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Why Golden Hour is the best time for your Family Photos Golden hour family photos are coveted by all, but not everyone understands why shooting at this time of day is so important.  I’m here to help shed some light (hah, light… get it??). What is golden hour, anyway?  Golden hour is the period of […]

Adventure Family Photos in the Columbia River Gorge Are you up for a little adventure? Having your family photos in the Columbia River Gorge is always a good choice in my book.  I am obsessed with the landscape out there, and the best part is that it looks amazing no matter what time of year […]

Styling Assistance for Family Sessions Styling Assistance made easy! Guess what!?  Figuring out what to wear for your family photo session doesn’t have to be stressful!  I know it can feel daunting.  Overwhelming.  Not fun.  I’ve been there, in my past life.  Luckily, if you’re working with me, styling families is something I have grown […]

Oregon family photography sessions by milestones. There is truly no better compliment than to have clients return time after time.  I thought it would be fun to combine a few highlights from this family’s maternity, newborn, and family session in one post to show the progression.  Hard to believe the maternity session was just over […]

This session makes my PNW photographer heart happy.  I love the moody fog that is so indicative of the Oregon Coast, and the subjects couldn’t be cuter.  It was a little cold and a little dicey walking out onto the rocks, but well worth it! Baby Jude was a trooper through it all, and was […]