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Customized Family Photos: Documenting Your Family’s Unique Story

Two kids running while mom and dad are standing behind them holding a blanket between them. They are standing in a big open field at sunset in Portland, Oregon during family photoshoot with Ashlie Behm Photography

Custom family photos are amazingly crafted pieces of art that record your family’s love. Each portrait is thoughtfully designed to reflect your unique dynamics, creating timeless memories that tell your story in the most authentic way possible. Whether in our professional studio or amidst nature’s beauty, we create images that celebrate your family’s special bond.

Table of Contents

  • The Power of Personalized Photography
  • Creative Family Portraits Ideas
  • Creating Unique Family Portraits Through Family Storytelling
Two kids running while mom and dad are standing behind them holding a blanket between them. They are standing in a big open field at sunset in Portland, Oregon during family photoshoot with Ashlie Behm Photography

The Power of Personalized Photography

When it comes to personalized photography, every detail matters. From selecting the perfect outdoor location to choosing complementary outfits for your studio session, each decision helps create images that truly represent your family’s personality and style. 

We take time to understand your vision, preferences, and what makes your family special. This personalized approach ensures that every photograph reflects your family’s love.

Family Portraits in Portland, OR

Crafting Your Story Through Images

  • Candid moments of family interaction and love
  • Natural expressions that show true personality
  • Meaningful outdoor locations that hold special memories
  • Details that make your family unique
  • Authentic connections between family members
Child laying in the grass and looking up at the camera with a smile on their face. Family photos outdoors in Portland, Oregon

Creative Family Portraits Ideas

Let’s move beyond traditional poses to create something truly special. Whether photographing playful moments in our modern studio or documenting your family’s joy in a beautiful outdoor setting, these moments make for the most meaningful portraits. The best family portraits often come from simply allowing your family to be themselves—playing, laughing, and loving naturally. These authentic interactions create portraits filled with genuine emotion and connection.

Two kids in yellows and neutrals running in an open field of tall grasses at sunset during their Portland Family Photography session

Seasonal Family Portraits Opportunities

The changing seasons offer endless possibilities for unique family portraits. From spring blossoms to autumn leaves, each season provides a stunning natural backdrop for your family’s story. Imagine the magic of recording your children’s wonder at discovering spring flowers, or the cozy togetherness of a family wrapped in warm sweaters against a backdrop of fall colors. For a timeless look, our studio sessions offer classic elegance that never goes out of style.

Family of four sitting down together in a grassy field and laughing together during their portland family photos

Location Inspiration

  • Beautiful local parks and gardens
  • Scenic natural areas
  • Studio portraits with timeless backdrops
  • Urban settings with character
  • Picturesque outdoor locations
Family Portraits in Portland, OR

Creating Unique Family Portraits Through Family Storytelling

Family storytelling through photography is a way to record the spirit of who you are together. It’s about preserving those fleeting moments—the way your toddler giggles, how your teenager unconsciously leans into you, or the special look between partners. Through thoughtful composition and genuine interaction, we create portraits that reflect your family’s authentic personality, whether in our professional studio or at a carefully chosen outdoor location.

Dad holding child and they are laughing together during their spring family photos in a tall grassy field in portland oregon

The Elements of Storytelling

Each portrait session is carefully designed to photograph your family’s unique narrative. We pay attention to the little details—the way your children’s eyes light up when they laugh, the gentle touch of a parent’s hand, the proud smile of a big sister. These subtle moments come together to tell a beautiful story that’s uniquely yours. Through careful observation and artistic vision, we transform everyday moments into extraordinary memories.

Creating Wonderful Memories

By focusing on genuine interactions and real emotions, we create portraits that become more valuable with each passing year. Think about the joy of looking back at these images decades from now, remembering the small hands that once needed help tying shoelaces, or the toothless grins that have since been replaced by teenage smiles. Each portrait becomes a cherished chapter in your family’s ongoing story.

The beauty of custom family portraits lies in holding what makes your family special. Together, we’ll create stunning images that you’ll cherish for generations to come—whether displayed as beautiful wall art or preserved in carefully crafted albums. These portraits will be the visual legacy of your family’s love, connection, and unique journey together.

Family of four crouching together during their spring family photo session in a tall grassy field

Ready to learn more about Family Portraits then – let’s chat.

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