When you have young children, the thought of a family photography session might make you cringe.
What will they wear? How will you keep them clean for pictures? What happens if there’s a meltdown? Or two. Or three!
These are all reasons I LOVE mini sessions for families with young children. At around 15 minutes, minis are MUCH shorter than typical photography sessions. We get the shots before your littles get too tired, too wrinkled or too dirty! And because everyone’s still fresh, the images I get are natural, fun and really reflect the love in your family dynamic!
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When looking for a perfect dress for family photos or newborn photos that is breastfeeding friendly, there are a few things to keep in mind. You want to ensure that the dress is comfortable and allows for easy access to breastfeed your baby.
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Spring is the perfect time for a cherry blossom photo session, but choosing the right outfit can be a challenge. I want you and your family to look great in your photos while still feeling comfortable. With lifestyle family photography, I like to keep outfits simple so the focus can be on you and your loved ones. Here are some ideas on what to wear to create the perfect spring cherry blossom session.
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The Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park is one of my FAVORITE spots for fall mini-sessions in Portland, Oregon. Located just west of downtown Portland, the Hoyt Arboretum is home to over 6,000 different species of trees and plants, making it a gorgeous location for capturing the beauty of nature in your family portraits.
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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.
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Fall is here and if I couldn’t tell by the new crispness in the air, I can definitely tell by all the tree farm sessions being scheduled! These mini sessions are some of my favorites. When you schedule a tree farm session with me, I send you my style guide to make arranging outfits for the family a little easier. Normally, I recommend a more formal look for tree farm sessions but this year I think we should shake it up.
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Anyone else start the countdown to fall in the middle of July? If you know me, you know that I love all things fall. I’m talking pumpkin decorations, pumpkin spice lattes, basically pumpkin anything, sweater weather, crisp air after the summer heat...I could go on, but one thing I love most about fall is fall photo season. It’s so much fun to take family photos while the leaves are changing and we’re all getting ready for the holidays. If you’re taking family photos this year, here are my best tips for fall photo clothing. It’s my number one request every fall because clothes can be hard, but I hope this gives you direction moving forward.
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