This might be controversial… but as much as I love a good sunset, I think I enjoy sunrise even more. Case in point, this sunrise river session was made of magic. I understand that waking up early and getting kids out the door might not be your first choice when it comes to scheduling a […]

Documenting the milestone moments during your baby’s first year (i.e. crawling, sitting up, first birthday) might be more commonplace these days, but there’s no reason to stop capturing your child as they age out of the baby stage. In fact, I think there’s even more reason to continue on a tradition of photographing your child […]

What is a Milestone Session? It’s your chance to document all of your baby’s newest developments/milestones during their first year (tummy time, sitting, standing, crawling, walking, birthday). If you’re a first-time parent, there’s a lot to think about and gather before and after your baby arrives. There’s a good chance you haven’t thought of having […]

A question I’m always asked as Portland Maternity Photographer is when is the best time to schedule maternity photos? While I do believe there is never a right or wrong time, there certainly is an ideal time. In my opinion, scheduling maternity photos sometime between 28-34 weeks is favorable. This is usually around the time […]

I love getting to create beautiful art with such wonderful families. As a Portland family photographer, showcasing images on my website or Instagram helps parents like you find me so I can create heirloom imagery for them too. But as much as I love showcasing my work, you get a say in the matter. In […]

I adore everything about this milestone session. My absolute favorite time to photograph a milestones during a baby’s first year is when they are confidently sitting up, but not quite crawling and on the move yet. Usually at this stage, they are maintaining wonderful eye contact with the camera and they typically stay in one […]