Ashlie Behm

PHOTOGRAPHY

Baby Photography

Portland family photographer capturing outdoor portraits under cloudy skies
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Drip. Drip. Drip. If you have lived in Portland for more than a season, you already know that sound. Rain is part of life here, and as a Portland family photographer, it is part of mine too. So when families reach out about reserving an outdoor family photography session in Portland, one of the very […]

How Portland Weather Impacts Outdoor Photography (and How to Prepare)

Baby Photography, Family Photography, Maternity Photography

Portland family photographer capturing authentic moments in a scenic outdoor location
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One of the questions I get asked the most by families planning their session is simple: where should we go? It makes sense. Portland is full of beautiful places, and choosing the right one can feel overwhelming when you are trying to picture how your family’s photos will actually turn out. As a photographer who […]

The Top Photography Spots in Portland Every Family Should Know About

Baby Photography, Photography Studio in Portland, OR

Family photography session in Portland Oregon park
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If you have ever felt a little nervous before a photo session, you are in good company. Most people do. Whether this is your first time stepping in front of a camera professionally or you have done it before, there is always that quiet flutter of uncertainty. Will the kids cooperate? Will I look stiff? […]

Tips to Relax and Enjoy Your Photography Session in Portland

Baby Photography, Family Photography, Newborn Photographer

Family photography in Portland OR featuring parents, kids, and pet dog
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For so many families, pets are not just animals. They are part of the family. They were there before babies arrived. They greet you at the door every day. They curl up beside you at night. It only makes sense to include them in your family photos. If you are thinking about bringing your dog […]

How to Include Pets in Your Portland Family Photo Session

Baby Photography, Family, Family Photography

Professional family milestone photography session in Portland OR with parents holding young child naturally
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Table of Contents Family milestones have a quiet way of arriving and passing before we fully realize it. The newborn days when everything feels new and tender. The stage when your toddler insists on being carried everywhere. The year your child suddenly looks older than they did just months before. These moments feel so big […]

Why Hire a Professional Photographer in Portland for Your Family’s Milestones

Baby Photography, Family Photography

newborn photo session
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ou just had a baby. Your toddler is acting out. Your preschooler refuses to wear anything but their superhero costume. And you want beautiful newborn photos with siblings? I get it. As a newborn photographer in Portland, I’ve seen it all. The meltdowns, the refusals, the “I don’t want to!” moments. But here’s the truth: […]

How to Include Siblings in Your Portland Newborn Photo Session (Without the Stress!)

Baby Photography, Newborn Photographer, newborn sessions

newborn photography
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Over the years, I’ve had so many Portland families tell me they want newborn photos that feel real, emotional, and timeless, without anything feeling forced or overly posed. They love the idea of a studio session, but they also want images filled with connection, softness, and meaning. That’s exactly what my newborn sessions are designed […]

Why Portland Families Are Choosing Studio Newborn Photography That Feels Natural and Connected

Baby Photography, Family Photography, Uncategorized

Baby Safety Photography
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As a Portland maternity and newborn photographer inspired by the clean simplicity of Scandinavian design, I’ve found that the most beautiful images come when parents feel completely at ease, knowing that pregnancy safety during maternity sessions and baby photography safety are my highest priority. Here is what you need to know to ensure you and […]

Pregnancy and Photography Safety: What You Need to Know

Baby Photography, Maternity, Maternity Photography, Newborn, Newborn Photographer, newborn sessions, OR, Portland

One year old baby girl in white knit romper at her First Birthday studio session in Portland, Oregon
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That baby’s first year? It’s like watching a miracle unfold in slow motion, yet somehow it still feels like it passes in the blink of an eye. From those first precious moments when you’re cradling your newborn to the incredible milestone of their first birthday, every single day brings new changes that you’ll want to […]

Why It’s Important to Document Your Baby’s First Year

Baby Photography, Milestone

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