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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIncluding 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.
Read MoreExplore what makes lavender farm family photo sessions so magical. Dreamy light, soft color, and playful moments captured during summer minis in Oregon’s lavender fields.
Read MoreFall 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.
Read MoreAnyone 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.
Read MoreWhether 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.
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