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diverse group of five pregnant woman out in nature in beautiful white and cream dresses looking at each other and laughing on a blog about 5 reasons why to get maternity photos

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 […]

5 Reasons To Get Maternity Photos

Maternity

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Urban Headshots of woman in teal top Portland Oregon

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 […]

Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety & Depression with the Help of CBD

Tips for Parents

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Headshots of Birth & Postpartum Doula Marnellie Bishop

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 […]

Woman Warrior – Marnellie Bishop

Womxn Warrior Series

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Woman in apron standing in front of a wood panel wall

I enjoy learning about new people working with or for new parents in our community. And I get super excited when I get to connect these people with folks in my network who will benefit from their services. Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a new guest blogger sharing Five Tips for Staying Healthy […]

Five Tips for Staying Healthy Postpartum

Tips for Parents

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Mirra Nerenberg, Portland Oregon Midwife sitting in a field of flowers

Having a midwife as your pregnancy care provider is becoming more and more popular, especially here in Portland, Oregon. And with the spread of COVID-19, many people are opting to give birth at home or a birth center not wanting to risk the exposure of giving birth in a hospital setting.  I honestly didn’t know […]

Woman Warrior – Mirra Nerenberg, LDM, CPM, IBCLC

Womxn Warrior Series

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Neutral Baby Nursery

Read ALL the baby books. ✔️ Schedule your maternity and newborn photos. ✔️ Build your registry so family & friends can  plan your baby shower(s). ✔️ Now, what about that nursery?  Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a local interior designer who’s got some fantastic tips for decorating your nursery. Jessica Reynaud is a Portland-based […]

5 Tips to Decorating Your Nursery

Creative Interiors

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Preparing older sibling for newborn photo session

I recently shared some tips for prepping your newborn for their photo session. But how do you prepare when there is also an older sibling involved? Today I’m sharing five tips for preparing older siblings for newborn photos.  Most people want to include the entire family during their newborn photography session. I’m all about it! […]

5 Tips for Preparing Older Siblings for Newborn Photos

Newborn

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family photos at Nature park with blue wildflowers

As a portrait photographer in Portland, Oregon the question I get asked the most is: what location should we go to for our outdoor photography session?  While I’ve got a long list of outdoor photography locations that I’ve scouted over the years and absolutely love going to, the location of your portrait session is completely […]

Picking Your Outdoor Photography Location

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Five Pregnant Mamas in Pink Blush Dresses standing in a field of flowers during their maternity photography session in portland oregon

Maternity photo sessions are the perfect opportunity to memorialize this stage of life. And your little one is going to LOVE seeing these images one day. They’ll get to see how excited your family was for them to enter the picture (pun intended!).

Maternity Photo Sessions

Maternity

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Mom and child photos at portland photography studio

There is something uniquely special and oh so beautiful about photographing motherhood. While I’m not a mother yet, I very much look forward to the day I can take on that title. As a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Portland, Oregon I have the great honor of being invited into some of the most […]

The Joy of Photographing Motherhood

Motherhood Photography

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