Holiday Portraits

Portland Oregon Holiday Photos

I am about to go back east to visit my mom, step-father, grandfather, dearest friend, and more. I have been thinking so much about family lately. As much as I love the northwest, I dearly miss having family close by, so I am really excited about this trip. (On a side note, I'll still be reach-able to answer questions, book sessions, and everything else while I am away.) Family got me … [Read more...]

Four Things to Tell your Wedding Photographer

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As a wedding photographer, there are questions I always ask my brides.  I'm sure each wedding photographer is different but to me I think there are some things that you should always communicate to your photographer. Family Dynamics:  Does your mom's brother no longer speak to her?  Has it been ten years since your divorced parents have seen each other?  Were your raised by someone other … [Read more...]

Family Maternity Portraits {In Studio}

Pregnancy Photography by Portland Maternity Photographer J.Shepard

I met Fabi at a mom's group last summer, when we took our girls strawberry picking at a farm, just outside of Hillsboro.  This past weekend, she brought her hubby and two year old daughter to my Portland studio for a maternity photo session. Often maternity photos are thought of as the pregnant woman alone.  While these are part of what I do, I think it's important to capture images of the … [Read more...]

Family Portraits at Beavercreek Farm

Family Portraits by Portland Photographer Jessica Shepard

I met Dorinda, of Tayadeline Floral, last summer while photographing a wedding at The Aerie. We went out to her grandparents farm in Beavercreek, Oregon, last weekend to take family portraits. The farm is an amazing property of over 60 acres, complete with barns, fields and a pond. It has been in the family for many years. Here is a very quick sneak peak, with more to come soon. … [Read more...]

Eight Week Old Baby Simon {in Studio}

Baby Photo by Portland Professional Photographer J.Shepard

Simon's mom, Tonie, called me wanting to get newborn baby photos. She said that he was getting big so fast and needed to get ones while he was still really little. I looked at my 27 month old daughter after talking to Tonie. Wow, they do get big fast! She is over 36 inches tall and though she sometimes likes to be called a baby, she really is a little girl now. … [Read more...]