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...]

Behind the photographer

Trees in Morning Light in Yachats, Oregon

In an earlier post I said that who I am is very much a part of my business. This got me to thinking that maybe I should share a little bit more of me with my readers, and clients. I think ten years ago, people wanted to know that the photographer they were hiring would take excellent photos, and that's it. I may be wrong since I have not been in this business ten years but it seems to me that our … [Read more...]

Maternity Family Session {Portland Maternity Photographer}

Portland Child Photography

I met Carrie back when Evan, and my daughter, Mackenzie, were still napping on us in slings. Both are now toddling around, and Carrie is expecting her second baby boy in just a few weeks. This morning we did maternity photos and family portrait session of Carrie, Stephen, and Evan, in their Hillsboro neighborhood. … [Read more...]

The Other Side

Last weekend, I did a family portrait exchange with another photographer, Deanna. Her children and husband played in the park as she photographed my family. It was really interesting to see things from my clients' perspective. I am not used to being on the other side of the lens. Deanna made us feel at ease, was super sweet with my toddler, and did an amazing job on our portraits! Thanks … [Read more...]

Family Portraits

four-year-old-portraits

My engagement session turned into a family portrait session (due to a sick fiance). These boys are seven and two. We were on the Discovery Trail in west Vancouver, Washington. It was quite the chilly morning but the lighting was just perfect. Overcast days make for such beautiful portraits. The boys seems not to notice the chill, and were thrilled to be outdoors. We ran, played and got … [Read more...]