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2023 Mini Sessions In Portland

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It’s finally time to announce my 2023 mini-sessions in Portland! I have a ton of old favorites planned for this year, as well as some 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 […]

Mini Holiday Photo Sessions Near Portland – 2023

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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 Monday thru Thursday Portrait Sessions are only $65! In May, October & November, my […]

Colorful Family Photos at Peninsula Park

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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 […]

Spring Family Photos at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

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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 […]

A family hugs around a newborn baby on the couch

Portland Lifestyle Newborn Photography

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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 […]

mom and dad swing a little girl in the air by her arms by the river at cottonwood beach

Family Photos Along the Columbia River in Washougal

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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 […]

a little girl pulls a red radio flyer wagon with a christmas tree in it through a lot

Holiday Family Photos in a Christmas Tree Lot in Sellwood Portland

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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 […]

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Sisters Photos At Peninsula Park Rose Garden

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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 […]

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