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I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, I don’t charge for travel between Portland to Eugene and I’ve announced my 2024 Travel Dates. If you live out of Oregon and are interested in hiring me to document your family or business, please reach out! I travel all over the world and don’t have a travel fee if you book me during my specific travel dates.
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Storytelling Session for a Family of 9 as they Welcome a New Baby.
I loved documenting this family’s afternoon together as they snuggled, fed, and adored their newest member of the family. Number nine! He is certainly going to be the most loved baby! When…
Welcoming a New Baby Sister + An In Home Storytelling Session
I’ve photographed this family’s wedding and 2 Storytelling Sessions for them and it’s such a joy to keep returning and capturing these memories for them. I’m a believer in these sessions because…
In Home Newborn Session + 3 Very Energetic Hilarious Big Brothers
I met this family when they just had the 3 boys and they hired me to photograph their brand new family of 6, making their last baby, the only girl the very…
In Home Storytelling Session + Lots of Pretend Play + A Hike in the Rainy Woods
Portland Family Photographer This sweet 3 year old girl was so fun to photograph. She has the best personality and did the funniest things. It took her a bit to get comfortable…
Mommy + Daughter Exploring the Backyard for their Lifestyle Session
Eugene Family Photographer: Mamma and Daughter Session Beth chose her parent’s home for her session with her daughter and it worked out perfectly. We did it in the early morning so the…
A Sunset Session + Film at Mt. Pisgah with a Wonderful Family
Eugene Family Photographer I know you’ve heard me say so many times how much I love Mt. Pisgah for photos! I’ve been photographing here for 15 years and it really never gets…
What is a Storytelling Session?
I’ll first give you the artist’s definition. 😉 These sessions are 100% unposed photos of your moments in your day. These are a mix of “mundane” everyday things you do and can…
In Home Storytelling Session with Read Aloud with Daddy , Mama & Baby Nursing, and Dinner Time
Storytelling In Home Sessions I absolutely love these sessions! To tell a family’s authentic, real story for them to keep and remember this season whether it be a busy, exhausting one, a…
In Home Storytelling Session for a Home School Family + Baking + Backyard Play
Rachel (Mom) answered my short questionnaire prior to her session to help me get those moments that she wants to remember from her kids’ young home school days. She told me she…
How to try to make sure everyone is happy for your mini session
How to *try* to make sure everyone is happy for your mini session Lincoln was 4 months old and the girls were 4 and 2, and I thought “hey! We are all…
How to Prepare for a Family Session
How to Prepare for a Family Session. Don’t be me. The kids were 13, 11, and 9 and we were in the middle of crazy busy summer, the girls were dancing at…
How Does A Mini Session Work?
How does a Mini Session Work? I get asked this question often, and it’s a completely reasonable question! You see the 15 minute session time, and you know how hard it is…
Storytelling In Home Session + A Trip to the Coffee Shop for Hot Cocoa with Three Fun Kids
Family In Home Storytelling Session in Portland I showed up 30 minutes late to this session which is HORRIFYING to me because I may be late to everything else, I’m not late…
In Home Family Storytelling Session + A Little Girls with a Big Personality and the Most Adorable Baby Brother.
I promise your real life moments have so much beauty in them and I can create something for you that’s better than an iPhone snap AND you will be in the photo!…
In Home Newborn Session for the New Baby and Two Proud Big Sisters
I love these laid back In Home Newborn Sessions for families. It’s a couple hours spent admiring the new baby while older siblings take turns holding the baby while Mom and Dad…
High School Senior Friends Session
I love that my seniors chose this friend session! They decided on Mt. Pisgah at golden hour and it was PERFECT! We walked through the fields as the sun was setting and…
Three Adorable Girls Exploring Finley Wildlife Refuge at Sunset for Family Photos.
This sweet family met me at the old home at Finley Wildlife Refuge right at golden hour and I was in love with the beautiful light coming through the trees next to…
Newborn In Home Storytelling Session: Big Brother Welcomes New Baby Brother
This was a quiet pleasant afternoon spent with this wonderful family, photographing them as they welcomed their second baby boy in to the family. He has such a stoic funny personality and…
Golden Hour Family Session + Mt Pisgah in August
Golden Hour Family Session + Mt Pisgah = All the Heart Eyes 🙂 This was the second session I did for this family and I loved spending some time with them at…
Kenzie Senior Session + OSU + Fall Colors
Kenzie chose OSU for her senior session because she has many childhood memories of visiting campus with her family and the photos to remember it. Many of her family members have attended…
A beautiful senior + downtown urban senior session
Siena was up for anything for her Senior Session! She bought the most adorable outfits as we ventured around 5th Street Pavilion. And her beautiful red hair was just gorgeous to photograph…
A Newborn Session + A hike
When I began chatting with this new Mama and she told me that they wanted to make their infant session in to a hike – I was GIDDY! I love when I…
Goats + Hills + Trees + The Best Family = Perfect Storytelling Session
When I began chatting with this family about their Storytelling Session and what they wanted documented, I became more and more excited! I mean – a goat farm, hills, lots of trees,…
A lurking thunder storm + a beautiful family at Finley Wildlife Refuge
When I drove up to Finley Wildlife Refuge and saw the gorgeous July sky with dark clouds and sun (perfect storm weather), I quickly texted the family and told them that I…
A Storytelling In Home Session for 3 Adorable (active) Boys + the Sweetest Parents
I met this sweet family when they just had their first boy. We met down by the Harrisburg river front and I got photos of their family of 3 on a sunny…
A day spent making cooking, pretend play in the backyard, and snuggles.
Portland Family Session I met Sara when I did Mini Mother’s Day Storytelling Sessions last May and spent a half hour with her super fun adorable little girl. So when she asked…
Portland Senior Photographer – Columbia River Gorge
Adventure Senior Session Kailey choose an Adventure Session for her Senior session decided on the Columbia River Gorge! This location was just 30 minutes east of Portland and just perfect! She and…
Portland Family Photographer: In Home Session
Eugene Family Photographer: In Home Session I love photographing families that trust me to document their every day and to see their mundane as the beauty it is just for them. Our…
Portland Family Photographer – A Family Adventure Session
Telling this family’s story on a hike As a Portland Family Photographer, when a family asks me to tell their narrative as it unfolds, I feel all the creative feels, and I…
Eugene Family Photographer – Evening Session at Finley Wildlife Refuge
Eugene Family Photographer + Fall Minis Fall Mini Session Info – It’s time to book your family fall session if you want that glorious evening sun and beautiful fall colors! I’m a…
Portland Family Photographer – A Quiet Summer Evening on an Oregon Farm
A Family Storytelling Session The Rodgers family live on a beautiful small farm in Oregon with horses, rabbits, dogs, and chickens, and the beautiful sun shines through the oak trees on summer…
Portland Family Photographer – In Home Session for a Family of 7
Storytelling Session for a Sweet Fam! I spent a few hours with this family when I photographed their In Home Session and had so much fun! They played in the backyard with…
Portland Family Photographer – A Motherhood Session
Sara has booked me for 3 Motherhood sessions and it’s an honor as a Portland Family Photographer. I love to serve my families by giving them something they can keep forever. Photos…
Portland Senior Photographer – Senior Session in the Columbia Gorge
My Daughter Isabella’s Senior Session We took our daughter to the Gorge for a senior trip and she wanted her senior photos taken with the gorgeous snow capped mountains and the Columbia…
Corvallis Senior Photographer – Urban Session
Eugene Senior Model + A Beautiful Downtown Corvallis Session Olivia is one of my 2024 Senior models and I was so excited when she chose downtown Corvallis for her senior session. All…
Family Session at Finley Wildlife Refuge in the August Sun + Fall Mini Sessions
Fall Family Sessions! I know, I can hardly believe it too. But IT IS time to book a fall family session before my books are filled. Which happens quickly because Oregon fall…
Modern School Photos: Westminster Preschool Photos
Presbyterian Preschool Photos I had so much fun spending a few minutes with each of your kids to get their natural smiles and expressions. They were all just adorable! I’ve made it…
Corvallis Family Photographer at Bald Hill in Corvallis
As soon as I met this family in the parking lot at Bald Hill in Corvallis for their family session, I knew I was going to have so much fun coaxing this…
Corvallis Senior Photographer – 2024 Senior Model Kihya
Senior Session in the Warm Golden Light at Bald Hill in Corvallis Kihya is one of my 2024 senior models and I’m so glad she signed up! She is so fun to…
Portland Senior Photographer – Natural Evening Light
You wouldn’t think its the case, but sometimes I can get bored shooting in the same rural locations in Eugene and Portland. So when I can tell a senior or family about…