I have 2 kids in elementary school and I am constantly on the lookout for new books to keep my kids interested in reading. My son just turned 9 and he has always been a pretty good reader but at first, he wouldn’t choose to read on his own unless there was some sort of…
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My Favorite Places to Take Family Photos Around Portland Oregon
If you are looking for some ideas for where to take family photos in the Portland Oregon area this year, I’ve made a handy little list of my favorite spots. Of course, there are plenty more that I didn’t list, but this is a good starting point. These are not in any particular order. The…
What Did My Son Get for His 9th Birthday? | Portland Oregon Children’s Photographer
For my son’s 9th birthday, my husband got him this: Of course, my first thought was, it doesn’t go too fast, does it? Luckily, it doesn’t, and my son can easily turn off the motor just by tapping the break, so it’s pretty safe. He found this little gem on craigslist for super cheap and fixed…
Playing in the Sun | Portland Oregon Child Photographer
This weekend we finally got some sun! It’s been so rainy, my kids were going a little stir crazy being stuck inside after school every day. Sunday ended up being amazing! We played basketball, jumped on our trampoline, went to the park for a little bit, and went out for lunch. These two definitely got…
The Jauken Family| Portland, Oregon Lifestyle Family Photographer
Last weekend I went out to Centerville, Washington to visit my sister, and I got the opportunity to photograph their family in honor of their youngest little guy turning 1 in just one month! I have no idea how it has already been almost a year since he was born. He is one of the happiest babies…
The Peate Family – Fall Mini Sessions | Portland Oregon Family Photographer
This is a family I have known for years; our kids used to play together when they were super tiny, and they still occasionally see each other for play dates. I’ve been watching them grow up all this time, but this was my first time photographing them, and it was so much fun! These two…
Cousins – Fall Mini Sessions |Portland Oregon Children Photographer
I was so excited to do fall mini sessions this year, I could hardly wait for last weekend! The day before they were scheduled, I got a brand new camera so you can imagine how anxious I was to use it. The weather decided to be PERFECT on Saturday, which is pretty amazing because the days…
Mud and Poop Can’t Ruin the Fun | Portland Oregon Lifestyle Family Photographer
I was so excited when Thelma contacted me about getting family photos done because they were roadtripping all the way from Canada! This family drove a very long way just to come see our beautiful city! I was so anxious to meet them and document their family’s playful spirit. The session started with their oldest son…
Lorenzen Mommy and Me Session | Portland Oregon Family Portrait Photographer
This lovely lady carted her three kids out to the park the other night for some photos with just her littles. At the end, we took a few extra shots of Mom with her newest addition…
Chloe in Vintage | Portland Oregon Children Portrait Photographer
This precious 6-year-old belongs to me, and sometimes she is just an angel, other times not so much. You can see her whole range of expressions here in these photos, lol. I have a friend who sells vintage clothing on Etsy, and sometimes she sends me clothing to photograph. This is one of those outfits….
