Portland MotherhooD Advice & Real Sessions

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 […]

The path of maternity wellness begins long before your baby arrives and continues well into your postpartum recovery. This transformative time requires intentional care, compassion, and community as you navigate the beautiful yet challenging transition into motherhood. Table of Contents Embracing Prenatal Care for Optimal Maternity Wellness Your pregnancy journey deserves thoughtful attention to both […]

Pregnancy is a magical time filled with excitement and incredible bodily changes. As a maternity photoshoot in Portland, OR, I’ve witnessed a great number of beautiful moments that transform pregnancy into a timeless memory. If you’re considering a maternity photography session, this guide will inspire you with creative ideas to document your unique journey. Table […]

Are you in your second trimester? If so, it’s time to start looking for the best maternity photographer to document this beautiful time in your life. Since beginning my business about five years ago, I’ve specialized in maternity and newborn photography. They are my absolute favorite subjects to photograph. I’m so thankful for all of […]

These outdoor maternity couple photos took place at my favorite location for outdoor portraits. I love how the light hits this natural area right at sunset. It creates this dreamy, glowy light that I just love capturing in my images. Summer in Portland is the best time to capture this kind of light. And this […]

You must be searching for a photographer who creates beautiful light and airy newborn photos! Congrats on getting ready to welcome your baby into the world. I specialize in creating minimal, natural and timeless photos of new babies and their families. My style of photography is focused on keeping babies safe first and foremost. No […]

Interested in scheduling your portland family maternity photography session in the international rose test gardens, at sunrise, in the middle of summer? Yes, please! I absolutely adored photographing this family during peak bloom in the rose gardens. Check out these gorgeous images from their session. This is one of a few locations that I offer […]

Andrea Thompson is a licensed massage therapist with a focus on fertility massage. She is featured on the blog as May’s Woman Warrior.

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 […]

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 […]