In Home Baby Photography

Reston Baby Photography at Home

In home sessions are incredible, especially for maternity and baby photography.  It's so intimate, and everyone is so much more relaxed.  Here is a little peek of my last photo session of the year, an 11 week old little girl, taken at the family's home in Reston. … [Read more...]

Crisp & Muddy {Portland Family Portrait Photographer}

alton

It was very cold on Saturday morning when I met Katie, Andy, and Alton for their family portrait session.  I was so bundled Alton who is almost two, and a friend of my little girl, didn’t seem to recognize me.  The family braved the cold romping through the muddy Christmas tree farm with me, still managing to smile and have fun. … [Read more...]

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...]

Shameless Cross Promotion {Portland Portrait Photographer}

Family Portrait Portland

Some of you may know that my hubby, Dan, got his real estate license last spring. Also being a teacher, a dad, and very supportive to my crazy schedule, he is just now really starting to dive in. This coming Sunday he is hosting his first open house in Portland's up and coming Peidmont neighborhood. Since he is such a supportive hubby, as a little jump start to inspire more people to come to his … [Read more...]

Portrait Special {Two free 8×10 prints}

I am starting to get a lot of inquiries for spring portrait sessions. As an incentive to book early, I am including two 8x10 prints (a $40 value) with any portrait session booked in March. These sessions can take place later in the year, and can be for any type of portrait (maternity, baby, family, seniors, or engagement). Take a look at my portfolio and email me to schedule a … [Read more...]