Shelby and her family

Maternity photos by Portland photographer Jessica Shepard

Maternity sessions and family portraits are not very different to me. There's a belly, that is fun to show off, and makes for some beautiful images. Mostly it is still about documenting a time in the family's life. Shelby, Tim, and Sidney invited me to their home for portraits last weekend. They were so much fun to work with, and it's always great to see my wedding clients again. It was raining … [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...]

Not just a belly {Portland Maternity Photography}

37 Weeks Pregnant - Looking at Son

I think close to 90% of my business these days is weddings, but portraits are such fun too. I especially love maternity sessions. While I take a few that are belly shots, I approach maternity photos not very different than engagement photography, or family portraits. To me, it's a chance to document and celebrate your family as is, whether it being just the two of you, or you already have one or … [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...]

Maternity Photography

maternity photos

Amanda and Mark are just a few weeks away from having their first, a baby boy. They had me over for a maternity session to document this special time in their lives. The couple raises five chickens and two cats, who were all a part of our photo session. Amanda & Mark - I'll let you know when your web gallery is ready. Best wishes for a happy birth! … [Read more...]