While the outdoor temps are still hot, don’t be fooled – Fall is just around the corner. “What to wear for fall family photos?” will be a common question I’ll be hearing from clients. And do I have suggestions! Two things I want you to remember before you dive in to my tips for what […]

When you think about getting family photos done, you probably think about timing them for the fall. But let me tell you why Summer Outdoor family photos are the best! For starters, the weather in Portland, Oregon in the summer is perfect! In the fall, we are faced with navigating the rainy season, which can […]

There is nothing better than an outdoor family photography session in the summer. While it can be a little bit late for kids, they always have an amazing time. Especially, since they get to stay up a bit past their bedtime! Here’s a quick list of why summer sessions are the best! Check out this […]

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 […]

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 […]

When’s the last time you printed a photo?  If you’ve worked with me before, then your answer to this question is likely more recent than most. As a maternity, newborn, and family portrait photographer, I am very passionate about printing photos! Photos were meant to be seen, not cooped up on your computer. Which is […]

Ever wonder what you can do to help prepare your little ones for your family photo session? Today on the blog I’m sharing 5 tips for a fun-filled family photo session with younger kids.  Kids are free-spirited. They like to play and have fun. Run wild with their imaginations. These are just a few of […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a winter family photo session in the snow?  Amazing. I promise. (Granted you and yours must okay with being out in the snow for about 30 minutes to an hour.) Even though I live in Portland, where it rarely snows, I’ve had the great […]

This was the year that brought this decade full circle for me. Finally, I did it! I finally made photography my full-time job.  I’m pretty sure my 24 year-old self is spinning her head right now somewhere. You see when I was 24 it was 2009 and I was graduating from Northern Arizona University with […]

Blue Camas Lilies speckled the wide open space, a wooden plank path ran through the middle, and trees surrounded the us on all sides. When I got through the initial wooded area and discovered the first open meadows at the Camassia Natural Area and viewed this amazing site; I just knew that this was going […]