Can we include the whole family at our studio newborn family photography session? ABSOLUTELY! In fact, I think it’s incredibly important that we include all of the immediate family members at your newborn session. Documenting the bond between each family member and their newest addition is my favorite. Plus it’s such an important part of […]

There is nothing better than an outdoor family photography session in the summer. The light is beautiful, the weather is perfect, and the kids always have an awesome time. Especially, since they get to stay up a bit past their bedtime! Check out this beautiful outdoor family photography session at my favorite little spot for […]

The first things that she took from me were selfishness and sleepShe broke a thousand heirlooms I was never meant to keepShe filled my life with color, cancelled plans and trashed my carBut none of that is ever who we are.. Outside of my windows are the mountains and the snowI hold you while you’re […]

Family studio newborn photography sessions are always so much fun. One of the things I love about being a family, maternity and newborn photographer is getting to document older siblings as they prepare to meet their new siblings. Hanging out with them at the maternity session before baby arrives and then getting to see them […]

Overjoyed, would be the word I’d use when I received Jessica’s email asking me about a six month studio milestone session with Baby J. Jessica participated in my Maternity Styled Shoot that I put together last August. I really wanted to create some dreamy motherhood photos for a group of women who were all expecting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Tummy Team Introduction Have you ever had a personal experience affect you so much that it transforms your career and life goals and put you on a whole new path?  Gillian Sukachevin did. After the birth of her first child she discovered a passion for working in women’s health with The Tummy Team.  What […]