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Whenever it comes up in conversation that I shoot film, most people inevitably get a quizzical and slightly confused look on their face before immediately asking why. Friends, I get it. We live in a digital world. You won’t find most people carrying around rolls of film with them so it’s not a shock to me […]

Why I Shoot Film

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Have I mentioned lately how much I love maternity sessions? There’s something so special about documenting the season where a special chapter in one family’s story is about to end, and another about to begin. Brittney and Nate are about to welcome their first baby boy and I could not be more excited for them! […]

Portland Family Photographer | Spring Maternity Session | McMenamin’s Edgefield

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When it comes to photographing families with little ones, I often have parents ask me something along the lines of, “how much time do we really need to create beautiful family photos?”  While there are a few answers I could give, I will say that we really don’t need as much time as you would think. […]

How much time do we really need to create beautiful family photos?

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This one’s for the mommas. The ones who duck and hide when they see a camera pointed their direction. I want to issue you a challenge…a challenge to not be afraid to exist. I have a question for you. How many photos have you taken of your children during the last month? I’m guessing a number […]

Why YOU Should Exist in Your Family Photos

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It’s no secret that photographs are impactful. Without a spoken word, they can make us feel compassion or stir us to action. When personal, they can trigger distant memories and and a vast array of feelings. But, did you know that family photographs have the power to boost your children’s self-esteem? In 1975, a study was […]

How Family Portraits Boost Your Children’s Self-Esteem

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

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5 tips for planning a

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.

is a morning session

Right for Your Family?