The CGP Blog

It’s finally time to announce my 2024 mini-sessions in Portland! I have a ton of old favorites planned for this year, as well as a few new ones that I’m really excited about! All of these mini-sessions can be booked now, so don’t delay! The most popular ones (rose garden, holiday & fall sessions) will […]

Below is a quick overview of my Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions taking place in and around Portland & Vancouver. Scroll further below to find more information about each one plus photos. And don’t forget… All Year Long – my Half-Hour Tuesday thru Thursday Portrait Sessions are only $65! In May, October & November, my […]

I love these colorful family photos at Peninsula Park! While weddings have slowed a bit this year, family photo sessions have been nearly non-stop! I think this is because there’s not as much travel or gatherings happening these days. Parents are working from home, and schooling from home, so it’s easier to make time for […]

Every year I spend at least one evening taking Spring Family Photos at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Such a pretty and colorful city park! Unfortunately this year, the pandemic canceled Spring photos all together. However, I realized I never shared these images from last year’s mini session event. So, here you go! My mini session […]

There was snow on the ground the morning I headed over to SE Portland for Indi’s lifestyle newborn photography shoot. Before we began the session, I captured this sweet moment between dad and big sister as they looked out the window at the snow covered yard.  I first met this cute couple last Summer.  Todd […]

Check out these fun family photos along the Columbia River in Washougal Washington!  Isn’t this family model-esque? Oh how I love this sweet family! I photographed Alice & Mike’s wedding shortly after moving to Portland many years ago. It’s been wonderful getting to continue working with them throughout the years.  They also run Camas Life […]

I first met this family at a wedding I photographed last year at Wind Mountain Ranch in Stevenson, Washington. Todd was the officiant for the wedding, which happened to be between my friends.  So, I was very excited to hear from them a few months later when they were looking for Christmas photos.  I was […]

Peninsula Park Rose Garden is one of my all time favorite Portland locations for any type of portrait session.  I was excited to take these family and sisters photos at Peninsula Park Rose Garden!  I worked with this family for the first time, not long after I first moved to Portland. It’s always great to […]