Amber & Ben + Twins First Birthday!

Amber & Ben + Twins First Birthday!

What’s better than twins? Twins having a birthday, of course! Quinn and Vera turned one year old, and there was a party, full of fun for all. Yes, even for the grown-ups–just wait. 🙂 Amber & Ben hosted the twins’ first birthday party at their...

Beth & John & Robbie: Wilsonville Family Photography

A little more than a year since I last saw them, I was thrilled to photograph this family again! Remember in our previous session, Robbie was only six months old, and had no hair. Now, for our Wilsonville family photography session this year, he is 15 months old, has...
Sellwood Family Photography

Sellwood Family Photography

Oliver and Danielle actually received this session as a gift from their parents! Isn’t that an amazing present? Talk about the gift that keeps on giving–this family (and the extended family) will get to enjoy and treasure these beautiful images forever....
Toddler Headshot Photography

Toddler Headshot Photography

Hey look, it’s twin time! My favorite! 🙂 These little dudes are ready for their close-ups. 🙂 I met Denisha and her husband Carletus through our local twins club, before they had their babies. They are so warm and lovely, inside and out, and I just loved chatting...
2016 Tulip Mini Sessions

2016 Tulip Mini Sessions

This was my first time photographing at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm! I’d been there before with my own kids but this was the first time meeting other families there to take pictures in the beautiful fields.
Sarah & Ben: Mt Tabor Family Photography

Sarah & Ben: Mt Tabor Family Photography

The first thing Cedar said when he saw me was, “No.” And gave me this face. Heh. He continued to say mostly, “No” for awhile. He was two, and as I’ve said many times before, you can never predict or control what toddlers do! But...

Cathedral Park Family Photography

You know I love twins, right? And seeing families and kids grow and change? And autumn leaves? So this was a win-win-win session for sure! I met Leon and Kim and their twins for the Christmas Minis at Lee Farms in 2014, when they were still little enough that...
Erin & Bryan: Apple Orchard Family Photography

Erin & Bryan: Apple Orchard Family Photography

I am so excited to share this session! It was basically perfect and amazing. This was my third shoot with Erin & Bryan’s wonderful family–the first was a year prior at the Arboretum, and then the second was Avery’s newborn session at their home....
Baby Wallace: Portland Newborn Photography

Baby Wallace: Portland Newborn Photography

You may remember the beautiful Kaitlyn, who I worked with on that gorgeous nature maternity shoot from the fall. Well, she had her baby and it was a sweet little boy they named Wallace. I had the honor of capturing the new family of four! This Portland newborn...
Lydia & Joe: Garden Family Photography

Lydia & Joe: Garden Family Photography

Lydia & Joe celebrated their 5 year anniversary and their son Greyson’s first birthday last summer! It was a perfect time to have their first family photo session. They’ve got a ton going on, but they know how important it is to capture all of them...
Edgefield Family Photography: Michelle & Garrett

Edgefield Family Photography: Michelle & Garrett

This Edgefield family photography session combined my favorite things: a beautiful family; adorable small children; beautiful and varied scenery. Have you been out to Edgefield? It’s one of the McMenamin’s properties, east of Portland. It’s got a...
2015 In Pictures!

2015 In Pictures!

This has been an incredible year. I have met so many beautiful people — what a privilege and honor it has been to photograph these families! I can’t wait for 2016. 🙂
NE Portland Family Photography: Ginger & Brian

NE Portland Family Photography: Ginger & Brian

Ginger and Brian’s family stays very busy, juggling schedules of both a toddler and a teenager! (Oh, and they were also in the midst of remodeling their basement.)  Elianne is almost 2 and Spencer is 16. The two are great together and it’s clear that they...
Crystal Springs Baby Photography:

Crystal Springs Baby Photography:

Jenn & Raghavan moved to Portland last year, from Colorado, along with their baby Rishi. They’ve been busy raising a baby, enjoying the foodie culture of Portland, and exploring town. I met with them on a weekend morning at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron...
Holiday Minis Vs Full Sessions

Holiday Minis Vs Full Sessions

Since the holiday mini sessions are coming up soon on November 14 (more info here!), I wanted to give you a little clarity on the difference between these minis and a regular full session, so you can decide which is best for you right now. I did a Periscope video the...
What happens after the session?

What happens after the session?

A year and a half ago, I moved to a new model of client service, and I LOVE it. It’s brought the full-service, personal experience back to family photography. And it’s so much more fun for me, too! Previously, like many others, I did everything...