The Quiet Question So Many Mothers Ask There’s a question I hear more often than you might think. It’s usually asked gently, almost apologetically: “If we book a session… can we keep our family photos completely private?” Beneath that question is something tender. A longing to preserve this season of motherhood — and at the […]

There are many beautiful things about the fall and winter seasons in Portland. But, it will come as no surprise that the cold and rainy weather can throw a wrench into plans for outdoor photography sessions. This can be a challenging factor for parents who are wanting to document this chapter of life for their […]

As a mother, it’s easy for me to get caught up in our daily routines and rhythms. The hustle and bustle of every day life takes hold and suddenly I blink and a new season of parenting has begun. It’s incredible how 5 weeks turns into 5 months and then you blink and you’re 5 […]

As a Portland family and motherhood photographer, I believe a simple and relaxed approach to photos is best. In order to achieve this, I allow our time together to be “child-led”. But what does this typically look like? From my perspective, this means we move comfortably at their pace in a natural way. Especially if […]

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 […]

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 […]