Tips for photographing your toddler

Toddler Portraits by Portland Oregon Family Photographer Jessica Shepard

My dearest friend Kendra called me this afternoon. She wants to take a picture of her son to use on their holiday cards but "he doesn't stay still". I first met Kendra when we were little girls at dancing school, probably around 6 or 7 years old. I met Kendra again as freshmen in high school. We were in the same honors English class. On the second day of school, she brought a photo of our … [Read more...]

Album Design {Portland Wedding Photographer}

Flushmount Wedding Album - Portland Wedding

The first wedding album I designed, I was so scared. I actually did piles of research on how to do it! For quite a few albums, I painstakingly used Photoshop. It's not a bad tool but it's just not meant for layouts. This summer I discovered Photojunction, which rocks my world (not a phrase I normally use but it's just the only way to explain it). It lets me have so much more freedom to play around … [Read more...]

Wedding in my Closet {Portland, Oregon}

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My own wedding negatives are still sitting in an envelope in my office closet. I have been married over five years. Two years ago I purchased the original film negatives from my wedding photographer, Jason Grasselli. I design wedding albums on a regular basis. My hubby keeps eyeing my sample albums. Yet I still don't have a wedding album! Should we order a package that includes a wedding … [Read more...]

Blog changes in progress

Please excuse the mess. I am currently making changing to my blog design. Visit my portfolio and check back soon! … [Read more...]

Cat Adoption Team & Petsmart

Bincy - Beaverton and Portland Cat Photographer

For years before my daughter came along, hubby & I were pet parents to our wonderful two cats. I have had cats all my life, and just love animals. In past years, I've noticed the signs at pet supply stores for Santa photos, and never really thought much about it. A few weeks ago I got an email from the Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood, looking for volunteers. They have teamed up with local … [Read more...]