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Crisp & Muddy {Portland Family Portrait Photographer}

Jessica — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:55:20 +0000

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.

Behind the photographer

Jessica — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:38 +0000

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 culture has shifted a bit, and one of the main reasons we go to a small business is the person behind it.

A while back, after a haircut, I told my hubby that I needed to find a new hair stylist. He looked a bit confused since I seemed happy enough with the haircut. I explained that I did not enjoy the experience. The cut could be the best ever but if sitting in the chair and chatting with my stylist is not enjoyable then I am not happy. It’s not just about the product, but the experience, and the relationship.

I want my clients to be excited about their photos and have enjoyed all their interactions with me. I get to be a part of very intimate and cherished moments so a connection is important. I think a little personal series of posts is a good way to give clients and potential ones a way to get to know me. Check back soon for the start of my Behind the Photographer series, with a personal post each week.

I’ll start with a personal photo. This was taken along a coastal trail in Yachats, Oregon, just a few minutes walk away from Overleaf Lodge, an incredible hotel.

Maternity Family Session {Portland Maternity Photographer}

Jessica — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:07:20 +0000

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.

The Other Side

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:23:08 +0000

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 Deanna!

Here is my favorite of your family portraits. Your little ones were a lot of fun, and your family has such spirit!

Family Portraits

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:43:27 +0000

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 dirty. I always come home from child photography sessions covered in a little mud. (I used to go caving so I certainly don’t mind a bit of mud.) The boys energy was amazing, and their mom, Jenni kept right up with them. I tried to capture the spirit of the outing in the portraits.

Babywearing

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:32:51 +0000

This past weekend I did a photography session with the Northwest Babywearers. They are a local Portland non-profit dedicated to babywearing and helping others do so. This shoot was in preparation for their website redesign. I’m still processing the pictures but here’s one that I thought captured the fun nature of the shoot.