Portland MotherhooD Advice & Real Sessions
One of the things I love most about photographing maternity sessions in Portland is how beautifully the seasons shape the look and feel of your portraits. Each time of year brings its own kind of magic, like the soft blossoms in spring, glowing fields in summer, rich color in fall, and the cozy calm of […]
You’ve booked your maternity session. Congratulations! This is such a special time, and I want you to feel completely relaxed, confident, and beautiful every step of the way. It’s totally normal to feel a little unsure before your session. Your body is changing every day, and stepping in front of a camera can feel vulnerable. […]
I know how tired you feel while getting ready for a new baby. You work, you plan, you juggle appointments, and you try to keep up with daily life. So, when you think about maternity photos, you want them to feel calm and simple. You want a location that feels peaceful. You want a Portland […]
Your pregnancy belongs to your whole family. While this journey is happening in your body, the anticipation, excitement, and love surrounding this new little one extends far beyond you. Including your partner and children in your maternity session creates a fuller story. These photos become a visual story of your family at this exact moment […]
Table of Contents The poses you choose during your maternity session help tell the story of this moment in your life, documenting not just how you look, but how you feel. Finding maternity poses that feel authentic to you matters more than anything else. As a professional Portland maternity photographer, I’ll guide you through each […]
Table of Contents Why Portland Moms Love Professional Maternity Photography (and Why It’s Worth It) Pregnancy changes everything… the way you move, the way you think, the way you see yourself. It’s such a short, emotional chapter, and it deserves to be remembered for what it truly is: beautiful, raw, and full of love. That’s […]
This is one of the first questions I hear from almost every expecting family I work with as a Portland maternity photographer: “Should we do our maternity photos indoors or outdoors?” Honestly, there’s no one right answer. It’s really about what feels most like you. Some people love the quiet and calm of the studio, […]
The calendar sits in front of you, and you’re trying to figure out the perfect moment. Pregnancy moves quickly, and somewhere between the morning sickness and the nesting urges, you want to capture this fleeting season. The timing of your maternity session matters more than you might think, and as a professional Portland maternity photographer, […]
The scent of pine fills the air, twinkling lights cast their gentle glow, and somewhere in the distance, jingle bells chime softly. Your children’s eyes grow wide with anticipation as they whisper their Christmas wishes, not to the universe, but to someone who truly listens. This year, the magic of Santa comes alive in a […]
The 2025 holiday season is almost here, and if you’re like most families in Portland, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush. One minute, you’re enjoying the last days of summer, and before you know it, you’re scrambling to get those updated family portraits for your holiday cards. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, I’ve […]
