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Regardless of what kind of camera you choose to use, photographing children can be a challenge for anyone. When using a digital camera, it can be easy to take a lot of photos knowing you’ll be able to delete the ones that were too blurry, etc. But photographing children on film requires a certain set […]

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Portland Family Photographer | Photographing Children on Film

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I’ve got a toddler myself who is very wiggly-which makes it challenging to get her to sit still for photos! My solution? I don’t force her to! Nor do I make my clients sit still when they want to move around and play. Instead, we play together in ways that lead up to natural moments […]

How to Get Your Kids to Smile for Photos

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Framed portraits are by far one of the best ways to display and enjoy family photos in the home. Here are some of my favorite reasons why you should consider committing to personalized artwork on your walls so they can be enjoyed daily! Personalized Home Decor + Art Gallery Looking to create your own art […]

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Spring is right around the corner and it’s always a beautiful time to plan for a family portrait session. Planning your session can be overwhelming, so I always like to give my clients complete planning guides to help guide them through the process on everything from wardrobe, location, and artwork so that they can rest […]

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How to Prepare for Your Spring Family Photo Session in Portland, Oregon

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Your baby’s first year is magical and fleeting. Milestone Sessions are a great way to document important changes and developments so you can preserve incredible memories of your baby’s first year. Here are the most important things to bring with you to your baby’s milestone session to ensure a smooth and easy portrait experience.  All […]

5 Things to Bring to Your Baby’s Milestone Session

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How to keep your child happy and comfortable during portraits with you. 

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Motherhood Session

During our time together, you'll get determine what level of privacy you'd like for your family. 

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Your Privacy Matters

Here are 5 reasons why a morning session might be the right fit for you.

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Right for Your Family?