Portland MotherhooD Advice & Real Sessions
The crocuses are starting to pop up. Daffodils are blooming, the cherry blossom buds are forming, and soon the roses will appear. With Spring around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about your summer photo session! Today, I’m sharing a Portland rose garden newborn session. The Portland International Rose Test Garden is […]
In honor of March being National Reading Month, I’ve got a special blog post about books! I’ve been wanting to do a blog post on books with diverse characters to read to your kids for a while now. Because one, I love reading. Two, I love the idea of getting your kids started early with […]
Did you know that many people turn to acupuncture to help them along on their fertility journey? Acupuncture has many benefits, but when I first learned that acupuncture could help with fertility & pregnancy I was intrigued. The first time I met Erin we sipped on some tea while bonding over our home state, Wisconsin […]
As a portland family photographer, one of my favorite things is helping you with styling your spring family photos. I know it can feel overwhelming to choose outfits for the whole family. I’ve got 5 great tips to make this easier. Read on for help on styling your spring family photos. 1. Think about your […]
You know that old saying, “You blink and they’re all grown up.”? It feels especially true that first year of your baby’s life. You are fully wrapped up in just keeping them alive and happy. It all just flies by too fast. Before you know it they are rolling over, crawling, and then walking, now […]
Remember a few weeks ago when I shared five reasons to get maternity photos taken? You can read it here. Well, I had so many reasons that I decided to split it into two separate blog posts. Today I’m sharing five more reasons to get maternity photos taken. 1. Have images worth displaying Many people […]
What would it feel like to feel truly supported during your pregnancy? What would it be like to work with someone who can help your body feel well, help you move in the right ways, and then also be there with you at your birth for emotional support?! Amazing, right?! Well, Dr. Katie is a […]
Have you been wondering why you should have maternity photos taken? Do you wonder if it’s worth it? I recently polled my followers on Instagram about why they did or didn’t get maternity photos. There was an overwhelming response from people who wished they had but didn’t. I’m going to share a little sampling of […]
One of the most inspiring things I’ve witnessed over the course of 2020 was watching people pivot and adapt during a global pandemic. Something I never actually thought would happen to us. I was naive enough to think this was only something that happened in dramatic post-apocalyptic movies and tv shows. But here we all […]
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an extra support person with you at the hospital while you are giving birth? Someone who knows the system, knows your rights, and can help you understand all that medical jargon? Well…. That’s what Doula care is all about! I have a huge soft spot for […]
