you find this helpful!

Maternity, NewbornElizabeth HiteMarch 10, 2023Oregon Health & Science Universityhomepage, documentComment

How to Design a Newborn Baby Nursery | Featured Portland, Oregon Stars and Moon Nursery

Congratulations on the arrival of your new little one! Decorating and styling a baby nursery can be a fun and exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming with so many options and decisions to make. Here are a few tips to help you create a beautiful and functional space for your baby.

Newborn, MotherhoodElizabeth HiteJanuary 26, 2023Elizabeth Hite Photographyhomepage, documentComment

How to Include Your Dog with New Baby in Your Newborn Photoshoot | Tips from Portland, Oregon’s Dog Loving Newborn Photographer

Including your pup in your in-home newborn lifestyle photoshoot can be a special way to capture your tiny newborn baby with his or her furry sibling! Here are a few tips to help make the experience stress-free and relaxing for everyone involved.

Your Guide to Lavender Farm Family Photos

My Lavender Farm Mini Sessions are just around the corner during the middle of summer, so I wanted to share the six things you can do to prepare for your family mini session and make sure that you have a great time.

FamilyElizabeth HiteApril 4, 2022Elizabeth Hite Photographyresources, documentComment

How to Prepare Your Home for Your Newborn Photography Session

NewbornElizabeth HiteFebruary 28, 2022Elizabeth Hite Photographyresources, homepage, documentComment

10 Must-Have Photos from a Newborn Lifestyle Session

Whether it’s a handful of outfit changes or poses, newborn photography sessions can go a lot of different directions. It’s very easy to get distracted by all the options and trends, so I wanted to share my thoughts on the subject. As a Portland family photographer, I love lifestyle newborn sessions because they capture a hectic time in a very candid and relaxed way. I love that it’s low pressure and easy for everyone. Second, there are a lot of possible photo outcomes but there are only a few mandatory must-have photos for me. If I snag these photos during your session, then I know you will be happy with the variety and will feel satisfied with your session.

NewbornElizabeth HiteJuly 29, 2021Elizabeth Hite Photographyresources, homepage, documentComment

4 Things to Remember During a Newborn Session with a Toddler

NewbornElizabeth HiteJune 25, 2021Elizabeth Hite Photographyresources, homepage, documentComment

How to Back Up Your Digital Family Photos

Newborn, FamilyElizabeth HiteJune 17, 2021Elizabeth Hite Photographyresources, homepage, documentComment

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